The USA men’s volleyball team’s go-to offensive weapon is outside hitter TJ DeFalco, the 6-foot-5 product of Long Beach State who just continues to get better and better. DeFalco, now 27, was a key cog for the USA team in the Tokyo Olympics, and has played professionally in Italy and Poland and next year will play for JTEKT Stings in Japan.

TJ DeFalco on USA men’s volleyball: “We’ve got to have a little bit of dog in us”

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(Reuters) - Beach volleyball has had some iconic venues at the Olympics but nothing will probably beat the foot of the Eiffel Tower, where the United States will look to extend their streak of winning a medal at every Games since the sport was introduced in 1996.

Olympics-U.S. hope for more beach volleyball medals under Eiffel Tower

Athlon Sports

Puerto Rico basketball legend Carlos Arroyo was in tears Sunday after P.R. punched its ticket to the 2024 Olympics. Older Team USA supporters might remember Arroyo as the spitfire Puerto Rican guard who torched the Americans in the 2004 Olympics in Athens, Greece. Arroyo dropped 25 points, seven assists and four steals in a massive 92-73 upset, which was Team USA's first Olympics defeat since the program began sending NBA players in 1992. Puerto Rico hadn't made the Olympics since -- until another diminutive NBA guard led the team back to the tournament exactly two decades later. Team USA possibly missing their best player to start the Olympics better not sleep on a Puerto Rico team led by another feisty guard making their Olympic return exactly 20 years after Carlos Arroyo did this  pic.twitter.com/GAL7PAbJC9

Infamous Team USA Killer Went Viral For Epic FIBA Moment With Jose Alvarado

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The color yellow is gorgeous, eye-catching, and downright happy for most people. So much so that it's the main hue in the world-famous happy face—but science says it's not the best color to wear on a date.

You Shouldn't Wear Yellow on First Dates, Here's Why

Colorado State

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

Thomasville, GA

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Vanishing Georgia

This Craftsman cottage was the home of J. Festus Flipper, Jr. (1872-1943). Festus was the brother of 2nd Lt. Henry Ossian Flipper, who was the first Black graduate of West Point. Like his father, J. Festus Flipper, the junior Flipper was a shoemaker. He and his wife, Mary Frances Davies Flipper (b. 1871-death date unknown […]

Festus Flipper House, 1928, Thomasville

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There will be no Tum Tum at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. Spain defeated the Bahamas in Sunday’s qualifying final from Valencia, Spain. Former Spartans guard Lourawls “Tum Tum” Nairn played for the Bahamas in the qualifying games. Check out highlights from the qualifying final between...

Former Spartan Lourawls 'Tum Tum' Nairn, Bahamas fall just short of reaching Olympics

Virginia State

Cheryl E Preston

In Virginia, Drinking in public or offering another person alcohol in a public space is prohibited. This is a class 4 Misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $250.00. Under a new law that goes into effect on July 1, this will change to a degree.WDBJ7 reports that the prohibition on drinking or offering an alcoholic beverage to someone else in public will no longer apply under the following conditions.

Drinking in public will no longer be prohibited on private Campgrounds in Virginia beginning July 1

Kansas City, MO

Cats of Kansas City

All of these cats are currently looking for a place to call home and have heard it through the grapevine that you've got some pretty nice digs. If you fancy any of them, consider clicking on their links and getting in touch with their respective shelter. All of these cats are in the greater Kansas City area.

Five cats that would love to move in with you

New York City, NY

Newark, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Joshua Goltry, 30, of New York, admitted today to defrauding investors out of millions of dollars through a fraudulent investment scheme, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced. Goltry pleaded guilty to one count of securities fraud before U.S. District Judge Katharine S. Hayden in Newark federal court.

Fund Manager's Multimillion-Dollar Fraud Scheme

Sure, it’s already been done, but it’s a perfect time for a run-it-back. When Argentina takes on Canada in the semifinal round of the Copa America tournament on Tuesday (8 p.m., FS1, Univision), it will be the second time these two face off in this year’s version of the tournament.

Copa by the numbers: Argentina vs. Canada

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Have you ever met someone who easily wins people’s hearts whenever he attends conferences and parties? You probably envied them wishing you would catch other zodiac signs’ attention like them. Some individuals are popular and have a large number of friends. People like them because of their character, hygiene, and kindness. Such people are usually easy going and they freely interact with individuals of different ages. Read on to learn about signs that are a darling to many people.

3 Zodiac Signs Who Become Everyone’s Favorite

Conflicts are inevitable in life as we have different opinions. Some zodiac signs are good at arguing while others strive to create harmony and avoid arguments. Yet, conflict resolution is a crucial skill at home and work. It helps people live peacefully and in unity.

5 Zodiac Signs Who Are Most Likely to Win Arguments

NEWARK, N.J. – Carmelo G. Garcia, 49, a former Newark deputy mayor and director of the Newark Department of Economic and Housing Development (DEHD), admitted today to conspiring with two Newark businessmen to obtain bribes. Garcia, also an executive at the Newark Community Economic Development Corporation (NCEDC), confessed to receiving corrupt payments intended to influence his official actions, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Newark Deputy Mayor Guilty of Bribery with Local Businessmen

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

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?

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Player ratings and analysis from Brazil's infamous 7-1 loss to Germany at the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

Brazil 1-7 Germany: Player ratings from game that changed the world

Chicago Food Adventures

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!

There was Carlos Alcaraz, sitting briefly on the grass after slipping and doing the splits while reaching for a forehand during his fourth-round match on Sunday at Wimbledon. So what now? Should he give up on the point and prepare for the next one? Not a chance. Alcaraz quickly got back on his feet, dashed left to return a backhand near the doubles alley, then hurried forward to reach a short shot. His opponent eventually sent a volley long, allowing Alcaraz to win the second set on his way to a 6-3, 6-4, 1-6, 7-5 victory over No. 16 seed Ugo Humbert on Centre Court.

Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner advanced to the Wimbledon quarterfinals, while Coco Gauff was defeated

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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’

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“Different mentality” as Taryn Kloth, Kristen Nuss win all-USA Volleyball Gstaad final

GSTAAD, Switzerland — In the end, it was a look that decided the finals of the Gstaad Elite16 on Sunday afternoon. Kristen Nuss had two options...

“Different mentality” as Taryn Kloth, Kristen Nuss win all-USA Volleyball Gstaad final

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