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Good morning! From thrilling photo finishes on the track to nail-biting semifinals on the court, today’s edition is packed with the highlights and headlines you need to kickstart your day. Let's dive in and catch up on all the action! Did you know know The Warm Up has trivia at the bottom of each newsletter?

Team USA Overcome Nigeria (3-minute read)

Another game, another Breanna Stewart and A’ja Wilson take over. USA's balanced and efficient offense, shooting 62% from the field, overwhelmed Nigeria, turning a tight game into a blowout. A’ja Wilson's 20 points and 11 rebounds led the way, with Stewart contributing 13 points. Jackie Young continued her strong play, adding 15 points and securing her spot in the starting lineup. The U.S. women are now one step closer to their 8th consecutive Olympic gold.

U.S. Sprinter Quincy Hall Wins Gold in 400m (3-minute read)

Quincy Hall delivered an electric comeback to win the men’s 400-meter final at the Paris Olympics, reclaiming the event for the USA after a 16-year drought. Hall, trailing in sixth place at the halfway mark, surged in the final stretch to edge out Britain’s Matthew Hudson-Smith and Zambia’s Muzala Samukonga. Hall’s personal best of 43.4 seconds marked the fifth-fastest time ever, making it the 20th gold for the U.S. in this event.

USA Volleyball Falls to Poland (2-minute read)

The US men's volleyball team experienced a rollercoaster match against Poland, ultimately losing in five sets. Despite a dominant third set, the Americans couldn’t maintain momentum, falling 15-13 in the decisive fifth set. Matt Anderson and Aaron Russell shined with 24 and 20 points respectively, but Poland's Wilfredo Leon Venero led all scorers with 26. The loss means the US will now fight for bronze, aiming to secure their sixth-ever Olympic medal against Italy.

French Golfer Celine Boutier Leads After Round One (4-minute read)

Celine Boutier thrilled the home crowd at Le Golf National with a 7-under 65 in the first round of the women's golf competition. Leading by three strokes, Boutier put her in a strong position heading into the next rounds. The French fans, still buzzing from Victor Perez’s near-miss, are now rallying behind Boutier as she aims to bring home a medal.

❌ NCAA penalizes Jim Harbaugh for Michigan recruiting violations

👎️ Texas lose star running back, Baxter to knee injury

🏋️ Morris 1st U.S. men's weightlifter to medal since '84

🏐 In a first, U.S. beach volleyballers miss medals

🥇 USA’s Gabby Thomas wins 200m

⏩️ Quincy Hall’s comeback to win the 400m championship

👌 A'Ja Wilson dishes to Brianna Stewart for three

🏟️ Browns unveil renderings of new $2.4B domed stadium

🧃 Kyle Schwarber’s three homer day

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Team USA Takes on Serbia in Semifinal (5-minute read)

Coach Steve Kerr warns Team USA not to underestimate Serbia ahead of their semifinal clash. Despite two prior wins, including a 26-point victory, Kerr believes Serbia, led by Nikola Jokic, might have some surprises. Jokic has been phenomenal, leading Serbia in nearly every statistical category.

USA Volleyball Clash With Brazil in Semifinal (3-minute read)

The U.S. women’s volleyball team is set to battle Brazil in the semifinals of the 2024 Olympics after a clean 3-0 sweep over Poland. Brazil is coming off a 3-0 win against the Dominican Republic. Team USA aims to repeat their golden success from the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, adding to their impressive Olympic medal tally which includes a bronze in 2016 and silvers in 2012 and 2008.

Noah Lyles Attempts Sprint Double (4-minute read)

After a .005 margin of victory in the 100m, Noah Lyles is eyeing gold in his favored 200m event. Lyles, who has not lost a 200m race since the Tokyo Olympics, is a heavy favorite. If you want more than Olympic action, he has been a front man for the popular Netflix documentary "SPRINT."

Today Noah Lyles races to become the first American male to win the 100m and 200m at the Olympics. When was the last time this feet was achieved at the Olympics by an American?

👉️ Answer Below

The last American to win the 100m and 200 at the same Olympics was Florence Griffith-Joyner in 1988, while the last man to win both the 100m and 200m was Carl Lewis in 1984.