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The Paris Summer Olympics gave us dozens of “thrill of victory” scenes, but along with the overjoyed winners were heartbroken athletes whom fate did not smile upon at the critical moment.

Here are some of the worst mishaps that occurred during the 2024 games, from tumbles to stumbles — to pesky bacteria.

French pole vaulter Anthony Ammirati moments before the fateful event on Aug. 3 (Credit: Kevin Voigt/GettyImages) A punishing pole vault

We hardly need to explain how Anthony Ammirati failed to clear the horizontal bar since his unfortunate crotch shot was seen around the world… in countless instant replays and memes. His Olympic dreams may have been thwarted, but his Internet fame was forever secured in that moment.

Spain’s Thierry Ndikumwenayo (2L), Britain’s George Mills (L) and Refugee Team’s Dominic Lokinyomo Lobalu (back) fall during the men’s 5000m heat on Aug 7. (Credit: Jewel Samad / Afp) Painful pile-up...

Los Angeles is beginning the countdown to the 2028 Summer Olympics in true Hollywood fashion.

Following Sunday’s 2024 Paris Olympics closing ceremony, Venus Williams will host the ‘Countdown to LA28’ handover celebration with a star-studded lineup of performers, both of which will air live and in primetime on NBC and Peacock.

H.E.R. will perform the national anthem live from Paris for the closing ceremony, followed by performances from Billie Eilish, the Red Hot Chili Peppers and LA native Snoop Dogg, who is winding down his NBC hosting gig at the Paris Olympics. Special guests include Carl Lewis, Sugar Ray Leonard, Brenda Villa and Rudy Garcia-Tolson, as well as Team USA Olympians Jagger Eaton, Kate Courtney and Michael Johnson.

“This is the biggest moment in LA28 history to date, as the Olympic flag passes from Paris to LA,” said LA28 Chairperson and President Casey Wasserman. “We are thrilled to feature the very...

Angered by Team USA’s botched baton handoff Friday at the Paris Olympics in the men’s 4×100-meter relay — the 11th since 1995 resulting in disqualifications or bans — nine-time Olympic gold medal winner Carl Lewis is calling for change.

The U.S. relay team was seeking its first Olympic gold in the event in 24 years. They were disqualified after they flubbed the first exchange, handing off outside the permitted zone.

“It is time to blow up the system,” Lewis posted on X. “This continues to be completely unacceptable. It is clear that Everyone at Usaft [USA Track & Field] is more concerned with relationships than winning. No athlete should step on the track and run another relay until this program is changed from top to bottom.

The Canadian men won the relay today, with South Africa taking silver and Great Britain the bronze. The U.S. men’s team entered the final as gold-medal favorites...

Serena Williams criticized a luxury hotel in Paris on Monday evening for being “denied access” to the hotel’s rooftop restaurant along with her children. The retired tennis champion, who served as a torch bearer at the opening ceremony of this summer’s Olympics, shared an anecdote about her experience at the Peninsula Paris on X, formerly known as Twitter.

“Yikes @peninsulaparis I’ve been denied access to rooftop to eat in a empty restaurant of nicer places … but never with my kids,” Williams wrote. “Always a first.” She added on a hashtag for the Olympics.

Yikes @peninsulaparis I’ve been denied access to rooftop to eat in a empty restaurant of nicer places...

Sharon Stone and legendary long jump champion Carl Lewis both voiced support for Kamala Harris in her bid to become U.S. president, on the fringes of a gala at the 2024 Paris Olympics on Saturday evening.

“I’m all in for Kamala Harris,” said Stone. “It’s not only because she’s a woman and because we see clearly in businesses that women leaders are better leaders, and that men who hire women within their companies do better.

“We understand that Kamala Harris was a lawyer, who became a prosecutor, who became an attorney general, who became a senator, who then was a presidential candidate, who gained so much respect in that campaign that she was asked to become vice president of the United States. This is a qualified person. This is not a game show host who looks like a 1975 Vegas act.”

Following President Joe Biden’s decision last...

If there’s been a single moment representing the definitive emergence of the world from the Covid-19 pandemic, it was the Olympics Opening Ceremony in Paris. The Olympics needed this after the necessary, but emotionally stifling, lockdowns of the Tokyo and Beijing Games. The world needed this.

A coming-out party for the ages — and easily the best Opening Ceremony for a Summer or Winter Games since Rio’s in 2016, if not earlier — the July 26 ceremony featured several moments of transcendent emergence that will stick with viewers for a long time: There was the first ringing of the bells of Notre Dame since fire almost destroyed the 900-year-old cathedral in April 2019; Rafa Nadal, after all his injuries and still walking with slight hesitation, taking the Olympic torch to a waiting boat on the Seine, where Serena Williams was waiting (along with Carl Lewis and Nadia Comaneci) in what was kind of...

For months before the 2024 Summer Olympics, there had been questions surrounding Paris’ ability to hold such a massive event. The city’s residents had threatened to defecate in the Seine River — the site of the opening ceremony — in protest of its highly polluted waters. As the opening presentation neared, things didn’t exactly get better. Just this morning, France’s high-speed rail trains were a target of arson, and thunderstorms cast clouds over the city. Yet, when the opener finally commenced, audiences were transported through a whimsical and engaging four-hour showcase that presented the best of Paris’ glorious architecture and music while welcoming top athletes from across the globe to the French capital.

The ceremony launched with French soccer legend Zinedine Zidane jogging through the streets, carrying the lighted torch down into the Paris Metro and emerging on the Seine via sailboat in a gorgeous explosion of blue, white and red hovering above the river.

The skies over a soaked Paris remained overcast for Friday’s 2024 Olympics Opening Ceremony as the promised trés unique spectacle on the River Seine proved rudderless despite some superstars, a historical mixtape, and a grande balançoire or two.

Despite the theatre on the grandest scale with landmarks like the Eiffel Tower, the Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral and the Louvre as the backdrop, the opening ceremony simply wasn’t great TV.

Even with the rain pouring down, things definitely improved once darkness fell over City of Lights more than two hours into NBC’s live coverage. Night unveiled more of the drama of Paris itself, the river, and the performers who came alive as the barge-propelled parade of nation and their 205 delegations came to an end.

In the end as Celine Dion made her much-hyped and pitch-perfect appearance under the Olympic rings on the sparkling Eiffel Tower and past Gold medalist...

The Opening Ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics made history on Friday as the first to take place outside of a stadium, with a bevy of performances that included a French-language song from superstar Lady Gaga, a fashion runway show on a bridge and boats filled with global athletes cheering as they sailed down the River Seine.

The floatilla event, known for its pomp and grand displays from the host nation, was beset by a rainy day in Paris, but that didn’t stop spectators from lining up along Paris’ famous river to catch a glimpse of the spectacle.

Starting at the Austerlitz Bridge next to Paris’ Jardin des Plantes, the route followed the course of the Seine, east to west. It circumvents two islands in the center of Paris and then flows under several bridges and gateways in the City of Lights. The boat journey for the delegations finishes at the Iena Bridge,...

A number of networks, streamers and platforms have programming planned to celebrate Juneteenth National Independence Day, the federal holiday that commemorates the ending of slavery in the U.S.

From specials to live events and specially curated movies, Juneteenth programming begins Tuesday and extends through the month.

A rundown:

ABC News: World News Tonight. Good Morning America and GMA3 will feature Opal Lee, the “grandmother of Juneteenth” who advocated for making the date a federal holiday, including a sitdown interview with DeMarco Morgan. Taraji P. Henson and Patti Labelle celebrate Juneteenth on The View, with Kool & the Gang performing. Nightline will focus on the Black male vote in key battleground states, and the show has been featuring interviews with Rep. Byron Donalds (R-fl) and D.L. Hughley. ABC News Live’s Prime with Linsey Davis has a partnership with The 10 Million Names Project, spotlighting ichael Strahan’s ancestry that is...

Get ready to dive into the captivating world of sports history with an all-new episode of “Greatest Sports Legends: Then and Now.” Tune in this Saturday, May 18th, at 5:00 Am on ABC as Season 3 Episode 27 takes viewers on a journey through the careers of some of the most iconic male athletes in Olympic history.

From the legendary Jesse Owens to the incomparable Carl Lewis and the remarkable Mark Spitz, this episode celebrates the achievements and legacies of these sporting giants. Audiences will be treated to a retrospective look at their remarkable athletic feats, as well as insights into the impact they’ve had on their respective sports and beyond.

As viewers revisit iconic moments and memorable performances, they’ll gain a deeper appreciation for the dedication, skill, and determination that propelled these athletes to greatness. Whether you’re a sports enthusiast or simply curious about sporting history, “Greatest Sports...

The History Channel has expanded its partnership with the SpringHill Company, the production company founded by LeBron James and Maverick Carter, by ordering three new documentary projects.

The first title is “Triumph: Jesse Owens and the Berlin Olympics” (working title), which will tell the story of the the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, Germany, which was shadowed by Hitler’s white supremacist agenda, when Black track and field athlete Jesse Owens made history by winning four gold medals. Directed by Andre Gaines and narrated by Don Cheadle, the two-hour documentary will feature archival footage, animation and interviews with journalists, historians and Owens daughters as well as athletes including Carl Lewis, Noah Lyles, Erriyon Knighton, and Christian Coleman, among others.

“Triumph: Jesse Owens and the Berlin Olympics” is produced for the History Channel by Uninterrupted and Cinemation Studios in association with GroupM Motion Entertainment. Executive producers include James, Carter, Jamal Henderson and...

Paramount Combines Streamers Pluto & My5 In UK

Paramount is to combine its AVoD platform Pluto TV with BVoD My5 in the UK. In a move that could be the precursor to the breaking down of barriers between AVoD and BVoD, the new streamer will launch in the market in the second half of next year, with more details coming in the next few months. The platform will combine My5’s collection of Paramount UK network Channel 5’s content such as All Creatures Great and Small with Pluto, which carries numerous Fast Channels. Pluto has recently expanded annual revenue beyond $1B, according to Paramount, and is available in 35 markets. Fast once again dominated much of the chatter at Mipcom Cannes and Paramount Chief Strategy Officer and Chief Business Development Officer Jeff Shultz spoke at the confab’s now-annual Fast Summit. “As we look ahead to an IP-delivered future, this is...

As far as televised national anthems are concerned, we’ve certainly seen a wide range of performances over the past few decades, haven’t we? From Whitney Houston’s triumphant rendition at the 1991 Super Bowl to Roseanne Barr’s bastardization of the gift of sound at a 1990 Padres game, it’s easy to feel like we’ve heard it all at this point.

But every once in a while, if we’re lucky, a performance comes along that catches us by surprise, sweeps us off our feet and and restores our sense of wonder — a rendition so bold, so unexpected,...

Nancy O’Dell was inducted into the American Red Cross's National Celebrity Cabinet in 2002 as part of the Red Cross’s Entertainment Outreach Program to help the organization highlight important initiatives and response efforts.

O’Dell also serves as a celebrity spokesperson for the March Of Dimes (Mod). She has been a spokesperson for the March of Dimes since 1998’s Blue Jeans for Babies Campaign. The campaign’s goal was to raise awareness regarding pre-conception care for women who are of childbearing age and to help in preventing birth defects and infant mortality. In addition to raising awareness, O’Dell has spent countless hours raising funds for Mod. As a fund raising measure O’Dell attempted to make as many cameo appearances as possible on popular television programs.

O’Dell also acts as an international board member for Best Buddies International, a non-profit organization whose mission is to enhance the...

This year, more than 1,000 people participated in the 24th Annual Best Buddies Challenge: Hyannis Port presented by Shaw’s and Star Market Foundation and The Tjx Companies, Inc., a cycling, run and walk fundraiser from Boston to Hyannis Port, on June 2-3.

The Challenge raised close to $4 million in total donations for Best Buddies International, a nonprofit dedicated to creating opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, leadership development, and inclusive living for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (Idd).

The weekend’s festivities commenced with an intimate cocktail reception at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum in Boston. The reception included a guided museum tour and performances by Best Buddies Ambassadors Christina Hundley and James Keith.

On Saturday, June 3, hundreds of riders took to the 100-mile start line at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, led by professional cyclist Cam Wurf, Current US Pro Women’s Road Champion Emma Langley,...

Tributes are pouring in for legendary soccer player, Pelé, whose death was announced earlier today.

The Brazilian king of soccer, born Edson Arantes do Nascimento, died at the age of 82 on Thursday from multiple organ failure as a result of colon cancer, which he’d been battling since 2021.

Following the devastating news, a number of sports figures among other fans of the three-time World cup champion have taken to social media to pay tribute to his legacy.

Read More: Pelé, Brazil’s Mighty King Of ‘Beautiful Game,’ Has Died At 82

Fellow Brazilian soccer player, Neymar, took to Instagram to express his love for the late athlete.

“Before Pelé, 10 was just a number. I’ve read this phrase somewhere, at some point in my life. But this sentence, beautiful, is incomplete,” he captioned a carousel, including photos of the two together. “I would say before Pelé football was just a sport.

ABC is hosting the 2022 Espys where a handful of talented presenters — including John Boyega, Alison Brie, Ciara, Jon Hamm, and Dwayne Johnson — will honor and celebrate the best moments from the year in sports.

Below, we’ve rounded up all the viewing details you need to watch the 2022 telecast.

When Are the 2022 Espys?

This year’s Espys will take place Wednesday, June 20 at The Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, CA. Airing live coast to coast beginning at 8:00 Pm Et and 5:00 Pm Pt.

Will the 2022 Espys Be Streaming?

The Espys will not be available to stream. Those who have cable will be able to catch the ceremony live on ABC, or you can sign up for a streaming service that has ABC like Hulu Live TV.

Who Is Hosting the 2022 Espys?

Golden State Warriors point guard Steph Curry will be hosting the Espys.

Who Will Be Honored at the 2022 Espys?...

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NFL stars Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers, the NBA’s Stephen Curry, Olympic swimmer Katie Ledecky and Olympic gymnast Sunisa Lee are among the nominees for the 2022 Espy Awards.

Rodgers of the Green Bay Packers and Curry of NBA champions Golden State Warriors will vie for best athlete in men’s sports at the July 20 ceremony, alongside Shohei Ohtani of Major League Baseball’s Los Angeles Angels and Connor McDavid of the NHL’s Edmonton Oilers. Rodgers also landed a nom for best NFL player.

Brady was not nominated in either of those categories; his only nom came in the best record-breaking performance, where Curry, track and field star Allyson Felix and college softball player Jocelyn Alo are also nominated.

In the women’s sports category, Ledecky and Lee are up for best athlete alongside Candace Parker of the WNBA’s Chicago Sky...

Alysson Felix won her 11th Olympic medal today as part of the US women’s 4×400 relay team. That surpasses the previous record held by track legend Carl Lewis, making Felix the all-time leader in Olympic track and field medals.

The US women’s 4×400 meter relay team blew out its closest competition, Poland, by more than three and a half seconds.

“For me, I just came out really at peace and wanting to soak it all in,” Felix said. “I think this is a really special team because we’re not 400-meter runners — I don’t consider myself a 400-meter specialist. We all do different things, and it was really cool to come together to get to close out the Olympic Games and for me, my Olympic career in this way.”

The US led the entire race, with 400-meter hurdles world record holder Sydney McLaughlin leading of, followed by Felix, then Hurdles silver medalist Dalilah Muhammad,...

Allyson Felix won gold at the Tokyo Olympics, and made history in the process. After medaling in the women's 4x400-meter relay on Saturday, the 35-year-old is now the most decorated US track and field Olympian, surpassing Carl Lewis. "First Gold medal in the history of @bysaysh, I don't even have the words for how proud I am of that," Allyson wrote on Instagram. "You are worthy of your dreams. Keep going!" As fellow Olympians, athletes, and stars have been tuning in to this year's ceremony, it didn't take long for the well-wishes to start pouring in for both her bronze and gold medal. A handful of celebrities showed their support in the comments, while others congratulated Allyson on Twitter. See more celebrity reactions to Allyson's incredible win ahead.

Related: Allyson Felix Meeting Husband Kenneth Ferguson Nearly 20 Years Ago Is Peak Young Love...

Allyson Felix won her 11th career Olympic medal Saturday, combining with her American teammates to finish the 4×400-meter relay in 3 minutes, 16.85 seconds for a runaway victory.

The team of Felix, Sydney McLaughlin, Dalilah Muhammad and Athing Mu was never in jeopardy in this one. It was America’s seventh straight victory at the Olympics in the 4×400. Poland finished second, 3.68 seconds behind, and Jamaica finished third.

Felix, who became the most-decorated woman in Olympic track history when she won bronze in the 400 the night before, now passes Carl Lewis with the most track medals of ...

Every Olympic medal is special, but this will likely be one Allyson Felix never forgets. The 35-year-old athlete won the bronze in the women's 400-meter dash at the Tokyo Games on Aug. 6, making her the most decorated woman in Olympic track and field history with a total of 10 medals. While Felix scored the third spot, Shaunae Miller-Uibo took home the gold medal for the event and Mariledy Paulino won the silver.  The record was previously held by Merlene Ottey, who has a total of nine medals with three silvers and six bronze. Felix is also now tied with Carl Lewis for most Olympic medals among all American track and field athletes. In addition to her...

Allyson Felix finished third in the 400 meters Friday to win her 10th career medal and become the most-decorated woman in the history of Olympic track.

The 35-year-old Felix, a stalwart of American track and field, started in the outside lane and outraced Stephenie Ann McPherson of Jamaica to take third place by 0.15 seconds.

Shaunae Miller-Uibo blew away the field, winning in 48.36 seconds to defend her Olympic title from Rio de Janeiro.

Felix’s 10th Olympic medal broke a tie with Jamaican runner Merlene Ottey; her record matches that of Carl Lewis, who also won 10 medals ...

Allyson Felix finished third in the 400 meters Friday to win her 10th career medal and become the most-decorated woman in the history of Olympic track.

The 35-year-old Felix, a stalwart of American track and field, started in the outside lane and outraced Stephenie Ann McPherson of Jamaica to take third place by 0.15 seconds.

Shaunae Miller-Uibo blew away the field, winning in 48.36 seconds to defend her Olympic title from Rio de Janeiro.

Felix’s 10th Olympic medal broke a tie with Jamaican runner Merlene Ottey; her record matches that of Carl Lewis, who also won 10 medals ...

This week’s episode of The Chi, as promised, brings us full-circle to the night that Kevin finds out about Jake and Jemma, Kiesha gives birth and Douda takes a bullet on a hotel rooftop.

But if you’re hoping to find out who pulled the trigger on that last one… you are left wanting by the end of the hour.

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(Warning: This post contains spoilers for Wednesday’s “The Masked Singer.”)

“The Masked Singer” moved on from its first crop of Season 3 contestants with its Wednesday episode, which introduced viewers to six more of the third season’s 18 competitors: Banana, Elephant, Kitty, Taco, Mouse and Frog.

Those masked singers are part of Group B, a lineup that will compete over the next two weeks until it’s been whittled down to three contestants — just as Group A was condensed to White Tiger, Turtle and Kangaroo over Season 3’s first three episodes — who will then move on to the finals. And the same will then happen with Group C.

Well, we already know at least one contestant who won’t be moving on: Elephant, who was the first Group B contestant eliminated and revealed to be skateboard legend Tony Hawk on last night’s episode. (You can read TheWrap’s interview...

Spoiler Alert: Do not read ahead if you have not watched Season 3, episode 4 of “The Masked Singer,” which aired Feb. 19 on Fox.

That’s a wipe out for Tony Hawk. The skateboarding legend became the first celebrity in “Group B” to be unmasked on Season 3 of “The Masked Singer,” which aired on Wednesday night.

Hawk, who was disguised as the Elephant, performed The Cure’s “Friday I’m in Love,” and the judges said he shredded. But it wasn’t enough to survive elimination.

“Coming from a non-singing background, I’ll give myself a ‘B,'” Hawk told Variety. “I think that I felt like I was in tune for the most part, and I remembered the lyrics, which is a frightening prospect. It’s very easy to mix up verses. I went with it the way I sing it in the car.”

None of the “Masked Singer” panel guessed Hawk,...

“The Masked Singer” viewers met a whole new gaggle of costumed celebrities this week in the form of Group B: The Banana, The Elephant, The Frog, The Kitty, The Mouse and The Taco. Judges Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy, Ken Jeong and Nicole Scherzinger did their best to guess the sextet’s secret identities, but did their awful track record continue this week? And did You correctly predict which member from this group received the lowest number of votes and was forced to unmask in front of America?

SEEAre ‘The Masked Singer’ celebrity contestants lip-syncing or singing live?

Below, read our minute-by-minute “The Masked Singer” recap of Season 3, Episode 4, titled “A Brand New Six Pack: Group B Kickoff,” to find out what happened Wednesday, February 19 at 8:00 p.m. Et/Pt. Then be sure to sound off in the comments section about your favorite costumed celebs on Fox’s reality TV...

Carl Lewis -- one of the greatest U.S. track athletes Ever -- says he would've eaten the 40-yard dash alive ... telling TMZ Sports his time would've been in the Threes!!! "Track guys that run it, run it under 4. So, under 4 seconds. Yeah." Obviously, that time is Blazing fast ... in the NFL combine last month, only six guys even broke the 4.40 mark. In fact, the fastest dude in the entire event was Mississippi safety Zedrick...

The red carpet is being rolled out, the champagne is on ice and Sandra Oh and Andy Samberg are testing out their jokes for their co-hosting duties on the big night.

The 2019 Golden Globes are just a few days away. Here, Variety gives you all you need to know about the parties leading up to and following Sunday’s ceremony.

Friday, Jan. 4

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Stefano Tonchi and Lynn Hirschberg host the fashion mag’s annual Best Performances Issue party.

Guest list: The starry evening could include cover stars Nicole Kidman, Amy Adams, Mahershala Ali, Michael B. Jordan, Margot Robbie, Rami Malek, Eddie Redmayne, KiKi Layne, Jonah Hill, Saoirse Ronan, Claire Foy and Emily Blunt.

Aacta International Awards

Skybar, Mondrian Hotel

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“Extra’s” Renee Bargh hosts the Australian Academy’s eighth annual gala.

Guest list: Nicole Kidman, Glenn Close, Rami Malek and comedian Hanna Gadsby are expected.

Carl Lewis tells TMZ Sports now that he and Usain Bolt are retired ... it's all about chasing a different kind of gold -- saying Bolt's gotta catch him in dimes, not times now. "We're both retired, man," Carl told us when we asked who'd win in Bolt-Lewis race these days. "He's gotta beat my paper." Icymi ... Carl's been very critical of Bolt over the years, accusing him of using PEDs and saying the Jamaican sprinter...

For the first time during New York Fashion Week, Laureus Foundation USA, a nonprofit that uses the power of sport to better children’s lives, is bringing together fashion and sport to shine a light on Sport for Good.

On Wednesday, September 12th some of the nation’s top athletes will walk the runway to raise awareness and crucial funds for disadvantaged youth across the Us during a fundraising event held at Mercedes-Benz Manhattan in New York City. Super Bowl Champion, Pro Football Hall of Famer, co-host of Gma/Gma Day, NFL on Fox analyst, and fashion designer, Michael Strahan and supermodel, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, Karolina Kurkova will kick off the fashion show festivities.

Participating athletes include: Houston Rockets point guard, Chris Paul, Super Bowl Mvp, Marcus Allen, skateboarding legend, Tony Hawk, New York Knicks forward, Lance Thomas, one of the most decorated beach volleyball players ever, Kerri Walsh Jennings,...

It's Tupac Shakur's born day, and rather than dwell on the sad fact we lost him nearly 22 years ago ... we're gonna celebrate the good times he had. Makaveli would be 47 now -- imagine that -- and would most likely be raising a glass with a lot of the people in this photo gallery. Check out Pac chilling with his closest friends ... including Treach, Bone, Thugs & Harmony and, for some reason, Carl Lewis. Tons of California love on display here.

Best Buddies International, a nonprofit dedicated to creating opportunities for friendship, employment and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (Idd), is pleased to announce that the 19th Annual Best Buddies Challenge: Hyannis Port , presented by Pepsi-Cola and Shaw’s and Star Market Foundation, will take place June 1-2.

More than 2,500 people are expected to participate in the Challenge – a charity ride, run, and walk to benefit Best Buddies International.

Tom Brady, New England Patriots Quarterback and Best Buddies Global Ambassador, will serve as Honorary Co-Chair, along with Celebrity Chef Guy Fieri and Congressman Joseph P. Kennedy, III. During the Challenge, Event Chair Ted English, Executive Chairman of Bob’s Discount Furniture, will help honor Eaton Vance Management with the 2018 Spirit of Leadership award.

“Best Buddies is a fantastic organization with a great message to spread, and I am so proud to support their work,” said Best Buddies Global Ambassador Tom Brady.

Making much of the year’s top athletes, the 2013 Espy Awards too place at Los Angeles’ Nokia Theatre La Live earlier this evening (July 17).

With Vintage Trouble serving as the house band and Jon Hamm manning the emcee position, the 21st edition of the Espys was a raging success, complete with plenty of Tinseltown celebrities as well as sports stars.

The night’s big winner was the Miami Heat, which scored the top prize for best team, while LeBron James and Serena Williams took home the awards best male and female athlete respectively.

As for the celebrity presenter roster, folks like Don Cheadle, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, Ben Affleck, Selena Gomez, Jason Sudeikis, Chrissy Teigen, Lake Bell, and Kevin Bacon all turned out for their chance to pass out the evening’s trophies.

The complete list of 2013 Espys Winners is:

Best Male Athlete

Miguel Cabrera, Detroit Tigers

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Becoming a movie star has given single British comedian Russell Brand's sex life a huge boost.

Since shooting to international fame in new movie Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Brand has been inundated with offers from admiring females.

Brand - who counts Kate Moss and Kimberly Stewart among his exes - says, "The best thing about (being a celebrity) is that you meet a lot of people very quickly and have a lot of orgasms. But promiscuity is beneficial in some respects because you recognise that everyone is beautiful and it's good to have sexual encounters."

And Brand is convinced people shouldn't criticise him for his active sex life - as his bedrooms skills are his number one talent.

He says, "Some people say, 'Oh, do you only want to have sex?' What do you mean only?

"I'm bloody good at it and it's better than talking. I'm better at sex than talking so that is one of the best things you can do with me.

"You wouldn't say to (Olympic sprinter) Carl Lewis, 'What? Are we only going to do running?' The best thing is the thing he's best at."...

Friends star Jennifer Aniston and actress Angelina Jolie will help a group of celebrity torch bearers carry the Olympic flame across America this year. Jolie and Aniston - who is of Greek decent - will join basketball star Magic Johnson and athletes Carl Lewis and Gail Devers in transporting the legendary flame across North America before the main sporting event in Greece this August. The American trek is part of the flame's 75,316-mile trip across six continents, 27 countries and 33 cities, beginning with former Olympic champion Cathy Freeman, who will be the first to carry the torch from Sydney, Australia on 4 June. The 78-day journey also includes stops in Cairo and Cape Town for this year's Olympic games in Athens.