South Carolina State

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Team USA cruised to an 87-74 victory over Belgium on Thursday, improving to 2-0 in group play. However, head coach Cheryl Reeve faced criticism on social media during and after the contest, prompting Hall of Famer Dawn Staley to chime in.In a post on X, the legendary South Carolina head coach offered a reality check for those watching from the comfort of their homes.
Yall just so yall know it’s not easy coaching this talent filled team….virtually impossible to play 12 players. It’s all about combinations. Managing combinations within the game is extremely difficult. Let’s be patient with the process. And...

Dawn Staley goes to bat for this Team USA coach

Team USA and Olympic basketball have become synonymous with each other over the years. The women’s and men’s teams have won the gold medal 9 and 16 times respectively, putting together squads that can be considered a “who’s who” of the NBA and WNBA, including the all-conquering Dream Team of the 1992 Olympic Games.

Team USA’s Olympic 3x3 basketball teams are struggling

Irish Star

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

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

Ronkonkoma, NY

Cheryl E Preston

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

Olympic track and field takes flight today, with a talented Team USA looking to ascend the podium once again. From early this morning until a few hours before the Closing Ceremony, track and field stars will compete across 48 events in a quest for Olympic glory. USA track and field...

Track & Field Enters the Olympic Fold

The Game Haus

Team USA 5v5 Women’s National Team secure their first win in the Olympic Games. USA beat Japan 102-76 on July 29 in the first game of the Group Phase. They were awarded 2 points for the win. Team USA is in Group C with Germany, Belgium and Japan. Diana...

Team USA 5v5 WNT Secure First Win

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

Missouri State

Fulton, MO

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

Saint Petersburg, FL

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Hey foodies and diner lovers! It looks like the beloved Metro Diner in St. Petersburg, known for its hearty portions and Guy Fieri's endorsement, has hit a bump in the road. This popular spot, famous for its pancakes, fried chicken and waffles, and mouthwatering meatloaf, has had to temporarily shut its doors due to some serious issues flagged by a recent state inspection.

Green mold, live roaches and live flying insects - Popular diner closed down in Florida

Fox News

U.S. men's gymnast Stephen Nedoroscik went viral after nailing his pommel horse routine in Paris. His parents joined 'Fox & Friends' to discuss how he has overcome an eye condition to secure victory.

Parents of Team USA Olympic 'pommel horse guy' speak out on son's viral fame, eye condition

PARIS, France — The U.S. Women’s Foil Team won gold on Thursday at the Olympic Games Paris 2024, earning the United States its first ever team Olympic gold medal. The gold for the quartet of Lee Kiefer (Lexington, Ky.), Lauren Scruggs (Queens, N.Y.), Jackie Dubrovich (Maplewood, N.J.) and Maia Weintraub (Philadelphia, Pa.) also was just the second Women’s Foil team medal in U.S. Olympic history (silver in Beijing).

Women’s Foil Team Wins United States a Historic First Team Olympic Gold

WEKU

The once-mighty U.S. Olympic swim team has only won two gold medals so far at the Paris Games. Athletes say the sport has grown more competitive since Americans like Michael Phelps owned the pool.

The once-mighty U.S. swim team sinks in early Olympic races, winning only two gold

When the U.S. and Belgium women’s basketball teams last faced off — in an Olympic qualifying game in February — it came down to the final possession. Breanna Stewart tipped it in to win the game for the U.S., securing a 81-79 win. This time, it wasn’t...

Team USA women’s basketball extended their almost unbelievable Olympics streak in win over Belgium

The US Sun

SHA’CARRI RICHARDSON is back and targeting Olympic gold at Paris 2024. Richardson, 24, missed out on her Olympics debut at Tokyo 2020 due to a ban and is determined to make up for it in France this summer. The Team USA star rose to fame for competing in the 200m and 100m events. The sprinter […]

Meet Sha’Carri Richardson, Netflix Sprint athlete chasing gold at Paris 2024 Olympics after cannabis ban

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Colleton County, SC

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

NewsNinja

A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

Lewis Richardson keeps Team GB's hopes alive in the Olympic boxing ring with a split-decision victory over Vakhid Abbasov.

Richardson keeps GB hopes alive in Olympic boxing

Denver, CO

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David Heitz

A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

Illinois State

MOD Pizza has over 500 locations across the country with 22 restaurants in Illinois. The Washington-based chain offers fast-casual fare known for its customized, artisan-style pizzas. Customers can choose from over 40 toppings and 8 sauces to create their own masterpiece.

Bankruptcy Looms for Major Pizza Chain With Chicago Suburban Locations

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USA Basketball Battles Belgium in 2nd Olympic Matchup

Today’s Olympic basketball tilt could be Team USA’s toughest yet, as the US faces a Belgian side they barely defeated less than six months ago. Compared...

USA Basketball Battles Belgium in 2nd Olympic Matchup

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