Brazil delivered a historic upset as they defeated Spain in the 2024 Olympic semifinals on Tuesday, 4-2. Spain, the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup champions, were considered heavy favorites to compete for the gold medal but were eliminated by a side that failed to make it out of the group stage of the 2023 World Cup but rallied around their veteran star. The Brazilians exposed Spain in transition throughout the Olympic semifinal and defeated La Roja to stamp their place in the Olympic final against the U.S. women's national team on Saturday.

2024 Paris Olympics: Marta has shot to cement legacy vs. USWNT after Brazil shock Spain without veteran star

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Police detained the player in the French capital.

Olympian Arrested In Paris, 2 Days After Team's Loss

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Climate activists from Futuro Vegetal vandalized Lionel Messi's £10 million family villa in Ibiza, claiming the rich are to blame for the climate crisis.

Protesters trash Lionel Messi's $13m luxury mansion, Argentina president pleads for safety

Canada -7.5-110 128 players claimed the offer this month. The main reason why France’s moneyline odds are +250 is that this team has been far from impressive since the start of the 2024 Olympics. These guys finished the group phase with one loss and two wins, one of which happened after overtime. The overtime win in question was against Japan, one of the worst teams that made it to the Olympic Games.

France vs. Canada 2024 Olympics Odds, Time, and Prediction

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PARIS (AP) — Brazil great Marta lost her appeal against a two-game ban at the Paris Olympics and will miss Tuesday’s semifinal against Spain. The Court of Arbitration for Sport said its judge hearing the urgent case dismissed the application by Marta and the Brazilian team. FIFA imposed...

Brazil great Marta loses her appeal against a 2-game ban and cannot face Spain in Olympic semifinals

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LEBRON James had to leave the Paris Olympics quarterfinal clash with Brazil after taking a nasty elbow to his face. Team USA notched a dominant 122-87 win to secure a spot in the semifinals on Tuesday. But it was a rather unpleasant night in Paris for James, 39, who grimaced in pain after the hit […]

LeBron James rushed to locker room after brutal shot to face during Paris Olympics as USA star is seen wincing in pain

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The findings suggest the levels of certain fatty acid in the umbilical cord blood during pregnancy have an impact on the development of autism spectrum disorder.

Researchers may have found the cause of autism

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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

PARIS (AP) — France had an ugly couple of days following its group-stage finale loss to Germany. It turned them into possibly its prettiest performances of the Olympic tournament so far. Guerschon Yabusele scored 22 points after being inserted into the starting lineup, Victor Wembanyama had 12 rebounds and...

France tops Canada and Serbia beats Australia in OT to reach Olympic semis. Germany, US also advance

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PARIS — It took some extra time. But the U.S. women’s national soccer team is back in business and will play for gold at the Olympics. The U.S. defeated fourth-ranked Germany 1-0 in a semifinal rematch in Lyon. It was scoreless after 90 tense minutes of regulation. But in the 95th minute of extra time, Sophia Smith put the Americans on the board with a sweet shot that darted beyond the reach of the charging German goalkeeper.

U.S. women’s soccer team defeats Germany and will play for Olympic gold in Paris

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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

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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 During a live broadcast in Birmingham on Monday, 5 August, Sky News’ communities correspondent Becky Johnson was surrounded by thugs wearing masks.People appeared on the streets after word had spread among Birmingham’s muslim community that the far right were planning a rally in the city.After speaking live from Birmingham, the Sky crew were then followed by a man wearing a balaclava and holding a knife.The man stabbed the tyre of their Sky broadcast van but did not damage the vehicle so the crew was able to drive away.

Masked thugs surround Sky News reporter and slash van tyres with knife during live report

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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

Reuters

PARIS (Reuters) -Brazil reached the Olympic women's football final as they claimed a stunning 4-2 win over world champions Spain in Marseille on Tuesday and will face the United States for the gold medal.

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The USA Men's Basketball Team started its journey through the knockout stage of the 2024 Paris Olympics, winning 122-87 over Brazil in the quarterfinals Tuesday night. Anthony Edwards and Devin Booker led the way for the United States, combining for 35 points. Brazil’s Bruno Cabolco did all he could with 30 points but it was no match for the star-studded USA team.

USA Has Impressive 35 Point Win Versus Brazil

The Spun

The United States Women's National Team will play for the gold medal at the 2024 Olympics on Saturday, and Alex Morgan couldn't be happier. Morgan, who won gold in London in 2012 and bronze in Tokyo three years ago, was left off this year's Olympic roster, to the surprise of many. Despite the ...

Alex Morgan Had 3-Letter Reaction To USWNT's Win At The Olympics

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Bracket play begins on Tuesday in the Olympics.

Team USA, Canada Set to Compete for Gold Medal

The 17-time World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet winner and legendary poker player, Phil Hellmuth, recently stormed out of the set during an episode of PokerGO’s popular show “No Gamble, No Future.” The poker pro, also known as the “Poker Brat,” is famous for being emotional but the latest move may mark one of his most dramatic blowups.

Phil Hellmuth Storms off Set after Meltdown during No Gamble, No Future

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It's been five years since the tragic death of acclaimed actor René Auberjonois at 79 from metastatic lung cancer in 2009. René Auberjonois was known for several heralded television performances on shows such as Benson, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, and Boston Legal.

The Tragic Death of TV's Beloved 'Star Trek' and 'Benson' Actor René Auberjonois: Five Years Later

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Brazil vs. USA Women 2024 Olympics Odds, Time, and Prediction

The Brazil vs. USWNT odds suggest that the US ladies will win this game in regulation. However, they won their last two matches in extra time...

Brazil vs. USA Women 2024 Olympics Odds, Time, and Prediction

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