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The United States men's basketball team won its fifth consecutive Olympic gold medal with a 98-87 victory over France. Fans flocked to watch Saturday's final matchup. According to NBC, 19.5 million average viewers watched the gold medal game on NBC and Peacock. The game peaked at 22.7 million ...

USA Men's Basketball Gold Medal Game vs. France Had Monster TV Ratings

The Independent

 There was no Miracle on the Seine at the Olympics as the United States men’s basketball team did as expected by grinding out a 98-87 win over France to claim a fifth consecutive gold medal.Steph Curry scored 24 points, including four 3-pointers in the final three minutes, to lead the way.  It was the fifth consecutive gold medal for the US.  With the French sporting spotlight locked on the Bercy arena, the American showmen crushed Gallic hearts led by a fired up LeBron James, the “King” wearing shiny golden sneakers to mark the occasion.The result was the...

Olympics basketball LIVE: USA v France result and reaction as Steph Curry stars to retain gold medal

U.S. Women’s Basketball Plays for Unprecedented Eighth Consecutive Gold Medal against France, Tomorrow Live at 9:30 a.m. ET on NBC and Peacock. U.S. Women’s Volleyball Aims for Back-to-Back Gold Medals as Team USA Faces Italy in Final Tomorrow Live at 7 a.m. ET on NBC and Peacock. Star-Studded...

SYDNEY MCLAUGHLIN-LEVRONE AND RAI BENJAMIN LEAD TEAM USA 4X400M RELAYS ON FINAL “PRIMETIME IN PARIS” TONIGHT AT 8 P.M. ET ON NBC AND PEACOCK; U.S. WOMEN’S BASKETBALL AND VOLLEYBALL PLAY FOR GOLD TOMORROW

PARIS — Two-time WNBA champion A’ja Wilson scored 21 points as the United States survived an unexpectedly close contest from host France, winning 67-66 for their eighth straight Olympic gold medal in women’s basketball on Sunday. The U.S. women last lost in Olympic play when they failed...

U.S. women defeat France to capture eighth consecutive basketball gold medal

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Actor Buddy Ebsen, who died at age 95 in 2003, found fame by starring in two of the most popular classic television shows in history: The Beverly Hillbillies (CBS, 1962 to 1971) and Barnaby Jones (CBS, 1973 to 1980). On the Hillbillies, he played former Tennessee country mountain-folk-turned-wealthy Beverly Hills resident Jed Clampett. On Barnaby Jones, he was one of TV's most senior, slyest, health-conscious detectives. Ebsen, however, almost became even more famous for a certain big-screen classic film in which he ultimately did not appear.

'Beverly Hillbillies" Actor Buddy Ebsen Was "Bitter" about not playing the Tin Man in 'Wizard of Oz'

It's been eight years since former TV child star Sawyer Sweeten, best known from Everybody Loves Raymond, died tragically by suicide at only 19 years old. Sawyer Sweeten, his twin brother Sullivan Sweeten, and their older sister Madylin, played Ray Romano's TV children on Everybody Loves Raymond, the Emmy-winning sitcom that originally aired on CBS 1996 to 2005.

The Tragic Suicide of Former TV Child Star Sawyer Sweeten ('Everybody Loves Raymond'): 9 Years Later

Kate Jackson began her acting career as a silent ghost on TV's classic 1960s gothic daytime drama Dark Shadows but remains alive and well years after two horrific battles with breast cancer. Jackson went on to small screen prime-time stardom on police/detective/crime drama/comedies like The Rookies, Charlie's Angels, Scarecrow and Mrs. King, and more. This is her triumphant story.

'Charlie's Angels' Star Kate Jackson Has Courageously Battled and Conquered Cancer Several Times

It’s been eight days since Judge Philip Gutierrez did the NFL a $14.1 billion favor by throwing out the jury’s verdict in the Sunday Ticket antitrust case. With an appeal inevitable, should the NFL try to settle the case?. Ben Fischer of Sports Business Journal raised that issue...

Should the NFL settle the Sunday Ticket case?

Tuesday afternoon the watch list for the 2024 Doak Walker Award was released. The award is presented annually to the nation’s premier running back. Eight former All-American Bowl athletes were named to the watch list. · Chez Mellusi (Wisconsin) · Trevor Etienne (Georgia) · Omarion Hampton (North...

Eight All-Americans Named to Doak Walker Award Watch List

Chicago, IL

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Foodie in Chicago

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?

Las Vegas, NV

Raiders receiver Davante Adams will return to the team Sunday after the birth of his third child, coach Antonio Pierce said. Adams left the team Aug. 2 to be with his wife, Devanne, with the baby due. He revealed on the Netflix series “Receiver” that the couple were expecting a son after two daughters.

Davante Adams returns to team after birth of his son

Sporting News

Here's a complete guide to watching USA vs. France in the Olympic women's basketball gold medal game.

What time is the Olympic women's basketball gold medal game today? Channel, schedule to watch USA vs. France

Saturday is the final day of The Games of the XXXIII Olympiad in Paris. It’s been an amazing time. This year’s Olympic Games did not disappoint. On the last day of the 2024 Olympics though is the finale of the women’s basketball tournament. The final game of course is the gold medal game on Saturday morning. Just like on the men’s side, the women’s gold medal match is between the hosts France and the US. It’s the first time that both the men’s and women’s finals are the same two countries facing off.

2024 Paris Olympics Women’s Basketball Gold Medal Game Preview

The Sporting News live tracked results and highlights from the 2024 Olympic women's volleyball gold medal match between the USA and Italy.

USA vs. Italy volleyball results: Italy sweeps Team USA in dominating fashion for first Olympic gold medal

South Carolina State

Colleton County, SC

Explore Beaufort SC

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

Oklahoma State

Tulsa, OK

Watch the best shots and highlights from the championship round of the 2024 U.S. Women's Amateur at Southern Hills Country Club in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Highlights: U.S. Women's Amateur, Championship

South Dakota State

Former child star Bobby Buntrock's life ended in tragedy. Best known as Harold “Sport” Baxter on the popular 1960s TV sitcom Hazel, Butrock died at only 21 years old in a car accident in 1974.

The Tragic Death of Child Star Bobby Buntrock, and How TV's 'Hazel' Shirley Booth Protected him

Unadilla, NY

Jason Weigandt and Ricky Carmichael examine Haiden Deegan's close win in the 250 Moto 1 at Unadilla, Levi Kitchen's bounceback win in Moto 2 and the crashes that collected Chance Hymas and Tom Vialle.

Deegan, Kitchen trade 250 Moto blows at Unadilla

Florida State

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Jacksonville Today

Republican Donald Trump has a 7-point lead over Democrat Kamala Harris among Florida voters, 49% to 42%, according to a new poll from the University of North Florida. Four percent are backing another candidate, and 6% are undecided or didn’t answer.

New Florida poll: Trump leads; support strong for abortion and recreational weed

Graeme McDowell won’t be joining his Smash GC teammates at next week’s LIV Greenbrier. McDowell announced Sunday that he has been suspended for one tournament after violating LIV’s anti-doping policy. According to McDowell, he took a “generic Vicks nasal decongestant” prior to LIV Nashville. “I...

Graeme McDowell suspended from LIV Golf for violating anti-doping policy

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U.S. MEN’S BASKETBALL TEAM’S THRILLING VICTORY OVER FRANCE ON NBC & PEACOCK IS MOST-WATCHED GOLD MEDAL GAME SINCE 1996 ATLANTA OLYMPICS

Team USA Men’s Gold Medal Basketball Win Peaked at 22.7 Million Viewers For Exciting Finish on NBC & Peacock; Full Game Averaged 19.5 Million Viewers. Saturday...

U.S. MEN’S BASKETBALL TEAM’S THRILLING VICTORY OVER FRANCE ON NBC & PEACOCK IS MOST-WATCHED GOLD MEDAL GAME SINCE 1996 ATLANTA OLYMPICS

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