“They did what great teams typically do, you turn disappointment into dominance, and this was a dominant victory for the United States.” – Rich Lerner on Team USA’s women’s gymnastics gold medal in the team final. “This is an important moment for this group, and for...

NOTES & QUOTES -- 2024 PARIS OLYMPICS ON NBC, PEACOCK AND PLATFORMS OF NBCUNIVERSAL, JULY 30

We’re now just a day away from the start of the men’s Olympic competition. Golf Channel senior writer Rex Hoggard has been on the ground all week in Paris, and he joins the “Golf Channel Podcast with Rex & Lav” to fill us in on host site Le Golf National, break down how the top contenders look, and debate the hottest early-week stories, including the future qualification criteria and a possible mixed team event in 2028.

Rex & Lav Pod: Olympics preview: Who will be on the podium? What’s the future of the event?

Five-Day Total Viewership Average Up 79% from Tokyo Olympics. Live Daytime Coverage (12:15-2:30 p.m. ET) of Women’s Gymnastics Team Final Averaged 12.7 Million Viewers on NBC & Peacock. Peacock’s Momentum Continues with Best-Ever 4-Day Stretch; Breakout “Gold Zone” More Than Doubles Its Viewership Since Launch. West...

NEARLY 35 MILLION WATCHED TUESDAY’S PARIS OLYMPICS COVERAGE – HEADLINED BY SIMONE BILES & U.S. WOMEN’S GYMNASTICS TEAM WINNING GOLD – ON NBC, PEACOCK, AND ACROSS KEY NBCU PLATFORMS

Blanco, TX

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There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

New York City, NY

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Virginia State

Bryshere Gray's name has been added to a growing list. Some Virginians have been keeping up with the ever-increasing tales of celebrities and their alleged connections to the saga of Sean Diddy Combs. There are now rumors that Empire actor Bryshere Gray is suing Diddy and Will Smith.

Empire actor Bryshere Gray is allegedly suing Will Smith and Sean Combs

Dan Patrick checks in with Yahoo Sports Senior Writer Jay Busbee about pollution levels in the Seine after the Men's Triathalon event was postponed due to bacteria levels.

Pollution in Seine forces triathlon postponement

Pittsburgh, PA

Markus Golden is back with the Steelers. The Steelers announced that they have signed Golden to a one-year contract on Thursday. No other terms were disclosed and linebacker David Perales was waived in a corresponding move. Golden played for the Steelers last season and played in 17 games, including their...

Steelers bring back Markus Golden

Shortly after Hall of Fame running back Terrell Davis said he had been banned from United Airlines following an incident in which a flight attendant got him removed from a plane in handcuffs, United said Davis isn’t banned, and the flight attendant isn’t employed by United anymore. Davis...

United says Terrell Davis is not banned and flight attendant is no longer employed

Ronkonkoma, NY

The New York Post reveals that two men who died in a plane crash at MacArthur Airport were from Virginia. The men had been visiting friends in Long Island and were returning home when the tragedy occurred.

Life partners from Virginia have been identified as the victims of a New York plane crash

A look at the statistical leaders in key Cup categories after 22 races:. 4 — Ricky Stenhouse Jr.

NASCAR Cup stat leaders at Olympic break

Mike Florio discusses New England Patriots' Matthew Judon remaining absent from the team's practice facility amid a contract dispute with the organization.

Judon remains absent from Patriots facility

Chicago, IL

Mike Florio discusses DJ Moore's latest contract with the Chicago Bears, saying it was a good business move for the 27-year-old wide receiver.

Moore, Bears both benefit from contract extension

Melanie Smith-Taylor is an equestrian analyst for the 2024 Paris Olympics, which marks her 10th Olympic assignment with NBCUniversal. Taylor has served as NBCU’s Olympic equestrian analyst since the 1988 Games in Seoul. Taylor began riding at three years old and was a member of the U.S. Equestrian Team...

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Xander Schauffele opens up about what his Olympic gold medal means to him and his father as he prepares to defend it at the Paris Olympics.

Schauffele explains what gold medal means to him

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Colleton County, SC

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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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MOD Pizza has over 500 locations across the country with 22 restaurants in Illinois. The Washington-based chain offers fast-casual fare known for its customized, artisan-style pizzas. Customers can choose from over 40 toppings and 8 sauces to create their own masterpiece.

Bankruptcy Looms for Major Pizza Chain With Chicago Suburban Locations

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The Wyoming Democratic Party is calling on U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman to apologize for calling Vice President Kamala Harris a diversity, equity and inclusion hire. “It took only three days for Harriet Hageman to disgrace herself on national television by launching a reprehensible and racist attack on Vice President Kamala Harris,” the WDP wrote in a statement .

Wyoming Dems demand Hageman apologize for calling Harris a ‘DEI hire’

Last year, he got traded. This year, he’s getting paid. Bears receiver D.J. Moore has agreed to a four-year extension. It has a base value of $110 million with $82.6 million guaranteed, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Media. That’s a new-money average of $27.5 million. Moore had...

Bears extend D.J. Moore for four years

Green Bay, WI

Packers rookie running back MarShawn Lloyd is ready to get on the field. Lloyd has been sidelined by a hip injury since the start of training camp, but head coach Matt LaFleur said at a Tuesday press conference that the fourth-round pick is set to do individual drills. Lloyd ran...

MarShawn Lloyd set for his first practice of Packers camp

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NBC SPORTS 2024 OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP MEDIA CONFERENCE CALL – WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, AT 12 P.M. ET

STAMFORD, Conn. – July 8, 2024 – NBC Sports golf commentators Dan Hicks, Luke Donald, Brad Faxon, and Jim “Bones” Mackay will preview the upcoming 152nd...

NBC SPORTS 2024 OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP MEDIA CONFERENCE CALL – WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, AT 12 P.M. ET

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