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Even though he couldn’t translate this dominant form in the Paris Olympics yet, Joel Embiid doesn’t seem to have a problem with it. “In the NBA, I’m used to being the guy. Now, you gotta give it up, so I’m loving it,” Embiid said.
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The Indian men's hockey team defeated Ireland 2-0 in their third Pool B match at the Paris Olympics, ensuring their qualification for the quarterfinals of the Paris Olympics. Captain Harmanpreet Singh scored both goals, converting a penalty stroke and a penalty corner. This win follows a 3-2 victory over New Zealand and a 1-1 draw with Argentina. The team now faces Belgium and Australia, crucial matches for their pool standing and knockout stage prospects.

The Indian men's hockey team defeated Ireland 2-0 in their third Pool B match at the Paris Olympics, bolstering their position. Captain Harmanpreet Singh scored both goals, converting a penalty stroke and a penalty corner. This win follows a 3-2 victory over New Zealand and a 1-1 draw with Argentina. India’s aggressive approach paid off early, with Harmanpreet scoring in the 11th and 19th minutes. The team now faces Belgium and Australia, crucial matches for their pool standing and knockout stage prospects.

Stephen Curry, playing in his first Olympics, also highlighted the challenge of coming together. “It’s like playoff basketball. Different dimensions on the court, shorter time frame, 48 to 40 minutes, physical brand of basketball,” Curry noted. “But the biggest adjustment for us is to put all our different skill sets together on the fly. Like if this team had a full year of training and chemistry and all that, we wouldn’t be talking about the adjustment that much.”
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PARIS -- American Coco Gauff's hopes of singles gold at the Olympics evaporated in the third round in a 7-6(7), 6-2 to defeat at the hands of Croatia'

Eastenders

We’ve recently covered how Beefeaters got their nickname (well, sort of), and we’ve shared the name Back To The Future almost got given as well.

We’ve even revealed how weather forecasters know where to point on the green screen they stand in front of. 

But what about another name and screen-based mystery? How come soap operas got their name?

It’s all in the ads, baby

It turns out that the “soap” part of the name comes from one of the main early sponsors of content ― detergent. Читать дальше...

Abandoned and unwanted items were removed from the beach on Tuesday near Larnaca nautical club by the municipality and the town’s district administration. The municipality provided an excavator and two trucks to support the district administration’s crews. The campaign was carried out in accordance with legal provisions, as the discarded items were left on the […]

A travel enthusiast has found the UK's 'most beautiful' hidden gem and said the dreamy spot – which is car-free and has stunning cobbled streets – is like travelling back in time

The British Olympic Association confirmed this morning it was investigating Wilson-Hardy over an alleged racist message.

Jack Draper claimed the facilities at the Olympics weren't "good enough" after being made to play in the scorching heat.

FANS were left in disbelief while watching the Olympics as a surfer produced a celebration so epic they thought it was fake.

The Erie Community Foundation has made changes to the 14th Annual Erie Gives event.

OpenAI, the makers of ChatGPT, are launching SearchGPT, a highly-anticipated search engine powered by artificial intelligence that gives users real-time information from across the internet. Kylie Robinson, senior AI reporter for the Verge, joined CBS News to discuss how it works.

The OCC takes a shot at ‘woke capital’ laws, and Biden calls for an overturn of presidential immunity. Also, for big companies, felony convictions are a mere footnote.

Republican vice presidential candidate J.D. Vance described the last-minute entry of Kamala Harris into the US presidential race as a "sucker punch," according to a recording of his remarks at a...

At least 60 people are dead and dozens more feared buried under mud after landslides hit southern India's Kerala state.

It's a girl.

(240730) -- SAINT-DENIS, July 30, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Chinese referee Zhang Liang reacts during the men's preliminary round group B match of water polo between Australia and Serbia at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Saint-Denis, France, July 30, 2024. (Xinhua/Zhang Yuwei)

Are Manushi Chhillar and Veer Pahariya dating Buzz as video goes viral

The singer says the attack at a workshop themed around her music left her "completely in shock".

Good Morning America

Donald Trump’s nephew said in a new interview that he heard his uncle use the n-word, but says he does not consider him racist—he just “uses people.”

1. Crossbow murder victim was 'alive with bolt in chest' when police arrived  Times Series
2. Bushey attack: Racing commentator's wife died from stab wounds and daughters died from crossbow bolts - inquest  Sky News
3. Racing commentator John Hunt’s daughter ‘sent 999 text after she was shot with crossbow’  The Independent
4. John Hunt’s daughter found alive with bolt in chest after crossbow attack  The Telegraph
5. Daughter texted for help before crossbow deaths  BBC.com

Seriously, Alex Russo probably conjured these up to make getting ready in the morning a breeze.