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The 2024 Paris Olympics is set to start this week and one of many participants the Gator Nation has its eye on is the women’s swimming team volunteer assistant coach Katie Ledecky, who has been training with the Gators in recent years. Ledecky is heading to her fourth Olympic...

Katie Ledecky eyes Olympic history in Paris this summer

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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

STAMFORD, Conn. – July 23, 2024 – NBCUniversal’s comprehensive coverage of the Paris Olympics is the biggest media event ever featuring 7,000 hours of coverage, including more than 5,000 streaming hours, 17 consecutive nights of primetime programming on NBC, all 329 medal events streaming on Peacock, and more than 150 commentators.

NBCUNIVERSAL’S PARIS OLYMPICS “BY THE NUMBERS”

The U.S. Women’s Olympic basketball team is hoping to become the first-ever team to win eight straight gold medals. That lofty pursuit continues today when Team USA takes on Germany in their second and final exhibition game at 3 pm ET on FOX Sports 1. The two teams will square off in London just a day after the U.S. Men’s Olympic basketball team defeated Germany in a pre-Olympic friendly.

Team USA women’s Olympic basketball team continues exhibition play vs. Germany today

LeBron James was part of the USA men's basketball 2004 debacle in Athens, a three-loss tournament that ended with a bronze medal and doubled as a low point for all involved. James, only 20 years old, was joined by Dwyane Wade and Carmelo Anthony as the young guys on the team. The squad was captained by Tim Duncan and featured veteran guards Allen Iverson and Stephon Marbury, but never coalesced under Larry Brown.

2024 Olympics men’s basketball odds: Gold medal won't come easy for favored USA

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NBA superstar and United States Men's Basketball player LeBron James has made Olympic history, as announced Monday morning. James has been selected as the Opening Ceremony Flag Bearer for the Paris Olympics, becoming the first U.S. men's basketball player to receive this honor. The official Team ...

LeBron James Makes United States Olympic History

PARIS — Leading the Milwaukee Bucks to a championship is one thing. Carrying an entire country into the Olympics is another. Do not underestimate his ability to do so, or the importance of it. Giannis Antetokounmpo was built for waving the flag of Greece in Friday’s Opening Ceremony, much like he was the cornerstone of the Bucks’ 2021 championship team.

Every NBA and WNBA Olympic flag bearer in history

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Our area might be the best place in the country to retreat to an island, judging from a survey released this week. Readers of Travel + Leisure magazine rated the Golden Isles in Georgia — consisting of Jekyll Island, Little St. Simons Island, Sea Island and St. Simons Island — as the best island in the continental U.S.

Two local islands rated the best in continental US

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Simone Biles will once again be leading the U.S. women's gymnastics team in the upcoming Olympics in Paris. Biles, who has won seven Olympic medals, including four golds, during her distinguished career, is looking for a bounce back after her heartbreaking performance in Tokyo three years ago. ...

Simone Biles' Official Team USA Headshot Is Going Viral Tuesday

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The Paris Olympics opening ceremony is now just four days away and Monday, a major announcement for Team USA. Lebron James was revealed as the male flagbearer for the Olympic opening ceremony.

LeBron James Announced as Team USA's Flagbearer for Olympics Opening Ceremony

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More than 10,000 of the Earth's best athletes are in Paris, ready to compete under the shadow of the iconic Eiffel Tower. Paris 2024 competitions will start Wednesday, though the opening ceremonies are Friday.

Backdrop, debuts, comebacks and legacies make Paris Olympics essential viewing

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Sarah Sjostrom, the World Record holder in the 100 long course meter free, says that she committed to the 100 free when she realized she would have a longer break than in Tokyo. Archive photo via Fabio Cetti. Olympic champion Sarah Sjostrom has confirmed that she intends to race the...

World Record Holder Sarah Sjostrom Confirms Intent to Swim the 100 Free at the Paris Olympics

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With Team USA having played two consecutive pre-Olympics tune-up games that have gone down to the wire, it’s reasonable to believe that the rest of the world might be looking on and feeling as though the four-time defending Olympic Gold medalists are vulnerable in a way we’re not accustomed to seeing. Is Team USA still […]
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Victor Wembanyama gets brutally honest on possible Team USA matchup at Summer Olympics

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Olynyk and Nembhard represent Gonzaga during Team Canada's quest for gold at the Paris Olympics

Team Canada Olympic basketball schedule: Andrew Nembhard, Kelly Olynyk seeking gold medal

If you are wondering how to listen to the Olympics, iHeartRadio has you covered. iHeartRadio is the exclusive audio home of NBC's coverage of the 2024 Paris Olympics, so it is the only place to listen to the Olympics stream. The free iHeart app is where to go to listen to exclusive play-by-play action of Team USA. To celebrate, we are spotlighting some of the country's athletes that are vying for gold.

Athlete Spotlight: Kristen Nuss - Listen To The Olympics On iHeartRadio

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A'ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart will lead the Americans in Paris

Team USA women's basketball roster, schedule for 2024 Paris Olympics: Americans eyeing eighth consecutive gold

Michael Phelps got real with Pat McAfee on his famous show.

Michael Phelps Told Pat McAfee His Plan To Recapture Gold At The Olympics

The 1992 "Dream Team" changed basketball as we know it forever. Their dominant run of the world's stage inspired a basketball revolution, as many players credit the team as an influence.f One of the stars of the team is making a piece of the sport's history available to the highest bidder, as Hall ...

Member Of 1992 Dream Team Is Selling His Olympic Gold Medal

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Flavor Flav is the official hype man for USA Water Polo Women’s and Men’s National Teams. He stepped up in a big way to make sure that the United States can travel to Paris for the Olympics and quickly became the team’s biggest fan. The founding member of Public Enemy is bankrolling the entire trip! […]
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65-Year-Old Flavor Flav Scores On Pro Water Polo Star After Bankrolling Team USA’s Trip To Olympics

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NBC Sports Desk: Palm Springs Power Wins Back-to-Back Titles, Katie Ledecky Shines in Olympic Week

On NBC Sports Desk with Tim O’Brien, brought to you by Agua Caliente, the...

NBC Sports Desk: Palm Springs Power Wins Back-to-Back Titles, Katie Ledecky Shines in Olympic Week

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