SPOTLIGHT: Following the thrilling tournaments at Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020, Sevens will once again be on the Olympic programme at Paris. The world’s best 288 players – men and women – will compete at the iconic Stade de France in Saint-Denis from July 24 to 30.

Olympic Sevens: All you need to know

VIDEO: Watch out Handre Pollard and Manie Libbok. Your No. 10 jumpers are under threat by Springbok #937. Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu again showed his class when he replaced Libbok in the 44th minute of the one-off Test against Portugal in Bloemfontein on Saturday. The 22-year-old did in 36 minutes what Springbok...

VIDEO: Old hand or new kid at No. 10?

NEWS: France captain Antoine Dupont’s gamble to miss out on the 2024 Six Nations to focus on making the France Sevens Olympic team has paid off. His presence has thrown in a delicious curveball to a tournament Dupont linked to sports’ holy grail. The mercurial scrumhalf has established...

Dupont motivated to win 'holy grail' at Paris Olympics

South Africa warmed up for the Rugby Championship with a largely second-string selection disposing of Portugal 64-21 in Bloemfontein at the weekend. The World Cup champion Springboks played with 14 men from the second minute and twice had only 13 players on the pitch. Andre Esterhuizen was given an early...

Who knocked the Bok door down?

VIDEO: Two injured Springboks have recovered sufficiently to warrant a place in the touring party to face Australia in August. Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus confirmed that Pieter-Steph du Toit and Steven Kitshoff have been cleared to play against Australia and their names will no doubt appear on the touring squad list that he will announce on Tuesday.

VIDEO: Two injured Boks ready for Australia tour

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Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced a six-year-old French bulldog named Joannie who is looking for her forever home. The local animal rescue explains: “Joannie was found as a stray extremely emaciated and less than half her current weight now. She was missing fur on her body, face and ears. She has been nursed back to health and is doing wonderfully. While her age and exact history is unknown, it is clear she has mothered more than enough litters in her short lifetime.”

Meet Joannie: The "Extreme Snuggler" French Bulldog Looking For Love

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Bed bugs aren't supposed to be part of the all-inclusive package on a cruise vacation. A woman is alleging an unsettling experience aboard a Royal Caribbean cruise ship, claiming she and her family were subjected to a bed bug infestation.

"I Paid $2K for a Bed Bug Cruise": Passenger Shares Royal Caribbean Story & Letter from Cruise Line

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Caitlin Tan wanted to breed her childhood horse, JP, because she’s been “amazing” — the type of animal any equestrian would be lucky to have once in a lifetime. Having access to coveted bloodlines increased the allure. Via the Miller Ranch, she could pair her 18-year-old mare with a stud descendent of Playboy’s Buck Fever.

Cream of the crop: a cremello foal is born in Wyoming

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The hit History Channel series "American Pickers" is gearing up for an exciting return to Minnesota this fall. The show's production team has announced plans to film episodes throughout the state in September 2024, offering locals a chance to showcase their unique collections and share their stories with a national audience.

"American Pickers" Set to Unearth Minnesota's Hidden Treasures

Denver, CO

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Two immigrants from south of the border told the City Council Monday they were harassed when using hotel vouchers for shelter in Denver. Speaking through an interpreter, Leivy Ortega and Henry Aguilar said they received vouchers for hotel stays from an unnamed non-profit. But they had problems using the vouchers, they said. Ortega said she came to Denver from Connecticut and lived in her car for 15 days. She received a three-day hotel voucher, she said, but hotel staff initially would not honor it. She did not name the hotel. She said staff finally looked at her paperwork and gave her a room, but they wanted to charge her. for it. She said they initially weren’t going to allow her to stay because she has a service animal.

Immigrants allege Denver hotel staff mistreated them

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In a deeply distressing event that has left the community of Padana village in Lahore reeling, a 15-year-old boy named Arsalan sadly ended his life by leaping from a water tank. The tragic incident is believed to have happened following Arsalan's receipt of poor grades in his final exams, a critical juncture in the educational structure of Pakistan.

Tragedy Strikes: Teenager Commits Suicide Over Exam Results in Lahore

Virginia State

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The scenes between General Hospital cast members Eden McCoy (Joss Jacks) and Evan Hofer ( Dex Heller) are filled with so much chemistry that some fans believed the couple was dating offscreen.

General Hospital's Eden McCoy is dating actor Jonathan Heit and not her onscreen love Evan Hofer

Boston, MA

The Scituate Animal Shelter of Massachusetts recently introduced two special poodles, Delia and Elle, who were found as strays in Boston just two days apart. Despite their initial separation, these poodles were reunited at the animal shelter, and it was immediately clear that they knew each other well. The shelter shared their heartwarming story, stating:

Meet Delia & Elle: The Stray Dogs Who Found Each Other Against All Odds

Houston, TX

Kiwi, a one-year-old mixed breed (believed to be a cattle mix), is currently looking for her forever home, according to Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts. This cheerful dog, who weighs 38 lbs, is known for her constant smile and enthusiastic tail wagging whenever she meets someone new. Despite her young age, Kiwi is described as being on the quieter side.

Meet Kiwi: The Happy Dog Abandoned In A Park Now Looking For Love

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Currie Cup Round Three encounter between the Griffons and Western Province in Welkom. Both teams are looking for their first win of the season. Can they do the double?. * To read our pre-match predictions, CLICK HERE!. * Our live...

RECAP: Griffons v Western Province

Kansas City, MO

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Now that we have all had our fill of grilled burgers and fireworks, let's look at some unsung Americans--cats. Did you know that there are nearly 100 million cats living in the United States? I'm not sure who counted all of them, but that's a lot of cats. Enough to sway an election were they given the right to vote (which, of course, they should be). Unfortunately, many of those cats don't have a place to call home. Here are six cats, all in the greater Kanas City area, who would love it if you might consider giving them a bed, a litter box, and a bowl full of kibble.

One of these six spectacular cats may be your next pet

WEEKEND RESULTS: The Central region team stole the limelight in a classic Grey derby. Grey College beat Grey High School 41-27 in the match of the weekend. In the Eastern Cape region – Hudson Park sealed an emphatic 66-0 win over Stirling, whilst St Andrews pipped Dale College 26-25.

Grey derby dish up weekend special

Chicago, IL

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Chennedy Carter is showing the league that no one can guard her. On Tuesday, the Chicago Sky Guard led her team to a win against the defending champs, the Las Vegas Aces. In their last game before the Olympic break, the Sky emerged victorious over the Aces at Michelob Ultra Arena.

Chicago Sky’s Chennedy Carter was Once the League’s Hidden Star; Now She’s On Top

REACTION: Joe Schmidt admits the Wallabies must rise to another level to compete with the Springboks after surviving a scare to keep their unbeaten run under the new coach alive with a hard-earned 40-29 victory over Georgia. The 12th-ranked Georgians threatened a boilover after closing to within two points of...

'We're out of time': Schmidt gets a dose of reality ahead of Bok Test

MATCH REPORT: Western Province finally opened their account with a 10-try bonus-point rout of a very ordinary Griffons team 64-13 on a bone-dry pitch in Welkom on Sunday. After losses to the Bulls and Cheetahs in the opening two rounds, the Cape Town outfit put themselves back in the play-off race with a rout of the lowly Griffons.

WP routs bush-league Griffons

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VIDEO: Rassie gets 'lekka spicy' ahead of Loftus face-off

WATCH as Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus ramps up the verbal jousting ahead of the first Test in a two-match series between South Africa and Ireland. The...

VIDEO: Rassie gets 'lekka spicy' ahead of Loftus face-off

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