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LONDON (Reuters) - American Ryan Crouser hinted a world shot put record could be on the cards at the London Diamond League meeting on Saturday in what would be an ideal final tune-up before he aims for his third Olympic gold medal in Paris.

Athletics-A world record would be perfect final Olympic tune-up for in-form Crouser

Sports Illustrated

With 329 events across 39 sports, there will be plenty to take in over 19 days. Here's what to look out for.

Paris Olympics Day-by-Day Viewers Guide

USA TODAY Sports Media Group

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

The US Sun

LEON Marchand is seen by many as the natural successor to GOAT Micheal Phelps after obliterating his world record in 2023. Here's everything you need to know about the hottest swimmer on the planet right now — who's competing at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Who is Leon Marchand?. Leon...

Meet Leon Marchand: Swimmer that took Michael Phelps’ world record and chasing superstardom at Paris 2024 Olympics

It’s easy to let the comedown from Olympic Trials around the world and the anticipation of those Paris entry lists lull you into a false sense of security that the Olympic table was fully set the second the last fan left Hayward Field. But with the Diamond League plowing ahead at full steam and athletes flexing their “I actually have started speedwork” fitness, there’s plenty of action to fuel speculation and keep the guys who set DraftKings odds busy.

Rethinking Paris Medal Contenders After The Monaco Diamond League

Blanco, TX

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Brigid Pfeifer

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

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Cheryl E Preston

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

The Guardian

The captain of Japan’s Olympic women’s gymnastics team has been sent home from Europe after allegations she was caught smoking

Japanese gymnastics star Shoko Miyata sent home from Olympics for smoking

New York Post

If there were an Olympic medal for sheer will to play, there would be a clear winner.

On Wednesday, Australian field hockey player Matthew Dawson revealed that he chose to have the top of his ring finger amputated so that he could suit up in the 2024 Olympics from Paris.

Dawson had broken the finger during pre-Olympic competition and wanted to ensure that the injury and its associated healing process didn’t hold him out of international play.



“I made an informed decision with the plastic surgeon at the time, not only for the opportunity to play in Paris but for life after as...

Field hockey player Matthew Dawson amputates finger to play in 2024 Olympics

Coral Gables, FL

Edmond Thorne

Tragic End for South Florida Hispanic Building Tycoon Sergio Pino. Fort Lauderdale, FL - In a shocking turn of events, prominent South Florida homebuilder Sergio Pino was found dead in his Coral Gables home on Tuesday morning. The Miami-Dade County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed that Pino died from an apparent suicide.

South Florida Tycoon Dead After FBI Raids on Homes and Office

The USTA today released the men’s and women’s singles entry lists for the 2024 US Open. Click to view the full entry lists: Men’s Singles | Women’s Singles. World No. 1s Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek lead their respective fields, followed by reigning US Open champions Novak Djokovic and Coco Gauff, who are both ranked No. 2 in the world. World No. 3s Carlos Alcaraz, who has won the past two Grand Slam men’s singles titles, and Aryna Sabalenka, the reigning Australian Open champion, round out the top entries.

U.S. Open Singles Entry Lists Announced

Olympia, WA

Maria Shimizu Christensen

The Capital Lakefair festival in Olympia started today and runs through Sunday night. It’s a popular, long-running event that started in 1957 and is an important source of fundraising for non-profits and educational scholarships.

The Capital Lakefair Festival Has Started and it Runs All Weekend

No time to turn the other cheek or throw in the towel, it’s time to duke it out with some bits of trivia and solve some mysteries involving the great ship, Titanic, and Boxing. I’m taking liberty and starting with my pet peeve, that the word boxing, when referring...

In Search Of : Boxing On The Titanic: It's All In The Bag

Sportsnaut

Will anyone stop China from sweeping the diving medals?

How To Watch Olympic Diving in 2024

Los Angeles, CA

USA TODAY

Despite the internal demons and external challenges Greg Louganis, a California native, thrived as he competed in his backyard in the 1984 Olympics.

A “magical” experience brought Greg Louganis love, acceptance and gold in 1984 Olympics

The Spun

San Francisco 49ers defensive back Ronnie Lott famously had the tip of his pinky amputated in order to extend his playing career. With the Olympics in Paris just a few days away, one athlete is taking a page out of Lott's book to ensure he's fit to play. According to the New York Post, Australian ...

Olympic Athlete Amputates His Finger To Play In The 2024 Games

Colorado Springs, CO

Rodeo On SI

The record-setting bareback rider took his place among professional rodeo’s icons over the weekend, ending up alongside his father, Lewis, at the Colorado Springs museum.

Kaycee Feild Savors ‘Unexpected’ Moment with ProRodeo Hall of Fame Induction

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Camilo Díaz

(MA) Meet Winks, an adorable and incredibly strong puppy with a heartbreaking origin. Winks was found unmoving on the side of a road with severe injuries. He had several very infected wounds and was barely holding on when his rescuers rushed him to the vet. Once there, x-rays revealed the horrifying truth that Winks had been shot numerous times around his face and neck. These injuries resulted in him having his eye removed. Despite that, Winks has made a miraculous and full recovery. He certainly does not let his handicap slow him down at his new foster home. Winks was truly given a second chance at life, and now all he needs is a family to call his own.

10-Month-Old Dog Who Was Hit In Face Several Times Now Searching For Family

NBC News

Athens, Beijing, London, Rio and Tokyo. For five straight Olympic Games, American women have topped the all-around podium in gymnastics, cementing their names in the sport’s most exclusive club. In the 20 years since the U.S. women’s gold-medal streak in the Olympic all-around began, the sport and the lives...

‘I couldn’t go anywhere without getting mobbed’: Gabby Douglas and Nastia Liukin recall joining Olympic gymnastics royalty

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There's nothing quite like having a balcony cabin on a cruise ship. But while that semi-private space might seem like yours to do with as you please, Carnival is making sure cruisers know it comes with limitations.

Carnival Issues Ban on Balcony Activity Popular with Another Cruise Line

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The Lap Count Guide To Picking An Olympic Favorite

If the Euro Cup finals this weekend taught us anything, it’s that a lot of Americans who’ve never expressed any prior interest in soccer have very...

The Lap Count Guide To Picking An Olympic Favorite

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