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Day 11 of the Olympics brought the final in the women’s 200-meter, knockout play in soccer and basketball, a shocker on the track and more. Let’s jump into the action. American sprinter Gabby Thomas won her first Olympic gold medal Tuesday, claiming the women’s 200-meter in 21.83 seconds.

Olympics recap: What you missed in track, soccer, basketball and more

USA TODAY

The U.S. women’s national team will play for the gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics after beating Germany in the semifinal.

USWNT vs. Germany highlights: Sophia Smith’s goal sends USA to Olympic gold medal game

Sporting News

Here's everything you need to know about Sophia Smith's goal today, and how the USWNT's "Trident" forward line is leading their Olympic push.

Sophia Smith goal today vs. Germany: How USWNT's 'Trident' forward line is leading Olympic push

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

Athlon Sports

The final event of women's gymnastics at the 2024 Paris Olympics came to a dramatic conclusion at the Bercy Arena. Simone Biles, who's dominated the floor exercise throughout the competition in Paris, went out bounds on two of her tumblings passes, which opened the door for Brazil's Rebeca Andrade ...

Gymnastics Legend Nadia Comaneci Slams Olympics After Jordan Chiles Wins Bronze

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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

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Ten-time Grammy Award-winning country singer/songwriter Chris Stapleton and his wife of 17 years, singer/songwriter Morgane Stapleton, often perform together on stage. Mrs. Stapleton is known to wear long dresses or flared jeans on tour. So when she dropped the photos below from their Ridgefield, Washington show, of her rocking a sheer lace top with a pair of black leather shorts and thigh-high stiletto boots, her fans noticed and showered her with compliments including “You look fantastic!” and “Smoke show!”

Chris Stapleton’s Wife Stuns in Tiny Leather Shorts, Thigh High Stiletto Boots

The Spun

Monday was a whirlwind day at the 2024 Paris Olympics for Kenyan distance runner Faith Kipyegon. Kipyegon finished second in the women's 5000m run behind teammate Beatrice Chebet, only to be disqualified after the race for a "dirty" collision with Gudaf Tsegay of Ethiopia. However, ...

Olympic Runner Disqualified For 'Dirty' Move Has Medal Reinstated

The USA women’s soccer team square off against Germany in a huge Olympic semifinal clash in Lyon on Tuesday. Emma Hayes’ side battled past Japan 1-0 after extra time in the quarterfinals, as a stunner from Trinity Rodman secured their passage to the final four as they will at the very least get a shot at winning a medal in Paris. The U.S. are, for many, the favorites to win gold as the four-time Olympic champs are in a new era and are a joy to watch when they click in attack.

USA women’s soccer vs Germany: How to watch, stream link, team news, prediction for Olympic semifinal

PARIS, France (August 5, 2024) – In the final match of the most memorable day in Olympic men’s volleyball history, the U.S. Men’s National Team secured its spot in the Paris semifinals with a thrilling 3-1 (26-24, 28-30, 25-19, 25-19) win over its greatest rival, Brazil, in Monday’s quarterfinal match. The meeting was the 14th between the teams in the Olympics and was their first major competition meetup since the qualifying round in Tokyo.

U.S. Men Defeat Brazil to Reach Paris Semifinals

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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.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

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Red Lobster, the popular seafood chain, has confirmed additional closures in Florida, adding to its recent wave of shutdowns following the company’s bankruptcy filing in May. The latest round of closures includes two more Florida locations, highlighting the ongoing struggles of the iconic restaurant chain.

Popular seafood chain announces more closures in Florida

The United States Women’s National Team opened the knockout stage with an extra-time victory over Japan (1-0), demonstrating the poise and big-moment success that has defined the program for decades. Newly-installed manager Emma Hayes has the squad rolling in the pursuit of a fifth goal medal, but there are still two more rounds that will determine whether this particular group has champion status. For the second time this tournament, Germany will be waiting on the other side of the field, looking to punch a ticket to the final and add more silverware to the program’s crowded trophy case. The match is set for the Parc Olympique Lyonnais, a 59,186-seat venue located in the Lyon commune of Décines-Charpieu with an AirFibr hybrid grass surface.

USWNT vs. Germany, 2024 Olympic Semifinals: Scouting Germany

Sports Illustrated

Alyssa Naeher Keeps USWNT’s Golden Dreams Alive With Amazing Kick Save vs. Germany

ESPN

On August 6th, Olympic fans can catch soccer, basketball, and skateboarding, among other exciting events. Check out the Paris schedule now.

Aug. 6 Olympics schedule: Soccer, basketball, skateboarding

The Justice Department said a Pakistani man, Asif Raza Merchant, was arrested and accused of plotting to kill American leaders. A senior law enforcement official tells NBC News that former President Donald Trump was a potential target. NBC News' Ken Dilanian reports.

Pakistani man accused of plotting to kill U.S. leaders

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A luxury hotel in Paris has responded after Serena Williams publicly criticized it for refusing service to her and her kids during the 2024 Olympics. On Monday, the tennis star shared a photo of The Peninsula Hotel with a caption describing her experience. "Yikes @peninsulaparis I've been denied access to...

Serena Williams says she was 'denied access' to Paris hotel eatery, hotel says it was fully booked

MyKayla Skinner posted a video to Instagram on Tuesday calling on Simone Biles to stop her 11.8 million followers from “cyberbullying” her after Biles appeared to clapback at comments by Skinner. “To Simone, I am asking you directly and publicly to please put a stop to this," Skinner...

MyKayla Skinner calls on Simone Biles to stop her followers from 'cyberbullying'

The U.S. women's national team will take another step toward an Olympic gold medal on Tuesday. The USWNT and head coach Emma Hayes will face Germany in the semifinals, setting up a second meeting against the Europeans this tournament, and compete for a spot in the Olympic final. The two teams faced each other during the group stage where the Stars and Stripes delivered the Germans a 4-1 loss. Now the stakes are elevated with a loss the difference between a potential gold or bronze medal. The semifinal winner will face either Spain or Brazil in the Olympic final.

USWNT vs. Germany live stream, prediction, projected lineups: Where to watch 2024 Paris Olympics, start time

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LYON, France (AP) — Germany captain Alexandra Popp and forward Lea Schüller will be sidelined for Tuesday’s semifinal against the United States in the Olympic women’s soccer tournament. The German soccer federation said Popp has an illness and Schüller has inflammation in a tendon in her...

2 Germany forwards to miss the Olympic semifinal against the U.S. women’s team with illness, injury

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U.S. women's soccer team goes for gold after 1-0 semifinal win over Germany

The U.S. women’s national soccer team continued its undefeated streak at this year’s Olympics with a 1-0 win against Germany on Tuesday to advance to the...

U.S. women's soccer team goes for gold after 1-0 semifinal win over Germany

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