Noah Lyles of the United States won the Olympic 100 meters by .005 seconds, edging out Kishane Thompson of Jamaica, while Fred Kerley came in third and defending champion Marcell Jacobs finished fifth.
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Sha’Carri Richardson’s comeback halted by Julien Alfred, who brings 1st Olympic medal to St. Lucia
Julien Alfred of Saint Lucia won the women’s 100-meter final at the 2024 Summer Olympics, beating Sha’Carri Richardson by .15 seconds, and becoming the first medalist from her country.
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Black athletes shine at 2024 Olympic Summer Games in Paris
Black athletes from across the globe are competing in the 2024 Paris Summer Olympic Games, with Nyjah Huston, Lauren Scruggs, Simone Manuel, Fredrick Richard, and others leading the way in a range of disciplines.
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Meet the Black U.S. Olympians competing in mostly-White sports
Anthony Nesty, the first Black swimming head coach for Team USA, will lead the U.S. swimming team at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, alongside other Black athletes competing in sports typically dominated by White athletes.
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Simone Biles shakes off calf injury to dominate during Olympic gymnastics qualifying
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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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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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.