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Few athletes will be under as much scrutiny at the Paris Olympics as the swimmers from China.Revelations that nearly two dozen elite Chinese swimmers tested positive for a banned substance ahead of the Tokyo Games — and were allowed to compete with no ramifications — have raised major concerns from the rest of the world about the seriousness of anti-doping efforts in a sport that has endured its share of scandals over the decades.From the East German's systematic, state-sponsored program of the 1970s and ‘80s to a previous Chinese doping ring in the 1990s to questions over one-and-done Irish star...

Chinese swimmers will be under scrutiny at the Paris Olympics after positive doping tests revealed

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Odd situation prevents former Cal swimmer Osman from competing in her fourth Olympics for Egypt

Swimmer Farida Osman Thought She Was Going to Olympics, But She Won’t

 Team GB sprinter Zharnel Hughes has hit back at Noah Lyles after disparaging comments from the American in Netflix’s new documentary, Sprint.Lyles, referring to Hughes, said: “If you don’t have main character energy, track and field isn’t for you.” And Hughes has since admitted that the comment “raised all the red in me”.The sprint rivals are set to face off in the London Diamond League 100m race on Saturday, with the Paris 2024 Olympics looming on the horizon.“Obviously me being a competitor it raised all the red in me,” Hughes said of Lyles’ comment.“I was like: ‘This guy, he...

Team GB sprinter Zharnel Hughes fires warning to Noah Lyles after Netflix dig

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Disclaimer: This article contains a brief mention of sexual harassment. Reader discretion is advised. Simone Biles is one of the greatest gymnasts of this generation. She has won several medals in her career and continues to give stellar performances. Netflix’s latest documentary, Simone Biles Rising, chronicles her journey as an athlete and how she became […]
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Simone Biles Olympics: How Many Medals Does the Gymnast Have?

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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

NBC News

Dozens of members of an uncontacted Indigenous tribe have been photographed on a riverbank in the remote Peruvian Amazon, near to an area where logging companies have been granted concessions by the country's government.

Rare video shows uncontacted Indigenous tribe members in Peru

THE 2024 DYNAMIC BILLARD European Championships concluded this afternoon in Podčetrtek as the four 9-ball tournaments played out. Ultimately, it was Germany who topped the medal table as wins for Pia Filler – her third of the championships – and Dennis Laszkowski lifted them above Poland in the final tally. Last day golds also went to Mario He, his first in the 9-ball division, and the incomparable Jouni Tahti, who added yet another to his bursting trophy cabinet.

He, Filler, Tahti and Laszkowski Wrap Up ECs With 9-Ball Golds

HONG KONG — Mere minutes after Donald Trump was whisked away from his rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, following an assassination attempt Saturday, printing machines on the other side of the world were already churning out T-shirts bearing the image of the former president with his ear bloodied and his fist held high.

Trump T-shirts that flooded Chinese retail sites after the shooting have disappeared

Portland, OR

The body of award-winning Portland, Oregon, chef Naomi Pomeroy, who drowned in a tragic tubing accident over the weekend, was recovered Wednesday after a multiday search, officials said. Pomeroy, 49, was tubing Saturday with two others in the Willamette River near Corvallis, Oregon, when she was suddenly pulled under the...

Naomi Pomeroy, 'Top Chef Masters' star and James Beard Award winner, dies in tubing accident at 49

The last Diamond League meet before the Paris Games features an Olympic appetizer in the men’s 100m, where all three 2023 World Championships medalists are entered. American Noah Lyles, Botswana’s Letsile Tebogo and Brit Zharnel Hughes headline the field in London on Saturday, live on Peacock from 9-11 a.m. ET.

Noah Lyles set for 100m showdown at London Diamond League as Olympics near

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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

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

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The 2024 Summer Olympics are just a week away, and it is a super exciting time. Whether this event takes place in the Summer or Winter,...

Who Qualified For USA In Archery (2024 Olympics)

Denmark mixed doubles badminton player Mathias Christiansen has withdrawn from the Paris Olympics, a decision his national federation on Wednesday called the result of multiple unintentional errors made in reporting his whereabouts in line with anti-doping regulations. The Badminton World Federation confirmed Christiansen's absence from the field and the removal...

Denmark mixed doubles badminton player Mathias Christiansen withdraws from Paris Olympics

Coral Gables, FL

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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 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

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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

India had produced its best performance at the Tokyo Olympics in 2020, where they won a historic seven medals, their highest in the games' history. With this success, there has been a slow but gradual shift in India's mindset, a country where athletes apart from cricketers, have largely gone under-appreciated.

Nikhat Zareen to Lakshya Sen - Five Indian Olympic debutants to watch out for at 2024 Paris Games

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The two-for-one gold set the tone for one of the most dominant American team performances in Olympic history.

In 1984 Olympics, this sport's first tie in history brought US double gold

Entertainment Tonight

Simone Biles talks about her decision to return to the Olympics after her heartbreaking exit at the 2020 games.

Why Simone Biles Decided to Return for Paris Olympics After Dropping Out of Tokyo Competition

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2024 Olympics: Will the U.S. cruise to gold medals in track? Not if the Jamaicans have anything to say about it

There will be 206 countries represented at the 2024 Paris Olympics. But two nations are expected to take center stage in the track and field competitions:...

2024 Olympics: Will the U.S. cruise to gold medals in track? Not if the Jamaicans have anything to say about it

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