Olympic Games Paris 2024: What sports are you excited about?

Olympic dreams in the City of Love. The opening ceremony for the games is on Friday and Paris is getting ready. We preview local athletes headed to France and their sports.

Air Date: July 24, 2024 12:00 pm

A pilot holds a bon voyage sign as some athletes from the United States depart from the airport, Wednesday, July 17, 2024, in Atlanta. Delta Air Lines celebrated members of Team USA on Wednesday at Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport before the athletes flew to Paris for the Summer Games. The opening ceremony for the Games is scheduled for July 26. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

The Paris 2024 Olympics are just around the corner, and the excitement is building. We’ll talk about the most anticipated events, from the iconic track and field competitions to the breathtaking artistry of gymnastics and the adrenaline-pumping action of swimming. Also, new sports like break dancing. We’ll also chat about the athletes from our region who will be competing in the games. Our guests include The Los Angeles Times David Wharton.

Plus, New Jersey Democratic Senator Bob Menendez has announced his resignation, effective August 20th. His decision comes after a series of legal battles and controversies that have cast a shadow over his political career. We’ll discuss Senator Menendez’s career and the events that led to his departure.

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