Kevin Durant returns to practice with Team USA one week before Olympics
Kevin Durant practiced with the U.S. Olympic basketball team on Friday, a major step toward getting him back on track for the Paris Games that open next week.
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Stephen Curry scores 24 in USA basketball's 105-79 win over Serbia in Olympic warmup
Stephen Curry was relatively quiet offensively during the U.S. men's basketball team's first two exhibitions before the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Live updates as Welsh Labour begins search for new leader after Vaughan Gething quits
There are calls for an interim leader to replace Vaughan Gething, despite the outgoing First Minister's pledge to carry on until a replacement is named. Mr Gething announced on Tuesday, July 16, he would stand down after four of his cabinet members quit. Welsh Labour's executive committee will meet on Saturday to decide a timetable to elect a new leader.
Emma Willis gives Matt 'hard to hear criticism of flaws' as he fears strain on marriage
Matt Willis has addressed constructive criticism from his friends and family on the latest episode of his On The Mend podcast, in which the Busted star explores his own recovery journey after battling drug and alcohol addiction, while speaking to others from "all walks of life" who have "hit rock bottom". The singer, 41, explained that when he asked his wife Emma Willis, 48, what he needs to work on in his self-improvement journey, she addressed his tendency to fail in following through with his ideas and plans.
Barbora Krejcikova Wins Wimbledon For Second Grand Slam Singles Title
Barbora Krejcikova of the Czech Republic defeated Italy's Jasmine Paolini to win the Wimbledon women's title on Saturday for her second Grand Slam singles triumph. Krejcikova, the 31st seed, won 6-2, 2-6, 6-4 to add the 2024 All England Club crown to her 2021 French Open victory. Her win comes 26 years after her mentor Jana Novotna, who died in 2017, claimed the Wimbledon title. The result meant seventh-seeded Paolini had lost two Grand Slam finals back-to-back after coming off second best to Iga Swiatek at the French Open last month. Krejcikova set the tone immediately by breaking the Italian in the opening game and backing up the advantage with a hold to love.
Brittney Griner exits early with injury as Mercury lose to Fever - ESPN
Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner was ruled out of Friday night's 95-86 loss at Indiana after suffering what the team announced as a right hip injury in the second quarter.
Overrun Athens: How the Greek capital is finding solutions to the tourist influx
All over Europe, countries are taking measures against overtourism and Athens is not an exception. The last two years have shown the city’s struggle with the influx of visitors.
Kevin Durant again sits Team USA practice; Kerr unconcerned - ESPN
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — Team USA has relocated halfway across the world but is still in a holding pattern with star Kevin Durant, who missed practice again Saturday with a calf strain and likely won't play when the Americans face Australia in a friendly set for Monday.