Columbus, OH

World Athletics President Sebastian Coe defended his decision to pay prize money to track and field gold medalists for the first time at the Paris Olympics this summer. Coe told CNBC that it would be "inconsistent" for the sports governing body to benefit from lucrative broadcast and sponsorship deals without compensating its star players.

Olympic track and field gold medalists are about to receive prize money for the first time ever

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The 2024 Paris Olympics haven’t started yet, but people on the internet are already having fun ahead of the Games. But especially Canadian diver Molly Carlson. The 25-year-old from Montreal is not competing at this year’s Summer Olympics, despite winning gold in the 20-meter event at the 2023 World Aquatics High Diving World Cup and two silver medals in the same event at world championships in 2023 and 2024.

A cliff diver hilariously (and impressively) reenacted Olympic sports as if they were on a diving board

40 Years in the Making: The Evolution of Olympic Racing Suits from 1984 to 2024. Over the years, racing suits in the sport of swimming have evolved to continually push the boundaries of speed and efficiency. Initially, suits were simple, functional, and made from materials like Lycra and nylon. These suits worked to reduce drag through tight, form-fitting designs, and in time, they became more durable.

40 Years in the Making: The Evolution of Olympic Racing Suits from 1984 to 2024 (Video)

Olympic Swimming Top Races, No. 5: Caeleb Dressel Trying to Return to Gold-Medal Form in 100 Butterfly. The Olympic swimming competition will begin Saturday, July 27, with the best swimmers in the world competing for medals in 28 individual races and seven relays over nine days of competition. Before that, Swimming World will count down the top-10 most anticipated races of the Games, where we can expect to find the best races and where the most decorated athletes will be racing for history.

Olympic Swimming Top Races, No. 5: Caeleb Dressel Trying to Return to Gold-Medal Form in 100 Butterfly

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What does it mean to be selfish? According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, the definition of selfish is the lack of consideration for others; someone concerned chiefly with one's own personal profit or pleasure. You know, people who will do for themselves before they will do for others. People who put their own priorities above everyone else. Do you know people who fit that definition? I am sure we all know at least one, I have known man over the years. Let’s learn what Signs are the most likely to be selfish.

The Top 5 Most Selfish Zodiac Signs

Emily Standley Allard

Marriage is a significant life decision that requires extreme commitment, understanding, devotion and a heck of a lot of compromise. While many people dream of a lifelong partnership, others find the concept of marriage challenging. Astrology offers insights into personality traits and behaviors, suggesting that certain zodiac signs might face more difficulties in maintaining a traditional marital relationship. This article explores the five zodiac signs that are often considered less suited for marriage due to their unique characteristics and tendencies when it comes to lifelong commitment.

The 5 Zodiac Signs Not Meant for Matrimony

What makes a zodiac sign high maintenance? Needing extra attention can make someone high maintenance. Uncontrollable emotional roller coasters can make someone high maintenance. Demanding others more than they can give can make someone high maintenance. Needing all of the attention all or most of the time can make someone high maintenance.

5 Zodiac Signs That Are High Maintenance

I don’t know about you but summer is definitely my favorite season and I am definitely a sun worshipper. Living in the Pacific Northwest, we do not see enough of it so when it is here, that is where you will find me. Everything I do I do outside when the sun is out and the weather is warm. I wonder who else feels this way. I wonder what Zodiac Signs love the Sunshine. Want to find out? Let’s do a little research.

3 Zodiac Signs Who Love Sunshine

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The color yellow is gorgeous, eye-catching, and downright happy for most people. So much so that it's the main hue in the world-famous happy face—but science says it's not the best color to wear on a date.

You Shouldn't Wear Yellow on First Dates, Here's Why

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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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Flag football coach Chad Parkerson at Thomas County Central is navigating a learning curve, developing strategies and terminology for the first girls team in the program's history. Parkerson observed significant progress in his team during a scrimmage at Fitzgerald last week. He has extensive coaching experience in baseball at both...

Thomas County Central Flag Football Coach Adapts to Coaching Girls for the First Time

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Louisburg, KS

Maddy Carpenter-Ross has been the best pole vaulter in Class 4A the last two years and built an historic high school career at Louisburg. Carpenter-Ross won back-to-back state titles in the event and broke her own school record as she won the gold this past May. It has been a...

Carpenter-Ross hopes high school success leads to new heights at Nebraska-Kearney

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Scituate, MA

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The Scituate Animal Shelter of Massachusetts recently introduced a sweet dog named Ladybird who was abandoned in a state forest. Found nearly starved and fending for herself, Ladybird has shown incredible strength and an inspiring willingness to trust humans again. Despite her traumatic past, she is described as a dog that "loves humans."

Meet Ladybird: Found Abandoned In State Forest Now Looking For Love

Summer is an exciting time for youth athletes, especially those who plan to participate in summer tournaments and competitions. While some might use the summer to focus on recovery or enjoy summer sports recreationally in a lighthearted way, those who have events lined up need to keep their game face on. This means continuing to train and focus on maintaining peak performance throughout the summer.

How To Prepare For Summer Tournaments and Competitions

Conflicts are inevitable in life as we have different opinions. Some zodiac signs are good at arguing while others strive to create harmony and avoid arguments. Yet, conflict resolution is a crucial skill at home and work. It helps people live peacefully and in unity.

5 Zodiac Signs Who Are Most Likely to Win Arguments

The Scituate Animal Shelter of Massachusetts has announced a heartwarming and adorable event that will both raise money for the local animal shelter while also socializing a few of their tiniest furry friends. The local animal shelter explains, "We need help socializing 12 adorable kittens! Your job would be to hang out with them, play with them and pet them!"

Local Animal Shelter Announces Adorable "Play With Kittens" Event

Olympic Swimming Top Races, No. 6: Summer McIntosh, Kaylee McKeown, Kate Douglass Conclude Individual Events With 200 IM Clash. The Olympic swimming competition will begin Saturday, July 27, with the best swimmers in the world competing for medals in 28 individual races and seven relays over nine days of competition. Before that, Swimming World will count down the top-10 most anticipated races of the Games, where we can expect to find the best races and where the most decorated athletes will be racing for history.

Olympic Swimming Top Races, No. 6: Summer McIntosh, Kaylee McKeown, Kate Douglass Conclude Individual Events With 200 IM Clash

Hammy and Cheyanne, two miniature poodles, are in search of their forever home. Weighing 6.3lb and 6.4lb respectively, these sweet pups are a bonded pair with a sad past. Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, shares their story, explaining that "Hammy & Cheyanne are cruelty case pups that are a bonded pair. They're from a rural area in Texas. These are a pair of sweet little pups that are in need of a fresh start together!"

Meet The Sweet Little Dogs Who Are Looking For Love

Earth signs are practical, grounded, and reliable. Air signs are intellectual, curious, and communicative. We know that fire signs are passionate with courage and are a massive creative force just as water signs are emotional and intuitive. So which signs are going to be the most protective of their hearts? Which ones are going to be more difficult to get to know, more difficult to get through the walls they’ve put up to protect their emotions, their feelings?

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Protective of Their Hearts

Motivational Monday: Rest is Needed – Learning the Hard Way. Growing up, I was taught that taking time off to rest was a bad thing. I believed that all my hard work and progress would go to waste if I took a day off. Before Covid-19, the most time I took off from swimming in a year was a week for spring break and a week in August before school started up again. Quarantine only served to exacerbate this belief. The two and a half months I was forced out of the water for the lockdown left me feeling like I was falling hopelessly behind, miles away from my former form. I vowed to never take that much time away from the sport ever again.

Motivational Monday: Rest is Needed (and OK) – Learning the Hard Way

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The Olympic-Watching Experience and the Role It Can Play for Viewers

The Olympic-Watching Experience and the Role It Can Play for Viewers. The Summer Olympic Games: A time when people from all over the globe come together...

The Olympic-Watching Experience and the Role It Can Play for Viewers

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