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It seems as if there’s often a player who shows up at the Olympics and performs well above expectations. This year, it’s Anna Karolina Schmiedlova (Slovakia). She beat the French Open finalist, Jasmine Paolini, in the third round and backed it up by beating the Wimbledon champion, Barbora Krejcikova, in the quarterfinals.

Anna Karolina Schmiedlova is the Giant Slayer of the Paris Olympics

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Many fans are wondering what happened to Hezly Rivera or if she might be hurt or injured at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The youngest member of the women’s gymnastics team for Team USA, the 16-year-old Hezly appeared during the qualification rounds, performing on beam and uneven bars. However, she is not slated to compete in the women’s team final, all-around, or any apparatus finals. This has led to a selection controversy where gymnastics fans are confused about her absence in the team final. Here’s a breakdown of the Hezly Rivera controversy during the 2024 Olympic Games.

What Happened to Hezly Rivera at the 2024 Paris Olympics?

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The 2024 Games looked a little different for the three-time Olympian.

Olympic Fencer Nada Hafez Filled With ‘Pride’ After Competing in Paris Games While 7 Months Pregnant

LCM (50 meters) Prelims Live Recaps: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 | Day 6. Finals Live Recaps: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 | Day 6. Two Frenchmen placed in the top eight of the men’s 50 free in tonight’s semifinals, but only one of them will swim. While veteran Florent Manaudou will go for his fourth straight medal in this event in as many Olympic Games, Maxime Grousset has bowed out of the final.

2024 Paris Olympic: Maxime Grousset Out, Josh Liendo In For Men’s 50 Free Final

Blanco, TX

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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

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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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Photographers documenting the Paris Olympics have created indelible images, from action shots of BMX to kayaking to table tennis.

The Best Photographs From the Paris Olympics

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North Carolina’s beloved Biscuitville has once again been recognized as one of the best regional fast food chains in the United States. In USA Today's annual 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards, Biscuitville ranked second overall and was also named the No. 1 best fast food breakfast spot in the country.

North Carolina is home to one of the best regional fast food chains in America

Bryshere Gray's name has been added to a growing list. Some Virginians have been keeping up with the ever-increasing tales of celebrities and their alleged connections to the saga of Sean Diddy Combs. There are now rumors that Empire actor Bryshere Gray is suing Diddy and Will Smith.

Empire actor Bryshere Gray is allegedly suing Will Smith and Sean Combs

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Though he has not appeared in an NBA game since 2022, forward Malik Fitts will continue his playing career next season. The 27-year-old has officially joined SIG Strasbourg of the LNB Élite. Most recently, Fitts played for the Cleveland Charge of the G League. With the team, he appeared...

Former Boston Celtics Fan Favorite Joins European Team

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Team USA led the overall medal count when the 2024 Paris Olympics closed for the evening on Monday night. With more events every day that even GoldZone can't keep track of, here are some of the more important results to keep you updated on all good things Team USA.

2024 Paris Olympics: Team USA Lead Medal Count After Monday

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The women’s gymnastics all-around final, beginning Thursday at 12:15 p.m. ET, will feature the legendary Simone Biles, who became the most decorated U.S. gymnast in Olympics history Tuesday with her gold medal win in the gymnastics team final, bringing her medal total to eight.

American teammate Sunisa “Suni” Lee looks to defend her all-around gold from Tokyo. 



The United States has prevailed in the individual women’s all-around category in every Olympics since 2000. 

Also, swimming finals — featuring the women’s 200-meter butterfly, men’s 200-meter backstroke, women’s 200-meter breaststroke and women’s 4×200-meter freestyle relay — begins at 2:30 p.m. 

American Ryan Murphy,...

The events to watch at the Paris Olympics on Thursday, August 1

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In the heart of Indianapolis, the Butler Bulldogs Basketball team embodies grit, determination, and relentless team spirit at Hinkle Fieldhouse. Known for Cinderella runs and March Madness heroics, this storied program has captivated fans and etched its legacy into collegiate basketball history. Now, as we assemble the all-time starting five, we celebrate not just players, but legends. These athletes have donned the Butler blue and white, giving their all to forge a powerhouse legacy on the court.

Butler Basketball: Bulldogs All-Time Starting 5

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New Orleans, LA

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A developing tropical disturbance in the Caribbean is showing increasing potential to enter the eastern Gulf of Mexico, intensify, and impact areas along the Gulf Coast, likely between Florida and Louisiana. If the system gains a name, it will be designated Tropical Storm Debby. This system has the potential to bring significant rainfall to the eastern Gulf Coast, and depending on its strength, could also generate hazardous winds and a dangerous storm surge.

Potential Tropical Storm Debby Could Bring Heavy Rain and Strong Winds to Gulf Coast and SE GA

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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PARIS (Reuters) -Italian boxer Angela Carini pulled out of the Paris Olympics mid-fight on Thursday after she sustained a series of crunching blows from her Algerian opponent Imane Khelif, who last year failed a gender eligibility test at the World Championships.

Olympics-Boxing-Italian Carini pulls out of Paris Games, stoking gender row

Following an exciting edition of AEW Dynamite the fans in attendance were treated to a taping for AEW Rampage. The show will air on Friday in its usual slot and will feature names like Nyla Rose, Wheeler Yuta, Bryan Keith, and more. Let’s take a look at the AEW Rampage spoilers for the August 2, 2024 edition.

AEW Rampage Spoilers (8/2/24) – Full Results & News

PARIS, France (July 30, 2024) – After opening the Paris Olympics with a win yesterday, the U.S. beach team of Miles Evans and Chase Budinger dropped to 1-1 with a 2-0 (21-13, 21-15) loss to Stefan Boermans and Yorick de Groot of the Netherlands at Eiffel Tower Stadium on Tuesday. Boermans/de Groot moved to 2-0. Evans/Budinger complete pool play on Friday, Aug. 2 at 6 a.m. PT (3 p.m. local) against Pablo Herrera and Adrián Gavira of Spain.

Evans/Budinger Fall to 1-1 at Paris Olympics

An emotional Iga Swiatek admits she was at a loss over her performance during her Paris Olympics semi-final defeat to Zheng Qinwen as she revealed there was “a hole” in one of her biggest weapons. World No 1 Swiatek was the overwhelming favourite to win gold at Paris...

WATCH: Iga Swiatek bursts into tears after Paris 2024 exit – ‘I just messed up’

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Paris Olympics Day 5 Women’s Doubles Predictions Including Lyudmyla Kichenok/Nadia Kichenok vs Danielle Collins/Desirae Krawczyk

It should be an entertaining day of tennis on day five at the Paris Olympics, and as always, we here at LWOT will be offering our...

Paris Olympics Day 5 Women’s Doubles Predictions Including Lyudmyla Kichenok/Nadia Kichenok vs Danielle Collins/Desirae Krawczyk

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