PARIS -- Iga Swiatek knew she was capable, or at least should be, of winning a gold medal at the Paris Olympics. She's ranked No. 1, after all. Owns five Grand Slam titles, including four on the red clay courts at Roland Garros, which hosts the French Open and is being used for Summer Games matches. Had won 25 consecutive matches at the place, even.

No. 1 Iga Swiatek loses to Zheng Qinwen of China in the semifinals at the Paris Olympics

We have two impressive women’s doubles semifinal matches upcoming at the Paris Olympics, and they should be fun to watch on Friday. As always, we here at LastWordOnTennis predict every match. Who will go on to the Gold Medal match and who will fall to Bronze? Predicting this match are Jordan Reynolds, Manuel Traquete, and Shane Black.

Paris Olympics Women’s Doubles Semifinal Predictions Including Mirra Andreeva

With just 16 spots in the main draw, the mixed doubles event at Paris 2024 was always going to throw up some brutal round-one ties. But perhaps no match was more intriguing than the round one between top seeds Alexander Zverev and Laura Siegemund, and Czech stars Katerina Siniakova and Tomas Machac.

The ex-tennis power couple targeting Paris 2024 gold – despite recent split

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PARIS — Egyptian fencer Nada Hafez has revealed that she fought at the Paris Olympics while seven months pregnant. Hafez posted on Instagram that she was “carrying a little Olympian one” hours after she had reached the round of 16 in women’s saber Monday. The 26-year-old...

Fencer reveals she competed at Paris Olympics while seven months pregnant

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.

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Photographers documenting the Paris Olympics have created indelible images, from action shots of BMX to kayaking to table tennis.

The Best Photographs From the Paris Olympics

New York City, NY

Former first-round pick Chuma Okeke is heading to the New York Knicks, per Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Stefan Bondy of the New York Post later confirmed it is a non-guaranteed one-year deal for the veteran’s minimum. Knicks Take A Flier On 2019 First-Round Pick. Least Playing Time Of His...

Knicks Take A Flier On 2019 First-Round Pick

Los Angeles, CA

The Los Angeles Dodgers are acquiring infielder-outfielder Amed Rosario in a trade with the Tampa Bay Rays. In return, Michael Flynn, a minor league right-handed pitcher, is headed to Tampa Bay. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic and Robert Murray of FanSided, respectively, reported each end of the deal before the Dodgers announced it.

Dodgers Acquire a Familiar Face in Trade with Rays

New York Post

The women’s gymnastics all-around final, beginning Thursday at 12:15 p.m. ET, will feature the legendary Simone Biles, who became the most decorated U.S. gymnast in Olympics history Tuesday with her gold medal win in the gymnastics team final, bringing her medal total to eight.

American teammate Sunisa “Suni” Lee looks to defend her all-around gold from Tokyo. 



The United States has prevailed in the individual women’s all-around category in every Olympics since 2000. 

Also, swimming finals — featuring the women’s 200-meter butterfly, men’s 200-meter backstroke, women’s 200-meter breaststroke and women’s 4×200-meter freestyle relay — begins at 2:30 p.m. 

American Ryan Murphy,...

The events to watch at the Paris Olympics on Thursday, August 1

On Tuesday, the New York Knicks announced that they’ve re-signed free agent big man Precious Achiuwa. According to ESPN senior insider Adrian Wojnarowski, he’ll be returning on a one-year, $6 million contract. The 20th overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, Achiuwa was traded to the Knicks —along...

Knicks Sign Free Agent Big Man To One-Year Contract

Raleigh, NC

Eric Staal, a former Stanley Cup Champion, has signed a one-day contract to retire with the Carolina Hurricanes. That’s the team he won the Cup with in 2006. Staal spent ten and a half seasons with the Hurricanes. The centre made his NHL debut in the 2003-04 season. However, the year following the lockout, in 2005-06, Staal established himself as a top-flight NHLer. Staal scored 45 goals in the regular season that year. Furthermore, Staal led the league in assists and points in the playoffs. He also set a franchise record playoff point streak during that run, lasting from Game 2 of the Eastern Conference First Round through Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Final. The Hurricanes won their first Stanley Cup in franchise history that season.

Former Stanley Cup Champion Retires and Number Will Be Too

Boston, MA

Though he has not appeared in an NBA game since 2022, forward Malik Fitts will continue his playing career next season. The 27-year-old has officially joined SIG Strasbourg of the LNB Élite. Most recently, Fitts played for the Cleveland Charge of the G League. With the team, he appeared...

Former Boston Celtics Fan Favorite Joins European Team

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One raunchy piece of advice made Haliey Welch an internet sensation — though her fame has come with a price. The 23-year-old, best known as "hawk tuah girl," has had to deal with some rather creepy fans ever since a video of Welch giving a tip about intercourse went insanely viral online.

'Hawk Tuah' Girl Haliey Welch Says She Was Offered $600 to 'Spit in a Jar' After Her Lovemaking Tip

Hollywood Unlocked

Angela Carini decided to end the most significant battle of her career in a mere 46 seconds after enduring a series of powerful punches from Algerian boxer Imane Khelif.  Khelif, who did not pass a gender eligibility test in 2023, has been granted permission to participate in the competition in Paris, which has sparked controversy ... Read more
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Paris Olympics: Italy’s Angela Carini Forfeits Match Against Algeria’s Imane Khelif, Who Failed Gender Test

Men’s doubles second round action at the Paris Olympics features top singles players like Gael Monfils and the Rafael Nadal/Carlos Alcaraz pairing in action, Team USA features Rajeev Ram as the clay court doubles in Paris continues on. Carlos Alcaraz/Rafael Nadal vs Tallon Griekspoor/Wesley Koolhof. Damian Kust: Alcaraz took...

Paris Olympics Day 4 Doubles Predictions Including Rafael Nadal

As the Los Angeles Kings continue to build around their core, the team made a significant signing. The Kings re-sign defenceman Jordan Spence to a two-year deal. The Kings are gearing up for a potential shot at the 2025 NHL Stanley Cup playoffs. WIth the signing, they have ensured stability in their defence. The Kings re-sign rising star Jordan Spence to a multi-year contract extension. Spence’s six-year extension will see him earning an average annual value of $1.5 million. Spence was drafted 95th overall in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft. The 23-year-old defenceman has rapidly become a key player for the Kings, known for his reliable defensive play and offensive contributions.

Los Angeles Kings Re-Sign Defenceman to Two-Year Contract

Duke prospect Cooper Flagg is the consensus No. 1 prospect in the 2025 NBA Draft, but his name going off the board first next June isn’t a foregone conclusion. “I could see (Ace) Bailey supplanting Flagg for No. 1,” an NBA executive told HoopsHype. “I think Bailey is...

NBA Executive Names Cooper Flagg’s No. 1 Draft Competitor

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Italy's women are the top-ranked fencers in the world with the foil. But in a tense Olympic final on Thursday, the U.S. women prevailed for the gold medal.

U.S. women fencers parry and riposte to Olympic gold in Paris, besting Italy

Portland, OR

The Portland Trail Blazers already look like a different team compared to last season. Earlier in the offseason, they traded Malcolm Brogdon to the Washington Wizards in exchange for Deni Avdija. Additionally, they selected UConn big man Donovan Clingan with the No. 7 overall pick in this year’s draft. Last year, the Trail Blazers finished with a 21-61 record, their worst since the 2005-06 season. Additionally, they have not made the playoffs since the 2020-21 season. It is clear the team is looking to continue their rebuild a year after moving on from Damian Lillard. While they have made some moves so far, it does not seem like they are done just yet. According to Trail Blazers reporter Aaron Fentress (YouTube link), Portland will likely trade forward Jerami Grant or guard Anfernee Simons by the start of training camp.

Portland Trail Blazers Expected to Trade Top Player

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PARIS (Reuters) -Italian boxer Angela Carini pulled out of the Paris Olympics mid-fight on Thursday after she sustained a series of crunching blows from her Algerian opponent Imane Khelif, who last year failed a gender eligibility test at the World Championships.

Olympics-Boxing-Italian Carini pulls out of Paris Games, stoking gender row

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Paris Olympics Women’s Semifinals Including Iga Swiatek vs Qinwen Zheng

Just four players are still in pursuit of a Gold Medal at the Paris Olympics. All four are now guaranteed a shot at a medal, but...

Paris Olympics Women’s Semifinals Including Iga Swiatek vs Qinwen Zheng

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