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Olivia Dunne, the star LSU Tigers gymnast, is taking in the Summer Olympics in Paris, France this year. The Instagram and TikTok influencer, who has millions of followers across her platforms, is one of many stars in Paris this weekend. Tom Cruise, Snoop Dogg, Serena Williams, John Legend and many ...

Olivia Dunne Goes Viral For Outfit At Summer Olympics On Sunday

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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

The Olympic Games present one of the world’s biggest stages and displays of athletic prominence. From basketball to golf and now breakdancing, the Olympics always prove to be a place where people can support the top athletes representing their country. The 2024 Games are in Paris, France, welcoming big names like LeBron James, Coco Gauff, and Sha’carri Richardson.

Here Are 5 Of The Top-Earning Black Athletes At The 2024 Summer Olympics

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	The Olympic men’s basketball tournament tipped off Saturday with a dozen teams chasing gold, and it will feature some of the world’s most famous and best-paid athletes. Thirteen NBA players rank among the 20 highest-paid athletes in Paris, with golfers and tennis players filling out the rest and the cutoff at $36 million.Ooh La La: Opening Ceremony of Paris Olympics Draws 28.6M Viewers




	You may be wondering, do these players get paid even more to represent their countries? No, the basketball players are not paid to play by the NBA, International Olympic Committee or U.S Olympic and Paralympic Committee, outside of...

NBA Players Get Paid to Play in the Olympics—Just Not by the USOPC

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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

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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

Morgantown, WV

Eight athletes with Mountaineer ties are competing in the 2024 Summer Olympics. As the games go by, you can follow how each athlete finished as events continue in Paris through Aug. 11 below. Mary Tucker, USA shooting. Tucker has completed two of her three shooting events in Paris so far.

Results from Olympics events involving WVU athletes

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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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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

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U.S. track and field star Sha’Carri Richardson was savoring the experience of floating down the Seine with other athletes at the Paris Games, calling the experience "phenomenal" and "humbling." Watch the 2024 Paris Olympics on NBC and streaming on Peacock, July 26 - Aug 11.

Sha'Carri Richardson savors 'phenomenal' and 'humbling' Olympics experience

Ahead of this year’s Olympic Games, one of The Voice‘s brand-new coaches had the honor of carrying the iconic torch in Paris. The 2024 Olympic Summer Games officially kick off Friday with the opening ceremony. But before the events are considered officially underway, the historic torch relay takes place, bringing the flame from Greece to this year’s host city.

‘Voice’ Coach Carries Olympic Torch In Paris Ahead Of 2024 Olympics

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Baseball and softball are Olympic sports again.
After being taken off the official program after 2008, both sports made a comeback for the 2021 Summer Olympics — played in 2021 thanks to a global pandemic. That marked the first time in 13 years anyone was awarded gold medals for their dominance on the diamond.
However, you won’t see either sport in Paris for the 2024 Summer Olympics. The short answer why? The Paris organizers didn’t want it.
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The 2024 Paris Olympics organizing committee didn’t include baseball or softball
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is ultimately responsible for staging the games and...

Why aren’t baseball or softball at the 2024 Paris Olympics?

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LeBron James and Coco Gauff were the Team USA flagbearers for the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics, and fans took to social media to comment on the latter's fashion choice

LeBron James and Team USA stars don ponchos in rain-soaked Olympic opening ceremony

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Chiles’ stellar performance on the floor at the Paris Summer Olympics is set to a mix of Beyoncé songs.

All About Jordan Chiles' Beyoncé-Inspired Olympics Floor Routine

It’s almost time to see the world’s best women’s basketball players contend for the gold at this year’s Paris Olympics.
As the globe’s best talents head to France to square off on the women’s side, it’s worth considering what this year’s biggest storylines are on the hardwood and how the quest for the gold is taking shape for the biggest contenders.
While it’s clear that Team USA will make a big push repeat as world champions, other countries could absolutely challenge the Americans this year.
Let’s take a look at five things you need to know before this year’s Olympic Games get going...

5 important things to know about women’s basketball at the 2024 Paris Olympics


				













	Team USA made their grand entrance at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics on Friday. Led by flag bearers Coco Gauff and LeBron James, the U.S. delegation celebrated the start of the game in Ralph Lauren outfits.Dr. Jill Biden, Jessica Chastain, Nick Jonas and More Attend Ralph Lauren's Olympics Celebration in Paris




	Ralph Lauren created uniforms for both the Olympic and Paralympic athletes, repeating a longtime partnership with Team USA that started in 2008. The athletes wore a classic Ralph Lauren navy wool blazer with red and white accents, a striped oxford shirt, a navy knit tie, tapered light denim...

LeBron James, Stephen Curry and More Celebrate 2024 Paris Olympics With Team USA in Ralph Lauren During Opening Ceremony

Betting odds and prediction for second-round men's Olympic Tennis action between Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic. Fate has brought together two of the greatest tennis players of all time for what might be their final meeting. After winning their first-round matchups, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic are set to face...

Olympic Tennis: Rafael Nadal vs. Novak Djokovic Odds and Prediction

Now that Jonathan Jackson is returning to his role as Lucky Spencer on General Hospital, some Virginia fans wonder if Anthony Geary will return as Lucky's dad, Luke Spencer. Even though the actor left the soap in 2015 and has been declared dead, and his ashes have spread, some of his followers still hold out hope. Soap Opera Spy ran an article saying Geary would return in 2023, but this was incorrect.

General Hospital alum Anthony Geary reunites with Kelly Monaco but is not returning to Port Charles

Ann Arbor, MI

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13 former Michigan high school athletes are competing in the 2024 Olympics

Michigan high school athletes competing in 2024 Paris Summer Olympics

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One of the best things about the Olympics is that it brings athletes from so many different sports together and allows some of them to share cool moments with b

Coco Gauff Shared Awesome Moment With LeBron James at Paris Olympics

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Coco Gauff, A’Ja Wilson Took Awesome Selfies Before Olympics Opening Ceremony

The two Team USA stars shared a heartfelt moment on Friday. The brightest shining stars from Team USA took to the streets of Paris ahead of...

Coco Gauff, A’Ja Wilson Took Awesome Selfies Before Olympics Opening Ceremony

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