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Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. Incident Summary: On Wednesday, August 7, 2024, during the 3m springboard preliminaries at the Olympic Games in Paris, American diver Alison Gibson faced an unfortunate incident that led to a score of 0.0. Competing to secure a place in the semi-finals, the 25-year-old Texas-born athlete experienced a collision with the diving board that significantly impacted her performance.

Heart-Stopping Moment: Alison Gibson’s Dive Ends in Disaster at the 2024 Olympics

LeBron James showcased a couple of new pairs of kicks ahead of Team USA's Olympic gold-medal game against France on Saturday. The Los Angeles Lakers star debuted new editions of the LeBron 22 pre-game as he looks to earn his third gold medal. Nick DePaula @NickDePaula. Update: The Gold Medal...

LeBron James Debuts New LeBron 22 Sneakers for USA's 2024 Olympics Gold Medal Game

For the fifth consecutive Olympics, Team USA has claimed the gold medal in men's basketball. The star-studded roster which includes LeBron James, Steph Curry and other NBA stars defeated France 98-87 on Saturday to remain unbeaten in Olympic play and claim the gold medal. After the win, Team USA snapped...

LeBron James, Steph Curry, Team USA Celebrate Olympic Gold Medal Win in Viral Photo

LeBron James is feeling appreciative of receiving Olympic MVP honors. The 39-year-old won his third career gold medal on Saturday when Team USA defeated France 98-87 in the championship game. In addition to the medal, he was voted the MVP of the tournament and said that he was "super-humbled" to receive the honor.

LeBron James on Olympics MVP Award: 'Super-Humbled That They Even Voted for Me'

LeBron James has been named the MVP of the 2024 Summer Olympics men's basketball tournament in Paris after guiding Team USA to a perfect 6-0 record and a gold medal. ⭐️ THE MVP OF <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Paris2024?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Paris2024</a> Men's <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Basketball?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Basketball</a> ⭐️<br><br>LeBron James, United States of America 🇺🇸 👑 <a href="https://t.co/7S6UWxvNPq">pic.twitter.com/7S6UWxvNPq</a>

USA's LeBron James Wins 2024 Olympics MVP; Steph Curry, Jokić Named to All-Star 5

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It's been 21 years since actress/singer Nell Carter, best known for the 1980s NBC sitcom, Gimme a Break!, died of natural causes at only 54. This is her story. Nell Carter was born September 13, 1948, in Birmingham, Alabama. After initially finding fame on and off-Broadway, and via a brief role in 1977 on the TV datime drama, Ryan's Hope, Carter took the lead in Ain't Misbehavin'!, a live stage revue of the works of composer Fats Waller.

The Brief Life & Tragic Death of Nell Carter ('Gimme A Break' & 'Ain't Misbehavin'): 21 Years Later

She was like an intriguing cross between Charlie's Angels actress Kate Jackson and Popeye movie star Shelley Duvall. Her name was Beth Howland, and it's been 8 years since her tragic death from lung cancer on May 24, 2016, just four days before what would have been her 75th birthday.

A Look Back at the Life of Actress Beth Howland (From TV's 'Alice'): 8 Years After Her Tragic Death

One day after winning gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics, LeBron James and others from the men's team were back at the court in a different capacity. James, Bam Adebayo and Derrick White were in the stands for the U.S. women's team's gold medal match against France. The U.S. would win 67-66 and the men's players were quick to congratulate the victors.

Video: LeBron James, Men's Team Congratulate Kahleah Copper, USA for Women's Gold Win

Team USA star LeBron James showed his support for Jordan Chiles after the International Olympic Committee ruled the American gymnast has to return the bronze medal she received in the individual floor exercise. ♾️!!!!!! 🤎🇺🇸 <a href="https://t.co/RfmDrLleia">https://t.co/RfmDrLleia</a>. The Court of Arbitration for Sport determined that Chiles'...

LeBron James Shows Support for Jordan Chiles After IOC Rules She Must Return Medal

France's Guerschon Yabusele chose a good time for his best dunk of the 2024 Paris Olympics. Yabusele put Team USA's LeBron James on a poster to bring France within five points of the defending champions during the second quarter of Saturday's gold medal game. NBC Olympics & Paralympics @NBCOlympics. GUERSCHON...

Video: Guerschon Yabusele Slams Poster Dunk on LeBron James; Fans React in Disbelief

For the first time in Olympic history, the gold-medal winners in beach volleyball hail from Sweden. Sweden's David Åhman and Jonatan Hellvig defeated Germany's Nils Ehlers and Clemens Wickler in Saturday's gold-medal game in two sets to claim the title. Norway's Christian Sørum and Anders Mol, who won gold in Tokyo in 2021, earned bronze after defeating Qatar's Cherif Younousse and Ahmed Tijan.

Olympic Beach Volleyball 2024: Men's Medal Winners, Scores and Results

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Could 2024 be the last time Kevin Durant suits up for Team USA?. The Phoenix Suns standout won his fourth gold medal as the U.S. defeated France 98-87 in the gold medal game on Saturday. Durant is the all-time leading scorer for the U.S. at the Olympics, but his status for 2028 is not settled.

Kevin Durant: 'We'll See' if I Play for USA in 2028 LA Olympics After 4th Gold Medal

Steph Curry knows a thing or two about championships. The four-time NBA champ earned his first Olympic gold medal on Saturday when Team USA took down France 98-87 in Paris. Following the game, Curry reflected on the moment on the NBC broadcast with Mike Tirico and said that he considers this accomplishment among his highest in the sport:

Steph Curry: 'Unbelievable' USA Olympic Gold Medal Win 'Ranks Very High' For Me

The Los Angeles Lakers have been idle throughout most of the offseason. The team hasn't signed anyone to standard NBA contracts outside of drafting Dalton Knecht (No. 17) and Bronny James (No. 55). With a full roster of 15 players and a payroll under the second apron ($188.9 million) by...

A D'Angelo Russell 3-Team Trade to Help L.A. Lakers Retool, Sign Markelle Fultz

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Kyle Gass, left, and Jack Black of Tenacious D perform at the Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas on Dec. 30, 2022, in Las Vegas. Credit: Ethan Miller/Getty Images via TNS. The comedy-rock duo Tenacious D — made up of Jack Black and Kyle Gass — announced the cancellation of the rest of its “Spicy Meatball Tour” following Gass’ remarks about the attempted assassination of former president Donald Trump.

Jack Black ends Tenacious D’s “Spicy Meatball Tour” after bandmate’s comment about Trump shooting, October Mershon Auditorium show faces uncertain fate

Joel Embiid is an Olympic gold medalist and France is not happy about it. Embiid and Team USA took down France 98-87 to earn a fifth consecutive gold medal. This was Embiid's first run with the U.S, but his French citizenship gave him the option to play for the host country.

Video: Joel Embiid, USA Troll Booing French Fans During Olympic Gold Medal Ceremony

Los Angeles Lakers star big man Anthony Davis isn't satisfied with the pair of gold medals he already has in men's basketball. "I think so," he told reporters Sunday when asked if he would represent the United States at the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. Davis, 31, was a key...

Lakers' Anthony Davis Open to 2028 LA Olympics After USA's Gold Medal Win vs. France

The United States women's basketball team narrowly defeated France on Sunday, 67-66, earning its 10th gold medal overall in the event and eighth in a row. And Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese—who is an early favorite to be a key member of Team USA at the 2028 Los Angeles Games—was hype:

Angel Reese Reacts to USA's 1-Point Gold Medal Win vs. France at 2024 Paris Olympics

[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes in this article are from interviews the author conducted with those individuals mentioned.]. This year marks the 60th Anniversary of the classic TV show Bewitched, which originally aired on ABC from 1964 to 1972. The show remains popular in reruns, and will soon be released in a special Blu-ray edition to mark the anniversary.

Dick York ("Darrin #1") Would Have Stayed on 'Bewitched' Had He'd Been Given More Time To "Rest up"

The United States concluded the 2024 Summer Olympics by winning two gold medals. The women's basketball team won its eighth consecutive gold medal in dramatic fashion against host nation France. A'ja Wilson and Co. squeaked out a 67-66 victory to extend the team's Olympic winning streak to 61 games. Jennifer...

Olympic 2024 Medal Count: Final Tally and Winners from Entire Olympics

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LeBron James Gives 'Avengers' Nickname to Team USA After Olympics Gold Medal Win

After leading Team USA to a fifth straight Olympic gold medal, LeBron James revealed the nickname for this year's squad. Following Saturday's 98-87 win over France...

LeBron James Gives 'Avengers' Nickname to Team USA After Olympics Gold Medal Win

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