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

Olympics

Entertainment|Sports

In a ‘very surreal’ move, Flavor Flav has a new calling as hype man to the US women’s water polo team

In a ‘very surreal’ move, Flavor Flav has a new calling as hype man to the US women’s water polo team

In a ‘very surreal’ move, Flavor Flav has a new calling as hype man to the US women’s water polo team
Sports

HYROX: These two women are at the forefront of a ‘body-breaking’ fitness race with Olympic aspirations

HYROX is a race that requires strength and endurance, pushing the fittest of the fit to the edge of what they think is possible. The fitness phenomenon has seen rapid growth in recent years and organizers hope to one day see it at the Olympic Games.

HYROX: These two women are at the forefront of a ‘body-breaking’ fitness race with Olympic aspirations
News|Opinion|Sports

Jesse Owens’ achievements at 1936 Olympics were ‘thumb in the eye’ to Adolf Hitler, says US athlete’s grandson

Jesse Owens’ achievements at 1936 Olympics were ‘thumb in the eye’ to Adolf Hitler, says US athlete’s grandson

Jesse Owens’ achievements at 1936 Olympics were ‘thumb in the eye’ to Adolf Hitler, says US athlete’s grandson
News|Sports

World swimming federation confirms US federal investigation into Chinese swimmers' doping tests

The international swimming federation says its executive director has been ordered to testify as a witness in a U.S. criminal investigation into the case of 23 Chinese swimmers who tested positive for a banned substance in 2021 yet were allowed to continue competing

World swimming federation confirms US federal investigation into Chinese swimmers' doping tests
Environment|Sports

Olympics-Seine water quality improving, Paris authorities say

Water pollution levels in Paris' Rive Seine have improved, data showed on Thursday, three weeks before the Olympics in which the French capital’s landmark waterway is meant to be one

Olympics-Seine water quality improving, Paris authorities say
News|Sports

World Aquatics confirms US government has opened criminal investigation into doping case involving Chinese swimmers: AP

World Aquatics confirms US government has opened criminal investigation into doping case involving Chinese swimmers: AP

World Aquatics confirms US government has opened criminal investigation into doping case involving Chinese swimmers: AP
Sports

Olympics-US still favourites to rule the pool, says elite Australian coach

Australian swimming is on the rise but the United States should still be rated as favourites to top the medal table once again at the Paris pool, said Michael Bohl,

Olympics-US still favourites to rule the pool, says elite Australian coach
Sports|Travel

Olympics-Paris 2024 sets up reserve site for marathon swimming if Seine unsuitable

The Paris 2024 marathon swimming event could be taking place just outside Paris should the River Seine not be suitable for bathing, organisers said on Friday.

Olympics-Paris 2024 sets up reserve site for marathon swimming if Seine unsuitable
Entertainment|Sports

Olympics-Will the Seine be clean enough to swim in at Paris 2024 Games?

The River Seine will be a central element of the Paris 2024 Olympics, with the opening ceremony taking place on the river with a boat parade and two events, the

Olympics-Will the Seine be clean enough to swim in at Paris 2024 Games?
Sports

Athletics-Britain's Pozzi retires, declines Olympic spot after injury

British hurdles runner Andrew Pozzi is retiring from athletics after a serious ankle fracture halted his 15-year long career, British Athletics said.

Athletics-Britain's Pozzi retires, declines Olympic spot after injury
News|Sports

World Anti-Doping Agency 'disappointed' at US investigation into Chinese doping case

The World Anti-Doping Agency says it is “disappointed” to learn of a U.S. criminal investigation into the case of 23 Chinese swimmers who were allowed to continue competing despite testing positive for a banned substance in 2021

World Anti-Doping Agency 'disappointed' at US investigation into Chinese doping case
Sports

Wrestler Kyle Snyder looks to become fourth American to win two Olympic gold medals

Kyle Snyder already has one of the best resumes ever for a U.S. wrestler, and he’s just now hitting his prime

Wrestler Kyle Snyder looks to become fourth American to win two Olympic gold medals
Sports

Boxing-Golovkin in World Boxing's corner to keep sport in Olympics

Former-middleweight world champion Gennady Golovkin will rely on his power of persuasion and not his feared fists to convince Kazakhstan's boxing federation that World

Boxing-Golovkin in World Boxing's corner to keep sport in Olympics
Entertainment|Sports

It's Luka vs Giannis, with a spot in the Paris Olympics on the line

Luka Doncic and Giannis Antetokounmpo have faced off nine times in their NBA careers, and those games have never disappointed

It's Luka vs Giannis, with a spot in the Paris Olympics on the line
News|Political|Sports

Doping-US investigating Chinese swimmers doping case

World Aquatics executive director Brent Nowicki has been subpoenaed by the U.S. government to testify in an investigation into how 23 Chinese swimmers avoided punishment

Doping-US investigating Chinese swimmers doping case
Sports

USA Basketball men's Olympic team arrives for camp in Las Vegas

After months of planning, it’s time for the U.S. Olympic team — one that will go to the Paris Games later this month seeking a fifth consecutive gold medal — to take the floor

USA Basketball men's Olympic team arrives for camp in Las Vegas
Sports

Giannis Antetokounmpo, Greece beat Luka Doncic, Slovenia to advance to Olympic qualifying final

Thomas Walkup had 19 points, Giannis Antetokounmpo added 13 points in 21 minutes and Greece moved one victory from the Paris Games, eliminating Luka Doncic and Slovenia 96-68 from the semifinals of the Olympic qualifying tournament

Giannis Antetokounmpo, Greece beat Luka Doncic, Slovenia to advance to Olympic qualifying final
Opinion|Sports

Back for a 4th Olympics run, LeBron James says gold is all that matters

LeBron James didn’t need another Olympic experience to complete some missing box on his resume or add to a legacy that was secured long, long ago

Back for a 4th Olympics run, LeBron James says gold is all that matters
Sports

Olympics-Australia hand Jackson fifth shot at basketball gold

Lauren Jackson will finally get to go to her fifth Olympics after being named in the Australia basketball squad for the Paris Games on Sunday, 27 years after she got her first call-

Olympics-Australia hand Jackson fifth shot at basketball gold
Sports

Jackson to appear at 5th Olympics for Australia's Opals. Mills, Giddey in Boomers team

Basketball star Lauren Jackson will compete at her fifth Olympics after being selected in Australia’s 12-player squad just three months after again coming out of retirement

Jackson to appear at 5th Olympics for Australia's Opals. Mills, Giddey in Boomers team
Sports

Faith Kipyegon breaks her own world record in 1,500 meters

Faith Kipyegon of Kenya has broken her own world record in the women’s 1,500 meters at the Diamond League track and field meeting in Paris

Faith Kipyegon breaks her own world record in 1,500 meters
Sports

World records tumble at Diamond League meeting in Paris

World records tumble at Diamond League meeting in Paris

World records tumble at Diamond League meeting in Paris
Sports

Brazil tops Latvia 94-69, claims spot in Paris Olympics basketball field

Brazil is going to the Paris Olympics, after a 19-0 run over the final 3:21 of the first quarter set the tone in what became a surprisingly easy 94-69 victory over Latvia in the first of four men’s basketball qualifying tournament finals being played Sunday

Brazil tops Latvia 94-69, claims spot in Paris Olympics basketball field
News|Sports

Olympics-Embiid will 'embrace' boos from French crowd when he suits up for Team USA

Team USA's Joel Embiid, who holds French and American citizenship, said his bruising NBA playoff battles on the road have prepared him for any jeers the French crowd at the Paris Olympics

Olympics-Embiid will 'embrace' boos from French crowd when he suits up for Team USA
Sports

Olympics-Revamped U.S. 3x3 basketball team aiming for golden debut in Paris

The U.S. men's 3x3 basketball team will make their Olympic debut with a revamped and unconventional squad seeking redemption in Paris after failing to qualify for Tokyo.

Olympics-Revamped U.S. 3x3 basketball team aiming for golden debut in Paris

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