World records have fallen at the Diamond League meeting in Paris on Sunday – less than a month before the Olympics start in the French capital.

World records tumble at Diamond League meeting in Paris

Someone asked this weekend if this year’s US U17 team was the greatest ever assembled. Well if it’s not, we’d love to know who was better. This team beat Italy 129-88 to win FIBA Gold but even more than that was how dominant the US was. The numbers are ridiculous. According to Eric Bossi in 24/7 Sports, the US only trailed three times in the entire tournament - 2-1 vs. Italy, 3-0 vs. France and 3-2 vs. Italy.

US Annihilates Italy To Win FIBA U17 World Cup

Parker Valby, the U.S. Olympic Trials runner-up in the 10,000m and five-time NCAA champion, has elected to only run the 10,000m at the Paris Olympics, she confirmed to CITIUS MAG. Whittni Orton Morgan, the 5th place finisher in the 5000m final from the U.S. Olympic Trials will take the third spot on the U.S. team for the Summer Games.

Parker Valby To Only Run 10,000m At Olympics, Whittni Orton Morgan To Run 5000m For Team USA In Paris

Sporting News

The Sporting News dives into the 2024 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Puerto Rico, providing updates, highlights, and results from the Final and revealing which team qualified for the Paris Summer Olympics.

Who qualified for Paris 2024? Updates, results, highlights from 2024 FIBA Olympics Qualifying Tournament Puerto Rico

The Olympic roster for the U.S. men’s national soccer team has been set. Team USA announced the 18-person roster for the Paris Olympics in a TODAY exclusive July 8. The team, led by coach Marko Mitrović, includes defender Walker Zimmerman, who made the USMNT roster for the 2022 FIFA World Cup and played in all four matches, and midfielder Tanner Tessmann, who plays professionally for Venezia FC in Italy.

Here’s the 2024 Olympic roster for the US men’s national soccer team: EXCLUSIVE

Colorado State

Huddleston, VA

A Colorado high school football player is dead after jumping into a Virginia lake believed to have been electrified. 18-year-old Jesse Hamric was celebrating the Fourth of July holiday with family and friends at a private home with a dock bordering on Smith Mountain Lake in Huddleston and reportedly began struggling right after jumping into the water.

18-Year-Old High School Football Player Tragically Dies After Jumping Into “Electrified Lake” During 4th of July Celebrations

The Spun

Several Russian wrestlers have organized a boycott of the upcoming Summer Olympics in Paris. The wrestlers are boycotting the Games after some of the top wrestlers in the country were not invited to compete as neutral athletes. "We do not accept the unsportsmanlike selection principle that guided ...

10 Wrestlers Reject Invitations To Compete At Olympics In Boycott

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Cripple Creek, CO

Colorado Jill

(Colorado) Colorado has many gems - Pikes Peak, Rocky Mountain National Park, Maroon Bells, and two of Thomas Dambo's wooden trolls. Dambo is a Danish artist, and his trolls are worldwide. Each troll serves as a unique tribute to the place they inhabit, honoring the history and culture of the location.

"Rita the Rock Planter" should be on your Colorado summer bucket list

New York Post

Jessica Springsteen won’t have any “Glory Days” in these Olympics.

On Saturday, the U.S. equestrian team revealed its roster for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, featuring veteran riders Kent Farrington, Laura Kraut, and McLain Ward, along with Karl Cook as an alternate. 

The 32-year-old daughter of legendary musician Bruce Springsteen, 74, who won a silver medal in Tokyo as part of the U.S. show jumping team in 2021, was left off the roster.

“The Dancing in the Dark” singer had even left a two-week break open on the European leg of his tour that coincided with the games, according to NJ.com.



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Jessica Springsteen fails to make 2024 US equestrian Olympics team after Tokyo silver

Thomas County, GA

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Vanishing Georgia

Friendship Baptist Church is the oldest Baptist congregation in Thomas County, established near the Florida line a few miles south of present-day Metcalfe. Its first congregants met in a log structure at least as early as the late 1830s. The earliest burial I can find in the cemetery located adjacent to the original church dates […]

Friendship Baptist Church, 1888, Metcalfe

New York City, NY

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The e-Texan

New York – As Trump anticipates his sentencing on July 11th in the New York hush money case, Florida Judge Aileen Cannon made a ruling this Monday. Despite rejecting Trump’s legal team's request to dismiss several charges in the classified documents case, she conceded on a minor point. She removed a portion of the charges that referenced an uncharged allegation, but upheld the other charges.

Legal expert says Trump should not be jailed after New York guilty verdict because he is ‘too old’

Hoops Rumors

Brazil, Spain, Greece and Puerto Rico prevailed in their Olympic qualifying tournaments on Sunday. The 12-team field that will compete in the Paris Olympics has now been finalized. The other eight teams had already secured spots in the 12-team tournament. Bruno Caboclo scored 21 points as Brazil advanced with a...

12-team field set for Paris Olympics

Maine State

Idaho State

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Why Idaho Ranks in the Top 10 States Americans Are Flocking To in 2024. A lot of Idahoans are saying 'Idaho is FULL! Go find somewhere else to live!'. With that said, MANY people and their families are flocking to this state and calling it home.

Why Is Everyone Relocating To Idaho?

Los Angeles, CA

In her role as Chief Athlete Officer, Evans is faced with organizing accommodations for 15,000 athletes at the 2028 LA Olympics. Archive photo via Jack Spitser/Spitser Photography. This article originally appeared in the 2024 Olympic Preview edition of SwimSwam Magazine, courtesy of author Riley Overend. Subscribe to the SwimSwam Magazine...

Janet Evans On Her Role In The 2028 Olympics In Los Angeles

Houston, TX

Massachusetts State

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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

Kingston, MA

A local business has announced a convenient way to find unique and handmade gifts! 4GoodVibes Gift Shop & Boutique, whose Kingston location prides itself in being the largest handmade gift shop in Massachusetts, has announced they're hosting a virtual craft market. This virtual event is perfect for those looking to get their shopping done without leaving the house, while also supporting local creators and makers.

Largest Handmade Gift Shop in Massachusetts Announces Virtual Craft Market

Wyoming State

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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

Illinois State

Chicago, IL

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Every year, new laws that were passed the prior year go into effect on July 1. In 2024, a number of new laws will begin this Monday. Among them include higher wages for tipped employees, a gas tax increase, and driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants.

New Laws July 1: Driver's Licenses for Undocumented Migrants, Raises for Tipped Workers, and More

What is more summery than an icy, sweet frozen drink? If the heat wave is getting to you, try whipping up this simple frozen strawberry lemonade. All you need is your choice of lemonade and some frozen strawberries. You can use store-bought lemonade, make your own from scratch, or a powdered version. As for strawberries, frozen ones are the easiest choice. If you'd rather use fresh, add at least two cups of ice until you reach a nice, frozen consistency.

2-Ingredient Frozen Strawberry Lemonade: Beat the Heat!

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DORTMUND, Germany (AP) — The referee for England’s semifinal against the Netherlands at the European Championship will be Felix Zwayer, who once had ties to a match-fixing scandal in Germany. Wednesday’s game will be Zwayer’s fourth of Euro 2024 and his second with the Netherlands after refereeing its...

German referee once linked to match-fixing will oversee England’s Euro 2024 semifinal

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Graham Blanks Set To Take Final U.S. 5000m Spot For Paris Olympics As Parker Wolfe Misses World Ranking Quota

The final Road to Paris list of athletes eligible for the Olympics via World Ranking has been updated. In the men’s 5000m, it looks like NCAA...

Graham Blanks Set To Take Final U.S. 5000m Spot For Paris Olympics As Parker Wolfe Misses World Ranking Quota

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