Athlete Phoebe Gill must continue to run with freedom to fully demonstrate her talent at the Paris Olympics, her coach says. The 17-year-old from St Albans won the 800m at the British trials in Manchester in 1 min 58.66 secs, beating Jemma Reekie into second place. Both will join World...

Gill will 'run with freedom' in Paris - coach

USA TODAY

The 2024 Paris Olympics will see the best soccer nations compete for gold. Here's the full list of men's and women's group matches and knockout dates.

Paris Olympics 2024: Full men and women's soccer schedule for Summer Games

Reuters

TOKYO (Reuters) - Top Japanese breakdancer Shigekix said on Monday his eyes will be fixed on his familiar foes from the United States and Canada when 16 B-Boys battle it out for the maiden Olympic title in breaking's debut at the Paris Games next month.

Olympics-Breaking-Shigekix expects to battle familiar foes for gold in Paris

The Independent

Louie Hinchliffe insists he will head to Paris with no expectations but believing he can win after storming to the forefront of the British sprinting scene.The Sheffield athlete continued his dramatic rise under the coaching of Olympic great Carl Lewis as he powered to victory in the men’s 100 metres at the Microplus UK Athletics Championships in Manchester on Saturday.With a fastest time of 9.95 seconds under his belt this year, the US collegiate champion’s latest victory, in a time of 10.18 in cold and wet conditions, secured him a spot on Team GB for this summer’s Olympics.“I won’t really...

Louie Hinchliffe wants ‘no regrets’ at Paris Olympics after qualifying for 100m

Lexington, KY

LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — Five former Wildcats have punched their tickets to the 2024 Paris Olympics, and a Kentucky Track and Field assistant coach is set to represent the Bahamas. Alexis Holmes (Class of 2022) is off to Paris after running a personal best time of 49.78 in...

Five UK alumni are headed to Paris

Virginia State

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Etiquette and Miss Emily Post once frowned upon females who sat gap-legged in public. In Virginia, books in school libraries, teen magazines, and older females often suggested that young ladies cross their legs at the ankle while seated.

"Cross your legs at the ankle young lady" is not totally forgotten today

Maine State

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Idaho State

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Why Idaho Ranks in the Top 10 States Americans Are Flocking To in 2024. A lot of Idahoans are saying 'Idaho is FULL! Go find somewhere else to live!'. With that said, MANY people and their families are flocking to this state and calling it home.

Why Is Everyone Relocating To Idaho?

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

The Animal Rescue of New England recently introduced Cagney and Lacey, two adorable German Shepherd puppies, who are now ready to find their forever home. These lively girls were saved from a shelter on the day they were due to be euthanized due to overcrowding. At approximately five months old, both puppies are brimming with energy and love.

Puppies Saved On The Day They Were To Be Euthanized Now Looking For Love

Colorado State

Cripple Creek, CO

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(Colorado) Colorado has many gems - Pikes Peak, Rocky Mountain National Park, Maroon Bells, and two of Thomas Dambo's wooden trolls. Dambo is a Danish artist, and his trolls are worldwide. Each troll serves as a unique tribute to the place they inhabit, honoring the history and culture of the location.

"Rita the Rock Planter" should be on your Colorado summer bucket list

Missouri State

CJ Coombs

The first time my family walked into a Ponderosa Steakhouse was in the late 1960s. It was new and the experience was great. Like other new restaurants, if the management doesn't stay on top, the quality of service can decline. The location we went to did change through the years, but in the beginning, it was great.

The 1960s: the Ponderosa and Bonanza Steakhouses are still around in some states

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Marc Guehi needed a painkilling injection in order to soldier on during England's dramatic 2-1 win against Slovakia on Sunday.

England star needed 'half-time injection' to play crucial role in Slovakia comeback

Here's the best Brazil players of all time ranked, including Pele, Ronaldo, Ronaldinho, Garrincha, and Rivaldo, the five icons of Selecao's history.

Best Brazil players of all time - ranked

According to Shakey's website, this pizza parlor is only in California, North Carolina, and Washington state in the U.S. now. This was my family's go-to pizza joint when my father was stationed with the Air Force outside of Omaha, Nebraska. We liked it so much, that when we were transferred again, it was hopeful we'd find another one.

Shakey's Pizza Parlor and nostalgia: the first franchised pizza restaurant also landed in Missouri

Norfolk, VA

Fifty percent of Norfolk church has high blood pressure. 3WTKR reports that Pastor Reverend Dr. Geoffrey Guns of Second Calvery Baptist Church in Norfolk made a startling discovery in March. He asked congregants who had high blood pressure to stand and half of the congregation rose to their feet.

Virginia pastor reveals half of his African American congregation has hypertension

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WyoFile

Within hours of the sighting on Wednesday, Frank van Manen caught word that there was a grizzly sow with five cubs in tow spotted in Yellowstone National Park. Five cubs following mom is so unlikely that van Manen, who leads the Interagency Grizzly Bear Study Team, pondered an explanation.

Five grizzly bear cubs make the largest litter in Yellowstone-area history

Los Angeles, CA

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The streets of MacArthur Park were alive with the energy of L.A.'s Mexican community on Sunday. In a grand display of civic duty, Mexican citizens living in Los Angeles flocked to the Mexican Consulate, eager to cast their historic vote.

Thousands Line Up at L.A.’s Mexican Consulate To Cast Their Historic Vote for Mexico’s First Woman President

Everything you need to know ahead of Jamaica vs Venezuela at Copa America.

Jamaica vs Venezuela: Preview, predictions and team news

Wyoming State

WyoFile has acquired a photograph of a lynx in Wyoming, a landmark observation of a species currently considered absent from the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Star Valley resident Jason Reinhardt, an avid houndsman , came across the animal while mountain lion hunting the southern Gros Ventre Range in February 2022. There was no doubt in his mind what it was: a tom lynx, judging by its blocky head.

Rare wildcat documented in the Yellowstone region for first time in a decade

Caitlin Tan wanted to breed her childhood horse, JP, because she’s been “amazing” — the type of animal any equestrian would be lucky to have once in a lifetime. Having access to coveted bloodlines increased the allure. Via the Miller Ranch, she could pair her 18-year-old mare with a stud descendent of Playboy’s Buck Fever.

Cream of the crop: a cremello foal is born in Wyoming

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The 2024 Paris Olympics will have a few familiar faces when it comes to women's gymnastics. Most of the 2021 Tokyo team will be returning in 2024, but amidst all of those familiar faces, there's one newcomer who fans of the sport may be less familiar with. Hezly Rivera, who is just 16 years old, was the fifth qualifier for the team. Following the news that Hezley would be joining the likes of Suni Lee and Simone Biles on the team, many wanted to learn more about exactly who she was. And, because she's just 16 years old, they also...

Hezly Rivera Is on Her Way to Paris Thanks in Part to Support From Her Parents

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USWNT Paris Olympics 2024 schedule: times, dates, fixtures

Here's the full USWNT Paris Olympics 2024 schedule, including all times, dates, and fixtures as the Stars and Stripes begin their quest for gold this...

USWNT Paris Olympics 2024 schedule: times, dates, fixtures

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