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LILLE (Reuters) - Reigning Olympic champions the United States will face Brazil in the quarter-finals of the Olympic men's basketball tournament after beating Puerto Rico 104-83 in Lille on Saturday to seal top spot in Group C with three wins out of three.

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State College, PA

The U.S. men’s volleyball team, including Penn State alums Matt Anderson, Aaron Russell and Max Holt, faced Brazil in the quarterfinals of the Paris Olympics. Anderson scored 20 points, Holt scored 13 and Russell scored 11 as Team USA beat Brazil 3-1 (26-24, 28-30, 25-19, 25-19) and advanced to the semifinals.

3 former Penn State men’s volleyball players lead Team USA to quarterfinal win over Brazil

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The U.S. women's national soccer team is looking to continue its undefeated streak at this year's Olympics as the squad prepares for a second match against Germany in the semifinals. It may feel like another Tuesday for the American women, as the team has not lost to Germany in an...

It's an Olympic rematch for the U.S. and Germany as women's soccer moves into semifinals

The USA women's national basketball team faces Germany in a pivotal group play matchup at the 2024 Olympics, each holding a 2-0 record and already securing a spot in the quarterfinals. This game will determine the top team in Group C, impacting their progression toward medal contention. Team USA, buoyed by a recent victory over Belgium led by Breanna Stewart and A'ja Wilson, will be looking to maintain momentum. Germany is coming off a decisive win against Japan, with Satou Sabally's standout performance of 33 points marking her as a key player to watch.

USA vs. Germany 2024 Olympic women’s basketball: Live Updates, Key Players, Broadcast Info

Kansas City, MO

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Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, known for his prowess on the football field, made a personal announcement during a press conference on Tuesday. The three-time Super Bowl champion revealed that he and his wife, Brittany Mahomes, are expecting their third child and that this will be their last.

Patrick Mahomes Reveals He's 'Done' Having Kids with Wife Brittany Mahomes After Baby No. 3

Los Angeles, CA

Herbie J Pilato

Former child starJohnny Crawford was born on March 26, 1946, in Los Angeles, California, where he died tragically on April 29, 2021, from Alzheimer's disease and after contracting COVID-19. The talented actor was best known for his work on the classic TV family-geared Western, The Rifleman, starring Chuck Conners.

The Tragic Death of Former Child Star Johnny Crawford ('The Rifleman'): Three Years Later

New Haven, CT

He was born on April 2, 1949, in New Haven, Connecticut, and died of a heart attack at only 63 on August 14, 2012, in Palm Beach Gardens. His birth name was Ronald Gabriel Paolillo, but his stage name was Ron Palillo who was best known as Arnold Dingfelder Horshack on TV's hit 1970s sitcom, Welcome Back, Kotter.

The Tragic Death of 'Welcome Back, Kotter' Actor Ron Palillo: A Look Back

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The knockout round is underway as the U.S. women's national basketball team goes for its eighth-straight gold medal.

USA women's basketball roster, schedule for Paris Olympics: Team goes for 8th-straight gold

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:

Paris Olympics what to watch: Imane Khelif will compete in boxing semifinals Tuesday, August 6

South Carolina State

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

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Tallahassee, FL

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The FBI is investigating the disappearance of a now 13-year-old girl who went missing from Florida last year and has ties to Georgia and Tennessee. A $15,000 reward is being offered to anyone with information that can lead to her location.

FBI Investigating Disappearance of 12-Year-Old Girl Who Has Ties to Georgia

You miss 99% of the shots you don’t take. Well, what happens when those shots don’t go in?. You’re given two options: stop trying and give up, or keep grinding to get that buzzer-beater shot. Most people are discouraged when they fail, but success is hard to...

Rejection is redirection: Persevering through rejection in college | Column

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Norfolk, VA

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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

102.5 The Bone

Medal table | Olympic schedule |How to watch | Olympic news. The United States women’s beach volleyball team will not put two pairs in the quarterfinals of the Olympic tournament. Kristen Nuss and Taryn Kloth lost to Canada’s Melissa Humana-Paredes and Brandie Wilkerson in straight sets, 21–19, 21–18, on Monday.

Paris Olympics: USA's Kristen Nuss, Taryn Kloth fall to Canada in beach volleyball, miss out on quarterfinals

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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

Three former and current Penn Staters will be making appearances at the 2024 Paris Olympics in short and middle distance events. Cheickna Traore will be representing the Ivory Coast in the 200m, starting with Round 1 at 1:55 p.m. Monday, live on NBC. Traore’s personal-best time of 19.93 seconds came...

3 Penn State track runners prepare for Olympic 200m, 400m, 800m prelims

World Cup holders Spain and four-time gold medallists the United States are on course for a showdown in the Olympic women's football final with the two heavyweights favourites to win on Tuesday. Germany were gold medallists in 2016, the one Olympics in which the USA did not win any medal in women's football.

Spain and USA on course for Olympic women's football final showdown

The USWNT is guaranteed a shot at an Olympic medal in Paris after defeating Japan 1-0 in extra time in Saturday's epic quarterfinal match. Trinity Rodman notched the contest's lone goal in the 107th minute, with the US ultimately holding on to avoid moving to penalty kicks. The contest marked...

USWNT Scores Late Game-Winning Goal, Advances to Olympic Semifinal

While a loss in the semifinals ended their gold medal dreams, Penn State alum Miles Chamley-Watson and Team USA still have a chance to medal. The No. 3 seeded U.S. will be matched up against No. 5 France in the bronze medal match of the men’s team foil at 1:10 p.m. today.

Former Penn State fencer, Team USA, to face France in bronze medal match

France and Spain will play for the gold medal on Friday, while Egypt and Morocco meet for the bronze Thursday. Read our semifinals recap:

France, Spain to meet in Olympics men's soccer final after thrilling semifinal comebacks

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Penn State women's soccer alumni set to face each other in Olympic semifinal fixture

Penn State alumni Alyssa Naeher and Sam Coffey will be competing for the United States against former Nittany Lion, Laura Freigang of Germany. The three players...

Penn State women's soccer alumni set to face each other in Olympic semifinal fixture

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