The Associated Press

COLOMBES, France (AP) — Players sang as they stretched after their final pre-Olympic practice, an upbeat workout that showed off the joy among the U.S. women’s field hockey team to be back on this international stage. They are happy to be here, even as a long shot to...

US women’s field hockey team is embracing an underdog role at the Paris Olympics

New York Post

Team USA fencer Miles Chamley-Watson’s passion for the discipline stemmed from a unique experience: a childhood punishment. 

“I was kinda a bad kid, got in trouble all the time, pain in the butt, so then as a punishment, I had to pick up tennis, fencing or badminton,” Chamley-Watson recently recalled to The Post.

Intrigued by swords, the now-34-year-old Chamley-Watson — who relocated from the U.K. to the U.S. when he was about 9 1/2 — picked up the weapon and never looked back.





“I loved it right away, and then I started to get better in school, I started to fence more,”...

Team USA fencer Miles Chamley-Watson chasing Olympic gold in Paris return after buzzy fashion appearance

PARIS -- The U.S. figure skating team was formally confirmed as gold medalists from the 2022 Beijing Olympics by a sports court ruling Thursday, opening the way for the team to get its medals at the Paris Summer Games. “We are thrilled to finally honor these incredible athletes," Sarah Hirshland,...

US figure skaters to get team gold medals at Paris Olympics after doping case ruling

Sporting News

If you're not sure when Team USA will be taking to the Seine river for this year's opening ceremony, the Sporting News has you covered.

Olympics opening ceremony: What time will USA be introduced at 2024 Summer Games?

Blanco, TX

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Brigid Pfeifer

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

San Antonio, TX

ABC News

A 28-year-old high school coach was “randomly shot and killed” standing on a rooftop bar while she was in town for a conference, police said.

High school coach, 28, randomly shot and killed at bar while attending conference

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

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

Lancaster County, PA

NewsByJoshua

Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

On the mat, gymnast Jordan Chiles is confident, carefree and the biggest hype person for her fellow teammates. "I may be competing for a spot too, but I want everyone to win," she told Teen Vogue in an interview as the magazine's July/August cover star. "I do my best gymnastics when I am out there relaxed and helping others feel supported."

Jordan Chiles on overcoming body shaming, racial discrimination in gymnastics and more

PARIS -- Five players on Australia's women's water polo team for the Paris Olympics have tested positive for COVID-19. Anna Meares, the chef de mission for the Australian team in Paris, said the COVID cases have been confined to the water polo team. She said the affected players are clear to practice when they feel well enough to train.

Five players on Australia’s women’s water polo team have tested positive for COVID-19

Virginia State

Jessica Serfitay flips the script on her previous statement. Virginia soap fans, Soap Opera News reports that Jessica Serfitay (ex Sloan Petersen) on Days of Our Lives posted on social media that her billionaire fiancé had abused her. The actress now says they argued as families do, and she never should have posted anything.

Days of Our Lives alum Jessica Serfitay retracts her statement that her fiance abused her

Chico, CA

As a California wildland fire exploded overnight into the state's largest blaze this wildfire season, another blaze on the Oregon-Idaho border was out of control.

Man allegedly pushed burning car into gully to start massive wildfire

PARIS -- One is the defending Olympic champion. The other failed to even qualify for the Summer Games when 3x3 basketball made its Tokyo debut. Yet both American teams harbor the same expectation when play begins at the Paris Olympics. “We're excited to try to bring that gold medal home,”...

In 3x3 basketball, American women are seeking golden confirmation and men some Olympic redemption

BroBible

After years of waiting, the Opening Ceremonies of the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris, France are just a day away. As the athletes sail down the Seine, the games will officially be underway with each nation selecting athletes to be flag-bearers, a long-standing Opening Ceremonies tradition. While sometimes the flag-bearers for Team USA are […]
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Coco Gauff Moved To Tears Over Being Selected As Flag-Bearer For Paris Olympics Opening Ceremonies

New Mexico State

Ruidoso, NM

When wildfires ignited on June 17 in the Sierra Blanca Mountains, Tresa Halbrooks knew things would be different for the town of Ruidoso.

Small New Mexico town ravaged by fire and flood held together by hometown heroes

PARIS -- French sprinter Sounkamba Sylla will be allowed to participate in the opening ceremony at the Paris Olympics wearing a cap to cover her hair, an agreement reached with the French Olympic Committee after Sylla said she was barred because of her hijab. During Friday's opening ceremony, which includes...

French sprinter will wear a cap during Olympic opening ceremony after hijab dispute is resolved

Identical quadruplets go home after 3 months in the NICU: 'We're so happy'. A family in Texas has welcomed home all four of their rare identical quadruplets after the infants spent over three months in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). The sisters -- named Hannah Grace, Lucy Marie, Rebecca...

Identical quadruplets go home after 3 months in the NICU: 'We're so happy'

Beneath the blazing summer sun on a former slave plantation, Lamont Gross and fellow prisoners stooped in long rows, picking vegetables by hand under the watchful eyes of armed guards on horseback. He said breaks were short and infrequent, with nothing to protect workers from the heat. “I saw guys...

Prisoners fight against working in heat on former slave plantation, raising hope for change in South

Alaska State

NORAD intercepted Russian and Chinese bombers off  of Alaska marking the first time that Chinese military planes have been intercepted off of Alaska

Russian and Chinese bombers intercepted off of Alaska

Chicago, IL

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?

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Australia field hockey player has part of a finger amputated to compete at the Paris Olympics

COLOMBES, France -- Olympians come in all shapes and sizes. Rarely do they come deliberately amputated. Australia field hockey player Matthew Dawson took his determination to...

Australia field hockey player has part of a finger amputated to compete at the Paris Olympics

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