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PARIS (Reuters) -Reigning champions Canada got a lifeline at the Paris Games following a 2-1 last-gasp win over hosts France, while Spain and the United States claimed wins to reach the quarter-finals on the second matchday of Olympic women's football on Sunday.

Olympics-Soccer-Underfire Canada stun France with dramatic 2-1 win; US, Spain advance to quarter-finals

New Zealand showcased dominance on the first day of men's Olympic Rugby Sevens in Paris, maintaining a flawless record along with Ireland, Australia, Argentina, and Fiji. New Zealand, Ireland, Australia, Argentina, and Fiji maintained flawless records on the first day. A record-breaking attendance of 69,000 fans was recorded on the...

Olympic Rugby Sevens: New Zealand Leads Victorious Teams in Paris Debut

LIVE BLOGGING: Join us as we bring you updates from the Sevens tournament at the Paris Olympics. Defending champions New Zealand, fellow favourites Australia, France and the US all qualified for the quarterfinals on Sunday in a historic day for women’s rugby. A sell-out crowd of 69,000 packed into...

Olympic Sevens, Women - Day Two

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Trott is currently head coach of Afghanistan, a post he has held since 2022, and had his deal renewed in January to run through to the end of 2024

Jonathan Trott to take over as head coach of Pretoria Capitals

Top seed Andrey Rublev of Russia succumbed to fourth-seeded Francisco Cerundolo 7-6 (6), 6-4 Friday to bow out in the semifinals of the Plava Laguna Croatia Open in Umag, Croatia.

ATP Roundup: Francisco Cerundolo upsets Andrey Rublev at Croatia Open

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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

Virginia State

Wendy's birthday was spent away from her loved ones. Virginia Wendy Williams fans, the latest update is not encouraging. The former talk show host turned 60 on July 18 without any of her loved ones around. According to Yahoo, family members remain "out of bounds" and have no access to Wendy as she battles dementia and progressive aphasia.

The family of talk show diva Wendy Williams were unable to celebrate her 60th birthday by her side

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A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

Houston, TX

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In a 2024 Olympics matchup featuring three current Houston Rockets players, Dillon Brooks and Team Canada will face Jock Landale, Jack McVeigh, and Team Australia on Tuesday morning. The game tips off at 6:30 a.m. Central from Lille, France, and it will be available to watch and stream live in...

Dillon Brooks, Canada to face Jock Landale, Australia at 2024 Olympics

Ronkonkoma, NY

The New York Post reveals that two men who died in a plane crash at MacArthur Airport were from Virginia. The men had been visiting friends in Long Island and were returning home when the tragedy occurred.

Life partners from Virginia have been identified as the victims of a New York plane crash

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Royal Caribbean’s Utopia of the Seas, a $1.35 billion behemoth of the sea, has recently been introduced to the world since its maiden voyage on July 19th. The ship, boasting nearly 5,700 passengers and a crew of over 2,200, offers an array of amenities designed to cater to multi-generational families on shorter 3- and 4-day itineraries.

Cruise Passengers Not Happy About Feature on World's Newest Mega Ship

Chicago, IL

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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?

The much anticipated three-match ODI and T20I series between India and Sri Lanka finally kicked off at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Saturday evening. After losing the toss, the Men in Blue were put to bat first by the Lankan Lions. With the Indian batters assaulting the Sri Lankan bowlers right from the start, a rare sight was witnessed by the fans at the stadium as the young Kamindu Mendis proceeded to show his skills as an ambidextrous bowler.

Ambidextrous bowling! - Sri Lanka's Kamindu Mendis bowls with both arms during first T20I against India

The Associated Press

PARIS (AP) — Eurosport has dropped an Olympic swimming commentator from its Paris coverage for an “inappropriate” comment about women. British journalist Bob Ballard said on air after Australia won the 4x100-meter freestyle relay on Saturday: “Well, the women just finishing up. You know what women are like ... hanging around, doing their makeup.”

Eurosport Olympic commentator dropped from broadcasts for ‘inappropriate’ on-air remark about women

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Ilona Maher executed a textbook stiff arm to score a try against Brazil in the Americans 24-5 win. Alex Sedrick, Alev Kelter and Sammy Sullivan all scored in the pool play match. Watch the 2024 Paris Olympics on NBC and streaming on Peacock, July 26 - Aug 11.

U.S. women's rugby remains undefeated in pool play

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Betting odds, pick and prediction for the Germany-Brazil matchup in the Olympics on Tuesday.

Germany vs. Brazil Olympic Basketball Prediction, Odds and Key Players for Group B

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The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

UPDATE: An Argentine woman who accused two French international players of raping and beating her after a match earlier this month, said she had “said ‘no’ to sexual relations”. In her first interview since the scandal erupted during a South American tour by the French national...

Woman accusing French players of rape speaks out

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It’s been a long time coming for the Nigerian Women's Basketball team, also known as the “Nigerian D’Tigress.” After going back and forth with the Australian Opals, Team Nigeria beat the Australian Women's Basketball team with a massive 13-point margin (75-62) to begin the preliminary rounds for the 2024 Paris Olympics Group B. Also, this is Team Nigeria’s first win Olympic win since Athens 2004. Finally, Ezinne Kalu’s stellar performance led the Nigerian Women’s team to its debut Paris Olympic win. Thus, what were some critical takeaways from this game?

Team Nigeria With Shocking 13-Point Win vs. Australia

MARSEILLE, France – The U.S. Women’s National Team is through to the 2024 Olympic quarterfinals with one group stage game to spare thanks to Sunday’s electrifying 4-1 win against Germany in Marseille. The Group B showdown between the two most decorated nations in women’s soccer lived up...

USWNT advances to knockout stage of Paris Olympics after 4-1 win over Germany

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Olympic Sevens, Men - Day Three

LIVE BLOGGING: Join us as we bring you updates from the Sevens tournament at the Paris Olympics. It was another seismic and record-breaking day for Sevens...

Olympic Sevens, Men - Day Three

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