Everything you need to know about diving at the Paris Olympics.

Diving at the Paris 2024 Olympics

New York Post

Team USA has its youngest member on perhaps its most star-studded team headed to Paris.

Hezly Rivera, 16, impressed the U.S. gymnastics selection committee at the 2024 Olympic Trials this past weekend in Minnesota, earning her place as fifth and the youngest member of the team. 

She’s over a decade young than teammate Simone Biles, who at 27 is one of the most decorated American athletes of all time.



“Yeah, it feels so surreal,” Rivera told NBC’s “TODAY” show on Monday morning. “I cannot believe that I’m here right now. It’s just all my hard work has been paying off. I’m so...

Hezly Rivera, 16, bound for Olympics as youngest member of US gymnastics team

FOX Sports

Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé won't be playing at the Paris Games but men’s Olympic soccer is more about emerging players than established stars.

Olympic men's soccer offers underdogs hope of medals in Paris. USA back after 16-year absence

We've been independently researching and testing products for over 120 years. If you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more about our review process. Throughout the history of the Olympics, the international competition has unfolded on the mats of the gymnastics event—and fans have loved every moment. From record-breaking Olympians, like Simone Biles, to fan-favorite gymnasts, like Nastia Liukin, each Summer Olympics brings a new set of superstars to the forefront with an impressive amount of talent to match the hype.

Your Favorite Olympic Gymnasts, Then and Now

BuzzFeed

Meet Team USA's Women's Gymnastics Squad: Everything You Need To Know Before The 2024 Paris Olympics

Tennessee State

Jillian Crooks, a Lady Vol swimming signee, secures a spot at the Paris Olympics for the Cayman Islands, her second Olympic appearance. She will be competing in the 100 free event, holding a career-best time of 55.18. Crooks, a top-10 recruit in the 2024 signing class, excels in sprint freestyle and the 100 backstroke, showcasing impressive performances even before joining the Lady Vols.

Jillian Crooks Qualifies for Second Olympics & Tennessee Lady Vols, Excels in Sprint Freestyle

Virginia State

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Cheryl E Preston

Virginia fans of The Bold and the Beautiful, if you were watching earlier this week when Tom Star (Clint Howard died), you know that Li Finnegan (Naomi Matsuda) did not honor her Hippocratic Oath as a physician to "do no harm".

The Bold and the Beautiful shocker: Dr. Li Finnegan broke her Hippocratic Oath by watching Tom die

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

New York City, NY

Joey Chestnut isn't attending this year's competition over a sponsorship tiff. Instead, he'll compete against soldiers at a U.S. Army base.

Nathan's hot dog contest set for Thursday minus perennial champ Joey Chestnut

Kentucky State

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Houston, TX

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Reed Sheppard has landed in Houston. The former Kentucky guard, drafted as the third pick in the NBA Draft last week, was formally introduced by the Rockets in a press conference this week in Houston. He signed a rookie scaled contract that will pay him approximately $45.8 million in the first four seasons. The contract is guaranteed for the first two seasons with team options on the third and fourth year of the deal.

Houston coach Ime Udoka says Reed Sheppard a ‘perfect match’ for Rockets

Boston, MA

Dianna Carney

The Scituate Animal Shelter of Massachusetts recently introduced two special poodles, Delia and Elle, who were found as strays in Boston just two days apart. Despite their initial separation, these poodles were reunited at the animal shelter, and it was immediately clear that they knew each other well. The shelter shared their heartwarming story, stating:

Meet Delia & Elle: The Stray Dogs Who Found Each Other Against All Odds

We’re officially in the full swing of the 2024 Olympics season, with the trials of multiple sporting events coming to an end as the race to Paris heats up. Already we’ve had breakout stars in track and field and shock injuries and withdrawals, but one heartwarming moment came at this year’s U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Gymnastics. The two-day event was action packed, especially for the women’s Olympic team hopefuls, featuring a stunning performance by Suni Lee and an unfortunate ruptured achilles heel for Kayla DiCello.

What happened to Olympic gymnastics hopeful Jordan Chiles?

It marked the first time that the U.S. men's national team was eliminated from the group stage of a major tournament after winning its first game. It was also the first time the USMNT was eliminated from the group stage of a major tournament hosted on home soil.

USA vs. Uruguay highlights: USA eliminated from Copa América with 1-0 loss

Wyoming State

WyoFile

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

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

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Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

Do you know anyone who has dual nature? Such two-faced zodiac signs are friendly but they gossip about others behind their backs. They can lie to you without batting an eyelid. However, detecting a two-faced person isn’t easy for everyone. They often compliment their friends when they achieve a goal or change their wardrobe. But they will make negative remarks about you to someone else. What other traits do two-faced people have?

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Two-Faced

Colorado State

Cripple Creek, CO

Colorado Jill

(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

Los Angeles, CA

After opting out of his player option, LeBron James has re-signed with the Los Angeles Lakers on a two-year deal.

LeBron James reportedly re-signs with Lakers on 2-year max deal

Massachusetts State

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced Bagel, who they describe as a “deliciously petite” French Bulldog. According to Sandy Paws Rescue, Bagel, who is only 22 lbs, is a medium energy dog who "enjoys a good run around the yard chasing squirrels, or a nice walk, but also loves to snooze away the day."

Meet Bagel: A "Deliciously Petite" French Bulldog Looking For Love

Baton Rouge, LA

ClutchPoints

Olivia  Dunne, who recently completed her senior year at LSU, was a huge part of the LSU Lady Tigers gymnastics team that made history by winning their first-ever NCAA Championship in April. Despite this milestone, Dunne has decided against pursuing Olympic qualification, focusing instead on her next career steps. With less than 30 days remaining […]
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Olivia Dunne gets 100% real on Olympics, LSU future

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Superstars and stars-in-waiting are newcomers among 10,500 athletes at Paris Olympics

The 10,500 athletes who will compete at the Paris Games include first-time Olympians who already have global recognition and others whose stardom is just waiting to...

Superstars and stars-in-waiting are newcomers among 10,500 athletes at Paris Olympics

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