Today: September 20, 2024
Today: September 20, 2024

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Athletics-Focused Richardson eyes Olympic trials redemption

American fan favourite Sha'Carri Richardson will look to add another chapter to her comeback story with a ticket to the Paris Games when the United States team trials kick off on Friday,

Athletics-Focused Richardson eyes Olympic trials redemption
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Athletics-Lyles, Richardson headline US Olympic trials

Noah Lyles headlines crowded men's 100m and 200m fields while Sha'Carri Richardson stars on the women's side as the United States track and field team trials for the Paris Olympics kick

Athletics-Lyles, Richardson headline US Olympic trials
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Swimming-Smith sets backstroke world record at US Olympic Trials

Regan Smith set the 100m backstroke world record at the U.S.

Swimming-Smith sets backstroke world record at US Olympic Trials
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Olympics-Scheffler heads star-studded U.S. quartet for Paris golf

World number one Scottie Scheffler will lead a heavyweight U.S. presence at the men's 2024 Olympics golf in a quartet featuring defending champion Xander Schauffele

Olympics-Scheffler heads star-studded U.S. quartet for Paris golf
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Swimming-Murphy eyes return to top of the podium in Paris

Ryan Murphy said his desire to regain his Olympic 100m backstroke title burns hotter than ever after he punched his ticket to the Paris Games on Monday.

Swimming-Murphy eyes return to top of the podium in Paris
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Olympics-Jamaica's Thompson-Herah won't defend 200m title at Paris Games

Five-times Olympic gold medallist Elaine Thompson-Herah will not defend her 200m title at next month's Paris Games after opting not to compete in the event at the upcoming Jamaican trials.

Olympics-Jamaica's Thompson-Herah won't defend 200m title at Paris Games
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Olympics-Alcaraz hoping to learn from Nadal at Paris Games

World number two Carlos Alcaraz said he is looking forward to learning from 22-times Grand Slam champion Rafa Nadal when they pair up in the doubles at the Paris Olympics.

Olympics-Alcaraz hoping to learn from Nadal at Paris Games
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Olympics-Seine water pollution levels well above limits one month before Games

Water pollution levels in Paris' River Seine remain much higher than allowed for bathing, data showed on Friday, one month before the Olympics in which the capital's landmark waterway

Olympics-Seine water pollution levels well above limits one month before Games
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Athletics-Lyles, Richardson breeze through 200m heats at US trials

Noah Lyles and Sha'Carri Richardson made light work of the 200m heats on Thursday as the U.S.

Athletics-Lyles, Richardson breeze through 200m heats at US trials
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Victor Wembanyama, France excited to face Team USA in Olympics

NBA Rookie of the Year Victor Wembanyama expects France to be ready for Team USA should the squads meet again at the Paris Olympics.

Victor Wembanyama, France excited to face Team USA in Olympics
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Kawhi Leonard, Joel Embiid healthy for Team USA training camp

Head coach Steve Kerr expects to have all hands on deck when Team USA begins training camp in Las Vegas, ramping up to the Olympics in Paris.

Kawhi Leonard, Joel Embiid healthy for Team USA training camp
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Olympics-Morgan left out of US soccer squad, likely ending international career

Alex Morgan, one of the last links to the great U.S. women's soccer team dynasty, was left out of the Paris U.S.

Olympics-Morgan left out of US soccer squad, likely ending international career
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US TV coverage of Paris Olympics to include AI, pop culture, drama, NBC says

From the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics on July 26, U.S. television coverage of the games will include celebrities, social media influencers and generative artificial

US TV coverage of Paris Olympics to include AI, pop culture, drama, NBC says
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Olympics-Defending champion Korda to headline US women's golf team in Paris

World number one and defending champion Nelly Korda will headline the three-member U.S. team competing in the women's golf tournament at the 2024 Paris Olympics, USA Golf said on Tuesday.

Olympics-Defending champion Korda to headline US women's golf team in Paris
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Celtics' Kristaps Porzingis to have surgery, miss Olympics

Kristaps Porzingis plans to undergo surgery on his left leg and return to the Boston Celtics next season, but the operation recovery time rules him out for Latvia in the 2024 Summer Olympics.

Celtics' Kristaps Porzingis to have surgery, miss Olympics
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Athletics-Mu falls at US Olympic trials, Norman qualifies for Paris

Athing Mu lost the chance to defend her Olympic 800m title in Paris after crashing to the ground and trailing home last at the U.S. trials on Monday, while Quincy Hall upstaged Michael

Athletics-Mu falls at US Olympic trials, Norman qualifies for Paris
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Athletics-Mu falls at US trials, will not defend Olympic 800m title

Athing Mu will not defend her Olympic 800m title in Paris after she fell during the final at the U.S. trials on Monday and finished last.

Athletics-Mu falls at US trials, will not defend Olympic 800m title
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Dior nods to sports with jersey fabrics in Paris haute couture show

Christian Dior designer Maria Grazia Chiuri nodded to sports with an haute couture runway show in Paris on Monday that featured jersey fabrics worked into draped,

Dior nods to sports with jersey fabrics in Paris haute couture show
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Doping-Former US Olympian Brinegar hit with four-year doping ban

American swimmer Michael Brinegar, who competed in the 800 and 1,500 metres events at the Tokyo Olympics, was been handed a four-year suspension for blood doping, the United States Anti-

Doping-Former US Olympian Brinegar hit with four-year doping ban
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Dearica Hamby replaces Cameron Brink on U.S. 3x3 team

Dearica Hamby of the Los Angeles Sparks has been named to the 2024 USA 3x3 women's national team, replacing the injured Cameron Brink at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Dearica Hamby replaces Cameron Brink on U.S. 3x3 team
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Athletics-Snoop Dogg lights up U.S. trials in sprint, commentary stint

Turns out Snoop Dogg is not just fast on the microphone -- he is no slouch on the track either. The American rapper and actor made a cameo appearance at the U.S.

Athletics-Snoop Dogg lights up U.S. trials in sprint, commentary stint
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Swimming-Trials over, US switch focus to Australian showdown in Paris

Katie Ledecky and a powerhouse American swim team will turn their attention to another Summer Games showdown with arch-rivals Australia after the U.S.

Swimming-Trials over, US switch focus to Australian showdown in Paris
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Athletics-US star Richardson credits growth in Olympic qualifying

Sha'Carri Richardson banished painful memories of years past to punch her ticket to the Paris Games on Saturday in the 100 metres, saying she grew both on and off the track to reach the

Athletics-US star Richardson credits growth in Olympic qualifying
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Athletics-Richardson punches ticket to Paris Olympics with 100m win

Sha'Carri Richardson earned her Olympic redemption on Saturday, winning the 100 metres final at the U.S. trials to punch her ticket to Paris, as Noah Lyles cruised through the opening heats

Athletics-Richardson punches ticket to Paris Olympics with 100m win
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Olympics-Dressel wins 50 metres free splash and dash to set up Paris title defence

Seven-time Olympic champion Caeleb Dressel earned a shot a defending is 50 metres freestyle title in Paris after powering home first in the event known as the splash and dash at the U.S.

Olympics-Dressel wins 50 metres free splash and dash to set up Paris title defence

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