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📬 The Lead

U.S. Mixed 4x400m Relay Team Sets World Record (2-minute read)

The U.S. mixed 4x400m relay team wasted no time making history at the Paris Olympics, smashing the world record with a time of 3:07.41. Vernon Norwood, Shamier Little, Bryce Deadmon, and Kaylyn Brown dominated from start to finish, surpassing the previous record of 3:08.80 set at the 2023 World Championships. With this incredible performance, the team advances to the final, where they'll face off against squads from Great Britain, the Netherlands, Italy, France, and Belgium.

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U.S. Men's Soccer Stunned by Morocco (4-minute read)

In a tough outing, the U.S. men's soccer team was ousted from the Olympics with a 4-0 defeat by Morocco. Despite a promising group stage, the young American squad couldn't find their rhythm. A controversial penalty call didn't help the U.S. cause, but the team remains hopeful for future growth.

Olympic Golf: Schauffele and Rahm Shine (3-minute read)

Xander Schauffele and Jon Rahm lit up the leaderboard in the second round of the Olympic Men's Golf Competition, each carding a 5-under 66. Schauffele, already having a stellar season, sits tied for the lead at 11-under, while Rahm is just two strokes behind at 9-under. As the competition heads into the weekend, both players are in prime position for a medal finish.

Djokovic vs. Alcaraz in Olympic Tennis Final (1-minute read)

Novak Djokovic cruised past Italy's Lorenzo Musetti 6-4, 6-2 to secure his spot in his first Olympic singles final. The 37-year-old, chasing the elusive gold medal, will face Carlos Alcaraz in a high-stakes match for the top prize. With 24 Grand Slam titles under his belt, Djokovic is looking to complete his trophy collection.

📰 In Case You Missed It

🥊 Hungary officials protest boxer Imane Khelif's Olympic participation

⚾️ Blake Snell throws no-hitter

🥉 American Grant Fisher takes bronze in 10,000m

🏝️ U.S. rolls past Germany in beach volleyball

 🎥 Must See

⚽️ Egypt defeats Paraguay in a penalty shootout

🎽 United States and sets  world record

🚀 Blake Snell completes no-hitter

💨 Sha'Carri Richardson wins heat in Olympic debut

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📺 Scouting Report

USWNT vs. Japan: Quarterfinal Showdown (2-minute read)

The U.S. women's national team faces a familiar foe in Japan for the Olympic quarterfinals. This will be their 41st encounter, with past clashes including Japan's win in the 2011 Women's World Cup and U.S. victories in the 2012 London Games and 2015 World Cup. Despite dealing with injuries and card suspensions, the USWNT will rely on stars like Mallory Swanson, Sophia Smith, and Trinity Rodman to lead the charge through the group stage.

All Eyes on Noah Lyles in Men's 100m (2-minute read)

Noah Lyles, fresh off his Netflix documentary SPRINT debut, is gearing up for a packed schedule at the Paris Olympics. He'll compete in the 100m, 200m, and 4x100m relay events, aiming to build on his bronze medal from the Tokyo Games. The 100m final is set for today.

Sha’Carri Richardson Wins 100m Heat (2-minute read)

Sha'Carri Richardson effortlessly advanced to the Olympic 100-meter semifinals with a time of 10.94 seconds. Competing in her first Olympic race, she dominated from start to finish, marking a strong comeback after her previous suspension. Richardson's journey continues Saturday night, where she'll chase her Olympic dream.

❓️Trivia Question 

Yesterday, Grant Fisher clinched silver in the 10,000-meter race. Since the 10,000-meter race became part of the Olympics in 1912, how many Americans have medaled in the event?

👉️ Answer Below

❗️Trivia Answer 

Only four Americans have medaled in the 10,000m race. Lewis Tewanima won silver in 1912, Billy Mills won gold in 1964, Galen Rupp won silver in 2012, and Grant Fisher won bronze in 2024.