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How the Paris Games reminded us of what makes the Olympics so compelling

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The Paris Games are over, but there is no better time to reflect on what makes the Games so special.

Paris welcomed the debut of breaking (i.e. breakdancing) and kayak crossing .

It was the second Olympics featuring surfing, but it was one with far greater competition and more danger.

The Giants rookie wideout Malik Nabers suffered a minor ankle injury in practice on Sunday .

Snoop Dogg was all over Paris , interacting with horses with Martha Stewart and serving as Team USA’s unofficial mascot.

The Yankees survived a near-implosion by the bullpen thanks to four homers to squeeze past the Rangers 8-7.

Zheng Haohao , 11 , was the youngest athlete to ever represent China in Paris .

Jackie Young , Jackie Young and Diana Taurasi will likely be in their veteran era to lead the next generation of Olympians in 2028 .

By 2028 , Novak Djokovic , 37 , may not still be on the tennis tour, but other young stars could pose a threat to him.

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79

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formal

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English

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