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VILLEPINTE, France — Algerian welterweight Imane Khelif, backed by a sizable cheering section, beat Hungarian Anna Luca Hamori in a unanimous decision on Saturday, clinching an Olympic medal. Her victory came just hours after International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach defended its decision to allow her and fellow boxer...

Imane Khelif wins fight and declares, 'I want to tell the entire world that I am a female'

Jewish Australian Jemima Montag took bronze in the 20-kilometer racewalk in Paris on Thursday, her first career Olympic medal. Montag, 26, finished the race in 1:26:25, six seconds behind the Spanish silver medalist and 31 seconds behind the Chinese winner. Montag had placed sixth in the event at the Tokyo Olympics. She is the first Australian to medal in the event since 2004.

Jewish Australian Jemima Montag wins bronze in the 20-km racewalk

Israeli judoka Raz Hershko won a silver medal Friday in the women’s over-78-kilogram judo competition, earning Israel its third medal of the Paris Olympics, all of which have come in judo. Hershko’s medal brings Israel’s all-time Olympic total to 16 — nine of which have come in judo competitions....

Judoka Raz Hershko claims silver medal, Israel’s third in Paris

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PARIS (AP) — Mallory Swanson says Trinity Rodman gave the United States a bit of magic when the team needed it most. Rodman scored in extra time and the United States advanced to the women’s soccer semifinals at the Paris Olympics with a 1-0 victory over Japan on Saturday.

Trinity Rodman’s ‘bit of magic’ sends US into Olympic soccer semifinals with 1-0 win over Japan

The US Sun

TEAM USA sprint king Noah Lyles was built for success. The speedster is favorite for gold in both the 100m and 200m at the Paris Olympics. He is looking to dominate the sport like Jamaican great Usain Bolt. Thankfully, athletic talent runs in the family. Lyles‘ father Kevin sprinter for Seton Hall University and competed […]

Noah Lyles incredible family tree with USA’s 100m star destined for Olympics with athletic parents and gymnastics past

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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

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

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Sha'Carri Richardson's Net Worth and How She's Racing Toward Riches

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The Independent

 One of three inmates killed in a Nevada prison brawl this week was a member of a white supremacist prison gang who was serving a life sentence for his role in the 2016 murder of a person incarcerated at another Nevada prison, authorities said Friday.The local county sheriff identified Anthony Williams, 41, as the third of the three people killed in Tuesday's fight at Nevada's maximum security prison in rural Ely. Nine other incarcerated people were injured.Prison and state officials have released few details since then, although White Pine County Sheriff Scott Henriod confirmed Friday that “all three decedents...

1 of 3 killed in Nevada prison brawl was white supremacist gang member who killed an inmate in 2016

Larry Brown Sports

United States track and field star Noah Lyles became the new fastest man in the world on Sunday, and the race was so close that even the announcer botched the call as the sprinters crossed the finish line. Lyles beat Jamaica’s Kishane Thompson by just five thousandths of a second in the men’s 100-meter sprint....
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Announcer botched call of photo finish in Olympics 100-meter sprint

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

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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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Grammy-winning singer Macy Gray was rushed to a hospital in Colombia after experiencing severe side effects from the weight-loss drug Ozempic during filming of MTV’s The Surreal Life: Villa of Secrets. The 56-year-old “I Try” vocalist, who had previously disclosed struggles with constipation caused by the medication, reported difficulty...

Singer Macy Gray Hospitalized Due To Ozempic Complications While Filming Reality Show

Us Weekly

Noah Lyles and Junelle Bromfield might represent opposing countries on the Olympic track, but they are one another’s biggest supporters. “My girlfriend's on [a] team as well, so we are training together and we're competing most of the same day,” Lyles exclusively told Us Weekly in July 2024 ahead of his events at the Paris […]

Olympic Track and Field Stars Noah Lyles and Junelle Bromfield’s Relationship Timeline

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CORCORAN – California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officials are investigating the July 28, 2024, death of an incarcerated person at California Substance Abuse Treatment Facility as a homicide.

Pimp arrested in Orange County killed by an inmate at a state prison

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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

TEAM USA has been saved from an embarrassing swimming fate by Bobby Finke. Men’s swimmers for Team USA went through each event without winning a gold medal, and only the 1,500m freestyle was left on Sunday. On that event hinged an incredible streak, Team USA had won gold in every Olympics they competed in for […]

Bobby Finke saves US swimming team’s blushes with 1500m gold in Paris to keep incredible 120-year streak alive

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The U.S. team went 2-5 in Olympic pool play.

Jimmer Fredette and the U.S. men’s 3x3 basketball team are done at the Olympics

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Former United States soccer star Megan Rapinoe was recently asked about the WNBA's Rookie of the Year debate, sharing her thoughts on who should take home the trophy between Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark and Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese.  Rapinoe believes Clark should win the award ...

Megan Rapinoe Doesn't Sugarcoat Her Opinion Of Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese

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US wrestling phenom Amit Elor has overcome personal tragedy and online antisemitism. Now, she will vie for gold in Paris.

Amit Elor hasn’t lost a wrestling match in five years. When the California native steps onto the Olympic mat on Monday as a gold-medal contender, she...

US wrestling phenom Amit Elor has overcome personal tragedy and online antisemitism. Now, she will vie for gold in Paris.

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