Columbus, OH

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

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

LCM (50 meters) Four finals and two semifinals will highlight night 1 of swimming in Paris for the Olympics. The women’s 100 fly semifinals will kick off the first night of swimming in Paris. The top four from the Tokyo Games will be in the 2nd semifinal as silver medalist China’s Zhang Yufei won silver in Tokyo and swam the fastest time of the morning with a 56.50. Bronze medalist in Tokyo Emma McKeon (56.79) will also be in the 2nd heat with Canada’s Maggie MacNeil (57.00) who will look to advance to tomorrow night and set herself up with the potential to defend her title. After just missing the podium in Tokyo with a 4th place finish, Torri Huske will look to earn a medal this time around after a 56.72, the 3rd fastest time of the morning.

2024 Paris Olympics: Day 1 Finals Preview

World Record: 3:40.07 — Paul Biedermann, GER (2009) World Junior Record: 3:44.31 — Petar Mitsin, BUL (2023) Olympic Record: 3:40.14 — Sun Yang, CHN (2012) 2021 Winning Time: 3:43.36 – Ahmed Hafnaoui, TUN. 2021 Time to Advance to Finals: 3:45.68. Top 8. Lukas Martens(GER) – 3:44.13...

None Of Tokyo Men’s 400 Free Medalists Will Return After Kieran Smith Misses Final

LCM (50 meters) The countdown is on with the swimming competition at the 2024 Olympic Games just hours away. Below, find everything you need to follow along with what promises to be an exhilarating nine days of racing in Paris. START TIMES & SCHEDULE. The swimming schedule for all 17...

All The Links You Need For The 2024 Olympic Games

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

USA TODAY Sports Media Group

The 2024 Paris Olympics officially began with quite a spectacle on Friday as the opening ceremony for the Games was held along the River Seine in the heart of the city.
With France serving as the host nation for this year’s Olympics, there was one question on everyone’s mind: Who would receive the honor of lighting the ceremonial cauldron?
It’s quite an honor to be selected by your host nation to do so, and Friday’s opening ceremony featured a very cool lighting of the Olympic cauldron.
The leadup to the lighting featured several French and American athletes passing the torch, beginning with Zinedine...

Who lit the cauldron at the 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony?

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

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

Indianapolis, IN

LCM (50 meters) 16 year old Charlotte Crush swam to two wins on night 1 of competition in Indianapolis. Crush first won the 200 back in a 2:10.29 before winning the 50 fly in a 26.48. Crush just off her lifetime best in the 200 back of a 2:09.71 before...

Charlotte Crush Wins 200 Back (2:10.29) And 50 Fly (26.48) On Night 1 Of NCSAs

Virginia State

Ronkonkoma, NY

The New York Post reveals that two men who died in a plane crash at MacArthur Airport were from Virginia. The men had been visiting friends in Long Island and were returning home when the tragedy occurred.

Life partners from Virginia have been identified as the victims of a New York plane crash

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

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

The US Sun

THE Paris Olympics is officially underway after a stunning opening ceremony on the River Seine. For the first time ever, the ceremony took place outside of a stadium. It has been estimated that there will be over 600,000 people were in attendance to watch the highly-anticipated spectacle. And instead of...

Who lit the torch at the Paris 2024 Olympics?

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 (50m) The 2024 Russian Swimming Cup kicked off this week from Yekaterinburg with the nation’s athletes racing domestically instead of at the Olympic Games which kick off on July 27th. The Russian Swimming Federation is offering bonuses to the tune of 2 million rubles (~$23,000 USD) if event...

Egor Kornev Rips 21.70 50 Free To Become #4 Russian Performer All-Time

History Facts lists eight names US parents no longer give their newborns, which you may no longer hear in Virginia. The girls' names are Doris, Gertrude, Mildred, and Judith. I know or have known women with all four names, but they are either baby boomers or boomer parents' ages and someone's grandma or great aunt. Consider the ages of females in Virginia you know with these names.

Eight names parents in Virginia may no longer be giving to their newborns

Devra Lee

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Horoscope of the Day, Saturday, July 27th

West Virginia State

Norfolk, VA

Four Virginians were confirmed to be onboard when the Titanic sank on April 14, 1912. Phillip Acts and Selini Decker, who lived a few blocks apart in Norfolk, died when the ship sank. Richmond native Robert Decker and Eloise Smith, who later moved to Richmond from West Virginia, survived.

There's a reason no remains from the Virginia Titanic victims will ever be found

Indiana State

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

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2024 Paris Olympic Day 1 Relay Speculation: The Americans Have a Conundrum (4×100 Free)

LCM (50 meters) The first prelims session of swimming at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games is in the books, and with the finals of the 4×100...

2024 Paris Olympic Day 1 Relay Speculation: The Americans Have a Conundrum (4×100 Free)

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