Talk about a comeback story. The U.S. women’s national soccer team just won their first gold medal at the Olympics since 2012 and their coach Emma Hayes couldn't be prouder. The USWNST beat Brazil 1-0 on Aug. 10 in the women's soccer final. After the match, Hayes spoke with NBC Sports' Mike Tirico and explained why this win means so much to her.

Emma Hayes emotional after coaching Team USA to gold: 'I was desperate to do well for this country'

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Emma Hayes was overcome with emotion after leading the United States to Olympic gold less than three months into the job.Hollywood star Tom Cruise was among the Parc des Princes crowd as the US beat Brazil 1-0 for a fifth Olympic title, and their first since 2012.Hayes only took over on May 18 after leaving Chelsea, having won 14 trophies in her 12-year tenure at the Women’s Super League club.“I’m going through so many emotions, so many feelings,” Hayes said after celebrating with her players on the pitch.“I’m very emotional. I feel privileged to be the coach of this team....

Emma Hayes overcome with emotion after leading the USA to Olympic gold

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France's Victor Wembanyama cried watching Team USA celebrate their gold medal as America knocked off the Paris Olympic hosts 98-87 in a memorable basketball final

Victor Wembanyama breaks down in tears after Team USA wins Olympics gold

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The USWNT beat Brazil in the gold medal game, validating new coach Emma Hayes, who, in 13 months, put the USA back on top of the soccer world.

Emma Hayes, USWNT send a forceful message with Olympic gold: 'We're just at the beginning'

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United States women’s national team coach Emma Hayes won her first gold medal with her squad on Saturday as the Americans defeated Brazil in the 2024 Paris Olympics gold medal match. Hayes only joined the program this summer as its head soccer coach after being hired last fall, and...

USWNT coach Emma Hayes delivered a powerful postgame interview after her team took the Paris Olympics gold medal match

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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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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.

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In 1981, pop-music sensation Andy Gibb was at the top of the charts. The younger brother of Barry, Robin, and Maurice, a.k.a. The Bee Gees, commenced a tumultuous romance with actress Victoria Principle, who played Pam Ewing on Dallas, TV's then-Number 1 prime-time series. But after the relationship ended, Andy's life, already challenged by substance abuse, did as well. This is their tragic story.

The Tragic Death of Pop Star Andy Gibb & His Traumatic Romance with 'Dallas' Star Victoria Principle

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Emma Hayes is off to a roaring start to life as the manager of the US after the Americans claimed the Olympic title with victory over Brazil

Emma Hayes leads USWNT back to familiar territory with Olympic football gold

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The Paris Olympics are over and, as expected, the Games featured plenty of highs and lows, from a sprinter from St. Lucia (pop. 180,000) earning that country's first medal to Canadians caught snooping with a drone.Here are some of the bests — and worsts — from the two-week event:The BestTeam USA basketball continues gold-medal run: LeBron James and A'ja Wilson led their respective squads to Olympic glory yet again in Paris. The women won their eighth straight and the men their fifth consecutive gold medals. If you were born in the year 1996, you have seen the U.S. finish worse than...

'Allez, Leon!' to drone snooping: The best and worst of Paris Olympics

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Team USA won Olympic gold in the men's and women's 4X400 relay on Saturday with men hitting Olympic-record time and women coming in only .1 short of the world record.Moments before the women's race, there was more tension involving the men. Rai Benjamin, the 400 hurdles gold medalist held off 200 champion Letsile Tebogo to give the United States a .1-second win over Botswana - the final thriller in a nine-day meet full of them.Men clinch gold and Olympic-record timeRai Benjamin held off Letsile Tebogo of Botswana on the anchor leg to give the United States a gold medal and an...

Team USA wins Olympic gold in men's and women's 4x400 relay

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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.

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Yves Bissouma, a player for Tottenham Hotspur, has come under fire after filming himself inhaling nitrous oxide, also known as laughing gas, just days before the start of the new season. In a video shared on Snapchat, Bissouma can be seen laughing manically and taking hits from a balloon filled with the dangerous gas. This behavior has not only angered his boss and millions of fans but also raised concerns about his health and the potential legal consequences he may face.

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Defending champion Kate French has pulled out of the women’s modern pentathlon final due to illness.The 33-year-old, who won gold in Tokyo, qualified comfortably from Saturday’s semi-final and would have been among the favourites for a medal.Kerenza Bryson, who set an Olympic record in winning her semi-final, remains a strong medal hope for Britain in Sunday’s event.We can confirm the withdrawal of Kate French from today’s modern pentathlon final due to illness.This has been an extremely difficult decision for Kate as she had hoped to defend her Olympic title and ride in the jumping for a final time in Olympic...

GB medal hope Kate French pulls out of modern pentathlon final due to illness

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At the 2024 Paris Olympics, Jackie Young and Kelsey Plum etched their names into history with a remarkable achievement. They are the only players to win gold medals in both 3×3 and 5×5 basketball, via Sporting News.  Basketball first graced the Olympic program in 1936. In recent years, the introduction of 3×3 basketball-a fast-paced, half-court […]
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Kelsey Plum, Jackie Young make Olympics history with Team USA gold medals

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ANGEL Reese insisted “leave me out of this” after Team USA won Olympic gold without her or Caitlin Clark on Sunday. A star-studded squad led by A’Ja Wilson edged past hosts France 67-66 to claim gold in Paris. As soon as Cheryl Reeve’s team triumphed, speculation immediately began as to who could feature for Team […]

Angel Reese snaps ‘leave me out of this’ at Olympics fans after Paris team battle to gold without her or Caitlin Clark

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Noah Lyles and the United States men's basketball team each won Olympic gold medals in Paris. As much as some NBA fans may dislike the track star, he never doubted Team USA. Last year, Lyles wondered why NBA Finals winners are presented as "world champions" despite only playing in North America. ...

Noah Lyles Reacts To USA Men's Basketball Winning Gold At Olympics

The U.S. women's national team has one final hurdle to overcome before they can claim Olympic glory. The USWNT and Brazil will meet for the third time in an Olympic gold medal match on Saturday, with the two programs in completely different places in their respective developmental cycles. Brazil are saying farewell to the iconic face of their program, after Marta announced 2024 would be her final year with the national team. The United States welcomed new head coach Emma Hayes just three months ago, and her roster of several first-time Olympians will compete for a potential fifth gold medal -- the first gold medal match for the team since 2012.

USWNT vs. Brazil live stream, prediction, lineups: Where to watch 2024 Paris Olympic gold medal game, time

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National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) helps to locate missing children. Since July 1, 2024, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), 174 children have been reported missing in the U.S. Since January 1, 2024, there was a total of 1,445 reported missing in the country.

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Emma Hayes: Winning Olympic Gold with the USA is “the Greatest Moment” of My Career

Emma Hayes, the 47-year-old football manager, recently led the United States women’s football team to victory in the Olympic Games, describing it as the greatest moment...

Emma Hayes: Winning Olympic Gold with the USA is “the Greatest Moment” of My Career

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