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UPDATE 1-Saudi Aramco Q2 profit soars on higher prices, demand recovery

Saudi Arabian state oil producer Aramco on Sunday reported a near four-fold rise in second-quarter net profit, boosted by higher oil prices and a recovery on oil demand. Aramco said its results were supported by the global easing of COVID-19 restrictions, vaccination campaigns, stimulus measures and accelerating economic activity in key markets. Oil prices, boosted by output cuts made by OPEC and other oil producers, closed at $70.70 a barrel on Friday and has gained over 35% since the start of the year.

U.S. women's indoor volleyball team wins first-ever Olympic gold medal

The U.S. women’s indoor volleyball team beat Brazil to win the Tokyo Olympic Games gold medal on Sunday. Get market news worthy of your time with Axios Markets. Subscribe for free.Why it matters: The win is the team’s first ever Olympic gold medal and pulls the U.S. one gold medal ahead of China, with hours to go until the closing ceremony.Like this article? Get more from Axios and subscribe to Axios Markets for free.

U.S. rallies to top China in Tokyo Olympics gold medal tally

A final day flurry of golds pushed Team USA to the top of the medal table at the Tokyo Games.

Olympics-Boxing-Harrington, Cruz win lightweight golds on final day in Tokyo

Ireland’s Kellie Harrington won an enthralling battle against Brazil’s Beatriz Ferreira and Cuba’s Andy Cruz scored a split decision win over Keyshawn Davis in their lightweight gold medal bouts on the final day of boxing at the Tokyo Games. Harrington narrowly lost the first round before finding her range and rhythm, using her superior height and reach to circle on the outside and score while staying out of range of her hard-hitting opponent. The 31-year-old showed her experience late on, coming inside to land to the body before clinching to tie up Ferreira and prevent her from striking back as she became the first Irish woman to win gold since Katie Taylor in 2012.

U.S. women's volleyball team beats Brazil 3-0 to win first Olympic gold medal

The U.S. women’s volleyball team won its first Olympic gold medal since the sport was introduced at the Games in 1964.

Chris Taylor registers game-winning, two RBI double in Dodgers’ 5-3 win over Angels

Chris Taylor laid down a two-RBI double in the bottom of the eighth inning to break a 3-3 tie and the Los Angeles Dodgers held on for a 5-3 win over the Los Angeles Angels.

Yu Darvish dominates with 12 strikeouts over seven innings in Padres' 6-2 win vs. D-backs

The San Diego Padres defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks, 6-2, with help from Yu Darvish’s 12 strikeouts, and Manny Machado’s solo homer in the first inning. San Diego looks to even the series.

Welterweight contender Eimantas Stanionis and Luis Collazo end in a fourth-round no-decision

Young star Eimantas Stanionis and former world champion Luis Collazo’s fight ended in the fourth round stoppage due to an accidental headbutt.

Senate slog to pass infrastructure bill goes on over weekend

Senators will resume a weekend session toward passage of a $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package after running into opposition from a few Republicans who want to drag out final votes on one of President Joe Biden’s top priorities. The measure would provide what Biden has called a “historic investment” in public works programs, from roads and bridges to broadband internet access, drinking water and more. In a rare stroke of bipartisanship, Republicans joined Democrats to advance the measure and more votes are expected Sunday.

USA women's basketball team tops Japan to win seventh consecutive Olympic gold medal

Team USA’s women’s basketball team continues its run of dominance on the world stage, winning the gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics.

Darvish Ks 12, Machado helps Padres beat Diamondbacks 6-2

Manny Machado singled home the go-ahead run in a four-run eighth inning for the San Diego Padres, who beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-2 on Saturday night but failed to get Yu Darvish the win after he struck out 12. Darvish matched his season strikeout high and didn’t walk a batter in seven brilliant innings while holding Arizona to two runs and four hits. San Diego had two on with one out in the seventh before Tommy Pham grounded into a double play.

15-year-old boy critical after being shot multiple times in Inwood

A 15-year-old boy is fighting for his life after being shot multiple times in Upper Manhattan.

Tokyo Olympics live updates: US women's hoops cruises to gold; repeat champ in men's marathon

Kenyan Eliud Kipchoge won the men’s marathon at the Tokyo Olympics while Team USA’s women’s basketball won its seventh consecutive gold medal.

Sporting Kansas City can’t register a shot on target, but salvage 0-0 draw against Rapids

Sporting Kansas City failed to register a shot on target as the Colorado Rapids had three, but the two teams played to a 0-0 draw.

Luke Santamaría defeats former two-division World Champion Devon Alexander

Rising star Luke Santamaría stunned veteran Devon Alexander by unanimous decision in a welterweight fight.

Jesús Ferreira scores to help FC Dallas defeat Austin FC, 2-0

FC Dallas defeated Austin FC, 2-0. Jesús Ferreira scored the second goal of the game in the 63rd minute to help FC Dallas beat Austin FC.

Imagination runs wild in a strange place

Aug. 7—I do not believe in ghouls and ghosts, but I have always been intrigued by cemeteries, especially old cemeteries. Walking through a cemetery lets one’s imagination flow as you imagine the stories that those buried there could tell. As a teen, one of my best friends lived near a cemetery in Bisbee, Arizona. I frequently visited his home, and we would walk through the cemetery to get to …

Myles Straw’s costly throwing error fuels Tigers’ 2-1 win vs Indians

The Detroit Tigers defeated the Cleveland Indians 2-1, thanks to Myles Straw’s throwing error that allowed for Victor Reyes to score in the fifth inning. Detroit had 10 hits in tonight’s victory.

Nani's goal extends FC Cincinnati's winless streak to eight in a 1-1 draw vs. Orlando City SC

Orlando City SC managed a 1-1 draw with FC Cincinnati, thanks to Nani’s goal in the 56th minute. FC Cincinnati scored their first goal since July 21st.

Yu Darvish dominates Diamondbacks with 12 strikeouts over seven innings

San Diego Padres pitcher Yu Darvish recorded 12 strikeouts over seven innings against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Gabriel Maestre earns surprising decision over Mykal Fox to win interim WBA Welterweight Title

While it appeared that Mykal Fox got the best of Gabriel Maestre, the judges decided differently and gave Maestre the decision and the interim WBA Welterweight Title. Maestre improved his record to 4-0 while Fox fell to 22-3.

Alex Verdugo goes 3-for-4 with a homer as Red Sox edge Blue Jays, 2-1

The Boston Red Sox defeated the Toronto Blue Jays, 2-1, with help from Alex Verdugo’s solo homer in the sixth inning. Boston avoids being swept.

Yordan Alvarez belts homer to help Astros defeat Twins, 4-0

The Houston Astros defeated the Minnesota Twins, 4-0. Yordan Alvarez hit a solo homer in the fourth to help the Astros extend their lead.

Tokyo hands Olympic baton to Beijing but virus, boycott calls weigh

The focus immediately shifts to Beijing as the curtain falls on the Tokyo Olympics, with a growing coronavirus outbreak in China and boycott calls looming large just six months from the start of the Winter Games.

Loons keep successful run going with shutout victory over Houston

Minnesota United still has lost just once in its last 13 games after it defeated Houston 2-0 on Saturday night at Allianz Field. The Loons now are 7-1-5 in a stretch that goes back to mid-May. Their only loss in that time was a loss at Colorado. On Saturday, they won again after a draw at Los Angeles FC that felt like a victory because of Hassani Dotson’s late goal and after another that felt …