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China's Xi lauds Olympic team for 'morality and style' amid doping scrutiny

China's President Xi Jinping on Tuesday hailed the Chinese Olympic delegation for maintaining high standards of "morality, style and cleanliness" in their pursuit of gold metals at

China's Xi lauds Olympic team for 'morality and style' amid doping scrutiny
Entertainment|Sports

US streaming viewership surges in July due to Olympics, Nielsen reports

TV viewership in the United States rose 3.5% in July from a year earlier, largely driven by the summer Olympics in Paris, according to research firm Nielsen's latest The Gauge report.

US streaming viewership surges in July due to Olympics, Nielsen reports
Business|Finance|Sports|Stock Markets

Under Armour posts surprise profit on higher margins, leaner inventory

Under Armour posted a surprise first-quarter profit on Thursday on margins boost from selling its sports apparel at full price and lower inventory at a time when consumers

Under Armour posts surprise profit on higher margins, leaner inventory
Business|Economy|Finance|Sports

French economy given a lift by Olympics, says Visa

The Paris Olympics is giving a much-needed lift to the French economy thanks to increased consumer spending, according to a report from U.S bank card and financial transactions firm

French economy given a lift by Olympics, says Visa
Asia|Sports

China arrests woman suspected of 'defaming' Olympic table tennis players

Beijing police have arrested a woman suspected of posting defamatory comments on social media about Chinese athletes and coaches following the table tennis women's singles final at

China arrests woman suspected of 'defaming' Olympic table tennis players
Crime|Europe|Sports

French police probe ransomware attack on Grand Palais Olympic venue

French cyber crime police are investigating a ransomware attack against the Grand Palais exhibition hall in Paris where Olympic events including fencing and Taekwondo are being held,

French police probe ransomware attack on Grand Palais Olympic venue
Business|Europe|Sports

Heineken's shares slide as first-half results miss forecasts

Dutch brewer Heineken reported a 12.5% rise in half-year operating profit on Monday

Heineken's shares slide as first-half results miss forecasts
Business|Sports

BetMGM warns full-year loss will be bigger than previously expected

U.S. sports betting platform BetMGM said on Monday that its losses for the year would be bigger than previously expected as it invests heavily in marketing amid intense competition in the

BetMGM warns full-year loss will be bigger than previously expected
Sports

Cubs obtain Isaac Paredes from Rays for Christopher Morel

The Chicago Cubs acquired All-Star third baseman Isaac Paredes from the Tampa Bay Rays for third baseman Christopher Morel and two minor leaguers on Sunday.

Cubs obtain Isaac Paredes from Rays for Christopher Morel
Sports

Patriots DT Christian Barmore out indefinitely due to blood clots

New England Patriots defensive tackle Christian Barmore is out indefinitely after being diagnosed with blood clots.

Patriots DT Christian Barmore out indefinitely due to blood clots
Sports

Braves All-Star RHP Reynaldo Lopez exits start

Atlanta Braves All-Star pitcher Reynaldo Lopez exited his start against the New York Mets after three scoreless innings Sunday afternoon due to right forearm tightness.

Braves All-Star RHP Reynaldo Lopez exits start
Europe|Sports

Olympics-Tennis-Zverev makes strong start to title defence

Germany's Alexander Zverev made a confident start to his Olympic title defence with a convincing 6-2 6-2 first-round victory over Spain's Jaume Munar on Sunday.

Olympics-Tennis-Zverev makes strong start to title defence
Sports

Perked up: Dolphins coach excited for Tua Tagovailoa

Head coach Mike McDaniel is far from the strongest man in the Miami Dolphins' locker room, however his recent show of strength reportedly caught star quarterback Tua Tagovailoa off guard.

Perked up: Dolphins coach excited for Tua Tagovailoa
Sports

Blue Jackets sign F Kirill Marchenko to 3-year contract

Restricted free-agent forward Kirill Marchenko signed a three-year, $11.55 million contract with the Columbus Blue Jackets on Sunday. The deal spans through the 2026-27 season.

Blue Jackets sign F Kirill Marchenko to 3-year contract
Sports

Mets add Jesse Winker, complete trade with Nationals

The New York Mets acquired outfielder Jesse Winker from the Washington Nationals to complete a trade on Sunday morning. The Nationals received minor league right-hander Tyler Stuart in the trade.

Mets add Jesse Winker, complete trade with Nationals
Crime|Europe|Sports

Olympics-France investigates death threats sent to Israeli athletes

French police have opened an investigation into death threats received by three Israeli athletes at the Paris Olympic Games, the Paris' prosecutors office said on Sunday.

Olympics-France investigates death threats sent to Israeli athletes
Asia|Sports

Olympics-Shooting-China's Xie shoots gold in dream debut

Xie Yu of China struck gold in a dream Olympic debut, displaying the poise of a veteran in the men's 10 metre air pistol event on Sunday.

Olympics-Shooting-China's Xie shoots gold in dream debut
Europe|Health|Sports

Olympics-Tennis-Australia's De Minaur withdraws from singles

Australia's Alex de Minaur has withdrawn from the men's singles at the Paris Olympics as he continues to recover from a hip injury that cut short his Wimbledon campaign, the world

Olympics-Tennis-Australia's De Minaur withdraws from singles
Environment|Europe|Sports

Olympics-Triathlon-Swimming training session cancelled as rain lifts Seine pollution levels

The Olympics' triathlon swimming training session scheduled for Sunday has been cancelled after recent heavy rain in Paris affected pollution levels in the Seine, organisers said in a

Olympics-Triathlon-Swimming training session cancelled as rain lifts Seine pollution levels
Sports

MLB roundup: Walk-off HR caps Astros' comeback over Dodgers

Alex Bregman socked a walk-off home run leading off the ninth inning as the Houston Astros capped a rally from a five-run deficit to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-6 on Saturday.

MLB roundup: Walk-off HR caps Astros' comeback over Dodgers
Sports

Olympics-Swimming-Dressel bags more gold in men's 4x100 free relay

Caeleb Dressel collected his eighth career Olympic gold medal, and a first of the Paris Games for the U.S. team, when he anchored them to a second successive 4x100 metres freestyle

Olympics-Swimming-Dressel bags more gold in men's 4x100 free relay
Europe|Sports

Olympics-Tennis-Nadal considering dropping singles after doubles win with Alcaraz

Rafael Nadal has yet to decide whether to enter the singles tournament in Paris on Sunday as he aims to maximise his chances of bringing a

Olympics-Tennis-Nadal considering dropping singles after doubles win with Alcaraz
Sports

Motor racing-Perez impresses in qualifying, but knows race day is what counts

Red Bull's Sergio Perez put in an impressive drive in qualifying for the Belgian Grand Prix on Saturday, where he will start on the front row, but he knows it is

Motor racing-Perez impresses in qualifying, but knows race day is what counts
Sports

It's official: Packers QB Jordan Love signs record extension

Quarterback Jordan Love signed his contract extension on Saturday, inking a deal with the Green Bay Packers that includes a reported NFL-record $75 million signing bonus.

It's official: Packers QB Jordan Love signs record extension
Sports

Twins reinstate Jose Miranda (back) from IL

The Minnesota Twins returned infielder Jose Miranda from his rehab assignment on Saturday and reinstated him from the 10-day injured list.

Twins reinstate Jose Miranda (back) from IL

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