FanSided

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

The Mirror US

Iraqi judoka Sajjad Sehen was provisionally suspended for testing positive for anabolic steroids, just before the Paris 2024 Olympics leaving the country without a competitor in the category

Olympian kicked out of Paris Games for doping test before Opening Ceremony

Harvard, IL

A record eight current and former Crimson fencers will compete for Harvard at the 2024 Paris Olympics, with action starting on Saturday, July 27. Eli Dershwitz leads the team, aiming for gold after being ranked No. 3 globally. Colin Heathcock, the youngest in the top-10 rankings, and Mitchell Saron, an emerging talent, are also part of the team.

Harvard Fencers Set for 2024 Paris Olympics Victory Quest

BroBible

The Olympics officially got underway with the Opening Ceremonies in Paris on Friday. However, things quickly went awry during one of the most crucial moments when the flag was raised upside down. Hopefully the awkward blunder was not a bad omen for the rest of the Games! The flag for the Olympics was created in […]
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Paris Begins Olympics With Embarrassing Blunder By Raising Flag Upside Down At Opening Ceremonies

Reuters

PARIS (Reuters) -Paris broke with tradition on Friday by turning the Olympic Opening Ceremony into a parade down the River Seine rather than a stadium-based show. TV viewers around the world were treated to a spectacle performed on bridges, the riverbank and rooftops, culminating with French athletes Marie-Jose Perec and Teddy Riner lighting the Olympic cauldron and a performance from Canada's Celine Dion.

Factbox-How the world's press rated Paris's Olympics Opening Ceremony

Blanco, TX

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Brigid Pfeifer

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

Lancaster County, PA

NewsByJoshua

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

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

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

Colorado State

Austin, TX

LCM (50 meters) 14 year old Audrey Derivaux of Jersey Wahoos had another big swim in Austin this week, this time posting a 4:45.60 in the 400 IM. That was just off her personal best of a 4:45.23 that she swam to make the final for the event at 2024 US Olympic Trials.

Audrey Derivaux Continues To Shine Clocking 4:45.60 400 IM, 1:01.56 100 Back In Austin

Steve B Howard

I've covered Muscle Cars from the 1960s and 1970s I like, Muscle Cars that had the best performance, cars that I have owned, fast cars that I have driven, and even classic VWs that I think are cool most recently.

Longest-Lasting Cars: Top 3 Most Reliable Models

LCM (50 meters) Australia tops the swimming and overall medal table at the end of the first night of competition at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Ariarne Titmus picked up the team’s first gold medal in the pool swimming to a win in the women’s 400 freestyle. Later in the session, the Australian women picked up another medal winning the 4×100 freestyle relay in a new Olympic record, breaking their own record from the 2020 Tokyo Games.

Australia Leads Swimming And Overall Medal Tables Through Day 1 In Paris

Oklahoma State

Irvine, CA

LCM (50 meters) Aria Grossenbach, 15, dropped 1.09-seconds from seed to win the B-final in a new personal best (55.77). Her entry time was set this March at the Westmont PSS stop and represented her first time sub-57. Now she’s broken another barrier at this meet. Grossenbach was first to the wall in 26.68, and managed to hold on for the win despite a charge from Mackenzie Hodges (55.92). Grossenbach’s time cracks the top-100 in the 15-16 age group, slotting in at 63rd.

2024 Speedo Summer Championships: Swims You Might Have Missed (Day 2)

LCM (50 meters) Swimming and waterpolo events at the 2024 Paris Olympics will be held The Paris La Défense Arena, a multisport arena located in Nanterre. The opening was first expected in 2014 but the facility was not opened until October 2017. Initially the facility was named U Arena, the latter was changed to the current one in spring 2018.

Paris Swimming Pool Depth Raises First Concerns Of 2024 Olympic Games

LCM (50 meters) We saw the prelims of the men’s 100m breaststroke in the water this morning to kick off the 2024 Olympic Games. That meant 25-year-old Qin Haiyang of China took to the La Défense Arena pool seeking to carry his momentum from winning this event both at the 2023 World Championships and the Asian Games.

Qin Haiyang Says Drug Tests Are an American & European Plot After Testers Interrupt His Sleep

The Independent

The Olympics are underway at Paris 2024 and many of the early medals will be won in the pool as the swimming events begin.Swimming is one of the most watched sports at the Olympics and its finals are often prime-time viewing in the opening days of the Games, as big names clash again and again across several fiercely competitive events.Follow LIVE: Olympics latest updates and medal results The United States are typically strong in the pool, but the rivalry with Australia is brewing and of the big contests to look out for will be the USA’s Katie Ledecky and Ariarne...

Olympics swimming schedule: Every event, date and start time at Paris 2024

Indiana State

LCM (50 meters) Irvine Novaquatics 13-14 boys LCM 200 free relay set a new national age group (NAG) record this past weekend swimming to a 1:39.22. That broke the old record of a 1:39.56 set by Washington Township Swim Club of Indiana back in 2014. Novaquatics relay was consistent on...

Irvine Novaquatics Boys Break 13-14 NAG Record With 1:39.22 200 Free Relay

Huntsville, AL

LCM (50m) Results on MeetMobile, “2024 USA Swimming Futures Championships”. The 2nd day of the Huntsville Futures Championships saw 15-year-old Rylee Erisman (Laker Swimming) put on a show in the women’s 100 free. The youngster won the race by nearly 2 full seconds, throwing down a 54.25. That performance comes in just off Erisman’s personal best of 54.22, which she swam at the US Olympic Trials last month. She was out fast, splitting 25.97 on the opening 50m, then came home in 28.28.

15-Year-Old Rylee Erisman Clcoks 54.2 100 FR on Day 2 of Huntsville Futures

LCM (50 meters) Dakota Luther swam to a 2:07.91 in the women’s 200 fly on night 1 of competition in Austin, just over a month after originally announcing her retirement from the sport at US Olympic Trials. Luther was faster tonight than she was at Trials as she swam...

After Announcing Retirement After US Trials, Dakota Luther Swims 2:07.91 200 Fly In Austin

LCM (50 meters) Tonight marks the first act that will open the doors to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Tomorrow, however, swimmers will need to wake up early to attend the first day of competition at the Defense Arena in Paris. Among the various high-level athletes we eagerly anticipate seeing...

Who Are The Youngest Swimmers We Will See At Paris 2024 Olympics?

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

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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Who Will Win The Swimming Medals Table at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games?

We’ve gone through every part of the swimming competition at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Race-by-race predictions, Vegas predictions, the data. But zooming out to 10,000...

Who Will Win The Swimming Medals Table at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games?

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