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Team USA women’s basketball team started its mission to bring back the gold medal to the United States in Paris when they took the court on July 29. Before the team got off a blowout victory against their opponent, Japan, a Japanese fan held up a sign that caught the attention of several players, including Las Vegas Aces A’Ja Wilson, which made Phoenix Mercury’s Brittney Griner blurt out, “Oh, wow!’
The fan, seen in the stands holding a sign, was wearing a basketball jersey that was half Brooklyn Nets and half Los Angeles Lakers. It wasn’t the jersey that made people...

Brittney Griner Reacts To Fan’s Claim That Team USA Will ‘Need Caitlin Clark’ To Beat Japan

Boston, MA

Steve Kerr wasn't about to cause more controversy in Team USA's second game of the 2024 Paris Olympics. After raising eyebrows by not playing a healthy Jayson Tatum in the U.S. men's basketball team's group play opener against Serbia on Sunday, Kerr inserted the Boston Celtics star in his starting lineup for Wednesday's game against South Sudan in Lille, France.

Tatum starts, White shines in Team USA's rout of South Sudan

The Spun

Team USA is set for their second game of the Olympics in men's basketball, and they're making a significant lineup adjustment. Head coach Steve Kerr is inserting Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum in the lineup and removing former MVP Joel Embiid. Embiid struggled against Serbia - and reigning MVP ...

Team USA Men's Basketball Made Big Change To Starting Lineup

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USA Basketball head coach Steve Kerr, one game after saying he felt like an "idiot" for not playing Jayson Tatum, had Joel Embiid on the bench throughout the win over South Sudan.

NBA MVP Joel Embiid sits in latest Olympic win after USA coach calls himself 'idiot' for not playing teammate

Athlon Sports

USA Basketball left some talented WNBA players off their Paris Olympics roster, including Caitlin Clark and Arike Ogunbowale

WNBA Legend Lisa Leslie Calls Out Team USA for Olympics Mistake

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

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

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?

Virginia State

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

The latest Dallas Cowboys news for Thursday, August 1. Happy Thursday, Cowboys Nation, it's time to ring in August. The Cowboys have the day off after the first two padded practice of training camp, but did you know there is football on tonight? From now, until February, there will be football every Thursday night.

Cowboy Roundup: Team working out veteran DEs; Turpin gets more reps

The morning after: Men's gymnastics ecstatic with victory.

The morning after: Men's gymnastics ecstatic with victory

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

Las Vegas, NV

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A probate judge approved a plan on Friday to auction off pieces of O.J. Simpson’s personal property, a lawyer involved in the process confirmed to Nexstar’s KLAS. Simpson died in Las Vegas on April 10 at the age of 76. His long-time attorney,...

Las Vegas judge allows O.J. Simpson estate to auction off memorabilia

Our hot and quiet weather pattern is now giving us some things to talk about as we'll have Saharan Dust overhead for a few days, and we are on alert for a potential tropical system in the Gulf Of Mexico next week.

HOT and HAZY as Saharan Dust moves into ArkLaTex

Upper-level high pressure will continue its dominance of our weather pattern through the next week. Triple-digit heat will be possible at times. A weak front will clear out the Saharan dust but will likely not bring any rain.

Heat index of 110! Excessive Heat Warning on Friday

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Kerr is willing to make the tough decisions to help Team USA in its bid for gold.

"Whatever we need to do to win each game" - Steve Kerr on not hesitating to adjust lineups to give Team USA the best chance of winning gold

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

Missouri State

Fulton, MO

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Updated on July 17, 2024, concerning two of the missing children listed below. Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

Boeing named an aerospace industry veteran with a background in mechanical engineering as its next chief executive Wednesday, looking to open a new chapter at a company rocked by legal, regulatory and production problems and mounting financial repercussions. Robert “Kelly” Ortberg, a former CEO at aerospace manufacturer Rockwell Collins, will...

Boeing names its next CEO while posting a quarterly loss of more than $1.4 billion

Florida State

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Jacksonville Today

Republican Donald Trump has a 7-point lead over Democrat Kamala Harris among Florida voters, 49% to 42%, according to a new poll from the University of North Florida. Four percent are backing another candidate, and 6% are undecided or didn’t answer.

New Florida poll: Trump leads; support strong for abortion and recreational weed

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Team USA Basketball Finally Looks Like a Juggernaut Again

The U.S. has finally found its groove in Paris, steamrolling South Sudan to reach the Olympic quarterfinals as coach Steve Kerr continues to embrace his versatile...

Team USA Basketball Finally Looks Like a Juggernaut Again

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