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Tuesday, December 3, 2024

Olympics Open: What Athletes Can Do With 15 Minutes of Fame

  • The Olympics opening ceremony officially kicks off the Games today.
  • Rio medalist Fitzroy Dunkley dives into how the Olympic Games can alter an athlete’s career trajectory.
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The Olympics opening ceremony officially kicks off the Games, and we look into how the competition can alter an athlete’s career trajectory with Rio medalist Fitzroy Dunkley.

Plus, the WNBA will see drastic changes to its media landscape under its new deals, Warner Bros. Discovery is still fighting for NBA rights, and Fanatics is denying reports about a stake sale amid multiple legal battles.

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