Team GB mountain biker Evie Richards finished fifth as French favourite Pauline Ferrand-Prevot won a long-awaited cross-country Olympic gold.On the former quarry site of Elancourt Hill, the highest point in the Paris region, 2021 world champion Richards finished 25 seconds shy of the podium.It came just three months after the 27-year-old suffered a concussion in a crash during April's World Cup in Brazil, only getting back on her bike in early June.Fellow Team GB rider Ella Maclean-Howell finished 23rd on her Olympic debut - 12 years after being inspired to take up the sport by the London 2012 Games.For Ferrand-Prevot,...

GB's Richards fifth in women's mountain bike

Coach Dave Alloway said "it is what it is" after Team GB's boxers were given tough opening draws at the Paris Olympics. Charley Davison will face bantamweight favourite and 2022 world champion Hatice Akbas of Turkey and middleweight Chantelle Reid was drawn against Morocco’s Khadija Mardi - 2023 world champion.

GB boxers need 'performance of life' after tough draw

The swimming leg of the triathlon familiarisation at the Paris Olympics is cancelled due to pollution in the River Seine.

Triathlon swim training scrapped because of pollution

The Guardian

Team GB’s men made an excellent start in hockey beating Spain 4-0 in Pool A with two strikes from Gareth Furlong, and one each from Nick Park and Rupert Shipperley

Park’s Hollywood finish at Chariots of Fire stadium sets GB flying in hockey

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

VERSAILLES, France -- Equestrian riders at the Paris Olympics say they were shocked by a recent video showing three-time gold medalist Charlotte Dujardin of Britain repeatedly whipping a horse during training, a scandal that has thrust the issue of animal welfare and abuse into the spotlight. American rider Boyd Martin,...

Equestrian riders at Paris Olympics 'horrified' by video of Dujardin whipping a horse

British eventer Tom McEwen insisted the conduct of dressage star Charlotte Dujardin was not reflective of equestrian sports

Tom McEwen ‘shocked’ at teammate Dujardin’s horse abuse video scandal

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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

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The 2024 Paris Olympics is making headlines for all the wrong reasons, after news broke that one of Great Britain's Olympic members had withdrawn from the competition. Charlotte Dujardin has dropped out of Olympics after a video of her beating a horse was leaked to the public. The three-time gold medalist has since apologized for her actions, but it doesn't seem like the mea culpa is enough to sway public opinion or that of her peers. Here's everything you need to know about the video that has put Dujardin's highly decorated career in jeopardy, including what this means for the...

Video Reveals Dressage Olympian Whipping Horse's Legs, Unveiling Cruelty in the Sport

Andrei Tudorov, Lyuben Gogov, Narcis Titianu, and Ioan Toma died when their car hit a tree.

Families pay tribute to four friends killed in crash

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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

Up to 115 jobs are at risk under plans to close a McCain Foods factory in Lincolnshire. The manufacturer said it had launched a consultation into the future of the plant near Grantham. McCain is proposing to end production of a brand of microwave chips called Fries To Go, which...

Chips factory closure plan puts 115 jobs at risk

Police are investigating a "sickening, heartless assault" on a horse, which was found dead and mutilated in a field. Nottinghamshire Police said Alfie, a 16-year-old traditional tri-coloured cob, was found at a property off Owday Lane, Carlton-in-Lindrick, Worksop, at about 10:30 BST on Thursday. Alfie was last seen fit and...

Horse killed and mutilated in 'cruel' attack

Two boys were reportedly attacked by a group of eight to 15 teenagers.

Boy severely injured in group attack

Police issue images of three men and say the victim needs reconstructive plastic surgery.

Part of man's ear bitten off in attack

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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

A woman is arrested after a festival-goer suffered a serious head injury at the event, police say.

Arrest after woman seriously hurt at music festival

Three people remain in police custody following the altercation on Saturday afternoon.

Man in hospital with head injury after assault

Team GB's Max Litchfield qualifies second fastest for Sunday night's 400m individual medley Olympic final in Paris, behind the home favourite Leon Marchand.

Litchfield into final as Paris erupts for Marchand

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murder after the death of an 82-year-old man in Doncaster. Emergency services were called to Mexborough just after 07:30 BST on Thursday, following reports a body had been found in the River Don. Ambulance crews attended and the man was pronounced dead...

Murder arrests after body found in river

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Triathlete 'devastated' as he pulls out of race

Louis Dunne, 21, was due to compete in a triathlon on the eight anniversary of his dad Tim's...

Triathlete 'devastated' as he pulls out of race

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