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PARIS (AP) — French sprinter Sounkamba Sylla says she has been barred from Friday’s opening ceremony at the Paris Olympics because she wears a hijab, and the French Olympic Committee said it is working with her to find a solution that adheres to the team’s secular requirements for athletes.

French sprinter Sounkamba Sylla says she’s barred from the Olympic opening ceremony due to her hijab

Everything you need to know about volleyball at the Paris Games.

Volleyball at the Paris 2024 Olympics

"I never thought in a million years I would have the honor of carrying the American flag for Team USA.”. Coco Gauff made another historical achievement by becoming the first US tennis player to be a flag bearer at the Paris Olympics. “I never thought in a million years I would have the honor of carrying the American flag for Team USA,” Gauff said in a statement. “I could not be more proud to lead my teammates with LeBron as we showcase our dedication and passion on the biggest stage at a moment where we can bring athletes and fans together from around the world.”

Coco Gauff Becomes Youngest Flag Bearer In The Olympics

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Team USA is a ridiculously large gold medal favorite in the women's basketball tournament at the 2024 Olympics. Here's a betting preview of the tournament in Paris.

2024 Olympics women’s basketball odds: Team USA prohibitively priced to win gold medal

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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

Lubbock, TX

Former Stanford softball pitcher NiJaree Canady has committed to Texas Texas after signing a one-year NIL deal worth more than $1 million, according to The Athletic. The Athletic reported that a source close to negotiations said the previous highest known NIL deal for a pitcher in the sport was $175,000.

Report: Softball Star NiJaree Canady Signs $1M NIL Contract amid Texas Tech Transfer

Former Rutgers wrestling standout Sebastian Rivera will carry the flag for Team Puerto Rico at the Paris Olympics' opening ceremony, symbolizing national values and Olympic ideals. Rivera amassed 115 career wins at Northwestern and Rutgers. He secured a third-place finish at the 2022 NCAA Wrestling Championships. Rivera is a five-time...

Sebastian Rivera: Team Puerto Rico Flag Bearer & Wrestling Star at Paris 2024 Olympics

Steph Curry, who is set to make his Olympics debut in Paris on Sunday, says he understands why he was left off the Team USA roster for the 2012 London Games. "In 2012, I didn't get picked because I wasn't on the level I needed to be," Curry told Andscape's Marc J. Spears.

Steph Curry Talks 2012 Team USA Olympic Snub: 'Wasn't on the Level I Needed to Be'

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Fans shopping at the NBA Store in London were treated to a special surprise, as Golden State Warriors and Team USA star point guard Stephen Curry popped in for an appearance. Curry, who was incognito with a bucket hat and sunglasses, approached two unsuspecting fans who were buying his jersey and ended up signing autographs and taking pictures with them.

Video: Warriors' Stephen Curry Surprises Fans During Trip to London NBA Store

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The second flagbearer who will represent Team USA during the Paris Olympic Games opening ceremony has been named.

Paris Olympics: Coco Gauff named flag bearer, will join LeBron James at opening ceremony

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World No. 2 women's tennis player Coco Gauff will join Los Angeles Lakers four-time MVP LeBron James as a flag bearer for Team USA during the opening ceremony at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris on Friday.
Opening Ceremony Flag Bearer @CocoGauff. The moment Coco got the news from her teammate @chris_eubanks96… #ParisOlympics pic.twitter.com/yjIWPjm6J1
— Team USA (@TeamUSA) July 24, 2024

I just want to say thank you to my fellow team usa olympians/athletes for voting and choosing me for this incredible honor to be the flag bearer for the opening ceremony ❤️. Thank you so much. I am incredibly honored. 
— Coco...

Coco Gauff set to make history at Olympics opening ceremony

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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.

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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.

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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the biggest celebrities in modern times. While much of the happenings between the two involved their marriage and divorce, there are bigger things for them to focus on. Most notably their children.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Son Diagnosed With Rare Skin Condition

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The Olympic Games are the pinnacle of sports worldwide, and the massive event full of the best athletes around the world starts after the Opening Ceremony. For the 2024 Paris Olympics, the Opening Ceremony is on Friday, July 26. This year, the United States will have arguably a bigger sports star than ever before leading […]
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2024 Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony: How to watch on TV, stream, date, time

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Tennis star Coco Gauff has been selected as Team USA's female flag bearer just days before the start of the Paris Olympics, the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee announced Wednesday.  She will join NBA superstar LeBron James as the American flag bearers and together, they will lead the U.S. delegation on the Seine River for the Summer Games' opening ceremony Friday. Gauff, the No. 2-ranked women's tennis player in the world and reigning U.S. Open champion, will be making her Olympics debut in Paris. In a statement, she said she "never thought in a million years" she'd have the honor of...

Coco Gauff picked to be Team USA's second flag bearer for Paris Olympics

The United States men's basketball team played its five-game exhibition schedule ahead of the 2024 Paris Games without Kevin Durant because of a calf injury, but his agent believes he will take the floor for Sunday's Olympics opener against Serbia. In fact, Rich Kleiman said the suggestion from ESPN's Brian...

Kevin Durant's Agent Rejects Idea Team USA Star Will Miss Olympics Opener with Injury

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For centuries, the notion of psychic abilities has fascinated and perplexed humanity. From clairvoyance to premonitions, whispers of extraordinary perception linger within many cultures. Interestingly, astrology suggests that certain zodiac signs may be more predisposed to intuitive gifts and psychic tendencies. Let's explore which signs resonate with these otherworldly skills.

Psychic Abilities and the Zodiac: Which Signs Have the Sixth Sense?

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Sha'Carri Richardson has qualified for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Here's what event she'll be running and when to watch.

Will Sha'carri Richardson run in the Olympics? What to know about star at Paris Games

Los Angeles, CA

The US Sun

PARIS 2024 is upon us and promises immense excitement with Team GB at full strength. Some of Britain's greatest athletes will be making a strong case for an Olympic gold medal. The likes of Adam Peaty, Tom Daley, Alex Yee and Dina Asher-Smith pose among the country's highest hopes. Many...

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Olympics Opening Ceremony 2024: Schedule, Performers and Flag Bearers

The 2024 Summer Olympics kick off Friday in Paris with the Opening Ceremony, a celebration of the athletes and countries that will compete in this year's...

Olympics Opening Ceremony 2024: Schedule, Performers and Flag Bearers

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