U.S. Open men’s, women’s draws released

Carlos Alcaraz of Spain returns a serve from Gael Monfils of France during the men’s singles round 2 during the Cincinnati Open at the Lindner Family Tennis Center in Mason Friday, August 16, 2024. Alcaraz lost 4-6, 7-6, (5), 6-4. The next showdown between Jannik Sinner of Italy and Carlos Alcaraz of Spain could come…

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U.S. women win basketball gold over France by a foot

Aug 4, 2024; Villeneuve-d’Ascq, France; United States guard Kelsey Plum (5) controls the ball in the second half against Germany in a women’s group C game during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Stade Pierre-Mauroy. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports The United States — behind 21 points, 13 rebounds and four blocks…

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Italy crushes U.S. to win women’s volleyball gold medal

Jul 31, 2024; Paris, France; United States opposite Jordan Thompson (12) dives for the ball against Serbia in a pool A match during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at South Paris Arena 1. Mandatory Credit: Yukihito Taguchi-USA TODAY Sports PARIS — Top-ranked Italy dominated the United States to win the Olympic women’s volleyball final…

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

[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 Brazilian legend Marta was 18…

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