Simone Biles overcame a minor calf injury to post the top score in the all-around at the 2024 Summer Olympics, putting any lingering ghosts from Tokyo in the rearview mirror.
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Paris Olympics kicks off with ambitious but rainy opening ceremony on the Seine River
Paris kicked off its first Summer Olympics in a century with a rain-soaked, rule-breaking opening ceremony featuring stars and fantasy along the Seine River, celebrating its reputation as a cradle of revolution and its ambition to host the first Games with equal numbers of men and women competing.
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Biles, Richardson and Osaka return to spotlight, highlighting issues facing Black women
Simone Biles, Naomi Osaka, and Sha’Carri Richardson are among the Black women athletes who are leading the way in prioritizing mental health and vulnerability in their careers, setting an example for others to follow.
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A look at the 2024 Olympic schedule and the Black athletes competing in Paris
The 2024 Paris Olympics are underway and athletes such as Sha’Carri Richardson, Gabby Thomas, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, Noah Lyles, Grant Holloway, and the US Women’s Gymnastics team are among those to watch as they compete for gold medals.
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How climate change is affecting youth sports
Youth athletes in the D.C.-Maryland area are at risk of being affected by rising temperatures and heat stroke, with football players and women’s cross country athletes being most at risk, as evidenced by a study and a lawsuit filed by the parents of a deceased football player.
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Olympic schedule and athletes to look out for
The 2024 Paris Olympics will feature a variety of top athletes, including Sha’Carri Richardson, Gabby Thomas, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, Maryna Moroz, Masai Russell, Noah Lyles, Grant Holloway, Ryan Crouser, Jimmer Fredette, and the US Women’s Basketball team, who are all vying for gold medals in their respective events.
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Former Ravens wide receiver Jacoby Jones dies at the age of 40
Former Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Jacoby Jones has died at the age of 40, prompting an outpouring of condolences from teammates, coaches, fans, and city officials.
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Jacoby Jones, a star of Baltimore’s most recent Super Bowl title run, has died at age 40
Jacoby Jones, a former NFL receiver and Super Bowl champion, has died at the age of 40 after playing for the Houston Texans, Baltimore Ravens, San Diego Chargers, and Pittsburgh Steelers.
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Candlelight vigil for 3 best friends ends in violence in parking lot of Wise High School
Two attendees of a candlelight vigil for three former football players killed in a car crash were shot in the parking lot of Wise High School in Upper Marlboro, MD, with one man pronounced dead and one woman expected to survive.
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Car crash claims lives of three former Wise High School football stars from Prince George’s County
Three former high school football stars from Wise High School in Prince George’s County, MD, died in a car accident on July 6, with the driver of the other car being investigated for excessive speed and alcohol consumption.
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Big3 makes stop in Baltimore as the league gains more popularity
The Big3 basketball series, created by Ice Cube, is a 3-on-3 basketball league that has gained popularity due to its unique rules and roster of NBA and international players, and has recently announced the sale of three franchises to establish more team bases.
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Back for a 4th Olympics run, LeBron James says gold is all that matters
LeBron James is participating in his fourth Olympic Games, aiming to win a gold medal with the U.S. men’s basketball team.