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Billy Horschel reacts after his ball fails to drop from a bunker shot on the 16th hole during the British Open Golf Championships at Royal Troon.
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Source: The Lufkin Daily News
Update At: 7/21/2024
The U.S. women's gymnastics team won the gold medal at the 2024 Olympics, led by Simone Biles, who achieved her eighth Olympic medal, becoming the most decorated U.S. gymnast in history.
NBC Chicago
Simone Biles and her U.S. women's artistic gymnastics teammates won gold in the team finals at the 2024 Paris Olympics, marking a significant comeback for Biles. Team USA scored 171.296 points, defeating Italy and Brazil, who took silver and bronze respectively. Biles delivered a standout performance, solidifying her status as the most decorated American Olympic gymnast with her eighth medal.
CBS News
Simone Biles and the U.S. women's gymnastics team are competing in the women's team final at the Paris Olympics, aiming to reclaim gold after winning silver in Tokyo. The event features eight teams, including the U.S., and will be broadcast live on NBC and streamed on Peacock.
NBC New York
Suni Lee and Simone Biles expressed their excitement after Team USA won gold at the Olympics, highlighting their hard work and teamwork. Despite some challenges, including a fall by Jordan Chiles, the team maintained strong performances, with Lee anchoring the bars and Chiles excelling on the floor. Jade Carey faced difficulties but contributed to the team's success. The athletes are determined to prove their capabilities in the upcoming all-around final.
NBC News
Manchester City and Barcelona played to a draw in Orlando, with both teams showcasing young talent. City struggled without key players, while Barcelona's new coach Hansi Flick emphasized youth and high pressing. The match featured goals from Pau Victor, Nico O'Reilly, Pablo Torre, and Jack Grealish, with Barcelona winning the penalty shootout.
The Athletic
Bobby Finke won a silver medal in the men's 800-meter freestyle at the 2024 Olympics, finishing with a time of 7:38.75, behind Ireland's Daniel Wiffen who set an Olympic record. Finke's performance mirrored his previous Olympic race, but he was unable to secure gold this time.
Yahoo Sports
McCracken, girlfriend of Olympic gymnast Nedoroscik, shares her excitement over his internet fame and the memes surrounding him. The couple, who met at Penn State, have been dating for eight years. Nedoroscik qualified for the Olympic team with his pommel horse routine and has gained popularity online, being compared to characters like Spider-Man and Clark Kent. McCracken enjoys the memes and plans to sightsee in Paris while supporting Nedoroscik in upcoming competitions.
The Baltimore Orioles acquired left-handed starter Trevor Rogers from the Miami Marlins in exchange for infielder Connor Norby and outfielder Kyle Stowers. Rogers, who has a 4.53 ERA this season but has improved recently, is under team control through 2026, making him a long-term asset for the Orioles. This trade is part of the Marlins' ongoing sell-off, and both Norby and Stowers are seen as big-league-ready prospects.
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Barcelona defeated Real Madrid 2-1 in a preseason El Clasico match at MetLife Stadium, with Pau Victor scoring both goals for Barcelona. The match was delayed due to lightning but resumed with Victor showcasing his skills, scoring in the 42nd and 54th minutes. Real Madrid managed to score late through Nico Paz, but Barcelona secured their fourth consecutive win in U.S. Clasicos.
ESPN
The New York Mets are close to finalizing a trade to acquire right-handed starter Paul Blackburn from the Oakland Athletics.
Sports Illustrated