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The Paris Olympics displaced nearly 20,000 people, local associations say

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As the city prepared to host millions of spectators for the Games, renovations allegedly pushed thousands of migrants and squatters out. PARIS, France — Nearly 20,000 people were forcibly displaced in the lead-up to the Paris Olympics from tent camps or shelters in the Paris region, a coalition of more than 100 community groups said … Read more

Falcons player attempts viral touchdown celebration by Incarnate Word’s Jalen Walthall

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The headstand quickly went viral after the Cardinals dominated the Huskies, 45-20, in a homecoming game win. SAN ANTONIO — An unforgettable touchdown celebration during the University of the Incarnate Word’s homecoming game against the Houston Christian Huskies on Saturday has gone viral. Cardinals WR Jalen Walthall celebrated a 50 yard touchdown in the third … Read more

College athletes are getting paid and fans are starting to see a growing share of the bill

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“Maintaining a high level of support for our 29 NCAA athletic programs will take an elevated commitment from everyone,” one athletic director wrote to fans. WASHINGTON — At Tennessee, they are adding a ‘talent fee’ to the price of sports tickets. At Arkansas, they will charge 3% more at the concessions stands. At Michigan and Michigan … Read more