All Stories from August 6, 2024 (Change date)
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Amit Elor, 20, becomes youngest U.S. wrestler to win Olympic gold by claiming women's 68 kg classAug 06, 2024 5:58 pm - PARIS — As she processed winning an Olympic gold medal, American wrestler Amit Elor still felt like that little girl just starting out in the sport. Perhaps it's because ...
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U.S. women's volleyball team advances to semifinal with straight-set win against PolandAug 06, 2024 5:55 pm - PARIS — The reigning Olympic champion U.S. women’s volleyball team posted a straight-set victory against Poland on Tuesday night at the Paris Olympics. The Americans led ...
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American Cole Hocker pulls Olympic shocker in men's 1,500, leaving Kerr and Ingebrigtsen behindAug 06, 2024 5:51 pm - SAINT-DENIS, France — The race was billed as a bar brawl between the two baddest 1,500-meter runners in the world. Nobody figured the little-known American guy would snea...
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U.S. rolls into semifinals of Paris Olympic basketball tournament, eases past Brazil 122-87Aug 06, 2024 5:45 pm - PARIS — All the favored teams in the first three men's basketball quarterfinals at the Paris Olympics had problems. Canada lost to France. Serbia erased a 24-point defici...
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NCAA moves closer to financially rewarding women's basketball teams that reach March MadnessAug 06, 2024 5:41 pm - Women’s basketball teams moved a step closer Tuesday to getting financially rewarded for success in the NCAA Tournament. The Division I Board of Directors voted unanimous...
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U.S. edges Hungary 5-4 in a physical women's water polo quarterfinal at the Paris OlympicsAug 06, 2024 5:38 pm - NANTERRE, France — Ashleigh Johnson made 17 saves and Rachel Fattal snapped a tie in the fourth quarter, helping the U.S. women's water polo team edge Hungary 5-4 in a ph...
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Bands, Brews & BBQ a chance to have fun, boost communityAug 06, 2024 5:41 pm - The Bands, Brews & BBQ fundraising event is set for Aug. 16-18 at Petersen Park. Featuring eight bands, barbecue and other fare, as well as craft beers, hard seltzers and more, this year’s event will culminate with fireworks on Sunday, Aug. 18.
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Aurora mayor picks school board member for empty city council spotAug 06, 2024 5:20 pm - Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin has selected Dan Barreiro as his choice to fill a vacant Ward 1 seat on the city council.
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Bartlett man charged after firing gun into the air during argumentAug 06, 2024 5:19 pm - A Bartlett man has been charged after being accused of firing a gun during an argument.
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Carol Stream Park District celebrates the grand reopening of Community ParkAug 06, 2024 5:00 pm - On Monday, Aug. 26, the Carol Stream Park District will host the grand opening of the newly renovated Community Park at 6 p.m.