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USA Basketball Dominates Japan In Olympic Opener (7-minute read)

Team USA kicked off the 2024 Paris Olympics with a decisive 102-76 victory over Japan. A'ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart led the charge, combining for 46 points and 21 rebounds. Despite Japan's early success from beyond the arc, the U.S. team's depth and ball movement proved overwhelming as all twelve players got on the scoreboard. Team USA will next face Belgium on August 1st.

Coco Gauff Cruises to Third Round (2-minute read)

Coco Gauff continues her strong showing in the Olympic women's tennis tournament, dispatching Argentina's Maria Lourdes Carle 6-1, 6-1 to advance to the third round. As the top American contender, Gauff remains a formidable threat in both singles and doubles, partnering with Jessica Pegula. Cauff’s next challenge is Croatia's Donna Vekic in Round 3.

USA Volleyball's Tough Loss to China (3-minute read)

The U.S. women's volleyball team faced a nail-biter against China, losing in five sets after dropping the first two. Despite the early setback, the Americans rallied to force a fifth set, showcasing their resilience. With crucial matches against Serbia and France on the horizon, the team will need to fine-tune their game. This match underscored the fine margins and strategic plays crucial in this tightly contested tournament.

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Djokovic Edges Nadal in Likely Final Showdown (3-minute read)

In what might be their last clash, Novak Djokovic triumphed over Rafael Nadal 6-1, 6-4 in their 60th meeting, extending his head-to-head lead to 31-29. The match highlighted Djokovic's pursuit of an elusive Olympic gold and raised questions about Nadal's future in singles competition.

USA Women's Rugby Sevens Makes History (2-minute read)

Team USA's women's rugby sevens team reached the Olympic semifinals for the first time, defeating Great Britain 17-7. This historic win marks the first semifinal appearance for any American rugby team at the Olympics. After an early deficit, the U.S. rallied with 17 unanswered points. They face reigning champions New Zealand next.

U.S. Men's Gymnastics Scores Bronze (5-minutes)

The U.S. men's gymnastics team clinched their first Olympic bronze medal since 2008, delivering a flawless set of routines. Competing against powerhouse teams Japan and China, the Americans held their own, nailing 18 out of 18 routines without a fall. Japan took gold, while China secured silver.

Scouting Report 📺

United States U23 vs Guinea U23 (4-minute read)

The United States men's soccer team faces Guinea in a crucial final group-stage match at the Olympics. After rebounding from a 3-0 loss to France with a 4-1 win over New Zealand, a victory will ensure their qualification for the knockout rounds. A win guarantees advancement, while a draw or loss complicates their path. The match will be at 1 PM ET on Peacock.

USA Men's Volleyball Prepares for Germany Showdown (3-minute read)

The U.S. Men's National Volleyball Team started strong at the Paris Olympics with a 3-0 (25-20, 25-19, 25-16) win over Argentina. The U.S. faces Germany next, following Germany's upset win over second-seeded Japan. The team aims to continue their strong performance in the tournament.

Surfing Finals (4-minute read)

The third day of the Paris Olympics surfing competition in Tahiti challenging waves. While the morning offered excellent conditions, a storm later disrupted the competition, postponing the women's events to today's conditions pending.

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Trivia Question 💡

Olympic surfing is being held in Tahiti, French Polynesia. How many miles is Tahiti from Paris?

*Answer Below*

Trivia Answer 💡

Tahiti is approximately 9,800 miles from Paris. This is the furthest distance an Olympic event has taken place from the host city since the 1956 Melbourne Olympics, where the equestrian events were held in Sweden due to a six-month horse quarantine in Australia.