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Reuters

PARIS (Reuters) -The Netherlands won gold in the men's 3x3 basketball by edging France 18-17 in overtime in the final at the Paris Olympics on Monday, just a few minutes after Germany had earned their first international title in the women's tournament.

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The Spun

The United States were dethroned in the men's 100m medley relay on Sunday, as China took home the gold medal. The American team of Ryan Murphy, Nic Fink, Caeleb Dressel and Hunter Armstrong fell to the Chinese, who looked incredibly strong in the pool. But China's swimming program had a doping ...

Chinese Swimmers Accused Of Cheating At The Summer Olympics

The US Sun

IMANE KHELIF roared “I’m a woman” after guaranteeing herself a medal at the Paris Olympics. The Algerian, 25, secured herself a medal by beating Hungary‘s Anna Luca Hamori in the 66kg quarter-finals. She won by unanimous decision on the judges’ scorecards, screaming in delight after doing so. Following the fight, Khelif wrapped herself in an […]

Gender row boxer Imane Khelif roars ‘I’m a woman’ before being ushered away by coaches after reaching Olympics 2024 semi

The Associated Press

Want more Olympics? Sign up for our daily Postcards from Paris newsletter. VILLENEUVE-D’ASCQ, France (AP) — The U.S. will face Brazil in the quarterfinals of the Olympic men’s basketball tournament in Paris on Tuesday, and a semifinal matchup against Serbia or Australia awaits the Americans if they advance to the medal round.

US draws Brazil in Olympic men’s quarterfinals. Serbia or Australia would await in the semis

Nearly 1,000 protesters are involved in disorder after a protest in one of England's best-known resorts.

Chairs and bottles thrown as protesters clash in resort

A faith leader has told how some members of the Muslim community were left terrified and did not want to leave their homes after a night of unrest in the city. Rioters in Sunderland attacked police officers, damaged buildings and targeted mosques on Friday in an outbreak of violence following the fatal stabbing of three girls in Southport.

Night of violence leaves community in fear

People can reverse the condition by going on a strict liquid diet of 900 calories a day.

NHS soup and shake diet can beat type 2 diabetes

102.5 The Bone

PARIS — On August 5, 1992 — nearly 32 years ago — the United States women’s basketball team was upset at the Olympics, 79-73, at the hands of the “Unified Team” which was essentially the old Soviet Union. The Unified went into a brilliant...

Paris Olympics: U.S. women cruise into knockout round with rout of Germany

Muslims say they are fearful and have "deep concerns” about being "targeted".

Mosques cut back opening hours over attack fears

On Tuesday, USA and Germany meet for the second time in ten days in the women’s Olympic soccer tournament. While the USA got a statement win over Germany in the group stage, the stakes are higher now. The winner of this Semifinal USA vs Germany women’s soccer match will advance to the Gold Medal game.

USA vs Germany Winner Advances to Gold Medal Game

South Carolina State

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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

Simone Biles falls off the beam to miss out on a medal for the first time at the Paris Olympics as Alice d'Amato takes gold.

Biles falls and misses out on beam medal

The developer says a "significant proportion" of the new properties would be affordable homes.

Up to 400 homes planned for edge of town

PARIS — You want pretty?. They’d rather be gritty. And that is the USA women’s volleyball team in a nutshell at the Paris Olympics, as the Americans finished pool play with a sweep — not an easy sweep, by any means, but a sweep nonetheless — of France and await their Tuesday quarterfinal assignment.

Olympics volleyball: “Gritty not pretty” USA women sweep France; men to face Brazil

Three men and a woman were arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply.

Four arrested after drugs raids

Nineteen people were arrested and eight people, including teenagers, have been charged, after rival demonstrations were held in Greater Manchester at the weekend. Disorder broke out in Manchester city centre and Bolton, along with other cities across England, after the Southport knife attacks. Five men and two 16-year-olds have been...

Nineteen arrests and eight charges over disorder

A helicopter pilot from New Zealand has been killed in the Indonesian region of Papua, police have said. Glen Malcolm Conning, 50, was killed by a pro-independence group known as Free Papua Organisation (OPM), according to police. OPM spokesman Sebby Sambom told the BBC that he had not been able...

New Zealand helicopter pilot killed in Papua, police say

PARIS — Sacrebleu!. Yes, we used that French phrase basically in place of what the hell Sunday for the USA women’s match, but after Monday on the men’s side, well, holy blue. Or something like that. To wit: Two reverse sweeps in the first three matches in...

Olympics volleyball: Italy, France reverse sweep into semis; USA women play Poland

PARIS (AP) — Worthy de Jong made the switch to 3×3 basketball after a long career in 5×5 play because he’d lost his joy for the game. Now he’s an Olympic gold medalist. De Jong’s 2-pointer in overtime lifted the Netherlands to an 18-17 win...

Netherlands edge host France in OT for gold in men's basketball 3x3

Illinois State

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Chicago, IL

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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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France denied another gold as Dutch snatch dramatic win

France are denied another Olympic gold by a sudden-death defeat by the Netherlands in the men's 3x3 basketball...

France denied another gold as Dutch snatch dramatic win

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