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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

Stadium Rant

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)

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SYDNEY (AP) — The Australian Olympic Committee says former high-ranking IOC member and Australian Olympian Kevan Gosper has died aged 90. The AOC said in a statement that Gosper died Friday after a short illness. Gosper won an Olympic silver medal on Australia’s 4-x-400-meter track relay team at the...

Former Australian IOC official and Olympian Kevan Gosper dies aged 90

Scripps News

What goes into designing the Olympic medals? Here's a breakdown of the details behind the medals for the Paris Olympics.

What's behind the design of the medals for the Paris Olympics?

The daughter of Dubai's ruler appears to have announced her divorce on social media. A post from the verified Instagram account of Sheikha Mahra bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum said she was ending her marriage, and reads: "I hereby declare our divorce." The BBC has reached out to officials...

Instagram account of Dubai princess announces divorce

Lewis Hamilton says Ralf Schumacher’s decision to come out as gay “sends such a positive message” but that Formula 1 needs to make more progress on inclusivity.

Schumacher coming out 'sends positive message' - Hamilton

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

James Roddis is one of the most senior army officers to be court-martialled in the last 200 years.

Ex-Major General admits disgraceful conduct

Country singer Ingrid Andress has apologised and admitted being drunk while performing a much-derided rendition of the US national anthem, at a baseball stadium. Andress's erratic performance of The Star-Spangled Banner was widely shared after Major League Baseball's Home Run Derby, in Texas, on Monday. "I was drunk last night,"...

Country star sorry for singing US anthem drunk

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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

BroBible

Flavor Flav is the official hype man for USA Water Polo Women’s and Men’s National Teams. He stepped up in a big way to make sure that the United States can travel to Paris for the Olympics and quickly became the team’s biggest fan. The founding member of Public Enemy is bankrolling the entire trip! […]
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65-Year-Old Flavor Flav Scores On Pro Water Polo Star After Bankrolling Team USA’s Trip To Olympics

A man found dead in a park in the early hours of the morning has been officially named as Thomas Boom, 30, known as Tommy. Four people have been arrested in connection with the incident which happened shortly after midnight in Miller's Meadow in Northampton. Northamptonshire Police said Mr Boom...

Man, 30, found dead in park is named by police

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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

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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

A "damning" inquiry into claims of mistreatment of women and girls by Greater Manchester Police has uncovered further evidence of people being "humiliated" in custody. A report by Dame Vera Baird KC heard from 12 women and two men, some of whom were victims of domestic abuse but were themselves arrested after making complaints about their partners.

Women and girls 'humiliated' in police custody

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

A US police officer has been fired for saying that an Indian student's life was of "limited value" after she died last year. The Seattle Police Department said that officer Daniel Auderer's comments about Jaahnavi Kandula's death were "vile" and callous", The Seattle Times reported, external. Kandula, 23, was fatally...

US policeman who joked about India woman's death fired

Tsvetomir Genov, 20, was fatally stabbed while out walking with his 16-month-old son.

Man jailed for murdering father pushing son in buggy

Long delays are being reported at airports, with over 1,000 flights cancelled worldwide.

Flights grounded across the US during tech outage

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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

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Japanese gymnast set to miss Olympics for smoking

Japanese gymnast Shoko Miyata has been sent home and will not compete at the Olympic Games after breaking a team smoking ban. The 19-year-old left Japan's...

Japanese gymnast set to miss Olympics for smoking

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