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Which 2024 Paris Olympic athletes on team USA are from Georgia? Here’s what to know

While there are hundreds of athletes from all over the world competing in The 2024 Paris Olympics, some of them are from towns closer than you think. Here are the 21 Georgians going for gold this year.

July 26, 2024
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  • Chelsea Madden
Tierna Davidson (right) of the U.S. Women's National Team is challenged by Barbra Banda of Zambia during a group match between the U.S. and Zambia during the Paris Olympics at Stade de Nice on Thursday in Nice, France.

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The U.S. Women's soccer team opened the Paris Olympics with an easy win over Zambia

The U.S. defeated Zambia 3-0 to open the Paris Summer Olympics. It's a much better result compared to the Tokyo Games three years ago when they lost their opener to Sweden and only won bronze.

July 25, 2024
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  • Juana Summers
Canada's Adriana Leon, left, and New Zealand's Mackenzie Barry fight for the ball during the women's group match between Canada and New Zealand the 2024 Summer Olympics in Saint-Etienne, France on Thursday.

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Canada beats New Zealand in women's soccer after Olympic spy drone scandal

On the eve of the Paris Games group match, two employees on Canada's team were let go for their part in a plot to spy on the training sessions of the lower-ranked New Zealand women's soccer team.

July 25, 2024
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  • Emma Bowman
Cardboard beds at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games have made headlines.

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Cardboard beds have returned to the Olympics. What do they do?

Cardboard beds are one of the Olympics' latest green innovations. But not all the athletes are fans.

July 25, 2024
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  • Alana Wise and
  • Maquita Peters
LeBron James, center, between Stephen Curry and Anthony Davis, attend practice before the start of the basketball competition at the 2024 Summer Olympics on Wednesday in Villeneuve-d'Ascq, France.

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U.S. men’s basketball faces a fierce Olympic challenge for 5th consecutive gold

Three days away from the start of the tournament, Olympic veteran Kevin Durant and newcomer Steph Curry talked about the stacked NBA star power that's heating up the competition in Paris.

July 25, 2024
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  • Emma Bowman
Nathan Chen competes in the men's free skate program during the figure skating event at the 2022 Winter Olympics, Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022, in Beijing. The U.S. team will finally be awarded its long-delayed gold medal at a ceremony on Paris.

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U.S. figure skaters to receive team gold medal after delays tied to Valieva doping

Nine figure skaters from the U.S. were denied their 2022 Olympic team gold medal in Beijing because of a Russian doping scandal linked to Kamila Valieva. Now the squad will get their medals in Paris.

July 25, 2024
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  • Brian Mann
Jaedyn Shaw of Team USA controls the ball during a soccer training session Wednesday at Francis Turcan Stadium near Marseille, France.

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U.S. women's soccer coach says the team has 'moved past' losses, is ready for Paris

The U.S. has a new coach, a reimagined roster and a chance to bounce back after dismal performances at recent major tournaments. The women's team has won four Olympic gold medals, but none since 2012.

July 25, 2024
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  • Juana Summers
France's Kiliann Sildillia (left) is challenged by the USA's Paxten Aaronson in the opening game of group play at the 2024 Summer Olympics on Wednesday in Marseille, France.

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The U.S. men's soccer team opens the Paris Olympics with a tough loss against France

The United States men had not played at an Olympics since 2008. The squad opened the Paris Olympics by taking on host France in group play. The French easily defeated the Americans 3-0.

July 25, 2024
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  • Russell Lewis
Jaedyn Shaw of Team USA controls the ball during a soccer training session Wednesday at Francis Turcan Stadium near Marseille, France.

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U.S. women's soccer coach says the team has 'moved past' losses, is ready for Paris

The U.S. has a new coach, a reimagined roster and a chance to bounce back after dismal performances at recent major tournaments. The women's team has won four Olympic gold medals, but none since 2012.

July 25, 2024
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  • Juana Summers
An NBA logo is seen on an official game ball before a game, Feb. 1, 2014, in New York. The NBA said Wednesday that it is not accepting Warner Bros. Discovery's $1.8 billion per year offer to continue its longtime relationship with the league and therefore has entered into a deal with Amazon Prime Video.

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NBA signs media rights deal with Disney, NBC and Amazon, leaving TNT behind

The NBA signed its 11-year media rights deal with Disney, NBC and Amazon Prime Video after saying it was not accepting Warner Bros. Discovery’s offer to continue its longtime relationship with the league.

July 24, 2024
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  • The Associated Press
The Olympic rings are seen at Trocadero Plaza, the site of the opening ceremony's finale celebrations, overlooking the Eiffel Tower in Paris.

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Paris Olympics: What to watch for

A new sport, the return of in-person crowds, and a one-of-a-kind opening ceremony. Here's what to know about the start of the 2024 Summer Games in Paris.

July 24, 2024
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  • Emma Bowman
Jannik Sinner of Italy plays a forehand return during his third round match at the Wimbledon tennis championships in London, on July 5, 2024. He'll miss the 2024 Paris Olympics due to illness.

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World No. 1 tennis player Jannik Sinner to sit out Paris Olympics due to illness

The tennis star said he was advised by a doctor to sit out the Paris tournament after getting the diagnosis.

July 24, 2024
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  • Emma Bowman
International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach speaks during the 142nd session of the IOC in Paris on Wednesday, ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

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Olympic officials try to crush U.S. probes of China doping, threaten Salt Lake Games

The U.S. wants changes to the World Anti-Doping Agency after a Chinese drug scandal. Olympic officials threatened to block Salt Lake City's bid to host the 2034 Games if the U.S. criticism persists.

July 24, 2024
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  • Brian Mann
Tennis player Coco Gauff, seen here training ahead of the Paris Olympic Games, will join LeBron James in carrying the U.S. flag during the opening ceremony.

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Tennis star Coco Gauff will carry the U.S. flag at the Olympic opening ceremony

Gauff, 20, is the first tennis player to serve as a U.S. flag bearer at an Olympic Games. At Friday's opening ceremony, she will carry the flag alongside basketball great LeBron James.

July 24, 2024
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  • Becky Sullivan
The tower for judges and field of play are pictured during a surfing training session in Teahupo'o earlier this month.

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Why Olympic surfing events are in Tahiti, thousands of miles from Paris

Olympic surfing events are taking place in Teahupo’o, a small village nearly 9,800 miles from the host city of Paris. The path to Tahiti has been years in the making, and not without controversy.

July 24, 2024
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  • Rachel Treisman
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