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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.Olympic Ad Boycotter Had No TV Spending as NBC Sales Hit Record




	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...

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

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With another Summer Olympics being contested, Mark Cuban has made it clear he still doesn't agree with NBA players participating.

Mark Cuban Reiterates His Opposition To The NBA Allowing Players To Play For Team USA At The Olympics

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Sports Illustrated Swim

The basketball legend traveled to the Caribbean for her feature in the 2022 SI Swimsuit Issue.

Olympian, WNBA Star Breanna Stewart Was Powerful and Pretty on the Shores of St. Thomas

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WNBA star Angel Reese is staying booked and busy. Though the Chicago Sky rookie wasn’t selected to play on the Olympic team, she headed to Paris to cheer on the participating WNBA players. But recently, she joined another team. The Unrivaled 3-on-3 basketball team founded by Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier and New York Liberty […]

Angel Reese Joins 3-on-3 League Founded By WNBA Stars

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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

The former NFL player's new platform, Lumi aims use the subscription-based platform aims to provide tools for storytellers to create, illustrate, publish and monetize their ideas. Colin Kapernick is aiming to topple major barriers with his new startup, and major investors are backing his mission. The former NFL player and...

Colin Kaepernick Raises $4M For His AI Startup That Allows People To "Bypass Gatekeeping"

The Team USA women’s basketball team began their Paris Olympics journey with a commanding victory over Japan. This opening-game win was particularly significant for Kelsey Plum, part of the U.S. women’s 3×3 team that won gold at the Tokyo Games. While Plum’s performance on the court was...

VIDEO: Sideline Camera Caught A Perfectly-Timed Snapshot Of WNBA Star Kelsey Plum During Team USA’s Win vs. Japan At The Paris Olympics

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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

Scruggs made U.S. Olympic history by winning silver in women’s individual foil fencing during the 2024 Paris Olympics. Lauren Scruggs made U.S. Olympic history by winning silver in women’s individual foil fencing, becoming the first Black woman from the United States to earn an individual medal in a women’s fencing event.

Lauren Scruggs Becomes The First Black American Woman To Win An Individual Fencing Medal At The Olympics

From Coco Gauff to Sha’Carri Richardson, these U.S. competitors of color are ready to bring home the gold this summer. ESSENCE.com is part of ESSENCE Communications, Inc. Essence may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Offers may be subject to change without notice.

WATCH: In My Feed - Keep An Eye On These 13 Black Athletes At The 2024 Paris Olympics

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Team USA made quick work of Japan in their Olympic opener.

U.S. Women’s Basketball Unleashes Dominant Opening Win vs. Japan at Olympics

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When Caitlin Clark was not named to this year's Olympic roster, Kristin Meyer, her high school coach, sent a text to remind her of the last time USA Basketball didn't take her.

Caitlin Clark's high school coach recalls last time she was left off Team USA roster: 'Driven to get better'

Blonde hair, long lashes, and more. If you’ve been watching the Paris Olympics, you’ve already seen a ton of beautiful moments last week. While we’re all rooting for the likes of Simone Biles and Coco Gauff to win gold, we’re still keeping our eyes on the unstoppable beauty moments that are happening, too.

ICYMI: 21 Celebrity Beauty Moments From The Week

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Fulton, MO

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Updated on July 17, 2024, concerning two of the missing children listed below. Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

“It’s nice to step up to the plate, take that responsibility now and hopefully inspire more Black people to get into fencing,” the Harvard athlete says. Lauren Scruggs’ path towards her greatness began at an early age. She was introduced to fencing by her brother, Nolen, and gravitated towards the sport so much that she decided to stick with it. Since then, the New York native has amassed several accolades, becoming a six-time world champion, and an individual gold medal at the NCAA Fencing Championships in 2023. On Sunday, she became the first Black American woman to win an individual Olympics fencing medal.

[Exclusive] Meet Lauren Scruggs: The Black Woman Fencer Making History At The 2024 Paris Olympics

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USA Women’s Basketball is officially back in action today at the 2024 Olympics going after their eighth consecutive gold medal and their 10th overall. 

Team USA has always been dominant in the Olympic women’s basketball tournament — there have only been three Olympics since women’s basketball was introduced in 1976 and Team USA didn’t take home the gold.

RELATED: 2024 Olympics women’s basketball preview

This year’s team is led by captain and five-time Olympic gold medalist Diana Taurasi, who is playing in her sixth Olympics. The team, made up of all WNBA players, also features two New York Liberty stars: Breanna Stewart...

How to watch Sabrina Ionescu, US Women’s Basketball team in 2024 Olympics

“It's important to hop out of our comfort zone, because those are the places that we discover the best things about who we are,” the star told ESSENCE. Y’lan Noel tells the story of a man with little respect and a ton of integrity in Lady In The Lake.

Why Y'lan Noel Embraced Darkness (And Sideburns) For His Role In 'Lady In The Lake'

From yachting in Europe to steamy date nights, our favorite Black celebrity couples enjoyed being outside. What’s better than the sun, your loved ones, and fabulous food? All of those things but on a yacht. The Harveys, specifically Marjorie, and Steve Harvey, have been soaking up all things luxury on their summer trip through the South of France with their children, and we can’t get enough of their vacation and them.

Luxury International Vacations And Anniversaries: The Best Of Black Love In July

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Emily Standley Allard

If you’ve ever wondered why your partner or mate was so gosh darn easy to love, or on the flip side impossible to love at times, their sun sign could give you some important clues! I’ve definitely been in relationships that have tested my patience to the limits and other ones that have been a smooth sailing ride. The answers just may be in the stars! Read on to discover the zodiac signs according to Astrology.com that are the easiest to the hardest to love.

The Zodiac Signs Ranked Easiest to Hardest to Love

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MOD Pizza has over 500 locations across the country with 22 restaurants in Illinois. The Washington-based chain offers fast-casual fare known for its customized, artisan-style pizzas. Customers can choose from over 40 toppings and 8 sauces to create their own masterpiece.

Bankruptcy Looms for Major Pizza Chain With Chicago Suburban Locations

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How WNBA Players Have Turned The Pre-Game Tunnel Into A Runway

Fashion sense plays a key role in an athlete's public image and business success. Women athletes are now claiming their stake. The growing popularity of tunnel...

How WNBA Players Have Turned The Pre-Game Tunnel Into A Runway

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