South River police and students join annual Torch Run for Special Olympics New Jersey
SOUTH RIVER, N.J. — Officers from the South River Police Department, joined by local school students, participated Friday in the 42nd annual Law Enforcement Torch Run to raise funds and awareness for…
Sykesville Veteran Wins Trip to 2026 Winter Olympics
SYKESVILLE, MD — Navy veteran Julian Osborne, a resident of Sykesville, has won a once-in-a-lifetime trip to the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milan, courtesy of the Maryland Lottery’s Mega Millions Team…
New Jersey Wrestler to Represent Puerto Rico on the Mat in The Olympics
JACKSON, NJ – Sebastian Rivera, a former Rutgers wrestling standout, has been honored as the flag bearer for Team Puerto Rico at the upcoming Summer Olympics in Paris. Rivera will lead his…
Another Female Boxer Pummeled at the Paris Olympics by XY Chromosome Opponent
Another biological woman has been defeated by a biological male in the Paris Olympics for a second time. At the 2024 Paris Olympics, Taiwanese boxer Lin Yu-ting became a focal point of…
Algerian Boxer Who Failed Gender Test Pummels Italian Woman at Olympics
PARIS, FRANCE – In a disgraceful turn of events at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Algerian boxer Imane Khelif clinched victory in her first match after her opponent, Angela Carini of Italy, unexpectedly…
Team USA Off to a Strong Start at Paris 2024 Olympics
PARIS, July 28, 2024 — The United States arrived in the French capital with a contingent of nearly 600 athletes for the Olympic Games Paris 2024, running from July 26 to August…
A Disgraceful Spectacle: Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony Mockery of Christianity
TRENTON, NJ (OP-ED) – The Olympics have long been a celebration of global unity, athletic excellence, and cultural exchange. They provide a rare opportunity for nations to come together in the spirit…
LSC After Dark Hosts Beer Olympics in Jersey City
JERSEY CITY, N.J. — Liberty Science Center will hold the LSC After Dark: Beer Olympics event on July 25 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. The event celebrates the start of the…
Bay Bridge Lane Closures for Special Olympics Torch Run
Baltimore, MD – The westbound span of the Bay Bridge will experience temporary lane closures this Wednesday, July 10, at approximately 10 a.m. The right and center lanes will be closed to…
Senator Menendez Celebrates New Jersey Athletes Heading to Paris Olympics
JERSEY CITY, NJ—U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) today extended his heartfelt congratulations to three New Jersey athletes for their remarkable achievements in the lead-up to the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. Sydney…
Toms River Special Olympics Athletes Shine at Long Branch High School Event
LONG BRANCH, NJ—District athletes recently displayed their skills at the Special Olympics Area 6 competition on Wednesday. Hosted at Long Branch High School, the event was organized by the TRRS Special Olympics…
France to boost Olympics security with foreign military, police support
By John Irish and Juliette Jabkhiro PARIS (Reuters) – France has asked about 45 foreign countries to contribute several thousand extra military, police and civilian personnel to help safeguard the Paris Olympics…
Maryland State Police Supports Special Olympics Maryland Interscholastic Unified Sports Event
Berlin, MD – In a commendable effort to foster inclusion and strengthen community ties, the Maryland State Police Berlin Barrack collaborated with allied law enforcement agencies to support the Special Olympics Maryland…
US man gets prison for Tokyo Olympics doping charge
By Jonathan Stempel NEW YORK (Reuters) – A Texas man who pleaded guilty to involvement in providing banned performance-enhancing drugs to athletes before the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo was sentenced on…
Belleville Police Department Supports Local Special Olympics Sectional Tournament
Belleville, NJ – The Belleville Police Department took part in the Essex County Special Olympics sectional tournament this morning, held at Bowlero in Belleville. Officers were present to support the athletes and…
Maryland State Police Dive into Chesapeake Bay for Special Olympics Fundraiser
Annapolis, MD – Today marks the annual Police Plunge event at Sandy Point State Park, where Maryland State Police and various first responders across the state will brave the cold waters of…
Winter Youth Olympics in South Korea hit by heavy snowfall
SEOUL (Reuters) – Heavy snow interrupted some events at the 2024 Winter Youth Olympics in South Korea’s Gangwon province on Saturday, with thousands of officials armed with snow-removal gear deployed to clear…
France prepared to change plans on 2024 Olympics opening based on security
PARIS (Reuters) – France is prepared to move the 2024 Olympic opening ceremony from the River Seine to another location should the security situation require it, President Emmanuel Macron said on Wednesday.…
SUZANNE DOWNING: Biden Scores An Own-Goal On The Olympics
SUZANNE DOWNING: Biden Scores An Own-Goal On The Olympics Suzanne Downing on December 10, 2023 In the realm of international sports, the Olympics have long been a symbol of unity, bringing athletes…
Maryland State Troopers Celebrate Athletes at Special Olympics Bowling Tournament
ROCKVILLE, MD – Troopers from the Rockville Barrack of the Maryland State Police proudly participated in the Special Olympics Maryland regional bowling tournament in Gaithersburg this past weekend. They played a significant…
Ad sales for Paris Olympics pace ahead of previous Games, NBCUniversal says
By Helen Coster NEW YORK (Reuters) – Total advertising sales for the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games are pacing ahead of where each of NBCUniversal’s previous Olympic and Paralympic Games…
Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Hosts 2023 Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Maryland
Prince Frederick, MD — Members of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office, including its Special Operations Team, K9 Unit, and civilian staff, hosted the 2023 Law Enforcement Torch Run today in support of…
Olympics threaten to erase a symbol of Paris, say riverside booksellers
By Ardee NAPOLITANO and Clotaire Achi PARIS (Reuters) – Booksellers along the river Seine say the Olympics threaten to erase a symbol of Paris, after they were told by local authorities that…
Former CNN Exec Sexually Assaulted Intern During 1996 Olympics, Complaint Alleges
Former CNN Exec Sexually Assaulted Intern During 1996 Olympics, Complaint Alleges Harold Hutchison on June 24, 2023 A former NBC intern says she was assaulted in 1996 by a man who became…
Air taxi maker races to serve Paris Olympics as sector struggles for funds
By Allison Lampert, Joanna Plucinska and Maiya Keidan PARIS/TORONTO (Reuters) -A year ahead of the Paris Olympics, flying taxi maker Volocopter wants to prove to executives at the Paris Airshow it is…
Wakefield police officer carry the torch for Special Olympics
Westfield, NJ – Yesterday, the Westfield Police Department and the Town of Westfield Fire Department joined forces to participate in the 40th Annual NJ Law Enforcement Torch Run for the Special Olympics…
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