Leary suffered a near-fatal biking accident in 2021, and while in hospital, a fortune teller told her father she would go to the Paralympics. Archive photo via Delly Carr. Swim of the Week is brought to you by arena, a SwimSwam partner. Disclaimer: Swim of the Week is not meant...

arena Swim of the Week: After Fortune Teller Prediction, Alexa Leary Wins Para Gold With WR

Los Angeles County, CA

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It's been over twenty-five years since actor/photographer Roddy McDowall died of lung cancer in 1998. McDowall, despite some career challenges, was one of that breed of rare former child actors who successfully transitioned into Hollywood adulthood. He was also, however, one of the industry's "openly closeted" actors, which came with its own sense of issues. This is his story.

The Not-So-Secret Gay Life of Actor Roddy McDowell: 25 Years After His Tragic Death From Lung Cancer

It's been eight years since beloved former child star and Oscar-winning actress Patty Duke died from sepsis (a ruptured intestine) at only 69 in 2016. She was also the recipient of two Golden Globes, three Emmys, and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. In the 1960s, she was the star of her own TV sitcom. In the mid-1980s, she served as President of the Screen Actors Guild. Through it all, she was married four times (including once to actor John Austin), had three sons, and never stopped acting. This is her tragic yet triumphant story.

In Memory of Former Child Star and Oscar-winning Actress Patty Duke: 8 Years After Her Tragic Death

Read up on the latest edition of Beyond the Lane Lines featuring British diver Tom Daley and Aussie superstar Emma McKeon. Archive photo via Aquatics GB. Get your news fix on happenings outside the pool with the latest ‘Beyond the Lane Lines.’ With each edition, we collect personal stories, little-known facts, and general items of interest from around the world. Read on and learn something new this week.

Beyond The Lane Lines: Diver Tom Daley’s Trunks Fetch Over $13000

It's been four years since the charismatic and rugged actor Robert Conrad died at 84. Best known for feature films like Palm Springs Weekend, and the trio of hit TV shows, Hawaiian Eye, Wild Wild West, and Black Sheep Squadron (a.k.a., Baa Baa Black Sheep), Robert Conrad was one tough cookie. This is his story.

In Memory of 'Tough Guy' Actor Robert Conrad ('Wild, Wild West): 4 Years After His Tragic Death

Los Angeles, CA

It's been forty-five years since former child star Darla Hood, best known for the classic Our Gang/Little Rascals film shorts, died tragically of a heart attack at only 47 years old in Canoga Park, CA. This is her story.

A Look Back at Child Star Darla Hood ('Our Gang'/'Little Rascals'): 45 Years After Her Tragic Death

Louisville, KY

Denis Petrashov was the team's highest scorer at 2024 NCAAs with 16 individual points as the team finished 15th overall. Archive photo via Jack Spitser/Spitser Photography. NCAA qualifiers Dalton Lowe and Denis Petrashov will return to Louisville to use their COVID-19 fifth years of eligibility. Both swam with the team as undergraduates.

Louisville Returns NCAA Qualifiers Dalton Lowe And Denis Petrashov For 5th Years

North Carolina State

Rod Hansen is the first coach in the 11-year history of the award to win in back-to-back seasons and the first to win the award three times. Current photo via Fitter & Faster Swim Tours. Rod Hansen from Irvine Novaquatics has been named the 2024 American Swimming Coaches Association and...

Rod Hansen Becomes First Three-Time Winner of ASCA/F&F Age Group Coach of the Year Award

Washington, DC

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A woman says she overheard Texas Roadhouse corporate managers plotting to terminate an employee who is in the intensive care unit (ICU) by baiting her husband with a fake benefits package. The story has sparked outrage in a now-viral TikTok.

Woman catches Texas Roadhouse managers allegedly scheming to terminate an injured worker

Pleasanton, CA

Morsilli has consistently been producing elite age group swimmers with the Pleasanton Seahawks since founding the club in December 1982. Archive photo via Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com. Competitor Coach of the Month is a recurring SwimSwam feature shedding light on a U.S.-based coach who has risen above the competition. As with any...

Competitor Coach of the Month: Steve Morsilli

Record-setting ye event KLE Suvarna JNMC Swimming Pool me held kiya gaya tha aur ise Aquarius Swim Club Belagavi ki collaboration se Swimmer Club of Belagavi Stock photo via Mike Lewis/Ola Vista Photography. Belagavi: Belagavi ki rahne wali Jyoti S Kori aur unke bete Vihan ne 12 ghante ki non-stop...

Mother-Son Duo Ne 12 Ghanton Tak Non-Stop Swimming Ka Record Banaya

Indianapolis, IN

The NCAA has released their standards for the 2024-2025 NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships. Current photo via Jack Spitser/Spitser Photography. The qualifying standards for the 2025 NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships have been released. The championships are set to be hosted at IU Natatorium in Indianapolis, Indiana from March 12-15,...

NCAA Releases 2025 DII Swimming and Diving Qualifying Standards

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Are people getting more high maintenance or is it just me? One thing that you can't deny is that CERTAIN people require a lot more TLC and attention, on the daily and especially during trying times. This applies to both platonic relationships and romantic. We usually call these people high maintenance because, well, they usually require (or demand!) all of your efforts and then some to be satisfied. These characteristics are closely linked to their zodiac sign temperament, so read on to see who is on the list!

5 Zodiac Signs that are the Highest Maintenance and Most Demanding

When your temper flares are you a raging bull? A vicious Virgo or a conniving Capricorn? Emotions are complex states that involve physiological, behavioral, and cognitive changes. They influence how we perceive the world around us, how we interact with others, and how we make decisions. However, our emotions are not the only factor that influences our behavior. Astrology can be a telling factor as well.

The Most Ruthless Zodiac Signs - Ranked from Most to Least

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Command Sergeant Major Veronica E. Knapp was the command sergeant major of the Joint Task Force-National Capital Region and U.S. Army Military District of Washington (JTF-NCR/MDW) per her official biography. However effective Tuesday she was released from command.

Command Sergeant Major Veronica E. Knapp Released from Command in D.C.

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Plant City, FL

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Florida’s manufacturing sector is facing another significant hit as Leggett & Platt, a long-standing player in the industry, announced the closure of its Plant City manufacturing plant. This move, set to impact nearly 80 workers, marks another instance of job losses in the state this August, following the recent announcement of Aviara Boats’ plant closure.

Manufacturing Plant in Florida Closing, Leaving 80 Employees Jobless

LCM (50 meters) Finals Recaps: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 | Day 6 | Day 7. Day 8 saw a slew of World Records tumble down as the Paralympic athletes in Paris continued to show up. During the session, 5 different World Records were broken, marking the most of any day of competition so far.

2024 Paralympics: Five World Records Tumble, Great Britain Still Holds on to Medal Table Lead

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According to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), 1,467 children have been reported missing in the U.S. since January 1, 2024, a drop since the figure of 1,533 previously reported. That drop indicates 66 cases were resolved.

15 missing children in Missouri since June 2024: some cases resolved and more added

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Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny six-pound dog named Alistair who is looking for his forever home. At only one year old, this little boy is a sweet dog who is thought to be a Maltese, "but we can’t make any guarantees that he would be suitable for those with allergies," explains the nonprofit animal rescue.

Meet The Tiny 6lb Dog Looking For Love

When it premiered on CBS in January 1971, All in the Familyset a new precedent for realistic quality programming in the area of weekly television comedies. Co-created by Norman Lear and Bud Yorkin, the show, which originally ran until 1979, addressed controversial issues never before seen on mainstream sitcoms. No topic was off-limits, from racial disparities to abortion to homosexuality; All in the Family covered it all, and more.

Clash of the TV Icons: 'All in the Family' Star Carroll O'Connor Battled with Creator Norman Lear

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Soviet Olympic Swimmer and famous NHL dad Vladimir Bure Dies, 73

The three-time Soviet Olympian and NHL father and coach died in Miami this Tuesday at 73 while recovering from a heart attack Archive photo via Jack...

Soviet Olympic Swimmer and famous NHL dad Vladimir Bure Dies, 73

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