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French judo heavyweight Teddy Riner defeated South Korea's Kim Min-jong for the gold in his fifth Olympics before a passionate home crowd.

French judo icon Teddy Riner wins 3rd individual Olympic gold

The Big Lead

The 27-year-old Michigan native overcame a near-fall to capture America's second Olympic 10,000 meters medal in 56 years.

American Escapes Disaster to Win Medal in Most Unlikely Olympic Event

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Medal table | Olympic schedule |How to watch | Olympic news. Georgia judo fighter Guram Tushishvili has been suspended from future competition pending a review following unbecoming behavior at the Olympic games, the International Judo Federation announced Friday. Tushishvili was given a red card by officials for "action against the...

Georgia judoka Guram Tushishvili suspended from competition after behavior in loss to France's Teddy Riner

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US women’s rugby athlete Alex Sedrick performed the juke of a lifetime on Tuesday to help her squad attain a medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The US squad was on its last legs with seconds to play in their battle for third against Australia at Stade de France in Saint-Denis. Sedrick, who is known...
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US women’s rugby team wins bronze medal on epic final play

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Puerto Rico's men's basketball team is 0-2 in the 2024 Summer Olympics after making their first appearance in 20 years. They famously defeated Team USA 92-73 in 2004, but have already been eliminated with a winless record in pool play ahead of their match on August 3. Under coach Nelson Colon, the team qualified with a 2-1 World Cup performance. They have never won an Olympic medal.

Puerto Rico’s Basketball Team: Roster, Historic Win Against Team USA, and Key Players in 2024 Olympics

South Carolina State

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Colleton County, SC

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

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Team USA has been struggling to dominate the Paris Olympics, with a slow start on day three. After claiming two gold medals and seven overall on Sunday, the US failed to capture any gold medals on Monday, dropping them down in the standings. Team USA captured six bronze medals and two silver medals - eight overall, but no golds.

Team USA fails to win a single gold medal on day three at Paris Olympics.

The USWNT will kick off their knockout journey at the Paris Olympics on Saturday, taking on Japan in a crucial quarterfinal matchup. The US capped off the group stage atop Group B with three wins in three games, while Japan finished as runners-up in Group C with two wins and a loss.

USWNT Shoot for the Medal Rounds in Olympic Quarterfinal

Great Britain won Olympic team jumping gold for the first time since London 2012 with a near-faultless performance in Paris. The British trio of Ben Maher, Harry Charles and Scott Brash picked up just two time penalties to top the standings at the stunning Chateau de Versailles, with the United States second and France in third.

GB win team jumping gold for first time since 2012

As the summer track season continues and Paris Olympics approached, denizens of the track and field Twitterverse have been consumed by one central debate: the fight over appropriate usage of the term “World’s Fastest Man.”. As best we can tell, the latest round of online fighting can be...

"World's Fastest Man": The Fiery Debate Over The World’s Stupidest Title

Dare to dream, an incredible story has been added to the rich Georgian judo history with Lasha Bekauri, who managed to extend his 2021 title. It was a spectacular achievement, and the gods of judo seemed to favor him as he ascended to the highest step of the podium once again. Bekauri, known for his infectious fighter’s spirit, could only laugh and relish the moment. Tbilisi was turned upside down for the man who had once stirred the city with his remarkable feats.

The dream continues for double Olympic champion Lasha Bekauri

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The American has dominated her sport for years. But three years after settling for silver in Tokyo, her Olympic disappointment reached new depths in Paris

World champion Hannah Roberts’ Olympic BMX dream ends with crushing familiarity

Denver, CO

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More dangerous substances are entering the Denver drug supply, Harm Reduction Action Center warned in a newsletter this week. “The Iron Law of Prohibition posits that as law enforcement becomes more intense, the potency of prohibited substances increases,” HRAC Executive Director Lisa Raville wrote in the newsletter. That is exactly what is happening, she said.

Dangerous substances entering Denver drug supply

What an incredible day for judo with the legendary Teddy Riner. The dream has come true: gold for the towering Frenchman, who withstood immense pressure from the French public and won his third Olympic title in a long career. His journey began in 2008 at the Beijing Games, where the...

Teddy Riner deals with the pressure and captures best of three Olympic titles

Illinois State

MOD Pizza has over 500 locations across the country with 22 restaurants in Illinois. The Washington-based chain offers fast-casual fare known for its customized, artisan-style pizzas. Customers can choose from over 40 toppings and 8 sauces to create their own masterpiece.

Bankruptcy Looms for Major Pizza Chain With Chicago Suburban Locations

"To finish fifth in an Olympic Games, I couldn't be prouder," said Fraser, who came ninth in the final in Tokyo. "For me it was all about having fun today. "I was really disappointed after the team final so I felt I had nothing to lose and went for everything I wanted to."

GB's Fraser and Jarman miss podium as Oka takes gold

PARIS, France — The U.S. Women’s Foil Team won gold on Thursday at the Olympic Games Paris 2024, earning the United States its first ever team Olympic gold medal. The gold for the quartet of Lee Kiefer (Lexington, Ky.), Lauren Scruggs (Queens, N.Y.), Jackie Dubrovich (Maplewood, N.J.) and Maia Weintraub (Philadelphia, Pa.) also was just the second Women’s Foil team medal in U.S. Olympic history (silver in Beijing).

Women’s Foil Team Wins United States a Historic First Team Olympic Gold

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Zelym Kotsoiev World and Olympic Champion, Sulamanidze forgets to win

The men's U100kg final at the Paris 2024 Olympics was a technically, tactically, and emotionally charged match between Ilia Sulamanidze of Georgia and Zelym Kotsoiev of...

Zelym Kotsoiev World and Olympic Champion, Sulamanidze forgets to win

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