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Australian breakdancer Rachael Gunn, known as Raygun, has faced intense backlash after her performance at the Paris Olympics, where she scored zero points in her breakdancing event. The criticism escalated when a Change.org petition was launched, accusing Gunn of manipulating the selection process to secure her spot on the Australian team. The petition, which gathered […]

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Raygun Breaks Her Silence For First Time After Going Viral At Olympics

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Australian breakdancer Rachael Gunn, known by her stage name Raygun, has spoken out for the first time since going viral during the 2024 Paris Olympics. Raygun, who represented Australia in the debut of Olympic breakdancing, faced an overwhelming amount of online criticism after her routine scored zero, leading to widespread mockery on social media. In

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Dr. Dre Is Training To Join Team USA In Next Olympics, Wants To Compete In Archery

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Dr. Dre has set an ambitious goal for himself: competing in archery at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The iconic rapper and producer recently revealed that he’s serious about representing Team USA in the sport. To prepare, Dre has set up an archery training range in his backyard and plans to hire a coach to

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ESPN Host ‘Done Giving Any S**ts’ When Asked About Transgender Sports Controversies

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Kirk Herbstreit, a veteran host of ESPN’s “College GameDay,” recently stirred controversy with his blunt comments on transgender athletes in women’s sports. During an appearance on OutKick’s “Don’t @ Me! with Dan Dakich,” Herbstreit declared that he’s “done giving any s–ts” about the issue, expressing his frustration with the ongoing debate. After years of holding

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First Openly Trans Athlete Gets Historic Confirmation For Paris 2024 Paralympics

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Valentina Petrillo is set to make history as the first openly transgender athlete to compete in the Paralympic Games at the 2024 Paris Paralympics. The 50-year-old Italian sprinter will represent Italy in the T12 200m and 400m events, a significant milestone for both her and the broader LGBTQ+ community. Diagnosed with Stargardt’s syndrome at 14,

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Jordan Chiles’ Olympic Appeal Fails, Ordered To Return Bronze Medal

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Jordan Chiles, a member of Team USA’s gymnastics team, has been ordered to return her Olympic bronze medal following a failed appeal. Chiles originally placed fifth in the floor exercise at the Paris 2024 Olympics but was later awarded the bronze medal after her coach successfully challenged her difficulty score. This bumped her ahead of

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Noah Lyle’s Mom Said Security At Olympics Refused To Call Paramedics After Her Son Collapsed

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Noah Lyles’ mother, Keisha Caine Bishop, has publicly criticized the Olympic security team after her son collapsed following the men’s 200-meter final at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Lyles, who had tested positive for COVID-19 but chose to compete, fell to the ground after crossing the finish line, suffering from a high fever and exhaustion. His

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Imane Khelif Will Earn Crazy Amount Of Money For Winning Gold After Gender Controversy

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Algerian boxer Imane Khelif secured a gold medal in the women’s welterweight division at the Paris 2024 Olympics, a victory that came after she overcame significant controversy regarding her gender eligibility. The International Boxing Association (IBA) had previously disqualified Khelif from last year’s Women’s World Boxing Championships due to her not meeting their unspecified eligibility

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Viral Australian Breakdancer Scored 0 Points In Paris

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Australian breakdancer Rachael Gunn, known as “Raygun,” recently went viral during the Paris 2024 Olympics, but not for the reasons she might have hoped. Competing in the breakdancing event, Raygun failed to score a single point in all three rounds, leading many to wonder how she qualified for the Olympics in the first place. Her

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Popular Event Removed From Next Olympics, With 6 New Sports Added

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The 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles are set to feature a mix of new and returning sports, with six additions to the lineup and the likely removal of two existing events. Breakdancing, which made its debut at the 2024 Paris Olympics, is expected to be dropped, meaning fans won’t see the viral performances that captured

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Steph Curry Drives French Announcers Insane During Finals

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Stephen Curry delivered a stunning performance at the Paris 2024 Olympics that left French announcers reeling, earning him the nickname “Devil” for his unstoppable play. The basketball superstar’s display of skill and precision on the court captivated audiences and commentators alike, solidifying his status as one of the most electrifying athletes in the world. Curry’s

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People Could Not Figure Out What The Closing Ceremony Stage Was Supposed To Look Like

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During the Paris 2024 Olympics closing ceremony, viewers were puzzled by the stage design at the Stade de France until they realized its significance. Initially, there were various guesses, with some suggesting it resembled a cat, slices of pie, or even chess pieces. However, it was eventually understood that the stage was designed to represent

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