For the first time in Olympic history, a gold-medal winner has been named in breakdancing—or breaking, as it's referred to in Paris. Canada B-boy Phil Wizard, whose legal name is Philip Kim, won the event's first-ever gold medal after the sport was introduced at this year's Olympics. Phil Wizard took down the hometown hero, Dany Dann, in Saturday's final to earn gold.

Olympic Breakdancing 2024 Results: Men's Breaking Medal Bracket Winners, Highlights

Joel Embiid is an Olympic gold medalist and France is not happy about it. Embiid and Team USA took down France 98-87 to earn a fifth consecutive gold medal. This was Embiid's first run with the U.S, but his French citizenship gave him the option to play for the host country.

Video: Joel Embiid, USA Troll Booing French Fans During Olympic Gold Medal Ceremony

Team USA high jumper Shelby McEwen cleared 2.36 meters on Saturday to claim silver at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The achievement marks a personal-best height as well as the first Olympic medal of McEwen's career. Team USA @TeamUSA. SILVER FOR SHELBY 👏<br><br>Shelby McEwen sets a personal best in the men's...

USA's Shelby McEwen Wins Silver Medal in Men's High Jump at 2024 Olympics

It's been an eventful summer for Quincy Wilson, but the United States track star now has to go back to reality. On Saturday, after winning gold in the men's 4x400-meter relay, the 16-year-old Wilson posted a picture with his medal and expressed his remorse about having to return to high school in just a few weeks.

Quincy Wilson, 16, Posts Viral USA Olympic Gold Medal Photo: Dang, School in 2 Weeks

Nyjah Huston's bronze medal will get the justice it deserves. The skateboarder posted on Instagram about the deteriorating condition of the medal he won on July 29. It did not take long for the the Olympics to take notice. TMZ Sports reported that La Monnaie de Paris, the manufacturer of...

Nyjah Huston's Olympic Bronze Medal to Be Replaced By Manufacturer amid Quality Issue

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Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. Incident Summary: On Wednesday, August 7, 2024, during the 3m springboard preliminaries at the Olympic Games in Paris, American diver Alison Gibson faced an unfortunate incident that led to a score of 0.0. Competing to secure a place in the semi-finals, the 25-year-old Texas-born athlete experienced a collision with the diving board that significantly impacted her performance.

Heart-Stopping Moment: Alison Gibson’s Dive Ends in Disaster at the 2024 Olympics

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Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, known for his prowess on the football field, made a personal announcement during a press conference on Tuesday. The three-time Super Bowl champion revealed that he and his wife, Brittany Mahomes, are expecting their third child and that this will be their last.

Patrick Mahomes Reveals He's 'Done' Having Kids with Wife Brittany Mahomes After Baby No. 3

The intersection of social media and an international event like the Olympics is bound to create memorable content. As athletes from every direction of the globe compete in Paris, they've produced plenty of viral moments. Personalities, celebrations and all sorts of raw emotion have owned the spotlight at the Summer Games.

2024 Paris Olympics' 8 Most Memorable Viral Moments

Victor Wembanyama is predicting that sparks will fly in the future. Following France's 98-87 loss to the U.S. in the gold medal game at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics, Wembanyama spoke about his growth and said that he is "worried" for future opponents that take on his teams, according to Mike Finger of the San Antonio Express-News.

Victor Wembanyama Issues Warning, Says He's 'Worried' for Opponents After Olympics

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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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The chances for the tropical wave in the Atlantic developing have now risen to 80% over the next seven days. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has advised that this disturbance could become the next tropical storm or hurricane within the coming days, potentially targeting the U.S. East Coast.

Tropical Wave That Could Impact Georgia Now Has 80% Chance of Development

The women's gymnastics floor final at the Paris Olympics produced an indelible image of the reality of sport: Jordan Chiles, having just learned that she would earn a bronze medal, jumped for joy and embraced her coach. She ran past Romanian gymnast Ana Maria Bărbosu, who stood on the floor...

Timing of Jordan Chiles' Score Reversal Puts Stain on 2024 Paris Olympics

Believe it or not, the end of the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics is in sight. The majority of medals have already been awarded, and the closing ceremony is scheduled for Sunday afternoon. The good news for serious Olympics fans is that the next iteration is only a year-and-a-half away. The...

2026 Olympics: Winter Games' Dates, Logo, Location and Schedule

The United States men's basketball team captured a fifth consecutive Olympic gold medal on Saturday with a 98-87 win over Victor Wembanyama and France in Paris. GREATNESS GETS GOLD 🥇<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ParisOlympics?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ParisOlympics</a> <a href="https://t.co/NAFVzmHZFg">pic.twitter.com/NAFVzmHZFg</a>. The star of the day was guard Steph Curry, who put together a second straight sensational...

Steph Curry Hailed as Olympic Legend By Fans for Heroics in USA's Gold Medal Win

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There’s a controversy brewing over bronze. Team USA gymnast Jordan Chiles could be stripped of the bronze medal she won for the floor final this week. The shakeup comes after a new ruling today puts a Romanian gymnast back in the third place slot. NBC News’ Liz Kreutz reports.

Team USA gymnast Jordan Chiles could be stripped of her bronze medal

Jacksonville, FL

Mac Jones is entering a new era with the Jacksonville Jaguars, and he started things on a positive note in a 26-13 win over the Kansas City Chiefs. In his preseason debut on Saturday, Jones finished with 98 passing yards on 9-of-11 passing. He couldn't find the endzone, but still looked solid in limited playing time.

Mac Jones' Jaguars Preseason Debut Applauded By NFL Fans After Trade from Patriots

For the first time in Olympic history, the gold-medal winners in beach volleyball hail from Sweden. Sweden's David Åhman and Jonatan Hellvig defeated Germany's Nils Ehlers and Clemens Wickler in Saturday's gold-medal game in two sets to claim the title. Norway's Christian Sørum and Anders Mol, who won gold in Tokyo in 2021, earned bronze after defeating Qatar's Cherif Younousse and Ahmed Tijan.

Olympic Beach Volleyball 2024: Men's Medal Winners, Scores and Results

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Georgia Bell confessed her “unconventional route” to the Olympic podium once seemed like a “bonkers” impossibility after collecting 1500 metres bronze at the Stade de France.Bell’s was one of three British bronzes secured on Saturday night, the first before Team GB added a pair from the men’s and women’s 4x400m to make it a perfect five medals from as many relay finals in Paris.A medal on her Olympic debut was a remarkable achievement for 30-year-old Bell, once a prodigious youth talent who initially only took up running again to keep herself occupied during the Covid-19 lockdown.Believe it, Georgia! ❤️ pic.twitter.com/IZqPpStuRi—...

From parkrun to Paris podium – Georgia Bell celebrates surprise Olympic bronze

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The final tickets have been punched to Williamsport. The last day of regional action for the Little League World Series went down on Friday, with five spots in the annual summer tournament up for grabs. Here's a look at the day's results. Mid-Atlantic Region. Pennsylvania def. Washington D.C., 5-1 Metro...

Little League World Series Regionals 2024: Scores and Bracket Results from Day 8

LeBron James has been named the MVP of the 2024 Summer Olympics men's basketball tournament in Paris after guiding Team USA to a perfect 6-0 record and a gold medal. ⭐️ THE MVP OF <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Paris2024?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Paris2024</a> Men's <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Basketball?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Basketball</a> ⭐️<br><br>LeBron James, United States of America 🇺🇸 👑 <a href="https://t.co/7S6UWxvNPq">pic.twitter.com/7S6UWxvNPq</a>

USA's LeBron James Wins 2024 Olympics MVP; Steph Curry, Jokić Named to All-Star 5

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USA's Grant Fisher Wins Bronze in Olympics 5000m, Completes Historic Double Podium

Grant Fisher became the first American man to medal in the 5,000m and 10,000m in an Olympic Games after taking bronze in the former event on...

USA's Grant Fisher Wins Bronze in Olympics 5000m, Completes Historic Double Podium

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