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Paris, Uncharacteristically Giddy, Bids Au Revoir to the Olympics

NY Times Home Page - Sun, 08/11/2024 - 7:27pm
A joyous Games, a cleaned-up Seine and improvements to the region brought cheer to Parisians as they handed off the Summer Olympics to Los Angeles.
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Pierce to name Raiders' No. 1 QB after next game

ESPN - Sun, 08/11/2024 - 7:12pm
With Aidan O'Connell and Gardner Minshew locked in a quarterback competition, Las Vegas Raiders coach Antonio Pierce said the goal is to announce a starter following the team's next exhibition game, at home Saturday against the Dallas Cowboys.
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Atlantic Tropical Weather Outlook

National Hurricane Center - Sun, 08/11/2024 - 6:37pm

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ABNT20 KNHC 112336
TWOAT

Tropical Weather Outlook
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
800 PM EDT Sun Aug 11 2024

For the North Atlantic...Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico:

Active Systems:
The National Hurricane Center is issuing advisories on Potential
Tropical Cyclone Five, located over the central tropical Atlantic.
* Formation chance through 48 hours...high...80 percent.
* Formation chance through 7 days...high...90 percent.

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Public Advisories on Potential Tropical Cyclone Five are issued
under WMO header WTNT35 KNHC and under AWIPS header MIATCPAT5.
Forecast/Advisories on Potential Tropical Cyclone Five are issued
under WMO header WTNT25 KNHC and under AWIPS header MIATCMAT5.

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Forecaster Papin
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Potential Tropical Cyclone Five Graphics

National Hurricane Center - Sun, 08/11/2024 - 6:35pm

5-Day Uncertainty Track last updated Sun, 11 Aug 2024 23:35:51 GMT


Wind Speed Probabilities last updated Sun, 11 Aug 2024 21:23:01 GMT
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Summary for Potential Tropical Cyclone Five (AT5/AL052024)

National Hurricane Center - Sun, 08/11/2024 - 6:35pm
...DISTURBANCE CONTINUES TO MOVE RAPIDLY WEST-NORTHWESTWARD... As of 8:00 PM AST Sun Aug 11 the center of Five was located near 13.9, -49.1 with movement WNW at 23 mph. The minimum central pressure was 1009 mb with maximum sustained winds of about 30 mph.
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Potential Tropical Cyclone Five Public Advisory Number 1A

National Hurricane Center - Sun, 08/11/2024 - 6:35pm
Issued at 800 PM AST Sun Aug 11 2024 000 WTNT35 KNHC 112335 TCPAT5 BULLETIN Potential Tropical Cyclone Five Intermediate Advisory Number 1A NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL052024 800 PM AST Sun Aug 11 2024 ...DISTURBANCE CONTINUES TO MOVE RAPIDLY WEST-NORTHWESTWARD... SUMMARY OF 800 PM AST...0000 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...13.9N 49.1W ABOUT 875 MI...1405 KM ESE OF ANTIGUA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...30 MPH...45 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 285 DEGREES AT 23 MPH...37 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1009 MB...29.80 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY: None. SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT: A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for... * Guadeloupe * St. Kitts, Nevis, Montserrat, Antigua, Barbuda, and Anguilla * Saba and St. Eustatius * St. Martin * Sint Maarten A Tropical Storm Watch means that tropical storm conditions are possible within the watch area, generally within 48 hours. Interests elsewhere in the Leeward Islands, the British and U.S. Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico should monitor the progress of Potential Tropical Cyclone Five. Additional watches could be required later tonight or early Monday. For storm information specific to your area, please monitor products issued by your national meteorological service. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 800 PM AST (0000 UTC), the disturbance was centered near latitude 13.9 North, longitude 49.1 West. The system is moving toward the west-northwest near 23 mph (37 km/h) and this motion is expected to continue during the next couple of days. On the forecast track, the disturbance is expected to move across portions of the Leeward Islands on Tuesday and approach the U.S. and British Virgin Islands Tuesday night. Maximum sustained winds are near 30 mph (45 km/h) with higher gusts. Some strengthening is forecast, and the system is expected to become a tropical storm by late Monday. * Formation chance through 48 hours...high...80 percent. * Formation chance through 7 days...high...90 percent. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1009 mb (29.80 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- Key messages for Potential Tropical Cyclone Five can be found in the Tropical Cyclone Discussion under AWIPS header MIATCDAT5 and WMO header WTNT45 KNHC and on the web at hurricanes.gov/text/MIATCDAT5.shtml. RAINFALL: Potential Tropical Cyclone Five is expected to produce total rain accumulations of 4 to 6 inches over the northern Leeward Islands. For Puerto Rico, 3 to 6 inches of rainfall, with maximum amounts of 10 inches, is expected. For a complete depiction of forecast rainfall associated with Potential Tropical Cyclone Five, please see the National Weather Service Storm Total Rainfall Graphic, available at hurricanes.gov/graphics_at5.shtml?rainqpf Elsewhere in the Caribbean, Potential Tropical Cyclone Five is expected to produce the following rain accumulations through Friday morning: Windward Islands... 1 to 2 inches Southern Leeward Islands... 2 to 4 inches Eastern Hispaniola... 2 to 4 inches. WIND: Tropical storm conditions are possible within the watch area beginning Tuesday. SURF: Swells generated by the system will likely begin to affect portions of the Leeward Islands beginning Monday night. These swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions. Please consult products from your local weather office. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 1100 PM AST. $$ Forecaster Pasch
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Tom Cruise flies high during Olympic closing ceremony

ESPN - Sun, 08/11/2024 - 6:32pm
Cruise jumped from the top of the Stade de France before riding off on a motorcycle with the Olympic flag.
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Pep: Not sure City are ready despite Shield win

ESPN - Sun, 08/11/2024 - 6:19pm
Pep Guardiola says he doesn't know whether Manchester City will be ready for the start of the Premier League season despite winning the Community Shield against Manchester United.
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USWNT targets World Cup glory after taking gold

ESPN - Sun, 08/11/2024 - 6:19pm
Within minutes after winning the Olympic gold medal on Saturday, several members of the U.S. women's national team had the same thought: We want more.
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LIVE Transfer Talk: Man United eye £50m move for Ferguson

ESPN - Sun, 08/11/2024 - 6:18pm
Manchester United are considering a move for Brighton's Evan Ferguson in the final weeks of the summer window. Transfer Talk is LIVE with the latest.
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Patriots' QB plan includes slow start for Drake Maye -- with more reps coming

ESPN - Sun, 08/11/2024 - 6:18pm
In the team's first preseason game, Maye played only one series -- to the surprise of many. Will he play more on Thursday vs. Eagles?
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Why a Mississippi family drove 18 hours to support Jets DT Javon Kinlaw

ESPN - Sun, 08/11/2024 - 6:18pm
The Griffith family drove 18 hours to New York to support the former first-round pick with his new team.
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For Some Jewish Democrats, Heightened Worries About Antisemitism

NY Times Home Page - Sun, 08/11/2024 - 5:34pm
Gov. Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania, who is Jewish, was subjected to intense opposition as Vice President Kamala Harris considered him for running mate.
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Man Is Charged With Hate Crime in Stabbing Near Brooklyn Synagogue

NY Times Home Page - Sun, 08/11/2024 - 5:33pm
The police said the man, Vincent Sumpter, yelled “Free Palestine” before stabbing another man near the headquarters of the Chabad-Lubavitch movement.
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USWNT edges Brazil to win 1st gold since 2012

ESPN - Sun, 08/11/2024 - 5:20pm
The USWNT won the Olympic gold medal on Saturday, beating Brazil 1-0 in a game that required a stout defensive stand in the first half followed by a precise and calculated surge in the second to deny Brazil and its legendary captain Marta.
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For Team GB, an Olympics clad in bronze and joy

ESPN - Sun, 08/11/2024 - 5:20pm
While Paris will not be remembered as a golden Games for Team GB, it was packed many memorable moments.
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Lashinda Demus' 12-year road to receiving her gold medal for the 2012 Olympics

ESPN - Sun, 08/11/2024 - 5:20pm
Demus' 2012 silver turned into gold when the winner was disqualified, and she got her medal ceremony in Paris.
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2024 Summer Olympics - Medal Tracker

ESPN - Sun, 08/11/2024 - 5:11pm
Did the USA finish No. 1? As the games conclude, find out which countries topped the medal table.
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Source: Suspended safety Gipson joining Jaguars

ESPN - Sun, 08/11/2024 - 5:04pm
Veteran free agent safety Tashaun Gipson Sr., who was suspended for the first six games of the 2024 season, is returning to the Jaguars on a one-year deal, a source told ESPN.
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U.S. wins medal count, ties China for most gold

ESPN - Sun, 08/11/2024 - 5:04pm
The U.S. women's basketball team's narrow victory over France tied USA with China for the most golds at the Paris Games with 40. The U.S. won 126 medals overall.
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