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PARIS (Reuters) -Algeria's Imane Khelif, the female boxer thrust into the centre of a gender dispute at the Paris Games, made a statement on her womanhood after beating China's Yang Liu to take the welterweight Olympic gold medal, sending her newfound devotees into delirium on Friday.

Olympics-Boxing-Algeria's Khelif delights newfound devotees with statement win at Paris Games

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The United States men's volleyball team beat Italy on Friday at South Paris Arena to secure the bronze medal at the Paris Games.

USA men's volleyball rebounds from 'devastating' loss to defeat Italy for bronze medal

The U.S. women's basketball team is set to face Australia in the semifinals of the 2024 Olympics, aiming for their eighth consecutive gold medal. Team USA secured their place with an 88-74 victory over Nigeria, led by A'ja Wilson's 20 points. Australia also advanced after defeating Serbia 85-67, with Alanna Smith contributing 22 points. The semifinal will be broadcast on NBC and available for streaming on Fubo and Peacock.

USA vs. Australia Women’s Basketball: 2024 Olympics Semifinal Details

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Algeria’s Imane Khelif won an Olympic gold medal at the 2024 Summer Olympics after a controversial path through the competition. The 25-year-old Khelif defeated Chinese boxer Yang Liu in the women’s welterweight finals on Friday in Paris. She wrapped up an unbeaten run at the 2024 Summer Olympics with a gold medal, despite many calling for her disqualification after failing a gender eligibility test in 2023.

Controversial boxer Imane Khelif caps off Olympics run with a gold medal

Sports Illustrated

Italy's Gianmarco Tamberi and Qatar's Mutaz Essa Barshim, who agreed to share the gold medal in Tokyo, had another heartwarming sportsmanship moment at the 2024 Paris Olympics during high jump qualification.

Olympic Athletes Who Shared Gold Reunited in Another Sportsmanship Moment at Paris Games

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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From an innovative (and subsequently controversial) opening ceremony to shattered world records across the sports spectrum, the Paris Olympics have marked a celebratory return to the Games we knew and loved pre-pandemic. While the Tokyo Olympics still saw the stunning athleticism of competitors around the world, the silent stadiums and stringent public health-related restrictions left much, much more to be desired from the international event.

"It was just the right thing to do": 6 heartwarming examples of sportsmanship at the Paris Olympics

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

Iowa State

Iowa City, IA

(Paris, France) -- A former University of Iowa wrestler has secured his spot in the Paris Olympics Freestyle wrestling gold medal match. Spencer Lee, a three-time NCAA champion, beat a wrestler from Uzbekistan 14-4 this morning in the Men's Freestyle Wrestling at 125 pounds. Lee will compete for the gold...

Former Iowa Wrestler Advances To Final Round In Paris Olympics

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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

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')

“The IOC has agreed to provide coverage of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 to the Radio and Television Broadcasting Committee in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea,” an IOC official told Radio Free Asia on Tuesday, referring to North Korea by the acronym of its official name, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. “Olympic Broadcasting Services [the subordinate body of the IOC] provides feed to media rights-holding broadcasters around the world.”

North Korea belatedly begins Olympic broadcasts after IOC agreement

The new favorite tourist attraction during the Paris Games, the Olympic Cauldron, has drawn thousands of visitors who want to witness the burning balloon hover above the host city. On spectator says: "This is the Paris we love: the romantic Paris you read about in books. We're dreaming, it's too beautiful!"

Olympic cauldron becomes new favorite for Olympics visitors

Andre De Grasse and the men’s 4x100m relay team pulled off a surprise win in the 4x100m final; Canada’s first gold in the event since Donovan Bailey anchored at Atlanta 1996. Marco Arop goes for 800m gold and Phil ‘Wizard’ Kim makes his Paris 2024 breaking debut on Day 15.

Canada wins gold in the men’s 4x100m relay, Phil Wizard makes his Paris 2024 breaking debut on Day 15

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Colleton County, SC

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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

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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

Kate Jackson began her acting career as a silent ghost on TV's classic 1960s gothic daytime drama Dark Shadows but remains alive and well years after two horrific battles with breast cancer. Jackson went on to small screen prime-time stardom on police/detective/crime drama/comedies like The Rookies, Charlie's Angels, Scarecrow and Mrs. King, and more. This is her triumphant story.

'Charlie's Angels' Star Kate Jackson Has Courageously Battled and Conquered Cancer Several Times

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(MA) Meet Winks, an adorable and incredibly strong puppy with a heartbreaking origin. Winks was found unmoving on the side of a road with severe injuries. He had several very infected wounds and was barely holding on when his rescuers rushed him to the vet. Once there, x-rays revealed the horrifying truth that Winks had been shot numerous times around his face and neck. These injuries resulted in him having his eye removed. Despite that, Winks has made a miraculous and full recovery. He certainly does not let his handicap slow him down at his new foster home. Winks was truly given a second chance at life, and now all he needs is a family to call his own.

10-Month-Old Dog Who Was Hit In Face Several Times Now Searching For Family

5 Celebrities That Gave Body Yody At The Red Carpet. Witness their incredible transformations, confidence, and style that left the world in awe. From shocking revelations to inspiring moments, this video is your front-row seat to the most stunning red carpet experiences!

5 Celebrities That Gave Body Yody At The Red Carpet

Cases of a potentially deadly bacterial infection have risen in southern Taiwan after heavy rainfall brought by last month's typhoon. Melioidosis is spread through contact with contaminated soil, water or air. Three people are currently in intensive care with the disease.

Taiwan’s Olympic Hope in Taekwondo Defeated in First Match - TaiwanPlus News

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