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

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Clark, Reese provide highlights for the WNBA All-Stars. Someday soon, it might be for the U.S.

Caitlin Clark delivered the pinpoint passes

Clark, Reese provide highlights for the WNBA All-Stars. Someday soon, it might be for the U.S.
Europe|Sports|Travel

With AI, jets and police squadrons, Paris is securing the Olympics — and worrying critics

The head of the Paris Olympics boldly declared that France’s capital would be “the safest place in the world” when the Games open

With AI, jets and police squadrons, Paris is securing the Olympics — and worrying critics
Europe|News|Sports

Pope hopes truce on wars can come from Paris Olympics

Pope Francis said on Sunday he hoped the Paris Olympics would be an occasion for truces in the world's conflicts, urging athletes to be messengers of peace and models for

Pope hopes truce on wars can come from Paris Olympics
Europe|News|Opinion|Sports

Pope Francis calls for Olympic truce for countries at war, prays for peace

Pope Francis has voiced his hope that the Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games will provide an opportunity for countries at war to respect an ancient Greek tradition and establish a truce for the duration of the Games

Pope Francis calls for Olympic truce for countries at war, prays for peace
News|Sports

The wake-up call for the US men's basketball team arrives with the Paris Olympics a few days away

South Sudan is the 33rd-ranked team in the FIBA world rankings, by far the lowest of any of the 12 nations that will be vying for men’s basketball gold in the Paris Olympics that start this week

The wake-up call for the US men's basketball team arrives with the Paris Olympics a few days away
Europe|Sports

Tennis-Nadal beaten in straight sets by Borges in Bastad final

Rafa Nadal suffered a setback in his Paris 2024 Olympics preparations on Sunday as he was beaten 6-3 6-2 in the Swedish Open final by Portuguese seventh seed Nuno Borges.

Tennis-Nadal beaten in straight sets by Borges in Bastad final
Sports

Where every sport is being held at the Paris Olympic Games

Where every sport is being held at the Paris Olympic Games

Where every sport is being held at the Paris Olympic Games
Lifestyle|Opinion

Faith Kipyegon on motherhood and the quest for history

Faith Kipyegon on motherhood and the quest for history

Faith Kipyegon on motherhood and the quest for history
Europe|Sports

Olympics-Zverev injury not healed, but confident for Paris title defence

Reigning Olympic champion Alexander Zverev is hopeful the knee injury he suffered at Wimbledon will not impact his chances of gold in Paris but says it is not yet healed.

Olympics-Zverev injury not healed, but confident for Paris title defence
Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports

Olympics-LeBron James picked as Team USA's male flag bearer for Paris Games

Four-time NBA champion LeBron James will be Team USA's male flag bearer at the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics on July 26, the American team said on Monday

Olympics-LeBron James picked as Team USA's male flag bearer for Paris Games
Entertainment|Europe|Travel

Olympics-France flaunts its baguettes with scratch-and-sniff stamps

Visiting Paris for the Olympics and want to share the enticing aroma of a fresh baguette? A scratch-and-sniff stamp on your postcard could be the answer.

Olympics-France flaunts its baguettes with scratch-and-sniff stamps
Entertainment|Sports

Olympics-Skateboarding's reputation does a 180 as it rolls into Paris

Once viewed as the pastime of deadbeats and drifters, skateboarding's reputation is changing rapidly after its inclusion in the Olympics Games in Tokyo three

Olympics-Skateboarding's reputation does a 180 as it rolls into Paris
Entertainment|Sports

Olympics-Athlete influencers compete for likes as well as medals in Paris

Athletes on the hunt for Olympic gold will also be chasing likes and follows on social media in Paris, as a battle for a coveted piece of viral fame kicks off at

Olympics-Athlete influencers compete for likes as well as medals in Paris
Europe|Sports

Olympics-Tennis-Vondrousova and Hurkacz pull out due to injury

Olympic silver medallist Marketa Vondrousova has withdrawn from the Paris Summer Games due to a hand injury, the Czech 25-year-old said on Monday, with Poland's Hubert Hurkacz also

Olympics-Tennis-Vondrousova and Hurkacz pull out due to injury
Asia|Australia|Sports

Swimming-'Smash them on the blocks': US-Australia rivalry to light up Paris pool

American swimming, be warned: Australia are coming for the crown at the Paris Olympics.

Swimming-'Smash them on the blocks': US-Australia rivalry to light up Paris pool
Europe|News|Sports

Olympics-IOC expects Paris Games to be spectacular in ever-divisive world, Bach says

The Paris Olympics will be a spectacular event at a time of historic global disruptions and growing divisive forces, International Olympic Committee President

Olympics-IOC expects Paris Games to be spectacular in ever-divisive world, Bach says
Australia|Sports|Travel

Athletes enjoying their first days at the giant Olympic village ahead of the Paris Games

Australian beach volleyball player Taliqua Clancy got an unexpected surprise walking around the athletes’ village at the Paris Olympics

Athletes enjoying their first days at the giant Olympic village ahead of the Paris Games
News|Sports

Olympics-Soccer-US women have task cut out in quest for record fifth gold

The United States women's soccer team have won four golds at the Olympics since the sport's introduction in 1996 but they have not been on the top step of the podium

Olympics-Soccer-US women have task cut out in quest for record fifth gold
Sports

LeBron James scores final 11 points for US in 92-88 win over Germany as pre-Olympic tour ends

On Friday, LeBron James will carry the U.S. flag

LeBron James scores final 11 points for US in 92-88 win over Germany as pre-Olympic tour ends
Europe|News|Political|Sports

Macron's political gamble casts shadow over Paris Olympics

French President Emmanuel Macron hoped the Paris Olympics would cement his legacy.

Macron's political gamble casts shadow over Paris Olympics
Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports

Olympics-Women set to grab the spotlight for Team USA in Paris

American women from Simone Biles to Katie Ledecky and Sha'Carri Richardson will dominate the spotlight in Paris as the explosion in popularity of

Olympics-Women set to grab the spotlight for Team USA in Paris
Africa|News|Sports

‘This old dog’s got a lot of fight left in him’: South Africa’s Chad Le Clos aims for second Olympic gold, aged 32

‘This old dog’s got a lot of fight left in him’: South Africa’s Chad Le Clos aims for second Olympic gold, aged 32

‘This old dog’s got a lot of fight left in him’: South Africa’s Chad Le Clos aims for second Olympic gold, aged 32
Entertainment|Europe|Sports

Andy Murray confirms he will retire after the Paris Olympics

Andy Murray confirms he will retire after the Paris Olympics

Andy Murray confirms he will retire after the Paris Olympics
Health|Opinion|Sports

Olympic drug-fighting failures make Enhanced Games 'not so radical' says former anti-doping advocate

An expert on the ground floor of some of anti-doping’s most broad-reaching advances says it might make sense to stop testing athletes

Olympic drug-fighting failures make Enhanced Games 'not so radical' says former anti-doping advocate
Health|Sports

Biles, Osaka and Phelps spoke up about mental health. Has anything changed for the Paris Olympics?

Athletes heading to the Paris Olympics have more access than ever to resources in the once-taboo realm of mental health and many sound more willing than ever to use them

Biles, Osaka and Phelps spoke up about mental health. Has anything changed for the Paris Olympics?

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