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Slovakian Olympic swimmer Tamara Potocka collapsed poolside Thursday after competing in the 200m individual medley. Potocka, 21, climbed out of the pool following her heat and fell to the ground immediately after exiting the water. She had just finished seventh in what was the third heat ...

Cause Of Olympic Swimmer's Sudden Collapse Revealed

The Spun

Noah Lyles didn't win his 100-meter heat on Saturday. Lyles came in second place with a time of 10.04 seconds. He was just behind the United Kingdom's Louie Hinchliffe, who had a time of 9.98 seconds.  The result has some fans mocking him after Lyles criticized the NBA champion for not being ...

Olympic Fans Mocked Noah Lyles After Finishing 2nd In Saturday's Race

Sporting News

If you want to witness a gauntlet during the Olympic Games, odds are you'll find one on the track.

Olympics track and field results: Updated 2024 medal winners for every event at Paris Games

UPI News

U.S. sprinting sensation Sha'carri Richardson made her Paris 2024 track debut Friday, clocking a 10.94 over 100 meters to qualify for the event semifinals at Stade de France.

Watch: USA's Sha'carri Richardson clocks 10.94 in 100M Olympic track qualifier

SAINT-DENIS, France -- Two-time Olympic 100 champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce's quest for another title ended abruptly Saturday when she pulled out of the 100-meter semifinal at the Paris Games. No immediate reason was given for Fraser-Pryce's scratch, which came up on the scoreboard only moments before she was supposed to race...

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, Jamaica's 2-time Olympic gold medalist, abruptly withdraws from Paris 100M

Blanco, TX

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Brigid Pfeifer

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

New York City, NY

Miranda Lambert put on a bold display in her electric-blue dress and cute booties as she kept stylish to promote her cookbook last year, but she only wound up bullied. Stepping out in New York City and photographed leaving her hotel with husband Brendan McLoughlin in April 2023, Miranda showed off her skintight shirt dress, one seemingly an ill fit according to those reacting to the photos.

Miranda Lambert Shamed In Tight Button Dress That’s ‘Unflattering’

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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?

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PARIS (Reuters) -Jamaican double champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce missed her Olympic 100 metres semi-final on Saturday after sustaining an injury in the warm-up after her preparation was unsettled by security officials delaying her entry to the Stade de France.

Olympics-Athletics-Injured Fraser-Pryce misses 100m semis after late entry to stadium

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Sha'Carri Richardson had a strong start to her first Olympic games, finishing first in the Women's 100-meter Preliminary Round.

Is Sha'Carri Richardson running today? Olympics track and field schedule, times for Aug. 3

Virginia State

Cheryl E Preston

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

The red iconic clay court of Roland-Garros will dust up on Saturday at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games women's singles final. But as the court clears and the dust settles, an everlasting winner will emerge, forever carved into the history of Olympic tennis. Zheng Qinwen of China and Donna Vekic...

Women's singles final

Omari Jones defeated Bulgaria's unseeded Rami Kiwan in their quarterfinal bout at the 2024 Paris Olympics on Saturday, ensuring (at least) a bronze medal — and setting up a semifinal bout with Uzbekistani Asadkhuja Muydinkhujaev. Jones, 21, will become the first American welterweight since Kenneth Gould at the 1988...

Team USA's welterweight

The world witnessed a crazy finish in the medal race of the women’s skiff race in the 49erFX class Friday at the Paris Olympics. Odile van Aanholt and Annette Duetz (Netherlands) won gold, Vilma Bobeck and Rebecca Netzler (Sweden) won silver and Sarah Steyaert and Charline Picon (France) took the bronze.

Women's skiff

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The Olympic schedule for Friday, Aug. 2, is filled with must-watch events and record-breaking athletes, so be sure to tune in. Highlights include the men's 10,000m track and field final, and the men's 50m freestyle where Caeleb Dressel will look to defend his gold medal. Rowing events include the women’s...

Olympics schedule August 2: What events to watch, including swimming, track and field finals

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Orlando, FL

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In a recent development that's both disappointing and familiar, Habanero's Mexican Grill, a beloved Mexican eatery near UCF’s campus, was recently closed down temporarily following a state inspection. This marks the fourth time the popular restaurant has faced a shutdown, sparking concern among its many fans.

Mexican bar closed for the 4th time in Florida over roaches and food storage issues

History Facts lists eight names US parents no longer give their newborns, which you may no longer hear in Virginia. The girls' names are Doris, Gertrude, Mildred, and Judith. I know or have known women with all four names, but they are either baby boomers or boomer parents' ages and someone's grandma or great aunt. Consider the ages of females in Virginia you know with these names.

Eight names parents in Virginia may no longer be giving to their newborns

Olympic track and field takes flight today, with a talented Team USA looking to ascend the podium once again. From early this morning until a few hours before the Closing Ceremony, track and field stars will compete across 48 events in a quest for Olympic glory. USA track and field...

Track & Field Enters the Olympic Fold

Sam Westreich, PhD

It’s not humans. How a survivor of a super-extinction repopulated our planet. There are more than 8 billion humans alive at this moment on Earth (unless something has gone horribly wrong). But humans aren’t the only dominant mammals.

For Millions of Years, Earth Was Dominated by a Single Vertebrate Genus

But first, let's quickly review exactly how the Olympic competition format works. How many groups are there in Olympic basketball, and how many teams are in each group?. The 12 teams are split into three groups, with four teams in each group. What are the groups for the men's Olympic...

Olympic men's basketball: Full group standings

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Track and field recap, Aug. 3: Noah Lyles makes Paris Olympic debut

The second full day of Olympic track and field action in Paris is fully loaded. Follow all the action from Stade de France below. For full...

Track and field recap, Aug. 3: Noah Lyles makes Paris Olympic debut

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