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

PARIS, France (August 8, 2024) – In her second appearance on the Olympic stage and competing as the first athlete up on all four apparatus, Evita Griskenas (Orland Park, Ill.) placed 18th in rhythmic gymnastics all-around qualifications Thursday at Port de la Chappelle Arena. The 2023 Pan American Games...

Griskenas 18th in rhythmic qualifications; gymnastics action concludes at Olympic Games

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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

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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.

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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'

Black excellence was at the forefront of the 2024 Paris Olympics. From gymnastics to track and field, basketball, and more, Black athletes from Team USA took home a plethora of medals at this year's Olympic games. Simone Biles added three more gold medals to her collection along with a silver....

Black Athletes Who've Earned Medals At 2024 Paris Olympics

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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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

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

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Follow along for the latest updates from today’s Olympic action. SAINT-DENIS, France (AP) — Sha’Carri Richardson has navigated plenty of roadblocks in her pursuit of Olympic glory. Some self-imposed. Some not. Considering all the American sprinter has been through over the last three years, tentatively grabbing the baton from teammate Gabby Thomas with the U.S. in third in the women’s 4x100 meter relay final on Friday felt sort of normal. Beating others in a race from here to there is what Richardson does for a living. And with one thrilling dash down the final stretch in Stade de France, the gold that had been just out of reach for so long finally became tangible. 

Sha'Carri Richardson chases down 2 competitors in rain to end her first Olympics with a relay gold

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Vinesh Phogat of India, who was set to compete in gold-medal match, was disqualified after not making weight.

Olympic disqualification of gold medal hopeful exposes 'dark side' of women's wrestling

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As the stars align on August 8, 2024, the heavens are primed to make dreams come true, precious zodiacs. Whether you are striving for stability, self-improvement, or fulfillment, today's celestial energy is very influential and transformative. Particular signs have an edge above the others today. Aquarius, Gemini, and Cancer, keep your heart and mind open as you go about life. The universe beams on you today! Let's see how these zodiac signs can harness this power and what dreams are likely to show themselves.

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Richardson breezed past her competition to anchor the United States to relay gold. Sha'Carri Richardson finally has her Olympic gold medal. The United States took gold in the women's 4x100-meter relay thanks to an epic anchor leg from its best sprinter. Richardson took the baton from 200-meter gold medalist Gabby Thomas several meters behind her competition. No matter, she swiftly breezed by Great Britain's Daryll Neita and Germany's Rebekka Haase to take command. She was so far out in front at the end, that she had time to look around and admire just how big her lead was.

Sha'Carri Richardson Brings United States Back to Win 4x100-Meter Relay

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Katarina Johnson-Thompson’s silver in the heptathlon was the highlight of a brilliant day for Team GB in Paris, with the men’s and women’s relay teams also winning medals

Fairly Fabulous Friday: Johnson-Thompson helps GB to three medals in 67 minutes

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OLYMPIC VIEWERS were left confused by Olympic medallist Raven Saunders’ choice to don a mask for the Paris 2024 Games. But why did they do it and why does the athlete go by the nickname “Hulk”? Who is Raven Saunders? Raven is an American athlete from South Carolina, who specialises in shotput. Raven is openly […]

Why does Olympic silver medallist Raven Saunders where a mask for shotput?

PARIS (AP) — Breanna Stewart and the U.S. women’s basketball team cruised to a familiar place — the Olympic gold medal game. Stewart led a balanced offense as the Americans beat Australia 85-64 on Friday in the semifinals to extend their Olympic winning streak to 60 consecutive games dating back to the 1992 Barcelona Games.

Breanna Stewart, US women’s basketball team advance to gold medal game at Paris Olympics

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Sammy Sullivan, Olympic bronze medalist in women's rugby sevens, opens up about her double life as a U.S. Army captain and what it means to represent red, white and blue.

US Olympian Sammy Sullivan says Army service helped her win bronze medal for rugby

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Most people are guilty of doing it at least once in their lives, many people do it by accident, some do it because they find it fun, and others do it for reasons like honoring loved ones. Regardless of the situation, just about everyone has released a balloon. The difference is that intentionally releasing balloons is now illegal by House Bill 321’s standards.

Law Signed By DeSantis Makes It Illegal To Release Balloons In Florida

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The Ins, Outs, Ups and Downs of a Rhythmic Gymnastics Routine

The lone American to qualify for rhythmic gymnastics in Paris takes us through the basics of the sport and how she creates her routines. The artistic...

The Ins, Outs, Ups and Downs of a Rhythmic Gymnastics Routine

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