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The urban dance style breaking officially made its debut as a competitive sport at the Paris Olympics on Friday, and rapper Snoop Dogg was there to kick off the occasion.The legendary rapper came out to his hit “Drop It Like It’s Hot” and performed the opening brigadier ceremony—with fellow rapper Ice T tweeting his support of the event, writing: “This is gonna blow the minds of people that haven’t seen breaking in a while… INCREDIBLE All Respect to HIPHOP.”The competition began with three strikes of a wooden staff on the floor of an arena fashioned to resemble an old vinyl...

Newest Olympic Sport Induces Gold-Level Cringefest

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The United States women's national team is in a dog fight against the French in the gold medal game in Paris on Sunday morning. Team USA was tied at halftime and trailed by as many as eight points in the second half. The Americans have since stormed back and currently lead, 49-47, late in the ...

French Basketball Player Turns Heads In Gold Medal Game

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Kennedy Blades won silver at the Paris 2024 Olympics, falling to Japan’s Yuka Kagami 3-1 in the gold medal match at 76kg. Blades, 20, was stalled by Kagami down the stretch. Tied 1-1 after the first period, Kagami took a shot near the edge of the mat to score the match’s only takedown. Kagami kept […]
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Kennedy Blades loses 3-1 to Japan’s Yuka Kagami for silver medal in Women’s Wrestling 76kg final at 2024 Olympics

Fox News

The United States won a gold medal in the 2024 Paris Olympics on Sunday but Angel Reese wanted to tamp down on any talk about what's to come in 2028.

Angel Reese tries to tamp down 2028 Olympic expectations after Team USA's latest gold

New York Post

Shelby McEwen is an Olympic medalist — whether you call him greedy or competitive. 

The 28-year-old American defended his decision to compete in a jumpoff against New Zealand’s Hamish Kerr instead of sharing the gold medal during the men’s high jump final at the 2024 Paris Olympics on Saturday.



“If it was meant to be it would’ve been,” McEwen, wearing a silver medal, told reporters at the post-event press conference. “Shout out to Hamish for coming up to me, accepting a jump off and I accepted it and I was all for it.”

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US high jumper Shelby McEwen defends decision to refuse sharing gold medal before losing as Olympics fans are split: ‘One champion’

Earlier this week, a photo of Australian diver Alysha Koloi showering at the Olympics surfaced on X. Many people assumed at the time that she shared the picture since it came from an account with her name on it.  A few days later, that account shared a second photo of Koloi by the showers. ...

Australian Olympics Diver Who Went Viral For Shower Photo Warns Fans About Imposter

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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

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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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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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Teen sprinting sensation Quincy Wilson clocked a 47.27-second first leg in his Olympics debut Friday, as USA's 4x400-meter men's relay team advanced to the Paris 2024 final in Saint Denis, France.

Watch: Quincy Wilson, 16, U.S. men's 4x400M relay team advance to final

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Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, is still looking for a forever home for an adorable six-year-old French bulldog named Joannie. The local animal rescue explains: “Joannie was found as a stray extremely emaciated and less than half her current weight now. She was missing fur on her body, face and ears. She has been nursed back to health and is doing wonderfully. While her age and exact history is unknown, it is clear she has mothered more than enough litters in her short lifetime.”

Meet The "Extreme Snuggler" French Bulldog Still Looking For Love

The 2024 Summer Olympics concluded on Sunday, wrapping up a successful trip to Paris for the United States. U.S. Olympians led the overall count with 126 medals. Team USA finished well ahead of runner-up China (91), with Great Britain (65) narrowly eclipsing France (64) for the third spot. The U.S. ...

Team USA Dominates Final Medal Count At The 2024 Summer Olympics

Women's Fastbreak On SI

Jackie Young got candid about her role with Team USA amid their Paris Olympics run.

Team USA Standout Speaks Out About Olympics Role Amid Starting Lineup Shift

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Royal Caribbean’s Utopia of the Seas, a $1.35 billion behemoth of the sea, has recently been introduced to the world since its maiden voyage on July 19th. The ship, boasting nearly 5,700 passengers and a crew of over 2,200, offers an array of amenities designed to cater to multi-generational families on shorter 3- and 4-day itineraries.

Cruise Passengers Not Happy About Feature on World's Newest Mega Ship

Cooking With Maryann

This recipe is sooo tasty! It truly is for garlic lovers! It involves sautéing onions and mushrooms in butter and oil until golden, then adding wine to reduce. Garlic, thyme, and parsley are stirred in for flavor, followed by seasoning with salt and pepper. The dish is garnished with additional parsley and served warm, making for a savory, aromatic side. Here's what you'll need to make it:

Garlic Mushrooms in Brown Butter Herb Sauce

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Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Larry Brown Sports

Team USA still cannot figure out how to properly execute a baton pass during the men’s 4x100m relay at the Olympics. The U.S. 4x100m men’s team of Kenny Bednarek, Christian Coleman, Kyree King and Fred Kerley was disqualified from the final on Friday because of an all-too-familiar issue. A horrible baton exchange between Coleman and...
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Team USA blows 4x100m relay again with botched baton pass

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Here's another recipe for fudge that's very easy to make. You can double it, or quadruple it, for more servings. 4 tablespoons cocoa or cacao powder (I like 2 tablespoons of each)

3-Ingredient Fudge

FanBuzz

When Playboy calls, there could be one problem. And that's believing that it's actually Playboy on the other end of the line. Just ask kait Flynn of Edmonton Oilers fame. Actually, Flynn isn't known for playing for the Oilers, but for going down in history at a playoff game. More specifically, Flynn went viral for flashing the crowd — and some cameras — on her way to going viral. An offer from Playboy followed.

Oilers Flasher Kait Flynn Reveals She Initially Ghosted Playboy

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Host-nation France pulled off its second consecutive upset by defeating 2023 World Cup champion Germany in the semifinals of men’s basketball at the 2024 Olympics, writes Kyle Hightower of the Associated Press. Led by Guerschon Yabusele (17 points, seven rebounds, two assists), Isaia Cordinier (16 points, seven rebounds, two...

Team USA to face France for Olympic gold

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Team USA’s Kennedy Blades Hits Epic German Suplex At Paris Olympics

Kennedy Blades, a competitor for Team USA, hit a suplex at this year’s Summer Olympic Games in Paris, France that would make Kurt Angle proud. During...

Team USA’s Kennedy Blades Hits Epic German Suplex At Paris Olympics

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