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Brittney Griner will be participating in her first overseas game since her Russian imprisonment as she plays with Team USA in the Olympics yet again.

Brittney Griner on playing for Team USA after kneeling during anthem, Russian imprisonment: 'Means everything'

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United States soccer legend Ali Krieger has expressed cautious optimism about the USWNT‘s chances at the Paris Olympics, noting that “there's something missing” in the current squad, reported by GOAL. Since Emma Hayes took over the United States women's national team earlier this year after leaving Chelsea,...

USWNT gets brutal warning for Paris Olympics with Emma Hayes

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The 2024 Olympics will provide the U.S. women’s national team with a chance for redemption after a disastrous World Cup last summer, but it will also give individual players an opportunity to become the face of the team.
That is according to Christen Press and Tobin Heath, who both agreed that the current iteration of the USWNT — unlike most moments in program history — is missing a true superstar.
The USWNT will kick off the 2024 Olympics on Thursday with a match against Zambia, with further group-stage games to come against Germany and Australia.
Emma Hayes’ side will be looking for its...

Press: Olympics will be chance for USWNT player to become face of team

In her upcoming book, Emma Hayes said she would have “100 percent” walked away from the U.S. women’s national team head coaching role if U.S. Soccer didn’t allow her to complete the season with Chelsea.
Hayes was named USWNT head coach in November, but insisted upon finishing out the season at Chelsea before taking over.
That meant Twila Kilgore served several months as interim head coach while Hayes coached Chelsea and also kept an eye on the USWNT in the background.
Finally, Hayes joined up with the USWNT in late May after clinching a fifth straight WSL title with Chelsea.
Hayes has now coached four matches...

Hayes would have ‘100 percent’ turned down USWNT job without Chelsea clause

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There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

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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

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France is not allowing its Olympic athletes to wear the hijab headscarf worn by some Muslim women because of its laws on secularism.

She's a basketball star. She wears a hijab. So she's barred from France's Olympics team

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Benny Hinn was a popular preacher during the 1990s and early 2000s. There were Virginia churches that offered bus rides to his crusades in North Carolina, and I knew quite a few Virginians who purchased his books and tapes and donated to his ministry.

Benny Hinn is being criticized for asking for money again

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What makes a zodiac sign high maintenance? Needing extra attention can make someone high maintenance. Uncontrollable emotional roller coasters can make someone high maintenance. Demanding others more than they can give can make someone high maintenance. Needing all of the attention all or most of the time can make someone high maintenance.

5 Zodiac Signs That Are High Maintenance

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Team USA is set to begin its quest for a gold medal on Saturday against Serbia. After a thrilling win over Germany on Monday, one in which LeBron James flexed his muscles once again, Team USA is gearing up for the group stage.  However, Kevin Durant has not played in any of the exhibition ...

Team USA Gets Troubling Kevin Durant News Ahead Of Olympic Opener

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Chloe, a 9 to 10-week-old puppy, is the last of her litter and is eagerly looking for a forever home. Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a dedicated foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, recently shared Chloe's story and her endearing qualities.

Meet Chloe: The 10-Week-Old Puppy Who Is The Last Of Her Litter Looking For Love

How can Astrology tell you about your worst friends? Astrology is the concept of using the placement of the planets and their related astrological signs, or the Signs of the Zodiac, to determine the course of a life. These placements based on your birth date, time, and location can give you a wealth of information about your personality traits and character and predict events throughout your life based on your sign and current placements. Of course, this is a quick overview, and doing actual natal charts and horoscopes is much more complicated. But now you have a basic idea of what astrology is.

5 Zodiac Signs That Could Be Your Worst Friend

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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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The United States has announced the starting five for the U.S. Women's Basketball Team entering the 2024 Olympics in Paris. Chelsea Gray, Diana Taurasi, Napheesa Collier, Breanna Stewart, and A'ja Wilson will start for the United States.  This is a pretty good starting five for Team USA. ...

U.S. Women's Basketball Announces Starting 5 Entering Olympics

What does it mean to be selfish? According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, the definition of selfish is the lack of consideration for others; someone concerned chiefly with one's own personal profit or pleasure. You know, people who will do for themselves before they will do for others. People who put their own priorities above everyone else. Do you know people who fit that definition? I am sure we all know at least one, I have known man over the years. Let’s learn what Signs are the most likely to be selfish.

The Top 5 Most Selfish Zodiac Signs

Hammy and Cheyanne, two miniature poodles, are in search of their forever home. Weighing 6.3lb and 6.4lb respectively, these sweet pups are a bonded pair with a sad past. Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, shares their story, explaining that "Hammy & Cheyanne are cruelty case pups that are a bonded pair. They're from a rural area in Texas. These are a pair of sweet little pups that are in need of a fresh start together!"

Meet The Sweet Little Dogs Who Are Looking For Love

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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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Updated on July 17, 2024, concerning two of the missing children listed below. Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

Sporting News

The United States women's national team produced just one goal in their final two exhibition games prior to departing for France and the 2024 Olympics. New coach Emma Hayes is more focused on assuring her players build chemistry.

New USWNT coach Emma Hayes searching for connection, scoring as team prepare to open Paris Olympics

Nicole Walker (Ari Zucker) has less than a week to leave Salem once her final Days of Our Lives scene airs. A promo for next week shows EJ DiMera (Dan Feuerrigel) asking Eric Brady (Greg Vaughan) if Holly Jonas (Ashley Puzemis) knows her stepdad killed her bio dad Daniel Jonas (Shawn Christian).

Days of Our Lives Spoilers: EJ possibly blackmails Nicole into leaving Salem

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Rebuilding or not, six reasons you should not underestimate Emma Hayes and the USWNT in quest for Olympic gold

GOAL breaks down why this U.S. team, in the rare role of underdogs, is still among the contenders for gold in Paris. Few teams in sports...

Rebuilding or not, six reasons you should not underestimate Emma Hayes and the USWNT in quest for Olympic gold

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