Columbus, OH

Finally, the gold medal game. There aren’t many bigger than this in women’s soccer. It’s the biggest game the USWNT has played since the 2019 Women’s World Cup Final. It’s the first time the USWNT has played for a gold medal since 2012 in London. But they aren’t the only team playing in this gold medal game. Brazil has never won a major international tournament and hopes to send their greatest star, Marta, off in style.

USWNT vs. Brazil preview: USA pushing for 5th gold

Sports Illustrated

Betting odds, pick and prediction for the gold medal match between the USWNT and Brazil on Saturday in the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Brazil vs. United States Olympic Soccer Prediction, Odds for USWNT in Gold Medal Match

LYON, France -- 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 raised her...

Berger saves Putellas penalty to clinch women's soccer bronze for Germany in 1-0 win over Spain

The Associated Press

PARIS (AP) — For her final international tournament with Brazil, Marta is back where it all started. The six-time world player of the year was just 18 when she first played in the Olympics 20 years ago. Back then, Brazil reached the gold medal match in Athens but fell...

Marta plays for Olympic gold one more time when Brazil meets US in women’s soccer final

PARIS (AP) — The men’s soccer tournament came to a dramatic end at the Paris Olympics. Just not the end the host nation wanted. Jean-Philippe Mateta, who had helped fuel France's comeback after falling in a 3-1 hole in the first half against Spain, limped off the field in exhaustion at the final whistle. His teammates were just as weary, lying on the field while Spain’s players wildly celebrated their 5-3 victory after extra time.

Late push wasn't enough to give France Olympic soccer gold on home soil

[US, Mexico & Canada customers only] Aug 6, 2024; Decines-Charpieu, France; Sophia Smith of the United States celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against Germany in a women's football semifinal match during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Lyon Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nir Elias/Reuters via USA TODAY Sports.

U.S. bids to topple Marta, Brazil in gold-medal soccer match

The 2024 Men’s Olympic Soccer Tournament is down to the final day, and today France and Spain will compete for the gold medal in the Olympic final. Both teams have been two of the best in the tournament, and now one will walk out of the Parc des Princes with the gold medal and their anthem being played while they’re atop the podium.

France vs. Spain, 2024 Olympic Men’s Tournament Gold Medal Match: Match thread and discussion

PARIS (AP) — It’s been a golden summer for Spanish soccer. Less than a month after winning the European Championship, Spain followed up with a thrilling 5-3 extra-time victory in the Olympic men’s final against France on Friday. Sergio Camello’s two goals eventually settled an epic match...

Spain takes gold after 5-3 win against France in Olympic men’s soccer final

Kansas City, MO

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Kentucky Vibes.net

Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, known for his prowess on the football field, made a personal announcement during a press conference on Tuesday. The three-time Super Bowl champion revealed that he and his wife, Brittany Mahomes, are expecting their third child and that this will be their last.

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The USWNT is one match away from their ultimate goal after making their way through a grueling Olympic tournament to advance to Saturday's gold medal game against Brazil. This will be the third Olympic gold medal match meeting for the 2024 Concacaf W Gold Cup finalists, with the US defeating Brazil at the 2004 and 2008 Summer Games to top the podium.

USWNT Battles Brazil for Olympic Gold

CBS Sports

It's the first time since 1996 that the host country will play for a gold medal in men's basketball

2024 Paris Olympics: Victor Wembanyama lifts France to gold-medal match after thrilling win over Germany

Spain and France will compete Friday for the Olympic gold medal as the two best teams from start to finish in this year's Games. France has remained unbeaten throughout the tournament, while Spain has lost once in a 2-1 defeat to Egypt in the group stage. Ahead of the gold-medal...

Olympic Soccer Bracket 2024: France vs. Spain Live Stream, Odds and Prediction

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Colleton County, SC

Explore Beaufort SC

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

Georgia State

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Tallahassee, FL

Daily Coffee Press

The FBI is investigating the disappearance of a now 13-year-old girl who went missing from Florida last year and has ties to Georgia and Tennessee. A $15,000 reward is being offered to anyone with information that can lead to her location.

FBI Investigating Disappearance of 12-Year-Old Girl Who Has Ties to Georgia

Hinsdale, IL

Chicago Food King

My next stop is at an extremely popular restaurant that has one of the best outdoor patios in the suburbs. It also has a hamburger that people are saying tastes just like an “In-N-Out” burger. The restaurant I am talking about is Fuller House in Hinsdale.

The Best “In N Out” Replica burger is in this Popular Hinsdale Restaurant

Cal Bears On SI

The two-time defending champions send the Americans to the bronze-medal match after a decisive 10-6 semifinal victory.

Serbia Denies USA Men's Water Polo a Spot in Olympic Gold Medal Match

FanBuzz

Coming into their semi-final matchup Friday morning in Paris, Team USA were the heavy favorites to beat the Nikola Jokic-led Serbian team, as the original points spread was (-17.5) with -2000 money line odds in the Americans' favor. That is to say, these two teams were no strangers, including their exhibition and group play matchups, Team USA and Serbia faced-off three different times in the past three weeks.

Team USA Barely Scrapes By In Olympic Semi-Final Comeback Win Over Serbia

USA TODAY Sports Media Group

Team USA defeated Serbia, 95-91, during the semifinals of the 2024 Summer Olympics on Thursday in Paris, France. Former Vol Uros Plavsic did not play for Serbia due to a coach’s decision against Team USA in the Summer Olympics. Plavsic appeared in one game during group play, totaling two...

Team USA defeats Serbia, Uros Plavsic in Olympic semifinals

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Aurora, CO

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The Aurora Police Department released a statement on Tuesday on social media to clear up misinformation about an incident involving thousands of migrants. “Misinformation has spread on social media regarding the large gathering on Sunday at Gardens on Havana shopping center,” Aurora PD posted on X. “We recognize that Sunday’s incident was disconcerting and alarming for a large number of our residents and citizens. The purpose of this message is to provide the community with accurate information based on what we know right now.”

Law-abiding Venezuelans watch election results in Aurora, leave behind mess

PARIS -- The United States beat Brazil in a thrilling five-setter at the Paris Games on Thursday to move into a second straight Olympic women's volleyball final in what was a rematch of the gold medal contest from Tokyo three years ago. Although the U.S. brushed Brazil aside 3-0 in...

Kathryn Plummer, US spike Brazil, will play Italy for gold

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After watching Copa America, the United States is not prepared to handle a tourism surge for the 2026 FIFA World Cup

I watched all of the Copa America games, and the disorganization and chaos have raised questions about preparedness for the World Cup in 2026. What can...

After watching Copa America, the United States is not prepared to handle a tourism surge for the 2026 FIFA World Cup

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