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Good morning and welcome to The Warm Up! The 2024 Paris Olympics concluded with a spectacular handoff to Los Angeles, setting the stage for 2028. From thrilling basketball victories to a triumphant return in women's soccer, here's a recap of the standout moments from the weekend.

Paris Hands Off Summer Olympics to Los Angeles (4-minute read)

Paris bid a dazzling farewell to the Olympics on Sunday. The U.S. dominated the medal count amassing 126 total medals, beating out China by 35 medals. In a Summer Olympic first, the U.S. and China tied the gold medal count with 40 apiece. As Paris handed the torch to Los Angeles for 2028, the ceremony capped off the city’s first Games in a century.

Men’s Basketball Clinches Gold (5-minute read)

Team USA clinched gold in men’s basketball with a 73-64 win over France, and Stephen Curry stole the show, dropping four crucial three-pointers in the final minutes. Curry’s performance, including 60 points over the last two games, solidified his legacy as the greatest shooter ever and LeBron James won MVP as Team USA won their fifth straight gold.

Women’s Basketball Holds On For Eight Straight (3-minute read)

The U.S. women's basketball team narrowly escaped a stunning upset with a 67-66 win over France, thanks to A’ja Wilson’s 21 points. The Americans captured their eighth consecutive Olympic gold, extending their winning streak to 61 games. Despite a fierce challenge from the French, the U.S. managed to keep their perfect Olympic record intact in a nail-biter that came down to the final shot.

U.S. Women Soccer Back On Top (3-minute read)

The U.S. women's soccer team returned to the top of the Olympic podium with a 1-0 victory over Brazil, securing their first gold in twelve years. Mallory Swanson scored the decisive goal in the 57th minute. Rejuvenated under new coach Emma Hayes and a dynamic young roster, they went undefeated throughout the tournament, marking a triumphant comeback after missing out on gold in the past two Olympics.

🥇 United States dominates winning eighth straight women's 4x400-meter relay gold medal

⛳ Lydia Ko claims gold medal

😡 Jordan Chiles stripped of her bronze medal in floor exercise

🏈 Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels make NFL debuts

⚽ Mallory Swanson’s goal wins gold for USA

🙌 Steph Curry’s insane three seals gold

🤷 France’s makes final basket but William’s toe is on the line

👟 End of women’s marathon includes four runners

🎊 Hollywood Sign as LA prepares for 2028 Olympics

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Los Angeles Dodgers at Milwaukee Brewers (3-minute read)

The Brewers are just 1.5 games behind L.A. for the second-best record in the National League, these games could determine who earns a crucial bye to the Division Series.

Texas Rangers at Boston Red Sox (2-minute read)

Boston, on a four-game losing streak, looks to find their way into the win column hosting the Rangers for a three-game series. The Rangers and Red Sox are both sitting third in their respective divisions.

Atlanta Braves at San Francisco Giants (2-minute read)

The San Francisco Giants, riding an 8-2 streak, take on the Atlanta Braves, who are struggling with a 4-6 record in their last 10 games, in the first of a four-game series on Monday night in San Francisco.

When was the last time the United States did not win the most gold medals at the Olympics, and which nation came out on top?

👉️ Answer Below

The last time the United States did not lead the gold medal count was at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, where host nation China claimed the top spot.