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The urban dance style breaking officially made its debut as a competitive sport at the Paris Olympics on Friday, and rapper Snoop Dogg was there to kick off the occasion.The legendary rapper came out to his hit “Drop It Like It’s Hot” and performed the opening brigadier ceremony—with fellow rapper Ice T tweeting his support of the event, writing: “This is gonna blow the minds of people that haven’t seen breaking in a while… INCREDIBLE All Respect to HIPHOP.”The competition began with three strikes of a wooden staff on the floor of an arena fashioned to resemble an old vinyl...

Newest Olympic Sport Induces Gold-Level Cringefest

Hollywood will help script a glittering ending to the Paris Olympics on Sunday with 14 gold medals to be decided before the French capital hands over the reins to 2028 hosts Los Angeles. He is reportedly set to perform a spectacular stunt sequence to mark the passing of the Games from Paris to Los Angeles which will involve the handing of the Olympic flag from one city to the other.

Paris Olympics closes with Hollywood ending

The Paris Olympics will officially end with the closing ceremony on Sunday.

Paris Olympics closing ceremony - what you need to know

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Three gold medals in track and field at Saint-Denis, France, on Thursday raised the United States’ total haul to 30

Olympics medal count today: See where the United States stands on Friday at 2024 Paris Olympics

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Tom Craig has apologised for his actions after he was arrested for buying cocaine in Paris, with the incident taking place after Australia's men's hockey team were knocked out of the Olympics

Olympics star issues heartfelt apology after drugs arrest in Paris

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Mondo Duplantis took care of business in Paris this week, defending the Olympic title he won in the men's pole vault at the last Olympics in Tokyo. Duplantis added another gold medal to his already stellar resume, furthering his case as the greatest pole vaulter of all time. The Swedish star was ...

Model Girlfriend Of Gold Medalist Mondo Duplantis Turns Heads At Olympics

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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

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In 1981, pop-music sensation Andy Gibb was at the top of the charts. The younger brother of Barry, Robin, and Maurice, a.k.a. The Bee Gees, commenced a tumultuous romance with actress Victoria Principle, who played Pam Ewing on Dallas, TV's then-Number 1 prime-time series. But after the relationship ended, Andy's life, already challenged by substance abuse, did as well. This is their tragic story.

The Tragic Death of Pop Star Andy Gibb & His Traumatic Romance with 'Dallas' Star Victoria Principle

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On the final day of the track and field events at the Paris Olympics, a second Ole Miss Alumni took an individual event medal. Shelby McEwan took the silver in the men's high jump, finishing behind New Zealand athlete Hamish Kerr after a jump-off. Both athletes cleared 2.36 meters, and...

Another silver medal for Ole Miss Alumni at the 2024 Paris Olympics

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

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As Paris 2024 draws to a close, Team GB still have medal chances before the closing ceremony sees the end of the Games.Weightlifting, cycling and modern pentathlon will be the focus as organisers prepare for the handover to Los Angeles.SUPER CAMPBELL ON SUNDAYEmily Campbell will look to emulate the breakthrough silver medal she won in Tokyo three years ago when she competes in the women’s 81kg+ weightlifting category at 1130am (10.30am BST) . Gold is surely out of the question for the Nottingham lifter, in a division dominated by China’s reigning champion Li Wenwen, who routinely lifts over 30kg more...

Day 16 at the Olympics: Au revoir Paris

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Many fans are curious about Quincy Hall‘s gold teeth, especially after his recent victory at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The American sprinter, known for his unique style and impressive athletic performances, has piqued the interest of many with his gleaming gold grill. But, what do his gold teeth signify?

Why Does Quincy Hall Have Gold Teeth? Explained

French skateboarder Vincent Matheron did not medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics, but he did leave a major impression. Matheron, 26, wiped out eight seconds into his final lap at the men's park preliminaries Wednesday, taking out his frustration on his helmet after falling on his back. Matheron, who ...

Video: French Skateboarder's Meltdown At The Olympics Is Going Viral

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Qualifying for the 4x100 women's relay final was dominated by Sha'Carri Richardson, who is looking to prove a point after being outclassed by Gabby Thomas in the individual events

Sha'Carri Richardson does talking on track after Paris Olympics silence

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In the early hours of the first full day of NBC’s coverage of the 2024 Paris Olympics, Gold Zone was trending. In a conversation on Saturday morning with Awful Announcing, NBC’s Senior Vice President of Olympics and Paralympics Production Amy Rosenfeld admitted that her heart skipped a beat. “Very early on four hours into the Read more...
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How NBC found the golden touch for the 2024 Paris Olympics

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PARIS — Over the course of these Olympic Games in Paris, I’ve watched basketball and soccer, tennis and swimming. I’ve seen horses dance, and I’ve seen athletes run, shoot and run some more. I’ve seen Olympians pull off moves that would leave me in traction, if not paralyzed. Outside of Snoop Dogg, I’m not sure there are many people who have been to as many venues as me.

2024 Paris Olympics: No, breaking shouldn't be an Olympic sport

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Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, is still looking for a forever home for an adorable six-year-old French bulldog named Joannie. The local animal rescue explains: “Joannie was found as a stray extremely emaciated and less than half her current weight now. She was missing fur on her body, face and ears. She has been nursed back to health and is doing wonderfully. While her age and exact history is unknown, it is clear she has mothered more than enough litters in her short lifetime.”

Meet The "Extreme Snuggler" French Bulldog Still Looking For Love

Kate Jackson began her acting career as a silent ghost on TV's classic 1960s gothic daytime drama Dark Shadows but remains alive and well years after two horrific battles with breast cancer. Jackson went on to small screen prime-time stardom on police/detective/crime drama/comedies like The Rookies, Charlie's Angels, Scarecrow and Mrs. King, and more. This is her triumphant story.

'Charlie's Angels' Star Kate Jackson Has Courageously Battled and Conquered Cancer Several Times

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More dangerous substances are entering the Denver drug supply, Harm Reduction Action Center warned in a newsletter this week. “The Iron Law of Prohibition posits that as law enforcement becomes more intense, the potency of prohibited substances increases,” HRAC Executive Director Lisa Raville wrote in the newsletter. That is exactly what is happening, she said.

Dangerous substances entering Denver drug supply

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Will breaking be at the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles?

PARIS (KNWA) — Breaking (or breakdancing) made its Olympic debut in Paris during the last two full days of competition, but don’t get used to seeing...

Will breaking be at the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles?

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