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The Olympic 100 kg judo competition was marked by a bizarre incident in which a Georgian competitor was disqualified after unsportsmanlike behavior towards Frenchman and favorite Teddy Riner.

Riner’s quarterfinal match against Guram Tushishvili ended in disqualification for Tushishvili after an apparent winning move for Riner.

The Georgian drove his leg into Riner’s crotch, then got up and pushed the two-time gold medalist’s head into the ground. 



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Tushishvili quickly got a red card for his behavior and was disqualified from the tournament, preventing him from competing for the bronze medal.

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Judo Olympian Guram Tushishvili kicked out of Paris Games after post-match groin kick

Mirra Andreeva and Diana Shnaider on Sunday became the first Russians to win a medal at the Paris Olympics when they took silver in the women's tennis doubles. In Paris, there are just 15 Russians and 17 Belarusians competing.

Tennis pair win first Olympic medal for Russians in Paris

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Unsportsmanlike conduct of Georgian judoka wows olympics crowd and officials. In a showdown of unsportsmanlike conduct, the Paris Olympics judo competition was overshadowed by an incident involving Georgian judoka Guram Tushishvili. The twist came during a quarterfinal match against French judo star Teddy Riner, with spectators gasping and officials scrambling to deal with the situation.

Shocking Incident at Paris Olympics: Judo Olympian Disqualified for Post-Match Groin Kick Drama

The Independent

 Cameroonian boxer Cindy Ngamba on Sunday became the first athlete on the Refugee Olympic Team to clinch a medal at the Paris Games, offering hope for a team created to call attention to the plight of refugees across the world.Ngamba’s victory comes after a fierce bout with French boxer Davina Michel in the women’s middleweight quarterfinals. The win means she’s at least scored a bronze medal as she advances to the semifinals.Ngamba was a flag bearer for the 37 athletes making up the biggest Olympic Refugee Team since the idea was born ahead of the Summer Games in Rio...

Boxer Cindy Ngamba is the refugee team's first athlete to clinch a medal at the Paris Olympics

Virginia State

Cheryl E Preston

Hope Logan Spencer (Anikka Noelle) was the voice of reason on The Bold and the Beautiful until recently. Liam Spencer (Scott Clifton) has said many times that Hoep is fair, and he admires her morals. The writers have recently shifted the character, and Virginia fans differ on how they feel about it.

The Bold and the Beautiful fans don't agree on the new version of Hope Logan Spencer

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Norfolk, VA

Four Virginians were confirmed to be onboard when the Titanic sank on April 14, 1912. Phillip Acts and Selini Decker, who lived a few blocks apart in Norfolk, died when the ship sank. Richmond native Robert Decker and Eloise Smith, who later moved to Richmond from West Virginia, survived.

There's a reason no remains from the Virginia Titanic victims will ever be found

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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

Germany won gold in the mixed triathlon relay on Monday at the Paris Olympics, with the event disrupted by illnesses that saw at least three teams report sick team members who swam in the River Seine last week. More information with FRANCE 24 sports journalist Selina Sykes.

Germany wins Olympic mixed team relay triathlon amid water quality concerns

Kenya’s Beatrice Chebet took Olympic gold in the women's 5,000 metres at Paris 2024 after she sprinted home to win a dramatic race which saw Faith Kipyegon disqualified but then later reinstated. The 24-year-old produced a thrilling finish to cross the line in 14 minutes and 28.56 seconds ahead...

Kenya's Chebet wins 5,000m gold as Kipyegon gets silver

960 The Ref

Imane Khelif, the Algerian boxer who has faced misconceptions about her gender, returns to the ring. Track and field continues with several medal events. And quarterfinals get underway in men's basketball in Tuesday action at the Paris Olympics. full schedule of events and read more on what to watch below:

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Horoscope for Tuesday, August 6th

Debby, which hit the state's northern Big Bend region as a Category One hurricane but has since been downgraded to a tropical storm, washed the trove of drugs ashore along Florida's southernmost tip. "Hurricane Debby blew 25 packages of cocaine (70 lbs.) onto a beach in the Florida Keys," US...

Hurricane Debby blows $1 mn in cocaine onto Florida beach

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The Current GA

Since 2020, the condition known as long COVID-19 has become a widespread disability affecting the health and quality of life of millions of people across the globe and costing economies billions of dollars in reduced productivity of employees and an overall drop in the work force .

Expert: Long COVID puzzle pieces are falling into place – picture is unsettling

Algeria's Kaylia Nemour became the first African gymnast to win an Olympic medal when she secured the gold with a breathtaking routine on the asymmetric bars at the Paris Games on Sunday that wowed the crowd in Bercy Arena. More information with FRANCE 24's sport journalist Selina Sykes.

2024 Olympics: Algeria's Nemour makes history for Africa with gold on asymmetric bars

The Guardian

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Athlon Sports

Hailey Van Lith and the Team USA 3x3 women's basketball team will depart from Paris as Olympic medalists, having overcome a challenging 0-3 start at the 2024 Games. They clinched the bronze medal by defeating Canada on Monday. Van Lith spearheaded the American victory with six points on 5-of-7 ...

Hailey Van Lith Makes Strong Declaration to Team USA After Winning Bronze Medal in 3x3 Basketball at Paris Olympics

Since the start of the Paris Olympics, rapper Snoop Dogg has been everywhere. A special correspondent for NBC, he has delighted Olympic audiences and internet users alike with his offbeat videos – in which he tries out different sports – as well as his noteworthy appearances in the stands. As an Olympic flame torchbearer, he shepherded the flame through the suburb of Seine-Saint-Denis and has since become one of the unofficial mascots of the Paris Games.

American rapper Snoop Dogg steals the show at the Paris Olympics

Auburn, WA

Suni Lee has made history by becoming the first American woman to medal in the uneven bars at two Olympic Games, securing bronze in Tokyo and again in Paris. At just 21, she has now earned six Olympic medals, including two golds and three bronzes. With one medal shy of Auburn's all-time record holder, Kirsty Coventry, Lee aims to tie or break the record in the upcoming balance beam and floor events. Although she faces tough competition, her future participation in the 2028 Olympics seems highly likely. Her health will be crucial as she seeks to solidify her legacy as Auburn's most decorated Olympian.

Suni Lee makes history with bronze medal in Uneven Bars Final at Paris Olympics

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The Jamaican sprinter, who is competing at her last Games before retirement, pulled out of the semifinal at the last minute.

Sprint Icon Withdraws From Olympics 100-Meter Race In Shock Twist

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When it comes to the personalities of humans, some zodiac signs are known mostly for their resilience. They possess the ability to shoulder their burdens alone. It could be due to their natural strength or determination. There could be many different reasons as to why these signs are so stoic in nature. These signs somehow make it through life's challenges with a steadfast resolve.

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