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

Olympics

Entertainment|Sports

Olympics-U.S. hope for more beach volleyball medals under Eiffel Tower

Beach volleyball has had some iconic venues at the Olympics but nothing will probably beat the foot of the Eiffel Tower, where the United States will look to extend their

Olympics-U.S. hope for more beach volleyball medals under Eiffel Tower
Arts|Entertainment|Sports

Fun or frightening? A brief history of Olympic mascot design

Fun or frightening? A brief history of Olympic mascot design

Fun or frightening? A brief history of Olympic mascot design
Sports|Travel

The U.S. men's basketball team has two goals for Paris: win gold and see Simone Biles

When the U.S. Olympic men's basketball team has an off day in Paris, they'll be checking out other events

The U.S. men's basketball team has two goals for Paris: win gold and see Simone Biles
Opinion|Sports

Former Olympic gymnast MyKayla Skinner draws criticism for saying SafeSport is hindering coaches

Olympic medal-winning gymnast MyKayla Skinner Harmer is drawing criticism for saying the U.S. Center for SafeSport is making it difficult for coaches to do their job

Former Olympic gymnast MyKayla Skinner draws criticism for saying SafeSport is hindering coaches
News|Opinion|Political|Sports|Travel

Why Tahiti will host part of the Paris Olympic Games and the controversy that comes with it

Why Tahiti will host part of the Paris Olympic Games and the controversy that comes with it

Why Tahiti will host part of the Paris Olympic Games and the controversy that comes with it
Sports

Olympics-US regrouped and ready to go after dismal World Cup, says Horan

Four-time Olympic soccer champions United States have put their disastrous Women's World Cup campaign in the rear view mirror, captain Lindsey Horan said on Monday, with young

Olympics-US regrouped and ready to go after dismal World Cup, says Horan
Health|Sports

Doping-USADA chief sceptical of investigation into Chinese doping

Travis Tygart, head of the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) said on Monday he had doubts about the effectiveness of an investigation into positive drug tests by 23

Doping-USADA chief sceptical of investigation into Chinese doping
News|Sports

Olympics-Power struggle overshadows Paris Games as boxing's future hangs in balance

Boxing has been an almost ever-present fixture at the Olympics but a bitter conflict over the sport's governance has cast doubt over its future, with this year's tournament in

Olympics-Power struggle overshadows Paris Games as boxing's future hangs in balance
News|Sports

Olympics-Hip hop vibe, breakers get single shot at Games glory in Paris

The already high stakes of Olympic competition will be further elevated for breakers at the Paris Games where the champions could be the only ones to ever win

Olympics-Hip hop vibe, breakers get single shot at Games glory in Paris
News|Sports

Afghan sprinter Kimia Yousofi ready to run at her 3rd Olympics after being selected for Paris Games

Afghan sprinter Kimia Yousofi is preparing to compete at her third Olympics after being selected for the Paris Games from her training base in Australia

Afghan sprinter Kimia Yousofi ready to run at her 3rd Olympics after being selected for Paris Games
Entertainment|News|Sports

A heartbreaking crash ended her Olympic dream in Tokyo. Three years later, she wants to right the wrongs at the Paris Games

In June 2022, after a concussion put BMX rider Saya Sakakibara out of action, the Australian considered quitting the sport. In an interview with CNN Sport, the 24-year-old talks about the decision to keep going, heartbreak in Tokyo and hopes for the Paris Olympics.

A heartbreaking crash ended her Olympic dream in Tokyo. Three years later, she wants to right the wrongs at the Paris Games
Health|Lifestyle|Sports

After her brother suffered a brain injury in a bike crash, this Olympic BMX rider has a new perspective on what success means

After her brother suffered a brain injury in a bike crash, this Olympic BMX rider has a new perspective on what success means

After her brother suffered a brain injury in a bike crash, this Olympic BMX rider has a new perspective on what success means
News|Sports

Paralympics-Refugee team for Paris bigger than Tokyo

A total of nine refugees will participate in the Paris Paralympics as members of the largest refugee team assembled, the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) said on Tuesday.

Paralympics-Refugee team for Paris bigger than Tokyo
News|Sports

Olympics-France's Frere handed two-year ban over anti-doping offence

French marathon runner Mehdi Frere looks set to miss out on the Olympics after he was handed a two-year ban by World Athletics over a doping offence, his lawyer said on Tuesday.

Olympics-France's Frere handed two-year ban over anti-doping offence
Economy|Sports

Olympics-Paris Games to buoy French economic growth in 2024, says INSEE

The Olympic Games' effect on the French economy will likely buoy the country's economic growth this year, the INSEE statistics institute said on Tuesday, although it warned France's

Olympics-Paris Games to buoy French economic growth in 2024, says INSEE
News|Sports

Dutch golfer won’t compete in the Olympics after all, despite winning court case that appeared to send him to Paris

Dutch golfer won’t compete in the Olympics after all, despite winning court case that appeared to send him to Paris

Dutch golfer won’t compete in the Olympics after all, despite winning court case that appeared to send him to Paris
Sports

World 200-meter champion Shericka Jackson suffers apparent injury in race with Olympics on horizon

World 200-meter champion and Olympic favorite Shericka Jackson pulled up with an apparent injury late in a race as part of the Hungarian Athletics Grand Prix

World 200-meter champion Shericka Jackson suffers apparent injury in race with Olympics on horizon
Environment|News|Sports

Paris mayor vows to swim in River Seine next week despite pollution concerns ahead of Olympics

Paris mayor vows to swim in River Seine next week despite pollution concerns ahead of Olympics

Paris mayor vows to swim in River Seine next week despite pollution concerns ahead of Olympics
Lifestyle|Sports

Boxing-Brazilian aims for Olympic gold in women's lightweight

Beatriz Ferreira's journey in boxing began in her family's garage at the age of four.

Boxing-Brazilian aims for Olympic gold in women's lightweight
Sports

Kawhi Leonard is off the US Olympic team and won't play in Paris Games

Kawhi Leonard won't be part of the U.S. men’s basketball team that will compete in the Paris Games after all

Kawhi Leonard is off the US Olympic team and won't play in Paris Games
Sports

Olympics-Leonard will not play for US men's basketball team in Paris

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard will not be part of the U.S. men's basketball team at the Paris Olympics and will focus on preparing for the 2024-25 NBA season, USA Basketball

Olympics-Leonard will not play for US men's basketball team in Paris
Economy

Bank of France sees 0.1% growth for French economy in Q2

France's economy should grow by 0.1 percent in the second quarter, the Bank of France said in its monthly business survey on Wednesday, at the top end of its

Bank of France sees 0.1% growth for French economy in Q2
Business|Entertainment|Sports

Report: Anthony Edwards signs multiyear extension with Adidas

Minnesota Timberwolves superstar Anthony Edwards has signed a multiyear extension with sneaker brand Adidas that is worth around $50 million, The Athletic reported Wednesday.

Report: Anthony Edwards signs multiyear extension with Adidas
Sports

Olympics-Brazil's Andrade dialling up Paris vault contest with Biles

Four-times Olympic gold medallist Simone Biles is usually the favourite for any vault competition she enters but Brazilian Rebeca Andrade looks to be

Olympics-Brazil's Andrade dialling up Paris vault contest with Biles
Entertainment|Sports

Olympics-Youth must be served: skaters set to shred Paris parks and streets

Skateboarding will have some of the youngest competitors at the Paris Olympics but it has already taught some of the more established sports a trick or two, earning

Olympics-Youth must be served: skaters set to shred Paris parks and streets

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