Columbus, OH

The tennis world is buzzing as the start date for the 2024 Paris Olympics approaches. The games are due to start on Saturday, and unsurprisingly, several top women’s players are on the entry list. These include French Open champion Iga Swiatek (Poland) and Coco Gauff, who was named the U.S. flagbearer alongside LeBron James. However, several players have also withdrawn from the Paris Olympics. This article lists all the players who have elected not to play and then names their replacements. We at LWOT also reported on the men’s players to withdraw from the Paris Olympics.

Full List of Women’s Players to Withdraw From Paris Olympics

Philadelphia, PA

Joel Embiid arrived in Paris, France today with Team USA ahead of the 2024 Olympics and was greeted by bunch of French basketball fans who demanded that he gives back his French passport while also shouting that he should have played for France. Disgusting. Joel Embiid gets heckled by French...

Disgusting Behavior: Joel Embiid heckled by French fans as he arrives to Paris for the 2024 Summer Olympics

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NBA legend LeBron James is currently one of the countless iconic athletes in Paris getting set to compete in the Olympics. He and tennis sensation Coco Gauff were selected as the two Team USA flagbearers, with his selection making history. Surprisingly, he became the first men’s basketball player ...

LeBron James Picture At Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony Going Viral

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Trinity Rodman showcased her skills at the 2024 Paris Olympics as she scored the U.S. women's national team's first goal in the tournament against Zambia. Watch the 2024 Paris Olympics on NBC and streaming on Peacock, starting with the Opening Ceremony July 26 at 12 p.m. ET.

Rodman scores USA's first goal at Paris Olympics with flair

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Well, folks, the US men's soccer team had an Olympic debut to forget. The long-awaited return to Olympic competitions, after a lengthy 16-year absence, was marked by a painful 3-0 defeat to host nation France. Playing at the Vélodrome stadium in Marseille, the Americans managed to hold off the French for an hour but eventually succumbed to the talent and experience of Alexandre Lacazette and company. The stadium atmosphere was electric, with 67,000 fans eager to see their team shine, and in the end, the hosts did not disappoint.

USA Humiliated by France in 2024 Paris Olympic Opener

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Wendy's birthday was spent away from her loved ones. Virginia Wendy Williams fans, the latest update is not encouraging. The former talk show host turned 60 on July 18 without any of her loved ones around. According to Yahoo, family members remain "out of bounds" and have no access to Wendy as she battles dementia and progressive aphasia.

The family of talk show diva Wendy Williams were unable to celebrate her 60th birthday by her side

New York City, NY

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 sprinter makes her highly anticipated Olympic debut in Paris. American fans are excited to see many of the Team USA athletes compete at the 2024 Paris Olympics, one star being track and field phenom Sha'Carri Richardson. The sprinter will make her Olympic debut in Paris after her campaign to...

How to Watch Sha'Carri Richardson at the 2024 Paris Olympics

France turned on the style to overwhelm Argentina - their recent antagonists - as the hosts reached the semi-finals of Olympics men's sevens in front of an euphoric Parisian crowd. London-born wing Aaron Grandidier scored two scintillating tries in a 26-14 victory for Les Bleus and led the jubilant celebrations...

Ferocious France beat Argentina in Olympics grudge match

Snoop Dogg had a chance to add yet another title to his very long list of accomplishments — Olympic torch bearer. The rapper, actor, business mogul and all-around megastar had the chance to carry the Olympic torch ahead of the opening ceremonies at the Paris Olympics on July 26. Snoop Dogg carried the torch through the Paris suburb of Saint-Denis, then took to social media to share a tongue-in-cheek nod to the big accomplishment.

Snoop Dogg Makes Three-Word Statement on His Big Moment at Paris Olympics

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With umbrellas deployed, thousands of athletes and spectators who lined the streets of Paris officially kicked off the 2024 Olympics on Friday.The ambitious ceremony kicked off with a giant plume of blue, white and red smoke in the colors of the French national flag with the Parade of Nations from the Austerlitz Bridge beside the Jardin des Plantes.Athletes aboard boats traveled the course of the Seine River from east to west, getting a glimpse of several Olympic venues including the La Concorde Urban Park, Invalides and the Grand Palais.Giant jets of water spurted up from the river as the Greek delegation — as always — was the first boat under the bridge and along the 6-kilometer (3.7-mile) route.American singer Lady Gaga graced the crowds with a performance at a makeshift yellow staircase in the traditional style of the old French subways.About 220,000 invited and security-screened spectators filled the upper tiers of the Seine's banks, and an additional 104,000 paying spectators watched from the lower riverside and around the Trocadéro plaza.The parade ended at the Iena Bridge, which links the Eiffel Tower on the left bank of the Seine to the Trocadéro district on the right bank.Here are more photos from the event:

See photos of the Paris Olympics opening ceremony

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Weird Olympic mascots are nothing new — just check out our ranking of the most bizarre ones for proof. So say hello to the 2024 Paris Olympics mascots. They’re known as Les Phryges, and you’re going to see a lot of them in France, from opening ceremony to gift shops.

Meet the 2024 Paris Olympics mascot: What the heck is a Phryge?

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Royal Caribbean’s Utopia of the Seas, a $1.35 billion behemoth of the sea, has recently been introduced to the world since its maiden voyage on July 19th. The ship, boasting nearly 5,700 passengers and a crew of over 2,200, offers an array of amenities designed to cater to multi-generational families on shorter 3- and 4-day itineraries.

Cruise Passengers Not Happy About Feature on World's Newest Mega Ship

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?

San Antonio, TX

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How tall is Victor Wembanyma? Here's his height, wingspan, weight, stats and more to know of the French center ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics:

How tall is Victor Wembanyama? France center among tallest players at 2024 Paris Olympics

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Paris launched its first Olympic Games in a century today with a rain-drenched opening ceremony along the Seine River. The Games run through Aug. 11. Despite the unusual rain, athletes remained enthusiastic, some using umbrellas as they floated down the river.

Team Arizona at Paris Olympics Amid Rainy Opening Ceremony

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The Paris Games officially get underway today, Friday, July 26 Here's a primer on how to bet on the 2024 Summer Olympics.

Paris Games Begin: How to bet on 2024 Summer Olympics

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Fulton, MO

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Updated on July 17, 2024, concerning two of the missing children listed below. Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

Kenyan runner Faith Kipyegon and Eritrean cyclist Biniam Girmay are among six African athletes to keep an eye on at Paris 2024.

Six African competitors to watch at Paris 2024

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Horoscope of the day, Friday, July 26th

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Summer Olympics 2024: USA men’s basketball team is favored to win gold in Paris | Here’s how to bet

LeBron James and his United States men’s basketball teammates have been tabbed by oddsmakers to win gold in Paris, where the Olympic Summer Games will be...

Summer Olympics 2024: USA men’s basketball team is favored to win gold in Paris | Here’s how to bet

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