The Independent

 Eligibility-row boxer Imane Khelif embraced her team as she secured a medal in Paris after a clouded experience at this years Olympics. The Algerian boxer beat Anna Luca Hamori, advancing to the women’s welterweight semi-finals. (3 August)Although cleared to compete in the Olympics despite last year’s International Boxing Association  (IBA) disqualification, comments from figures like Donald Trump, J.K. Rowling, and Giorgia Meloni suggested, without evidence, that Khelif was a man or transgender. Khelif is now guaranteed at least a bronze medal in Paris.

Eligibility-row boxer Imane Khelif embraces team as she secures medal in Paris Olympics

NBC News

At the 2024 Paris Olympics, Team USA's welterweight boxer Omari Jones wins his quarterfinal bout, paving a path to the semifinals and ensuring the first medal in this event since Kenneth Gould at the 1988 Seoul Games. Watch the 2024 Paris Olympics on NBC and streaming on Peacock, July 26 - Aug 11.

Team USA's Omari Jones wins Paris Olympics QF, ensures medal

Los Angeles, CA

Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz’s proposed rematch with Gervonta “Tank” Davis appears to be on the rocks after Cruz was neutralized by Jose Valenzuela on Saturday at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles. Cruz (26-3-1, 18 KOs), who lost his junior welterweight title to Valenzuela (14-2, 9 KOs)...

A Jose Valenzuela rematch? Issac Cruz had better come prepared

960 The Ref

VILLEPINTE, France — (AP) — Boxer Cindy Ngamba made history on Sunday by becoming the first athlete competing as a refugee to clinch an Olympic medal. The 25-year-old originally from Cameroon offered hope for the Refugee Olympic Team that was created to call attention to the plight of refugees across the world.

Boxer Cindy Ngamba becomes first athlete competing as a refugee to clinch an Olympic medal

Omari Jones, the men’s 156-pounder from Orlando, ensured that the United States would have at least one medalist on Saturday, August 3, defeating Bulgaria’s Rami Mofid Kiwan by a dominant 5-0 decision to advance to the semifinals of the 2024 Olympics at Arena Paris Nord. Jones is carrying...

Olympics Day 8: USA’s Omari Jones enters medal round, Jahmal Harvey loses decision

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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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

Terence Crawford defeated Israil Madrimov in a tactical bout, securing a unanimous decision victory after 12 rounds to win the WBA junior middleweight title at the BMO Stadium in Los Angeles. (Photos: Mark Robinson / Matchroom Boxing) Jose Valenzuela defeated Isaac "Pitbull" Cruz by a split decision to become the...

Photo gallery: Terence Crawford-Israil Madrimov fight

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

Mohamed Mimoune battled through a swollen eye to record a fifth-round stoppage of Tyrone McKenna at Belfast’s SSE Arena. In so doing Mimoune avenged his highly controversial loss to McKenna. The welterweights first met four years ago. Mimoune was widely considered a clear winner at the final bell of their first encounter, but to the amazement of many McKenna was awarded a unanimous decision.

Mohamed Mimoune stops Tyrone McKenna to earn revenge

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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Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

The Olympics are a time for people to come together and respect one another, seeing which country can come out on top in certain sports. But, for some, the heat of the moment becomes too much and they let their anger and frustrations get the best of them. This is exactly what happened with the latest Olympic soccer match between Argentina and France, seeing the hosts narrowly make it to the next round of their home tournament.

Olympic Soccer Game Ends in Huge Fight

Morrell out-landed Kalajdzic 134-102, but the fighters were separated by 3 or fewer landed punches in 7 of the 12 rounds. Kalajdzic out-landed Morrell 31-28 over rounds 10 through 12. The judges scored the fight 118-110 and 117-111 twice for Morrell, who landed 36 more power punches than Kalajdzic. this...

CompuBox punch stats: David Morrell Jr.- Radivoje Kalajdzic

The International Boxing Association has announced plans to award Italy’s Angela Carini $50,000 in prize money following her defeat in the welterweight round of 16 of Paris 2024 against Algerian Imane Khelif. Carini withdrew just 46 seconds into Thursday’s first round against Khelif, having absorbed several clean punches.

IBA set to award Angela Carini $50,000 prize money

Savannah, GA

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Newly returned indictments in the Southern District of Georgia include felony charges for illegal firearms possession and drug distribution, while additional defendants have been sentenced to federal prison or await further proceedings after pleading guilty to federal gun charges.

Federal Charges in Southern GA: Indictments and Sentences for Firearms and Drug Offenses

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Aurora, CO

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The Aurora Police Department released a statement on Tuesday on social media to clear up misinformation about an incident involving thousands of migrants. “Misinformation has spread on social media regarding the large gathering on Sunday at Gardens on Havana shopping center,” Aurora PD posted on X. “We recognize that Sunday’s incident was disconcerting and alarming for a large number of our residents and citizens. The purpose of this message is to provide the community with accurate information based on what we know right now.”

Law-abiding Venezuelans watch election results in Aurora, leave behind mess

Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz has capitalized on his performance against Gervonta “Tank” Davis since their December 2021 fight — and that’s a fight that many boxing fans and observers, including the spokesman for Premier Boxing Champions, would like to see again. “I really like Pitbull....

Gervonta Davis-Isaac Cruz rematch remains an exciting possibility

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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

Athlon Sports

Her Olympic debut was delayed a few years because of a controversial suspension in the 2021 Games, but once she got on the big stage, Sha'Carri Richardson did not disappoint.  On Saturday afternoon, Richardson won the silver medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics in the 100m final, running a 10.87 ...

Fans React to Sha'Carri Richardson Winning Medal in First Olympic Games

While a potential match between former welterweight titleholder Errol Spence Jr. and junior middleweight Sebastian Fundora has yet to be made official, it remains a fascinating fight that could wind up on one of Premier Boxing Champions’ pay-per-view slots on Amazon’s Prime Video. “That’s an intriguing fight to...

Errol Spence vs. Sebastian Fundora 'a really intriguing fight,' says PBC spokesman

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Imane Khelif and Kellie Harrington win in Paris; Jahmal Harvey denied

As we head into the medal rounds of the boxing tournaments at the Paris Olympics, here are the major storylines and talking points from the quarter...

Imane Khelif and Kellie Harrington win in Paris; Jahmal Harvey denied

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