It seems as if there’s often a player who shows up at the Olympics and performs well above expectations. This year, it’s Anna Karolina Schmiedlova (Slovakia). She beat the French Open finalist, Jasmine Paolini, in the third round and backed it up by beating the Wimbledon champion, Barbora Krejcikova, in the quarterfinals.

Anna Karolina Schmiedlova is the Giant Slayer of the Paris Olympics

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Coco Gauff lost in women's doubles at the Paris Olympics on Wednesday, a day after her tearful exit in singles.

Coco Gauff, Jessica Pegula fall in Olympic women's doubles

Iga Swiatek remains on course in her quest to win a first Olympic gold medal after she earned a hard-fought straight-set win against Wang Xiyu at the Paris Games. The world No 1 defeated her 23-year-old Chinese opponent 6-3, 6-4 on Court Philippe-Chatrier to advance to the quarter-finals of the Olympics.

Iga Swiatek breaks new ground for Poland at Olympics as she improves incredible statistics

Polish top seed Iga Swiatek had her 25-match winning streak on the Paris clay ended by China's Zheng Qinwen in the Olympics semi-finals. Swiatek, 23, has won the past three French Opens at Roland Garros, but was beaten 6-2 7-5 by sixth seed Zheng at the same venue. Losing there...

Swiatek's 25-match streak over but Alcaraz through

It’s the night before what promises to be the biggest day of your life. Do you get any sleep?. Belinda Bencic, head uneasily resting on a pillow in Tokyo’s Olympic Village three years ago, did not. The gifted Swiss player couldn’t get comfortable, contemplating gold-medal matches in both singles and doubles.

From sleepless nights to Olympic gold, Bencic relives Olympic journey

Chicago, IL

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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?

Virginia State

Cheryl E Preston

Bryshere Gray's name has been added to a growing list. Some Virginians have been keeping up with the ever-increasing tales of celebrities and their alleged connections to the saga of Sean Diddy Combs. There are now rumors that Empire actor Bryshere Gray is suing Diddy and Will Smith.

Empire actor Bryshere Gray is allegedly suing Will Smith and Sean Combs

South Carolina State

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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

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the biggest celebrities in modern times. While much of the happenings between the two involved their marriage and divorce, there are bigger things for them to focus on. Most notably their children.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Son Diagnosed With Rare Skin Condition

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

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

The NBA has entered the part of the offseason where free agency signings have mostly come to a standstill. Free agents go flying off the board fast and furious before their occurrences become far less frequent. That doesn’t mean there isn’t any value left for teams in the free-agent market though.

Best Three-Point Shooters Still Available In NBA Free Agency

New York City, NY

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

Atlanta, GA

San Francisco, CA

The Atlanta Braves are reuniting with two players who helped win them the World Series in 2021. In a trade with the San Francisco Giants, the Braves will acquire both 2021 Series MVP Jorge Soler and right-handed reliever Luke Jackson. Atlanta officially announced the deal on social media after initial reports from ESPN’s Jeff Passan and FanSided’s Robert Murray. Heading to San Francisco are left-hander Tyler Matzek and minor league infielder Sabin Ceballos. The Braves also DFA’d right-hander Darius Vines to clear room on their roster.

Braves Bring Back Two Old Friends in Trade with Giants

Kansas City, MO

Cats of Kansas City

Now that we have all had our fill of grilled burgers and fireworks, let's look at some unsung Americans--cats. Did you know that there are nearly 100 million cats living in the United States? I'm not sure who counted all of them, but that's a lot of cats. Enough to sway an election were they given the right to vote (which, of course, they should be). Unfortunately, many of those cats don't have a place to call home. Here are six cats, all in the greater Kanas City area, who would love it if you might consider giving them a bed, a litter box, and a bowl full of kibble.

One of these six spectacular cats may be your next pet

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Here's another recipe for fudge that's very easy to make. You can double it, or quadruple it, for more servings. 4 tablespoons cocoa or cacao powder (I like 2 tablespoons of each)

3-Ingredient Fudge

Charlotte, NC

As reported by Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, the Charlotte Hornets are bringing in Moussa Diabate on a two-way contract. Charlotte previously had one two-way slot open as the other two are currently occupied by Leaky Black who appeared in 26 games for the Hornets in 2023-24 and 2024 second-round pick KJ Simpson.

Hornets Sign G League Standout To Two-Way Contract

The Kansas City Chiefs are back-to-back champions and have not shied away from discussing their chase for the first three-peat in NFL history. Good teams are made up of good players, so it stands to reason that the best team in the league over the past two seasons would roster some of the game’s best players.

Kansas City Chiefs Players Raise Eyebrows With Absence From NFL Preseason List

Massachusetts State

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Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced a six-year-old French bulldog named Joannie who is looking for her forever home. The local animal rescue explains: “Joannie was found as a stray extremely emaciated and less than half her current weight now. She was missing fur on her body, face and ears. She has been nursed back to health and is doing wonderfully. While her age and exact history is unknown, it is clear she has mothered more than enough litters in her short lifetime.”

Meet Joannie: The "Extreme Snuggler" French Bulldog Looking For Love

Hosts France will play Argentina in the Olympic men's football quarter-finals after progressing to the last eight by beating New Zealand to top Group A. Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta got the opening goal for a dominant France who registered an impressive 34 shots to New Zealand's nine. Mateta gave...

France to play Argentina in Olympic quarter-finals

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Paris Olympics Mixed Doubles Semifinal Predictions Including Felix Auger-Aliassime

We are up to the semifinal round of the Mixed Doubles competition at the Paris Olympics. And while these might not have been the teams most...

Paris Olympics Mixed Doubles Semifinal Predictions Including Felix Auger-Aliassime

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