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The U.S. locked up the No. 1 overall seed with a perfect 3-0 showing in Group C play

How to watch Team USA vs. Brazil Olympic men’s basketball quarterfinal game

Phoenix, AZ

From being an instant superstar for the Phoenix Mercury since she was drafted to being detained in Russia for almost a year, Team USA center Brittney Griner is back to focusing on basketball and representing her country at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Thank you for reading this post, don't forget...

Brittney Griner made Olympic history in victory over Germany, became 9th Team USA player to score 200 points

Athlon Sports

USA Basketball is preparing for the 2024 Paris Olympics quarterfinals

Team USA Practice Video Goes Viral Before Olympic Game Against Brazil

Team USA is widely regarded as the favorite to clinch the men's basketball gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Nonetheless, head coach Steve Kerr is diligently preparing his all-star team for a challenging quarterfinal match against Brazil. The Americans triumphed in their last group stage contest on ...

Steve Kerr Has One Word To Describe Team USA's Quarterfinal Matchup With Brazil

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The USA's women's 3X3 basketball team earned a bronze medal at the 2024 Summer Olympics. The team fell short of their ultimate goal of winning a gold medal, but Team USA still fought hard throughout the tournament. WNBA players Rhyne Howard (Atlanta Dream), Dearica Hamby (Los Angeles Sparks) and Cierra Burdick (last played in WNBA during 2021 season) were accompanied by TCU women's basketball player Hailey Van Lith.

USA women's 3X3 basketball star Hailey Van Lith accomplishes wild feat at Olympics

The Independent

 Connie Chiume, the veteran South African actor who appeared in Black Panther and its sequel Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, has died. She was 72.As well as her appearances in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, she was also a fixture of South African television and was known for her role in Beyoncé’s 2020 musical film Black is King.Chiume’s family announced her death with a statement on Instagram: “The Chiume Family regrets to inform you of the passing of the internationally acclaimed award-winning actress Connie Chiume.“Connie Chiume, 72, passed on at Garden City Hospital today on 6 August 2024. The Family asks...

Black Panther actor Connie Chiume dies aged 72

 By the time Noah Lyles started the Olympic 100m final, he was already last. Lyles took 0.178 sec to react to the gun. That might sound quick but in a sport measured in thousandths of a second, he had just given up 0.07 to one his biggest rivals, fellow American Fred Kerley.The man Lyles most feared, Jamaica’s Kishane Thompson, was just as sluggish, reacting in 0.176. Yet Thompson is the fastest man this year for a reason. He is a 100m specialist with power and a long stride, and he emerged from his drive phase at 30m with the...

Noah Lyles didn’t cross the line first but still won Olympic gold – anatomy of the greatest 100m final

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Kevin Durant made history as the United States Men's Basketball Team advanced to the semifinal round of the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Kevin Durant Makes History, USA Basketball Advances To Olympic Semifinal

Florida State

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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 continued their campaign for a fifth straight Olympic gold medal with a 122-87 victory over Brazil in their men's quarter-final. The victory for the serial winners never looked in doubt, as they took a 63-38 lead at half-time. Brazil briefly pushed back after the break, outscoring their...

USA beat Brazil to reach basketball semi-finals

Ohio State

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Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance says that the process to become Donald Trump's running mate was extremely "intrusive."

JD Vance says he was asked in front of his wife if he had 'any secret family' during vice presidential vetting

Nikola Jokic and Serbia will likely get a third chance to topple Team USA, thanks to an unbelievable comeback on Tuesday against Australia in the quarterfinal of the 2024 Olympics, winning 95-90 in overtime. An extremely hot Patty Mills pushed Australia on a wild 20-0 run in the first half...

Jokic leads incredible comeback, sets up battle with USA for medal

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Hollywood child stardom has taken its toll on many actors through the decades. Lani O'Grady, for one, found fame in the 1970s on the TV family series, Eight is Enough. O'Grady followed in the footsteps of her brother, actor Don Grady, an original Mouseketeer and member of another popular TV family show: My Three Sons. Their mother, Mary B. Grady, was a talent agent who represented several child actors. But Lani, who would also eventually become an agent, died in 2001 just one week before what would have been her 47th birthday.

TV's 'Eight is Enough' Star Lani O'Grady Found Fame Early in Life but Died a Tragic Death

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Lakers News: LeBron James Breaks Into Olympic Hoops History with Latest Win

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The Oklahoma City Thunder sent Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Lu Dort to the Olympics in an attempt to bring a medal back to their home country, instead, the duo were upset by Team France in Victor Wembanyama.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Team Canada Upset by Victor Wembanyama's France Squad

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Skinner posted an emotional video on Instagram on Tuesday.

MyKayla Skinner Makes Plea to Simone Biles After Getting Death Threats for Comments

Team USA looks to be hitting their stride at the perfect time, taking on Golden State Warriors forward Gui Santos and his native Brazil in the quarter-finals of the 2024 Olympics on Tuesday. After starting as overwhelming favorites, it was a dominant effort from start to finish for Team USA who finished with a 122-87 victory.

Former Warrior star breaks major olympic record as Team USA advances to semi-finals

The USA men's basketball team had no trouble with Brazil in the quarterfinals of the 2024 Paris Olympics on Tuesday. The Americans trounced Brazil, 122-87, to advance to the semifinals, where they will face Serbia on Thursday. Every single Team USA player scored in the 35-point win to start the knockout stage, and Devin Booker had a team-high 18 points.

USA Basketball vs. Brazil score: Team USA cruises to Paris Olympics semis as every player scores in blowout

The wait is over, and the road to the gold medal has been paved for the eight nations that have qualified to the Olympic quarterfinals for basketball glory. As for Team USA, who are praised as the favourites to win, have drawn Brazil in this upcoming stage and will face the South Americans this Tuesday night in Paris.

Team USA draws Brazil in Olympic quarterfinals and point out their ‘physycality’

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An argument over Georgia election security broke out into a physical fight at a Peach State campaign office opening for former President Donald Trump.  As Georgia Republicans celebrated the opening of a new Trump campaign office in Valdosta on July 29, a conservative activist confronted a state legislator, according to a report from the Atlanta […]

Fight breaks out at Trump campaign office opening in Georgia: Report

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Tyrese Haliburton contributes two points as Team USA takes down Brazil in Olympic quarterfinals

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton played for nearly the entire fourth quarter as Team USA took down Brazil in the Olympic...

Tyrese Haliburton contributes two points as Team USA takes down Brazil in Olympic quarterfinals

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