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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

After a dominant 110-84 win against Serbia in its Olympics opener, the USA men’s basketball team will look to continue their winning run against South Sudan in its next contest of the Paris Olympics 2024. The match will take place at the Pierre Mauroy Stadium in Lille, France. Despite...

Basketball Olympics 2024: When And Where To Watch Team USA Vs. South Sudan At Paris Olympics?

Sports Illustrated

With the Paris Games in full swing, it's time to take a look at which locations are next to host the premier event.

Future Olympics Locations: All Host Cities for 2026, 2028 Games & Beyond

The 2024 Paris Olympics is hosting the most talented international basketball tournament ever, and star-power goes well beyond Team USA. The days of the 1992 Dream Team facing only five NBA players on their way to gold are long over. Basketball is truly an international sport these days, and even with the United States sending a loaded roster, the three best players in the event are competing for other countries.

Olympics men’s basketball scores, schedule, and standings for 2024 Paris Games

Oklahoma State

Norman, OK

Seven current or former Oklahoma athletes are competing at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, showcasing the strong connection between Norman and Paris as athletes like Abraham Ancer, Emre Dodanli, and others represent their countries in various sports. Oklahoma has produced 89 Olympians, with a former or current Sooner participating in...

7 Oklahoma Athletes Shine at 2024 Paris Olympics: Updates & More

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

Virginia State

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

Glamour

The Marta red-card moment at the 2024 Olympics will go down in women’s soccer history. The legendary women’s soccer star, whose full name is Marta Vieira da Silva, received a red card in stoppage time of the first half of Brazil’s match against Spain for a dangerous high kick that clipped Spain’s Olga Carmona in the head. The referee issued a straight red card and Marta was ejected from the game, leaving her team to compete with 10, rather than 11, players on the field. Spain eventually eked out a 2-0 victory over Brazil, scoring two goals in the second half and securing their spot in the quarterfinals.

Marta Red Card: Women’s Soccer Legend Cries After Ejection From What Could Be Her Final International Game

J. Souza

According to cruise industry reports, the world's largest cruise ship is sailing well above 100% capacity, thanks to more beds being filled on recent sailings. Royal Caribbean’s newest flagship, the Icon of the Seas, is proving to be an unprecedented success, with occupancy rates far exceeding expectations.

The Largest Cruise Ship in the World is Sailing at 132% Capacity: How This is Even Possible

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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

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.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

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Marta was sent off after being red carded in Brazil’s Olympic group finale against Spain on Wednesday. The legendary Brazilian captain walked off the field in Bordeaux in tears after she was shown the straight red for a tackle on Spain’s Olga Carmona in first-half stoppage time. Marta,...

Marta sent off in Brazil’s Olympic group finale with a direct red card

South Carolina State

Colleton County, SC

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

Denver, CO

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David Heitz

A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

Missouri State

Fulton, MO

CJ Coombs

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

PARIS, France (July 29, 2024) – Facing the silver medalists from the Tokyo Games, the U.S. beach team of Taryn Kloth and Kristen Nuss stayed unbeaten in the Paris Olympics with a 2-0 (21-16, 21-16) victory over Mariafe Artacho Del Solar and Taliqua Clancy of Australia on Monday. Kloth/Nuss are now 2-0, while the Australian team fell to 1-1. The world’s No. 2 ranked team, Kloth and Nuss will conclude pool play against Xue Chen and Xia Xinyi of China on Thursday at 1 p.m. PT (10 p.m. local).

Kloth/Nuss Move to 2-0 in Paris with Key Win

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PARIS (Reuters) - Christa Deguchi won the women's under 57kg gold to hand Canada its first ever Olympic judo title on Monday before Hidayat Heydarov of Azerbaijan disappointed a partisan crowd by triumphing in the men's under 73kg final at the Paris Games.

Olympics-Judo-Canada's Deguchi and Heydarov of Azerbaijan win gold

PARIS (Diya TV) – The U.S. men’s basketball team kicked off their quest for gold at the Paris Olympics with a 110-84 win over Serbia. Kevin Durant, who made a strong return after missing exhibition play, led the team with 23 points on 8-of-9 shooting. Back in Olympic action for the first time since 2012, LeBron James added 21 points, 8 rebounds, and 9 assists.

2024 Paris Olympics: Team USA Begins Olympic Journey with Dominant 110-84 Win Over Serbia

Illinois State

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

High School On SI

Meet the 9 Olympians and 1 Paralympian from Missouri in the 2024 Summer Olympics

Missouri high school athletes competing in 2024 Paris Olympic Games

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Paris Olympics | List of athletes with Georgia ties competing Wednesday

PARIS, France — Looking for some Georgia representation at the Olympic events on Tuesday? 11Alive has you covered. Here is a list of athletes with ties...

Paris Olympics | List of athletes with Georgia ties competing Wednesday

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