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 World champion Noah Lyles added Olympic gold to his glittering resume after beating out Jamaica’s Kishane Thompson in a thrilling men’s100m final at Paris 2024. While Fred Kerley took bronze, edging out South Africa’s Akani Simbine and Tokyo champion Lamont Marcell Jacobs.Earlier, Team GB’s Harry Hepworth secured his first Olympic medal with bronze on the vault, after Algeria’s Kaylia Nemour stunned on the uneven bars for Africa’s first gymnastics gold.Novak Djokovic edged out Carlos Alcaraz in the men’s singles final at Roland Garros and Tommy Fleetwood settled for silver in the men’s golf after a sensational display from Scottie...

Olympics LIVE: Noah Lyles wins thrilling 100m final to deny Kishane Thompson and Fred Kerley in Paris

U.S. Olympic Gold Medalist and Hall of Famer Carolyn Schuler Jones passed away at the age of 81. Stock photo via Jack Spitser/Spitser Photography. Carolyn Schuler Jones, a two-time U.S. Olympic Gold Medalist, died at the age of 81 on July 22, 2024. When she was just 17 years old,...

Carolyn Schuler Jones, a two-time U.S. Olympic Gold Medalist, dies at 81

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 | Day 9.

Regan Smith Breaks McKeown’s Olympic Record With 57.28 100 Backstroke Lead-Off

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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.

The women’s 200 IM saw a faster podium today than it did in Tokyo. Kaylee McKeown of Australia swam a 2:08.08 which won bronze, but that time was faster than the winning time of a 2:08.65 from Tokyo. The 200 IM was expected to be one of the biggest...

Bronze Today Would Have Won Gold In Tokyo In Women’s 200 IM (Day 8 Analysis)

Blanco, TX

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

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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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

Chicago, IL

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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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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) Jack Spitser was on deck at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, capturing the biggest and brightest moments from of the competition. Let me know your favorite photos in the comments, what a great 9 days it was.

2024 Paris Olympics: Night 9 Photo Vault

St Lucia’s Julien Alfred stormed to Olympic gold in the women’s 100 metres at the Stade de France.Alfred crossed the line in 10.72 seconds, ahead of the United States’ Sha’Carri Richardson in second and Melissa Jefferson in third.It was agonising for Great Britain’s Daryll Neita, who after a photo finish with the United States’ Jefferson, had to settle for fourth place and miss out on a medal by just four one hundredths of a second.Earlier,  Team GB’s 4×400 metres mixed relay team of Sam Reardon, Laviai Nielsen, Alex Haydock-Wilson and Amber Anning secured Olympic bronze and a new national record.It...

St Lucia’s Julien Alfred takes women’s sprint gold with Daryll Neita fourth

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.

Team USA set a new world record while winning a gold medal in the women's 4x100-meter medley relay final at the 2024 Paris Olympics on Sunday (August 4). Team USA -- comprised of Regan Smith, Lily King, Gretchen Walsh and Torri Huske -- finished with a time of 3:49.63, with Australia taking silver at 3:53.11 and China taking bronze at 3:53.23. Huske, Smith and Walsh all won gold together in the mixed 4x100-meter medley final. Huske and Walsh also finished 0.04 seconds apart for gold and silver, respectively, in the women's 100-meter butterfly last Sunday (July 28).

USA Women Set New World Record In Swimming Relay Final

LCM (50 meters) Prelims Live Recaps: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 | Day 6 | Day 7. Finals Live Recaps: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 | Day 6| Day 7. This is the last prelims session of the 2024 Paris Olympics, and with it, we have the last relays of the meet. This morning’s session will conclude with the 4×100 medley relays. The men first, then the women. Notably, the mixed 4×100 medley relay finals will be tonight during the finals session, and the men’s and women’s 4×100 medley relay finals will take place tomorrow night during Sunday’s finals session.

Men’s and Women’s 4×100 Medley Relay Prelims Lineups: Most Countries Saving Legs for Finals

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The Aurora Police Department released a statement on Tuesday on social media to clear up misinformation about an incident involving thousands of migrants. “Misinformation has spread on social media regarding the large gathering on Sunday at Gardens on Havana shopping center,” Aurora PD posted on X. “We recognize that Sunday’s incident was disconcerting and alarming for a large number of our residents and citizens. The purpose of this message is to provide the community with accurate information based on what we know right now.”

Law-abiding Venezuelans watch election results in Aurora, leave behind mess

LCM (50 meters) European Recap, Day 1: Lukas Märtens Doesn’t “Give A Shit” About 400 Free WR As He Wins Gold. European Recap, Day 2: Leon Marchand Answers The Hype With An Olympic Record. European Recap, Day 3: European Men Have Won Every Individual Event Through...

Paris 2024, Euro Recap Day 7: Ben Proud Finally Captures His First Olympic Medal

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. World Record: 3:37.58 – Great Britain (2021)

What’s That? The Mixed Medley is a Mess of Possibilities? Sounds Normal (Line-Up Speculation)

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Some Virginia fans of The Bold and the Beautiful said they were skeptical when Thomas Forrester (Mathew Atkinswon) asked Hope Spencer (Anikka Noelle) to marry him for a third time on Friday.

The Bold and the Beautiful Spoilers: Thomas was not sincere in his proposal to Hope on Friday

Marseille, France – After five days of racing on international sport’s biggest stage, Team USA’s Ian Barrows (St. Thomas, USVI) and Hans Henken (San Francisco, CA) are bringing home a bronze medal in the Men’s Skiff (49er) event at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. This is the US Sailing Team’s first Olympic medal in sailing since Rio 2016 and Barrows and Henken’s first Olympic appearance.

Barrows and Henken Win Bronze at the Paris 2024 Olympics, First USA Medal in Sailing since Rio 2016

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Oliver Zeidler Continues Swimming-to-Rowing Pipeline With Men’s Single Sculls Gold

Eight years after he stopped swimming competitively to try out rowing, Germany’s Oliver Zeidler won Olympic gold in the men’s single sculls on Saturday in Paris....

Oliver Zeidler Continues Swimming-to-Rowing Pipeline With Men’s Single Sculls Gold

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