PARIS -- Brazilians Ana Patricia Silva Ramos and Eduarda Santos Lisboa withstood Latvia's fast start to reach the women's beach volleyball semifinals at the Paris Olympics on Wednesday. The top-ranked duo won 21-16, 21-10 against Anastasija Samoilova and Tina Graudina, but had to claw back from 6-0 down as the...

Brazilian women beat Latvia to join Canada in beach volleyball semifinals at Paris Olympics

MATCH POINT: Naomi Osaka shines in hard-court return, stuns Ons Jabeur in Toronto.

MATCH POINT: Naomi Osaka shines in hard-court return, stuns Ons Jabeur in Toronto

MATCH POINT: Peyton Stearns moves on in Toronto following Madison Keys' retirement.

MATCH POINT: Peyton Stearns moves on in Toronto following Madison Keys' retirement

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By Priscilla Jepchumba After securing victories against the UAE and Scotland in Dubai last March, the Canadian team will now play in more familiar conditions in

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Brazilian pair Ana Patricia and Duda are the women’s Olympic champions after seeing off Canadian duo Melissa Humana-Paredes and Brandie Wilkerson in a gripping final.Despite topping the world rankings, the Brazil team had won only one event in 2024 before the Olympics but dropped just one set on their way to the final.They won a tight first set 26-24 against their Canadian opponents but were pegged back 12-21 in the second.They jumped into an early lead in the decider, bringing up five match points and needing only two to clinch the gold medal 15-10.Earlier on Friday, Switzerland’s Tanja Huberli and Nina Brunner won bronze in straight sets (21-17, 21-15) against Maraife del Solar and Taliqua Clancy of Australia.

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Brooklyn Nets guard Dennis Schroder and Germany had a chance to play for a gold medal in the 2024 Paris Olympics when they faced France in the semifinals on Thursday. Despite Germany falling to France and losing the chance to play for gold, the Germans will still be able to play for a medal.

Nets' Dennis Schroder, Germany to face Serbia in bronze medal game

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Medal table | Olympic schedule |How to watch | Olympic news. France will play the United States for a gold medal in women's basketball in addition to the men's competition. Gabby Williams led the host country with 18 points in an 81–75 win over Belgium in overtime. Valériane Ayayi added 17 points, followed by Iliana Rupert with 15 points, seven rebounds and three steals.

Paris Olympics: France beats Belgium in women's basketball, will play USA for gold medal

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Kate Jackson began her acting career as a silent ghost on TV's classic 1960s gothic daytime drama Dark Shadows but remains alive and well years after two horrific battles with breast cancer. Jackson went on to small screen prime-time stardom on police/detective/crime drama/comedies like The Rookies, Charlie's Angels, Scarecrow and Mrs. King, and more. This is her triumphant story.

'Charlie's Angels' Star Kate Jackson Has Courageously Battled and Conquered Cancer Several Times

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Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., recently introduced Egypt, a remarkable 4 to 5-year-old, 50-pound dog who is filled with love and is searching for her forever family! With a glowing description, Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, explains, "Egypt is a very happy, affectionate and loving girl once she warms up to the people she loves."

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SAINT-DENIS, France -- Sorry, but history wasn't the first thing that crossed Nafissatou Thiam's mind after her third Olympic gold in the women's heptathlon. The sport that challenges her to compete across seven track-and-field disciplines over 30 or so hours doesn't allow much time for perspective. Not in the moment anyway.

Belgium's Nafissatou Thiam makes history by winning third a third straight gold in the heptathlon

Iga Swiatek's Olympic effort didn't end how most expected it to, but the world No. 1 says something positive will come from it all the same. Swiatek penned an emotional debrief in the aftermath of her Paris campaign, where she rebounded from a stunning upset at the hands of eventual gold medalist Zheng Qinwen to capture a bronze medal, on her social media channels this week in which the 23-year-old promised that personal growth will come from her latest "chapter"—one that was full of a wide range of emotions.

Iga Swiatek pens emotional Olympic debrief, promises personal growth

PARIS — They’re back in the last match of the tournament and going for gold, and, no, they’re not defending their Olympic gold medal. The USA women are trying to win another one and get to do so Sunday afternoon against Italy. But Thursday they just needed...

Going for gold! USA women defeat Brazil in 5 in Olympics volleyball semifinals

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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 .

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H2H: 0-1 Alexei Popyrin has won three of his last five matches. Last week in Paris,Popyrin lost in the 1/8-Finals of the Olympic Games against Zverev in straight tight sets. Here in Montreal, Alexei defeated Machac in straight sets. Popyrin lost his serve once at the beginning of the second set, but stepped up his level, and turned the set immediately around. The Australian is looking to go deep this week, to get back in the top 50 in the rankings.

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Venus Williams and Andrea Preti looked very close aboard a boat in Italy.

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LYON, France (AP) — Ann-Katrin Berger saved a last-minute penalty and Germany won the bronze medal at the Paris Olympics with a 1-0 victory on Friday over Women’s World Cup winner Spain. Berger dove to stop Alexia Putellas’ penalty attempt in the ninth minute of stoppage time, then...

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PARIS (AP) — Pawel Zatorski couldn’t feel a couple of fingers on his left hand. They were still numb more than an hour after the veteran libero went down for several minutes in the middle of third set of Poland’s remarkable comeback against the Americans. He got...

Poland rallies to beat the US in men’s volleyball in fifth set and will play France for Olympic gold

The Men’s Bronze Medal basketball odds have Serbia as the slight favorite to grab the bronze. Germany aims to secure its first-ever Olympic medal in men’s basketball when they face Serbia in the bronze medal match at the Paris Olympics. The German team, whose best Olympic finish was...

Serbia And Germany Set To Fight For The Bronze Medal

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ClutchPoints is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or in any way connected to any sportsbook. Gambling is not offered on this website in any form. The 2024 Olympics Men's Basketball Tournament will come to its conclusion on Saturday as we bring you another betting prediction and pick for the action. Germany will face off against Serbia to determine the Bronze Medal winner after both teams nearly made it to the Gold Medal Final. Check out our Olympics odds series for our Germany-Serbia prediction and pick.

Germany vs. Serbia 2024 Olympics Men's Basketball Bronze Medal Game prediction, odds, pick

In a stunning upset, Belgium's women's basketball team secured a place in the semifinals by defeating No. 4-ranked Spain, 79-66. Belgium, which narrowly advanced to the knockout stage, showcased a remarkable performance led by Emma Meesseman and Kyara Linskens, each scoring 19 points. Despite Spain's attempts at a comeback, the Belgian team maintained control throughout the game, showcasing efficiency with a shooting percentage of 53% from the field.

Olympic Basketball: Belgium Shocks Spain, Advances to Semifinals

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Defending champion Jessica Pegula makes winning start in Canada over Karolina Pliskova

Jessica Pegula began her quest for a rare Montréal-Toronto double at the National Bank Open on Wednesday night, brushing aside Karolina Pliksova, 7-5, 6-4. The defending...

Defending champion Jessica Pegula makes winning start in Canada over Karolina Pliskova

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