Anti-doping agents were unable to locate France’s star swimmer Leon Marchand for a doping test earlier this week – but it wasn’t his fault, according to L’Equipe. Drug testing agents arrived at the Olympic village, where he had been staying, on Monday morning, July 29 at 5:45 AM, to, among other things, test Marchand.

Leon Marchand Misses Early Morning Drug Test At the Olympics After Testers Make an Error

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Léon Marchand entered the Paris Summer Games with no gold medals. He now has claimed four gold - while shattering four Olympic records - and has emerged as a national French icon.

France's Léon Marchand claims his crown as the next big thing in Olympic swimming

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 Katie Ledecky capped another stellar Olympics by becoming only the second swimmer to win an event at four straight Summer Games, holding off Ariarne Titmus to win the 800-meter freestyle Saturday night. It was Ledecky's second gold medal in Paris and ninth of her remarkable career, which marked another milestone. She became only the sixth Olympian to reach that figure, joining swimmer Mark Spitz, track star Carl Lewis, Soviet gymnast Larisa Latynina and Finnish runner Paavo Nurmi in a tie for second place.The only athlete to win more golds: swimmer Michael Phelps with 23.Ledecky went faster than her winning...

Katie Ledecky swims into history with 800 freestyle victory at the Paris Olympics

LCM (50 meters) Prelims Live Recaps: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 | Day 6 | Day 7 | Day 8. Finals Live Recaps: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 | Day 6| Day 7 | Day 8.

Alex Walsh Gets Disqualified From 200 IM Final After Initially Winning Bronze

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. In the finals of the women’s 200 butterfly at the 2024 Paris Olympics, Regan Smith clocked a best time of 2:03.84 to win a silver medal, taking down her own American record in the event by 0.03 seconds. Previously, her record was a time of 2:03.87, set at the Sun Devil Open in June of 2023.

Regan Smith Clocks 2:03.84 200 Fly, Breaks American Record To Take Olympic Silver

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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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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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One raunchy piece of advice made Haliey Welch an internet sensation — though her fame has come with a price. The 23-year-old, best known as "hawk tuah girl," has had to deal with some rather creepy fans ever since a video of Welch giving a tip about intercourse went insanely viral online.

'Hawk Tuah' Girl Haliey Welch Says She Was Offered $600 to 'Spit in a Jar' After Her Lovemaking Tip

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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?

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. Honey Osrin got away with one in the semi-finals of the women’s 200 backstroke.

Honey Osrin Avoids DQ, Makes 200 Back Olympic Final After Clearly Passing 15m Underwater

Paris 2024, North America Day 8: Ledecky Four-Peats, But Is It The End Of An Era?

Iga Swiatek rebounded from semi-final heartbreak to leave Paris 2024 with a medal – achieving a surprisingly rare feat. Twenty-four hours ago, the Pole was heartbroken as she slumped to a shock 6-2, 7-5 defeat in her semi-final against Zheng Qinwen of China. The 23-year-old was left in tears...

Iga Swiatek just 4th WTA star to achieve impressive feat after winning Olympic bronze

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Team USA has been struggling to dominate the Paris Olympics, with a slow start on day three. After claiming two gold medals and seven overall on Sunday, the US failed to capture any gold medals on Monday, dropping them down in the standings. Team USA captured six bronze medals and two silver medals - eight overall, but no golds.

Team USA fails to win a single gold medal on day three at Paris Olympics.

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Astrology is able to give us so much intriguing insight into our personalities. We get a supreme amount of knowledge about our preferences and maybe even potential career paths. Among the 12 zodiac signs, there are far too many professions that can be a possible match. But, when it comes to the culinary arts there are some signs that really have a unique blend of creativity, precision, and passion.

3 Zodiac Signs That Make The Best Chefs

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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

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. World Record: 7:37.50 – Australia (2023)

Australian Women Break Olympic Record With 7:38.08 4×200 Free Relay

Joining us today will be Olympic champions Maya Andrews (DiRado), Matt Grevers, Gary Hall Jr., Tom Jager, and Craig Oppel. Current photo via Simone Castrovillari.

2024 Olympic Games – Day 7 Watch Party with Maya DiRado, Matt Grevers, & Gary Hall Jr.

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Republican Donald Trump has a 7-point lead over Democrat Kamala Harris among Florida voters, 49% to 42%, according to a new poll from the University of North Florida. Four percent are backing another candidate, and 6% are undecided or didn’t answer.

New Florida poll: Trump leads; support strong for abortion and recreational weed

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Forward Trinity Rodman saved the day for Team USA in the quarterfinals of the 2024 Paris Olympics.She scored the go-ahead goal in the second minute of stoppage time in the first extra period against Japan, giving Team USA a 1-0 win.Rodman scored on a phenomenal left-footed strike that sailed into the side of the net.
TRINITY RODMAN TAKE A BOW. THAT IS ABSOLUTELY STUNNING. THE USWNT LEADS IN EXTRA TIME.#ParisOlympics |  USA and Peacock pic.twitter.com/rNlebzAyOo— NBC Olympics & Paralympics (@NBCOlympics) August 3, 2024
Rodman, 22, is the daughter of NBA Hall of Famer Dennis Rodman. Her quarterfinal goal was her third...

Watch: Trinity Rodman scores winning goal against Japan in extra time to send USA to semis

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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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Leon Marchand Becomes Fourth Swimmer In History To Win Four Individual Golds At Single Games

LCM (50 meters) Leon Marchand has already entered rarefied air at the Paris Olympics, but he joined another exclusive club on Friday night in winning the...

Leon Marchand Becomes Fourth Swimmer In History To Win Four Individual Golds At Single Games

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