Former world, European and Commonwealth 400m hurdles champion Dai Greene has retired from competitive athletics at the age of 38. The Welshman has already been involved in mentoring other athletes and said his next step is coaching. Greene enjoyed great success in both 400m hurdles and 400m, with an Olympic...

Former 400m hurdles world champion Greene retires

British sprinter Zharnel Hughes hopes to again use the London Diamond League as a springboard to a global podium at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

'Delayed not denied' - Hughes aims to 'rewrite history'

LCM (50 meters) World Record: 14:31.02 — Sun Yang, China (2012) World Junior Record: 14:41.89 — Kuzey Tuncelli, Turkey (2024) Olympic Record: 14:31.02 — Sun Yang, China (2012) 2020 Olympic Champion: Bobby Finke, United States — 14:39.65. No matter who you’re backing in the men’s 1500...

2024 Olympic Previews: Finke the Favorite in 1500 FR, But Is The World Record As Reachable?

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

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

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

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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

Lancaster County, PA

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

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

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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?

Denver, CO

David Heitz

A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

The Paris Games are right around the corner, which means Olympic gymnastics will be here before we know it! We wanted to take the time to sit down and reminisce on our Olympic memories and collegiate Olympians. What’s your earliest Olympic memory?. While I was alive for Atlanta and...

CGN Roundtable: All About the Olympics

Pittsburgh, PA

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PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- A Pittsburgher is going to the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. Calahan Young is one of six athletes chosen to represent Team USA on the men's goalball team. He was also part of the Tokyo 2020 team.Goalball is one of two Paralympic sports that don't have an Olympic counterpart. The sport is designed for people who are blind or visually impaired. Described by the Olympics as an "intense sport," it's played in complete silence so players can hear the ball, which has bells inside.Calahan is on the roster along with Tre'Shaun Faison, Christian King, Tyler Merren, Matt Simpson...

Pittsburgher competing in Paris Paralympic Games

12-year-old Grayson Coulter of New Zealand put up a new lifetime best of 1:59.68 in the LCM 200 freestyle at a domestic meet last month. Stock photo via Mike Lewis/Ola Vista Photography. New Zealand’s 9-member Olympic squad may be chomping at the bit for the 2024 Games to begin just...

12-Yr-Old Grayson Coulter Of NZL Clocks 1:59.68 LCM 200 Free

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

At Olympic training camp in France, Ariarne Titmus spoke with the media about a myriad of topics heading into the Paris Games. Current photo via Stephen Thomas. At Olympic training camp in France, Ariarne Titmus spoke with the media about a myriad of topics heading into the Paris Games. Titmus is coming to Paris as the defending Olympic champion in both the 200 and 400 freestyles, both of which she holds the world record in and #1 rank worldwide this season.

Ariarne Titmus on Racing Ledecky in 800 Free: “I’m gonna put my best foot forward”

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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)

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University of Arizona assistant Amanda Beard will be the lone holdover on the Wildcats' revamped swimming coaching staff next season. Archive photo via Arizona Athletics. The University of Arizona swimming & diving team has confirmed that assistant coach Amanda Beard will be retained under its new coaching staff. She is the program’s lone swimming coach who will be retained under new head coach Ben Loorz, who was hired in the offseason after former head coach Augie Busch did not have his contract renewed.

Olympic Champion Amanda Beard Retained for New Arizona Swimming Staff

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Get to know some of the athletes who will be competing for the U.S. in 32 sports at the Summer Games.

Meet Team USA’s Roster for the 2024 Paris Olympics

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2024 Olympics Previews: Can Cam McEvoy be the Maestro in the 50 as Past Champions Reemerge?

LCM (50 meters) World Junior Record: 21.75 — Michael Andrew (USA), 2017 / 2017. Olympic Record: 21.07 – Caeleb Dressel (USA) 2021 Olympic Champion: Caeleb Dressel...

2024 Olympics Previews: Can Cam McEvoy be the Maestro in the 50 as Past Champions Reemerge?

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