Serena Williams, Nicole Kidman and other A-list celebrities watch Biles win another Olympic gold

PARIS (AP) — Celebrity spotting was again part of the event at a raucous Bercy Arena when Simone Biles powered a dominant U.S. women’s gymnastics team to the Olympic title on Tuesday night.

A-listers Nicole Kidman, Natalie Portman and Serena Williams gathered at the Olympic venue to watch the most decorated athlete in the history of gymnastics during the team final.

Spike Lee, Michael Phelps and former ace gymnast Nadia Comaneci were also in the crowd to witness the return to the top of the U.S. women after they relinquished their title three years ago in Tokyo.

Williams has been in Paris for a few days and carried the Olympic torch during the opening ceremony last week. She sat next to Paris Games chief Tony Estanguet.

Kidman and her husband, Keith Urban, were there with their two daughters. When asked if she was looking forward to the competition, Kidman said: “So excited! So excited!”

Biles’ husband was also in the stands after he reached the French capital city in time for the women’s team final. Jonathan Owens, an NFL player with the Chicago Bears, was granted leave from training camp to be here.

Owens sat alongside Biles’ mother and father, Nellie and Ron Biles.

Simone Biles had a wide grin as she jogged off the podium following her routine on the uneven bars. Phelps stood and applauded her, his own arms raised high as he clapped for America’s star gymnast. He appeared to be filming her on his cellphone.

Lee also jumped to his feet to cheer for Biles just as if he was courtside at a New York Knicks game. The actor and movie director had a front row seat, above the vault runaway, wearing white-framed glasses and a USA basketball shirt.

Lady Gaga, Tom Cruise and Jessica Chastain attended Biles’ return to the Olympics when she competed in qualifying Sunday.

The 27-year-old Biles competed in all four events of the team final. With Biles at her show-stopping best, the Americans’ total of 171.296 was well clear of Italy and Brazil.

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Simone Biles, and Suni Lee, left, of the United States, prepare to performs on the uneven bars during the women's artistic gymnastics team finals round at Bercy Arena at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, July 30, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Simone Biles husband Jonathon Owens, left, and parents Nellie and Ron Biles are seen in the crowd before the women's artistic gymnastics team finals round at Bercy Arena at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, July 30, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Simone Biles, of United States, husband Jonathon Owens along with her mother and farher Ron and Nellie Biles wait for the start of the women's artistic gymnastics team finals at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, July 30, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Simone Biles, of United States, husband Jonathon Owens along with her mother and farher Ron and Nellie Biles cheer as she is introduced during the women's artistic gymnastics team finals at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, July 30, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Serena Williams is seen in the stands before the women's artistic gymnastics team finals round at Bercy Arena at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, July 30, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Josh Allen had three of his four touchdowns in the second half and the Buffalo Bills overcame a 14-point deficit to defeat the Arizona Cardinals 34-28 on Sunday.

Greg Rousseau had a career-best three sacks, including one that forced a fumble. The defense preserved the Bills' win when Damar Hamlin and Ja’Marcus Ingram broke up Kyler Murray’s pass attempt to Greg Dortch near the goal line on fourth-and-7 from Buffalo’s 29 with 26 seconds remaining.

This was a thrilling back-and-forth affair between two non-conference rivals on a blustery day with temperatures in the low 60s and heavy winds gusting up to 30 mph (45kph) from the west off of nearby Lake Erie.

The outing featured the first kickoff return for a touchdown under the NFL’s new rules. DeeJay Dallas fielded the ball at his own 4, worked his way up the middle through a barrage of Bills before finding a lane up the left side with 8:31 remaining in cutting Buffalo’s lead to 31-28.

Dallas’ score came after the Bills appeared to put the game away when Allen scampered in from 6 yards and hurdled Budda Baker before being hit from the side and tumbling into the end zone.

Allen finished the game with his left, non-throwing hand, heavily wrapped, and managed to march the Bills 22 yards to set up Tyler Bass hitting a 39-yard field goal with 1:56 remaining. Allen finished 18 of 23 for 232 yards and completed 11-yard touchdown passes to Mack Hollins and Khalil Shakir. He also ran for 39 yards and scored on a 7-yard run to close the first half.

The Cardinals were unable to sustain the momentum from scoring two touchdowns and a field goal on their opening three possessions in building a 17-3 lead on James Conner's 3-yard touchdown run with 2:40 left in the second quarter. Murray capped the Cards' 13-play, 70-yard opening drive with a 5-yard touchdown pass to Michael Wilson. Matt Prater also made a 29-yard field goal.

It marked the first time since 2006 that Arizona scored points on each of its first three drives.

Before kickoff, several surviving members of Buffalo’s 1964 AFL championship team were recognized at midfield. The group included defensive backs Butch Byrd and Booker Edgerson, fullback Wray Carlton and linebacker/punter Paul Maguire. Also on hand was Mary Wilson, wife of the Bills’ late Hall of Fame owner and founder Ralph Wilson.

The Bills followed up their ’64 title by winning another the next year, with both coming against the then-San Diego Chargers.

Cardinals: Starting RT Jonah Williams was ruled out after hurting his right knee on the second-to-last play of the first quarter.

Bills: DB Taron Johnson was ruled out after hurting his right forearm seven plays into Arizona’s first possession.

Cardinals: Host three straight home games beginning with the Los Angeles Rams next Sunday.

Bills: Face a short week and travel to play the Miami Dolphins on Thursday night.

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Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) runs for a first down against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner (6) runs past Buffalo Bills linebacker Terrel Bernard (43) and Bills defensive tackle Austin Johnson, right, during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Khalil Shakir, top, dives for the endzone for a touchdown as Arizona Cardinals defensive tackle Justin Jones is unable to make the tackle during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Keon Coleman (0) celebrates a catch against Arizona Cardinals cornerback Starling Thomas V (24) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) leaps over Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) leaps over Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)