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VILLENEUVE-D’ASCQ, France (AP) — Spain’s Rudy Fernandez has become the first male basketball player to compete in six Olympics. The 39-year-old Fernandez achieved the milestone Saturday when he checked in at the 5:18 mark of the first quarter during Spain’s matchup with Australia to open the Paris Olympic tournament.

Paris milestone: Spain’s Rudy Fernandez becomes 1st basketball player to appear in 6 Olympics

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Team USA picked up its first gold at the Paris Olympics in the pool Saturday thanks to the men men’s 4x100m freestyle relay team, who beat out Australia by more than a second. Jack Alexy, Chris Guiliano, Hunter Armstrong and Caeleb Dressel posted a time of 3:09.28, a strong finish over the Australian quartet’s 3:10.35. Armstrong was the fastest of the quartet, finishing his leg in 46.75 seconds. For Armstrong, this was his second gold medal after a victory in the same event at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. The victory tied Dressel, 23,  on eight golds with fellow American relay swimmer Matt Biondi. For Guiliano and Alexy, this was their first medal and their first Olympic race. The four exploded with joy when Dressel came into the finish, yelling “let’s go” and “woo!” It was the 11th gold the U.S. has won in the 4x100m freestyle relay race in the past 13 Olympics it has competed in, and was the team’s third in a row. Read it at PeacockRead more at The Daily Beast.

U.S. Wins First Gold of Paris Olympics

LCM (50 meters) It’s finally here. Day 1 prelims of the 2024 Paris Olympics feature four individual events and two relays. The morning will kick off with the women’s 100 buttefly as newly-minted World Record holder Gretchen Walsh enters as the top seed. Walsh won the event at US Trials and is coming off of a historic season at the collegiate level with the University of Virginia. Walsh is competing in her first Olympic Games but represented the USA at the 2023 World Championships getting some major international experience under her belt. Walsh enters with a 55.18 entry time. She will race next to Germany’s Angelina Kohler who had a huge swim in February to win the 2024 World Championship and is entered with a 56.11.

2024 Paris Olympics: Day 1 Prelims Preview

LCM (50 meters) 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 Bronze Medal Winning Time: 3:43.94. Final:. GOLD: Lukas Märtens...

Germany’s Lukas Maertens Ne Olympics Me Jeeta Apna First Gold Medal

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

”Primetime in Paris” features 10-time Olympic medalist Katie Ledecky and seven-time Olympic gold medalist Caeleb Dressel leading Team USA swimming contingent in the latest chapter of their rivalry with Australia, as the women’s 400m freestyle and men’s 4x100m freestyle relay finals headline tonight’s coverage on NBC and Peacock beginning at 8 p.m. ET.

Paris Olympics 2024 Schedule Part 1

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Brazil defeated Nigeria, 1-0, Thursday during the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France. Former Lady Vols’ soccer player Michelle Alozie made her Olympic debut in the match for Nigeria. She recorded one shot on goal in the match. The former Lady Vol started at defender and played the entire contest.

Michelle Alozie makes Olympic debut against Brazil

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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

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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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Mercurochrome and Merthiolate were in medicine cabinets in many Virginia homes decades ago. They were in bottles with droppers that gallons the red liquid. Looking at that old bottle in the above image brings back many memories.

Mercurochrome and Merthiolate once were in many Virginia homes

LCM (50 meters) While plenty of high-octane action is taking place in the pool at the 2024 Olympic Games, some drama is also unfolding outside the lane lines. After the Australia women’s 400 free relay secured gold on the opening night and were preparing to stand on the podium, Eurosport’s commentator Bob Ballard quipped on-air: “Well the women are just finishing up. You know what women are like…hanging around, doing their makeup.”

Eurosport Commentator Bob Ballard Dropped From Broadcast Due To Sexist Comment

The US Sun

TOM PIDCOCK was booed by the French crowd after claiming gold in the Paris 2024 mountain bike event. The Team GB star, 24, successfully defended his title from Tokyo with a dramatic ride. Things had looked bleak for the Leeds-born star when he slipped to ninth after suffering a puncture. But he produced a genius […]

Team GB star Tom Pidcock booed by bitter French after controversially winning Paris 2024 Olympics gold with genius move

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

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PARIS (Reuters) -Reigning champions Canada got a lifeline at the Paris Games following a 2-1 last-gasp win over hosts France, while Spain and the United States claimed wins to reach the quarter-finals on the second matchday of Olympic women's football on Sunday.

Olympics-Soccer-Underfire Canada stun France with dramatic 2-1 win; US, Spain advance to quarter-finals

PARIS (Reuters) - Spain's women's water polo team exacted a bit of revenge on three-times reigning champions the United States in a rematch of the 2020 Olympics gold-medal game, holding on for a 13-11 preliminary round victory at the Paris Olympics on Monday.

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Nicolo Martinenghi talked about his love for racing and the incredible feeling of winning an Olympic gold medal during a press conference following the 100 breast final. “This is what I love to do, I love to race. I live for, enjoy that moment and winning a gold medal next to, in front of my family, my girlfriend, my friend, my teammate was incredible, probably the best feeling of my life,” Martinenghi said.

Nicolo Martinenghi Calls Winning Gold the Best Feeling of His Life in Post-Race Interview

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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?

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Lyles returns for his second Olympic Games this summer in Paris. Here's what you need to know about him.

Everything to know about Noah Lyles, America's fastest man in Paris Olympics

LCM (50 meters) Let the conspiracy theories begin. One of the main patterns of the first prelims session at the Paris 2024 Olympics were that the top times in prelims were considerably slower than they were both at the Tokyo Olympics and the 2023 World Championships. Which begs the question: is the La Défense Arena home to a “slow” pool?

Let The Theories Begin: Is The Paris 2024 Olympic Pool “Slow”?

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The Nigeria women's national basketball team, also known as the D'Tigress, upset Australia in Paris for its first Olympics win in 20 years, leading to some of the best photos of the year.

Nigeria Basketball's First Olympic Win In 20 Years Led to Best Photos of Paris Games

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Paris 2024, Africa Recap: Day 3 – Tatjana Smith Wins Gold, Chasing Penelope Henys’ Double Gold

LCM (50 meters) World Record: 1:04.13 – Lilly King, USA (2017) World Junior Record: 1:04.35 – Ruta Meilutyte, LTU (2013) Olympic Record: 1:04.82 – Tatjana Smith...

Paris 2024, Africa Recap: Day 3 – Tatjana Smith Wins Gold, Chasing Penelope Henys’ Double Gold

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