Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo was watching Saturday’s Team USA game against France from the bench,

He was rooting for his teammates, who were on the way to a 98-87 victory.

Toward the end of the fourth quarter, with the game still as issue, Steph Curry took a logo 3-point field goal attempt. He drained it. Nothing but net.

Adebayo could not believe what he witnessed. He then realized who was taking the shot,

Adebayo said, “I was kind of like ‘what the f***?’ And then I remembered who was shooting it.”

Curry finished with 24 points to pace the Americans, who won their fifth consecutive gold medal.

On this play, the 3-point field goal put the United States up by six. This was after a France rally that cut the lead to three,

With less than three minutes to play, Curry tried to create some space between himself and Nic Batum. He received the ball from Kevin Durant and went left. He then dribbled behind his back as Evan Fournier tried to double him. Curry had Batum and Fournier’s hands in his face as he threw up the shot with six seconds remaining on the shot clock.

“That was an unbelievable moment,” Curry told NBC’s Mike Tirico after the game. “I’ve been blessed to play basketball at a high level for a very long time. I don’t know. … This ranks very high in terms of the excitement and sense of relief getting to the finish line.”

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Warning: Discussion of rape, abuse, and assault.

Yung Miami has finally spoken out about her relationship with her ex, Sean “Diddy” Combs, and the allegations against him.

Yung Miami (real name Caresha Romeka Brownlee) split from Diddy after he was accused of sexual assault and more in a lawsuit filed by his ex-girlfriend Cassie and other women in 2023.

On November 16, 2023, Diddy was sued by Cassie in federal court, accusing him of rape and repeated physical assault. A lawyer for Combs denied all the allegations, and the case was settled one day later.

In a graphic 2016 surveillance video obtained and released by CNN, Diddy was seen appearing to attack and drag Cassie in a hallway at the InterContinental Hotel in Los Angeles. Diddy has since released a now-deleted apology video that was not well-received by the public.

On July 3, NBC News reported that Diddy was under federal investigation following his Los Angeles and Miami residences being raided by Homeland Security Investigations earlier this year.

Now, speaking with People, the City Girls rapper has opened up about the “rollercoaster of emotions” surrounding her relationship with Diddy in the face of all these very serious allegations. “It’s not easy,” she said.

Caresha said that when she met Diddy, “he was focused on building love and really locked in on his music and business. I was with him when the world was celebrating him.”

“I just think that when I met Diddy, he was just a man first. He was more into what I wanted to do, and he approached me with a lot of business [ideas]. ‘You should do this. I see this in you.’ So it was more of that for me. He saw more in me than music,” she said.

After seeing the graphic video of Diddy assaulting Cassie, Caresha was “deeply hurt and shocked.”

“I’ve been in a toxic relationship before when I was younger,” she expressed. “In high school, my early 20s, and they’re not healthy. They’re not fun. It’s just I’ve been there, done that, and that’s somewhere I would never want to put myself.”

In regard to her breakup with the rap mogul, Caresha said, “Sometimes a relationship runs its course. People break up every day, and with everything that happened, I just needed time alone.”

Caresha also addressed how she regrets her response to another woman, Gina Huynh, who shared her abuse allegations toward Diddy. “I’m aware of the things I tweeted towards another woman that, now looking back, I know I shouldn’t have given any energy to,” she said. “Everyone only saw how I responded when I was repeatedly tested. I’m working to make sure I don’t let people take me out of my character, no matter how hard it might be.”

“This whole thing has broken me and impacted me in such a way, and it was kind of a dark time for me,” Caresha said. “So I just want to stay positive and focus on myself and what’s important to me right now. I always tell myself, ‘stay strong, stay consistent. You are beautiful. You are worthy.’ In life you always face challenges. But when you fall like it, you pick up, you ride again.”

If you or someone you know is in immediate danger as a result of domestic violence, call 911. For anonymous, confidential help, you can call the 24/7 National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 (SAFE) or chat with an advocate via the website.

If you or someone you know has experienced sexual assault, you can call the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673), which routes the caller to their nearest sexual assault service provider. You can also search for your local center here.

The National Alliance on Mental Illness helpline is 1-800-950-6264 (NAMI) and provides information and referral services; GoodTherapy.org is an association of mental health professionals from more than 25 countries who support efforts to reduce harm in therapy. 

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — The Atlanta Falcons will fly back to Flowery Branch with a loss and three medical bills to front following a week of work against the Miami Dolphins in South Beach.

Atlanta suffered a 20-13 defeat to the Dolphins in the preseason opener Friday night inside Hard Rock Stadium, but sustained injuries to a pair of defensive players penciled in to make the roster in safety DeMarcco Hellams and outside linebacker Bralen Trice.

Their ailments came after the Falcons placed receiver Rondale Moore on the season-ending injured reserve after hurting his knee in Wednesday’s joint practice.

Yet through the week, Atlanta also learned plenty about itself, thrice competing with a Dolphins squad that has made the playoffs each of the past two years and is expected to extend that streak to three this fall.

And as the lights go down inside an empty Hard Rock Stadium, here are seven points from the Falcons’ first preseason contest …

Penix Shows Confidence, Poise

All eyes were on Falcons rookie signal caller Michael Penix Jr., and he responded with a strong 9-of-16, 104-yard, no-turnover performance Friday night. From the start of joint practices Tuesday through his mid-second quarter departure in the game, Penix did not throw an interception and avoided catastrophy.

But the bar shouldn’t be dodging miscues — though after the Falcons threw as many touchdowns (17) as interceptions last year, it’s fair if that is the standard for some. Still, it isn’t for Penix, the No. 8 overall pick in April’s draft.

Penix said after the game he didn’t have a monumental realization throughout the day he was making his NFL debut. It’s still football, the same sport he’s been playing since he was five. He navigated it all with a smile on his face.

“No nerves,” Penix said. “No jitters. I was just ready to go.”

Takes shouldn’t be formed about Penix off two joint practices and/or a preseason game. Still, after seeing his arm talent, fearlessness and exuberant charisma, there is definite reason for optimism about what he can become.

Falcons Cornerback Depth Impresses

Atlanta opted not to play its three starting corners in A.J. Terrell, Mike Hughes and nickel Dee Alford, and top substitute Clark Phillips III played sparingly early. As such, Friday proved lengthy for several backups still fighting for jobs: Kevin King, Anthony Johnson and nickel Antonio Hamilton.

Each of the three made plays. King, playing in his first game since the 2021 season, had an interception and a forced fumble to go along with a pair of passes defended. Johnson had a pass breakup, as did Hamilton.

Throughout training camp, Hamilton has quietly played at a high level and feels close to cementing his spot in the aforementioned quartet of roster locks at corner. Falcons coach Raheem Morris threw impromptu praise toward Hamilton postgame.

King and Johnson, meanwhile, have been in a close competition for the No. 6 — and final — corner spot this summer. They alternate days working with the second-string defense and trade strong performances, a characteristic that showed up again Friday.

Granted, the Falcons’ reserve defense played against a backup offense, and Dolphins quarterbacks Mike White and Skylar Thompson combined to go just 12-of-33 — but the level of play from Atlanta’s corners remained impressive.

Rookies Up & Down

Penix wasn’t the lone rookie to play, though he was the most impressive. Morris said postgame he’ll have a better answer on Trice, who was Penix’s college teammate at the University of Washington, when the Falcons return home Saturday.

But apart from the two ex-Huskies, the biggest story of Atlanta’s rookie class is sixth-round receiver Casey Washington, who had a team-high three catches for 27 yards on nine targets. He also recovered a fumble on a muffed punt, his second consecutive strong rep as a gunner in coverage.

Linebacker J.D. Bertrand, a fifth-round pick from Notre Dame, had four tackles but was on the receiving end of a forceful redzone stiff-arm by Dolphins running back Chris Brooks and was beat for a touchdown by running back Jeff Wilson on a rub route.

Sixth-round running back Jase McClellan received nine carries but mustered only 30 yards while adding two receptions for 13 yards. Atlanta’s ground game struggled as a whole, as second-year pro Carlos Washington Jr. turned 16 carries into just 25 yards, though he scored the team’s lone touchdown.

Ruke Orhorhoro, Atlanta’s second-round defensive tackle, made two tackles and registered a quarterback hit. The Falcons’ other two defensive tackle draftees, fourth-rounder Brandon Dorlus and sixth-rounder Zion Logue, tallied one tackle apiece.

Among undrafted players, cornerback Jayden Price led the Falcons with seven tackles. Offensively, receiver OJ Hiliare saw six targets, hauling in one reception for 16 yards — he nearly scored a touchdown with one minute remaining that would’ve pushed Atlanta within an extra point of tying the game. Tight end Austin Stogner received four targets but did not make any catches.

Special Teams Standouts

The bottom of the Falcons’ 53-man roster will be filled by players who bring value in the game’s third phase, and two in particular impressed Friday.

Third-year outside linebacker DeAngelo Malone made four tackles overall, and three came on punt coverage. Throughout training camp, Malone has also worked with the first-team punt-block unit and is a staple in Atlanta’s special teams looks.

Last season, Malone played in all 17 games but saw only two defensive snaps. However, he was on the field for 78 percent of snaps on special teams, and with coordinator Marquice Williams retained by Morris, such a track record is relevant.

Malone, while quiet and still inefficient defensively as a pass rusher, will have to make the team on special teams — and Friday night, he proved he’s capable of making an impact on fourth down.

Similarly, veteran safety Dane Cruikshank was active in the return game. He made just one special teams tackle, coming on a kickoff midway through the first quarter, but disrupted a few other returns and routinely defeated his blocker.

Cruikshank finished the game with three tackles and a pass breakup. If Hellams misses extended time, Cruikshank, who has played in 54 NFL games and made four starts since entering the league in 2018, may ultimately earn a roster spot due to his special teams prowess.

Unlike Malone and Cruikshank, kicker Younghoe Koo has no such fear about his roster spot, but it’s worth mentioning Koo made both of his field goal attempts against Miami, including a 53-yarder in the third quarter, and his lone extra point.

Where’s Pass Rush?

The Falcons failed to get a sack on any of Miami’s 40 dropbacks. Atlanta recorded seven quarterback hits, but second-year defensive end Zach Harrison (two) was the only player who had more than one.

The rest of Atlanta’s hits came from Orhorhoro, defensive tackle Tommy Togiai, outside linebacker Bradlee Anae, defensive lineman Kentavius Street and linebacker Milo Eifler.

After the game, Morris said he was “really excited” about the performances of Harrison, Street and defenive tackle Ta’Quon Graham. Each of those three had positive weeks in Miami, but the outside linebacker room — where the Falcons’ edge rush figures to come from — was unspectacular.

Outside linebacker Arnold Ebiketie struggled against the run and failed to make an impact as a pass rusher. He had a strong performance in Wednesday’s joint practice, but his up-and-down summer was perhaps best illustrated by his lackluster showing Friday. If Trice is out for the foreseeable future, this position group has the same number of questions and fewer viable answers.

Of course, the Falcons didn’t play several important pieces to their front seven, including all three prominent linebackers — Kaden Elliss, Nate Landman and Troy Andersen — and defensive tackles Grady Jarrett and David Onyemata.

Further, Atlanta didn’t throw any nuanced pressure packages at Miami like it did during joint practices Tuesday and Wednesday, when the pass rush appeared competent.

And so, while the numbers from Friday night aren’t pretty, they shouldn’t take away from an otherwise steady week in South Beach.

Morris Names Riser

Asked if there were any surprises Friday night, Morris said it’s difficult to be surprised because he sees the players each day — but he praised linebacker Donavan Mutin, who recorded tackles, including a team-best five solo stops.

“Mutin and those guys did a nice job of going out and really playing and playing physical, making some nice plays on defense and really stepping up a couple times there and giving us a chance to win the football game,” Morris said. “Mutin went out and played really well for us.”

The 6-foot, 227-pound Mutin spent the second half of last season on Atlanta’s practice squad and figures to be in consideration for a return to the unit this year.

What’s Next?

After flying back to Atlanta on Saturday, the Falcons will get the weekend off before returning to practice at 9:30 a.m. Monday in Flowery Branch.

The Dirty Birds will also practice Wednesday and Thursday before flying to Baltimore for their second preseason game at noon Saturday against the Ravens.