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The U.S. women's basketball team began its schedule at the 2024 Paris Olympics with an easy 102-76 win over Japan on Monday. After the matchup, Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner was all over social media as fans were in awe of the WNBA veteran's height. Women's basketball fans ...

Brittney Griner's Height Is Trending After USA-Japan Olympic Games

Women's Fastbreak On SI

Germany defeated Team USA in 3x3 basketball at the Olympics in Paris

USA Falls to Germany in Olympics 3x3 Basketball

She’s Captain America, the U.S.’ leader of an Olympic race to gold and one of the most dominant players in the middle of the pitch. It would be weird to see a U.S. women’s national team lineup without Lindsay Horan, who has been a part of the senior squad on some capacity since 2013 and if she appears in Wednesday’s game against Australia (1 p.m., USA Network, Peacock) will have made her 153rd appearance for the States on the senior level.

Five things about Lindsay Horan, Captain America of U.S. Soccer’s Olympic team

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Medal table | Olympic schedule |How to watch | Olympic news. Day 3 of the Paris Olympics featured two of the biggest stars in tennis facing one another yet again, the first game for the USA women's basketball team amid soaring popularity for the sport, the USA men's and women's swimming teams collecting several medals, and a return to the podium for a U.S. men's gymnastics for only the third time since 1984.

2024 Paris Olympics results from Day 3: Team USA wins medals in swimming and men's gymnastics, and U.S. women's basketball debuts

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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

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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

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What makes a Zodiac Sign low maintenance? Independence can make someone low maintenance. Someone who is reliable, dependable, and punctual, can make someone low maintenance. Someone who tends to want to do things on their own can be low maintenance. Low-maintenance people tend to be those people who do on their own but are not necessarily alone. They rarely need or ask for help. They are self-motivated, often energetic, and can be considered leaders is many cases. Now me, some say I am low maintenance and others say I’m high maintenance. Maybe I’m both. Let's see what zodiac signs are considered low-maintenance.

5 Zodiac Signs That Are Low Maintenance

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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

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?

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Bellingham Metro News

UNITED STATES — McDonald's has introduced a new burger, the "Big Arch," poised to become its first major global addition since Chicken McNuggets joined the core menu in 1983 and the recent addition of Chicken McCrispy.

McDonald's Unveils "Big Arch" Burger for U.S. and Global Markets

Denver, CO

David Heitz

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

As was the case when Erik ten Hag took the reins at Manchester United, Arne Slot’s nationality and coaching history means Liverpool will be linked with just about every Eredivisie standout imaginable. Unlike the mancs, though, Liverpool have an established and competent player recruitment set-up, able to work independent of the manager’s whims, and thus the majority of these links can be taken with a healthy amount of scepticism.

Rumour Mongering: Veerman the Six Solution?

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Ready or not, the 2024 Paris Olympic Games have begun. As with any quadrennial, there will be stories of glorious triumph, heartbreaking defeat, feel-good underdogs, and maybe even a villain or two. But headed into Paris this year, one of the main storylines was whether or not the city could properly host the Games — and whether Parisians even wanted this in the first place.

The good, the bad, and the weird of the 2024 Olympics opening ceremony

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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CJ Coombs

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

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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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British rugby sevens player Amy Wilson-Hardy is reportedly being investigated by the British Olympic Association after appearing to make a racist comment in a WhatsApp message

Team GB star under scrutiny for alleged racist comment during Paris Olympics

The New York Giants had the honor of being the first NFL team to have a Hard Knocks based on their entire offseason, and they’ve been so goofy on it that I’m not sure if any other team will do it again. Despite the Giants being performance art,...

The Giants revealed their draft board on Hard Knocks, and everyone wants to decipher the codes

Dan Harrison says: “We’ve not lost anyone... yet!”. On the whole, Sunderland’s squad looks very similar to the side that ended the season in 16th place after a rotten final third of the year. However, we have notably brought in some experience to help guide the young team through.

Just over a week ‘til Sunderland’s season starts — is our squad good enough?

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Why the United States sucks at 3x3 basketball in the Olympics

The United States is the best basketball country in the world, and it still isn’t particularly close. The U.S. men have won seven of the last...

Why the United States sucks at 3x3 basketball in the Olympics

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