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Imane Khelif has been under intense scrutiny during the Olympics after being disqualified by the International Boxing Association (IBA) from last year's World Championships after failing gender eligibility tests - although no concrete proof has been given

Imane Khelif wins Olympic gold medal after breaking her silence on gender controversy

Germany’s Darja Varfolomeev won Olympic gold in the Rhythmic Gymnastics individual all-around final.Varfolomeev topped the rotations in hoop (36.300), ball (36.500) and clubs (36.350) and came second in the ribbon (33.700) to score a total 142.850 points.Bulgaria’s Boryana Kaleyn won the silver with 140.600 points and Italy's 2023 World Championships silver medallist Sofia Raffaeli took the bronze medal with 136.300 points.Having made her senior debut in 2022, Varfolomeev earned her first world title in the clubs before becoming the youngest gymnast to achieve the feat of a clean sweep of four apparatus finals and the all-around title at the 2023 World Championships.

Germany’s Darja Varfolomeev wins Olympic Rhythmic Gymnastics individual all-round gold

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The International Olympic Committee may want to get their money back from the producer of this year’s medals. 

Team USA skateboarder Nyjah Huston made a surprising post on Instagram that showed the quality of the bronze medal he won wasn’t in the best shape after just a few days of getting it. 

The 29-year-old won bronze in the men’s street final on July 29 and recently returned home to the United States, where he started to notice the quality of the prize starting to deteriorate. 



“Alright, so these Olympic medals look great when they’re brand new,” Huston said in an Instagram story. “But...

US Olympic skateboarder rips quality of bronze medal after it seemingly breaks down

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Rebeca Andrade has been going viral during the Paris Olympics for several reasons. She missed the podium in the balance beam finals, but she did win a gold medal in artistic gymnastics and defeated United States star Simone Biles in the process.  Andrade had a final score of 14.166, with Biles ...

Rebeca Andrade's Gold Medal Over Simone Biles Is Having Huge Effect in Brazil

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Herbie J Pilato

[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, all quotes and commentary from Donna Douglas are from an interview with her conducted by the author.]. Donna Douglas, who died of pancreative cancer at 82 in 2015, was an honest-to-goodness Southern Belle who displayed a natural beauty and talent in her portrayal of the hollering, rope-wearing, whistle-happy, and critter-cuddling Elly May Clampett on the 1960s classic TV hit, The Beverly Hillbillies.

TV's Beloved 'Beverly Hillbillies' Actress Donna Douglas: Nine Years After Her Death

Actor Buddy Ebsen, who died at age 95 in 2003, found fame by starring in two of the most popular classic television shows in history: The Beverly Hillbillies (CBS, 1962 to 1971) and Barnaby Jones (CBS, 1973 to 1980). On the Hillbillies, he played former Tennessee country mountain-folk-turned-wealthy Beverly Hills resident Jed Clampett. On Barnaby Jones, he was one of TV's most senior, slyest, health-conscious detectives. Ebsen, however, almost became even more famous for a certain big-screen classic film in which he ultimately did not appear.

'Beverly Hillbillies" Actor Buddy Ebsen Was "Bitter" about not playing the Tin Man in 'Wizard of Oz'

Actor Clarence Williams III, best known as the super cool undercover cop Lincoln "Linc" Hayes on TV's classic crime drama, The Mod Squad, died three years ago from colon cancer at 81 years old. This is the story of a talent that lives on.

The Tragic Death of 'Mod Squad'/'Purple Rain' Actor Clarence Williams III: Three Years Later

PARIS -- Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat has asked sports’ highest court to award her a shared silver medal after being disqualified from her Paris Olympics final for missing the weight limit. The Court of Arbitration for Sport said a judge in Paris is holding a hearing Friday on Phogat’s...

Wrestler Vinesh Phogat appeals to get Olympic silver medal after disqualification for missing weight

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Algerian boxer Imane Khelif is set to fight for gold at the Paris 2024 Olympics on Friday amid a gender row that has overshadowed her run to the final

When is Imane Khelif's gold medal fight?

Los Angeles, CA

Dennis the Menace actor Jay North is now 73 years old. This is his story. On August 3, 1951, Jay North was born Jay Waverly North, Jr., in Los Angeles, and seven years later, began acting on TV on shows like Wanted: Dead or Alive, and 77 Sunset Strip.

Former Childstar Jay North (TV's 'Dennis the Menace') Turns 73

Noah Lyles may have won gold in the men's 100m event for Team USA, but his bronze medal in the 200m race may have been even more impressive. After the race, it was revealed that Lyles had tested positive for COVID-19 in the days prior to the race, but he somehow managed to gut it out and earn his ...

Noah Lyles Coach's Shocking COVID Admission Makes Bronze Medal In 200m Race Even More Impressive

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Darja Varfolomeev, 17, won gold in the rhythmic gymnastics individual all-around competition, posting the highest score in all four events - hoop, ball, clubs and ribbon - on her way to a total of 142.850

Russian native wins rhythmic gymnastics gold for Germany

Paris, France, August 7, 2024: Rajeev Ram and Austin Krajicek of the United States secured a silver medal in the men’s tennis doubles at the 2024 Olympics, following a closely contested match against Australia’s Matt Ebden and John Peers on Saturday. At age 40, Ram became the oldest player to win an Olympic medal in tennis, adding another remarkable achievement to his storied career.

Indian American Rajeev Ram becomes oldest Olympic tennis medalist, secures silver in Men’s Doubles

Adam Rich was born on October 12, 1968, lived a troubled life, and died on January 7, 2023, at only 54 years old. This is his story. He lived in the Granada Hills area of Los Angeles with his parents and younger brother. The Rich family resided for a time in Florida where Adam studied acting at the local gym.

A Look Back at the Tragic Life and Death of Former Child Star Adam Rich (TV's 'Eight is Enough')

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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

In celebration of her Olympic bronze medal, Team Canada’s pole vaulter Alysha Newman started twerking after finding out the big news. The Telegraph reports that following the news that she won the bronze medal in the women’s pole vault finals in the 2024 Olympics, Newman ran towards the crowd and started dancing.

Olympic Pole Vaulter Starts Twerking After Winning Bronze Medal

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

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Newly returned indictments in the Southern District of Georgia include felony charges for illegal firearms possession and drug distribution, while additional defendants have been sentenced to federal prison or await further proceedings after pleading guilty to federal gun charges.

Federal Charges in Southern GA: Indictments and Sentences for Firearms and Drug Offenses

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More dangerous substances are entering the Denver drug supply, Harm Reduction Action Center warned in a newsletter this week. “The Iron Law of Prohibition posits that as law enforcement becomes more intense, the potency of prohibited substances increases,” HRAC Executive Director Lisa Raville wrote in the newsletter. That is exactly what is happening, she said.

Dangerous substances entering Denver drug supply

Hyderabad, August 8, 2024 : Popular Telugu actor Naga Chaitanya is officially engaged to actress Sobhita Dhulipala. Legendary actor Nagarjuna Akkineni, Naga Chaitanya’s father made the announcement on X today. The intimate engagement ceremony took place this morning at 9:42 a.m. Nagarjuna shared the joyous news on social media,...

Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Dhulipala are engaged

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US wrestling legend seeks silver medal for Vinesh; proposes rule changes to avoid such situations

Paris, Aug 7 (IANS) Vinesh Phogat’s disqualification from the women’s 50 kg competition at the Paris Olympic Games has resonated with Jordan Burroughs, the American freestyle...

US wrestling legend seeks silver medal for Vinesh; proposes rule changes to avoid such situations

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