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	No country for old men? American Steffen Peters, a 59-year-old Olympian in equestrian, would beg to differ.Team USA Athletes Can't Keep Medal Prizes From French Tax Collectors




	Peters is Team USA’s oldest athlete competing at the Paris Olympics. This is his sixth Games, and he is a three-time medalist, winning his first bronze back in 1996 in Atlanta.




	His age is not an outlier within his sport, however—equestrian Laura Kraut, also representing the United States in Paris, is just a year younger at 58. The average age of American equestrians in Paris is 44.8 years—the gap between equestrian and the second-oldest sport,...

Equestrian to Aquatics: The Oldest and Youngest Team USA Athletes

Aspiring for the Basketball Hall of Fame begins the moment a young player hits the basketball court, aiming for a recognition that transcends the NBA to celebrate basketball’s global heritage. Though entering the NBA is a significant milestone, ascending into the Hall of Fame’s stands as an ultimate achievement. Today, we pay tribute to exceptional NBA talents who have come close to securing their place in basketball’s pantheon, but, for now, remain just outside of basketball’s most exclusive club.

NBA Legends Who Should 100% Be In The Hall of Fame (But Aren’t)

As the NFL consistently proves itself as America’s favorite sport, they continue to captivate audiences, controversies notwithstanding. Amidst their vast fan bases, numerous celebrities stand out for their unwavering support of their favorite teams, donning jerseys and flaunting logos beyond the spotlight. These high-profile fans add an extra layer of excitement and connection to the game, blending the worlds of entertainment and sports in a unique showcase of team spirit. In this article, we spotlight the most famous celebrity supporter for each NFL team, revealing the stars who cheer from the stands and bring their own fame to the fanfare.

Every NFL Team’s Biggest Celebrity Fan

The great country of Canada has produced some truly remarkable athletes in the world. From ice hockey, skiing, soccer, and beyond, these Canadian sports stars have dominated the athletic landscape with their immense talent. In this list of the 20 greatest Canadian athletes, we pay homage to their legacy and contributions throughout their careers:

The 20 Greatest Canadian Athletes of All-Time, Ranked

MMA has exploded in popularity in the past decade, becoming one of the most popular sports in the entire world. With it’s long roster of charismatic and thrilling fighters, fans can often expect a great spectacle time and time again. In this list, we pay homage to the greatest fighters to ever grace the octagon.

The 25 Greatest MMA Fighters Of All-Time

The 2024 NFL season is rapidly approaching and the schedule has been unveiled. How is your team going to do next season — bound for the playoffs or destined for a top-10 pick?

2024 Win/Loss Predictions For Every NFL Team

Is there one NFL franchise that sticks out from the rest in terms of having the best NFL helmet? We think so. This piece will delve into all 32 NFL teams, and thus we will rank them accordingly from least-favorite NFL helmet to the ultimate best NFL helmet. Where does your team end up on the list — and do you agree with ours?

Ranking All 32 NFL Helmets From Worst to Best

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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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Meet the 27 Olympians and 12 Paralympians from Illinois at the 2024 Summer Olympics

Illinois high school athletes competing in 2024 Paris Olympic Games

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Athletes getting sick during the Olympics is surprisingly common. During the 2012, 2016 and 2020 Summer Games, between 4-7% of athletes suffered from some sort of illness. The 2018 Winter Games were no better with 9% of competitors suffering from an illness. Upper respiratory infections were the most common illnesses reported.

Getting sick at the Olympics can seriously undermine podium chances – here’s what athletes should do to avoid illness during the Games

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In North Carolina, the divorce process can be challenging, particularly due to the mandatory one-year separation requirement. This law mandates that couples must live separately for at least a year before filing for divorce, a rule that can be frustrating for many.

You might be granted a divorce in North Carolina if your spouse is ‘incurably insane.’ Here’s how

Us Weekly

Naomi Baker/Getty Images Gymnast Stephen Nedoroscik became a fan favorite as he helped the Team USA men earn their first Olympic medal in 16 years. The 25-year-old is a two-time NCAA National Champion and a 2021 World Champion, specializing in the pommel horse. He won the 2024 U.S. National Championships title in the event, leading […]

The Internet Is Obsessed With Team USA Men’s Gymnastics Star Stephen Nedoroscik

247 Tempo

Not every state has a hometown elite athlete who will be competing in the Summer Olympics this year but according […]

States Sending the Most Athletes to the 2024 Olympics

Scottie Reynolds (Villanova) Villanova’s two recent championship runs cemented the program as a national powerhouse, but we’d be remiss if we didn’t give credit to the former players who helped build the program into what it became. Reynolds was a dynamite guard for Jay Wright’s group from 2006-2010. During his college career, Reynolds made an Elite Eight and a Sweet 16 appearance, helping legitimize the Wildcats as a top program. Though he was a skilled player, Reynolds’ lack of athleticism ultimately limited his NBA ceiling. In 2010, Reynolds became the first-ever AP All-American to not be selected in the NBA Draft since the merger.

March Madness Legends: Where Are They Now?

The US Sun

EQUESTRIAN events at Paris 2024 are an incredible spectacle, with over 80 horses competing in multiple events and disciplines. But how on earth to the animals even get to the Games? Here’s everything you need to know. How do they get horses to the Olympics? While watching the equestrian events at Paris 2024, it is […]

How do they get horses to the Paris 2024 Olympics & do the Team GB equine athletes need a passport to travel?

ScienceAlert


Running 10 hours a week for more than 120 km (75 miles) is extreme exercise, to be sure. Yet far from pushing the body beyond its limits, a recent study suggests some Olympic-level professional athletes could be adding years to their lives with such brutal routines.



					
			

The analysis, published in May, includes public health data from the first 200 people to run a mile in under 4 minutes back in the 1950s, '60s, and '70s. According to a team of researchers from Canada and Australia, these professional runners lived, on average, almost five years longer than the general population.
The findings contradict...

Olympics: Elite Runners Live Years Longer Than Most People, But Why?

Virginia soap fans, there is an update that might shift things in Salem. Julie Dove portrays the whacky Connie Viniski on Days of Our Lives. Virginia viewers, like those elsewhere, believe she murdered Li Shin (Remington Hoffman).

Days of Our Lives Spoilers: Julie Dove teases that someone other than Connie may have murdered Li

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The once-mighty U.S. Olympic swim team has only won two gold medals so far at the Paris Games. Athletes say the sport has grown more competitive since Americans like Michael Phelps owned the pool.

The once-mighty U.S. swim team sinks in early Olympic races, winning only two gold

The Guardian

A video of dressage champion Charlotte Dujardin whipping a horse caused shockwaves last week - and it wasn’t an isolated incident in the sport

‘The horses don’t choose to take part’: should equestrian sports be removed from the Olympics?

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Seniors dying in a hospital or nursing home at the hands of loved ones are usually considered a mercy killing because of a terminal illness. The Associated Press reveals that a seemingly healthy woman at Commonwealth Senior Living in Norfolk, Virginia, was murdered by her daughter and grandson.

The death of a Norfolk senior living facility patient by family members was not a mercy killing

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Star Athletes Who Retired Before Anyone Expected

Imagine athletes at the peak of their ability, entertaining fans with their incredible skills, only to...

Star Athletes Who Retired Before Anyone Expected

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