Today: September 18, 2024
Today: September 18, 2024

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The USWNT kicks off in France as a team in transition – and one that’s looking to make a point

The USWNT kicks off in France as a team in transition – and one that’s looking to make a point

The USWNT kicks off in France as a team in transition – and one that’s looking to make a point
Business|Europe|Political|Sports

Macron's political crisis hurts business morale ahead of Paris Olympics

As President Emmanuel Macron welcomes business leaders including Elon Musk to Paris ahead of Friday's Olympic opening ceremony, there are early signs France's political deadlock is

Macron's political crisis hurts business morale ahead of Paris Olympics
Europe|Sports

Olympics-Tennis-Nadal and Alcaraz dream team to dance in Roland Garros spotlight

The Olympic tennis competition slides into action on Saturday with Rafa Nadal, the undisputed king of Roland Garros, the name on everyone's lips as he plots another

Olympics-Tennis-Nadal and Alcaraz dream team to dance in Roland Garros spotlight
Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Sports

Olympics-Gymnastics-German gymnasts choose full-body suits for comfort, freedom

Some of Germany's female Olympic gymnasts at the Paris Games opted for full-body suits in training on Thursday, a fashion choice that has had profound

Olympics-Gymnastics-German gymnasts choose full-body suits for comfort, freedom
Europe|Sports

Olympics-Tennis-Djokovic looks to prolong era with unfinished business at Roland Garros

Serbia's Novak Djokovic is adamant he will be the last man standing from tennis's 'Big Four' with twice-Olympic champion Andy Murray bidding farewell to the sport

Olympics-Tennis-Djokovic looks to prolong era with unfinished business at Roland Garros
News|Sports

Olympics-U.S. Olympic officials call for truce in doping feud

America's top Olympic official has backed the world anti-doping body after its credibility came under fire over a case, recently come to light, of Chinese swimmers

Olympics-U.S. Olympic officials call for truce in doping feud
Asia|Australia|Sports

Olympics-Swimming-Australia champion will weigh doping protest after racing China swimmer

Australia's Olympic 200 metres breaststroke champion Zac Stubblety-Cook said he may make an anti-doping protest after racing Chinese world record holder Qin Haiyang at

Olympics-Swimming-Australia champion will weigh doping protest after racing China swimmer
Entertainment|Sports

Olympics-Gymnastics-Mexico's Moreno vaults into Paris with poise

Mexican gymnast Alexa Moreno is relying on years of experience and the absence of some top contenders to reach the podium on the vault

Olympics-Gymnastics-Mexico's Moreno vaults into Paris with poise
Entertainment|Europe|Sports

Exclusive: Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo says terror attacks pushed her to bid for the Olympics

Exclusive: Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo says terror attacks pushed her to bid for the Olympics

Exclusive: Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo says terror attacks pushed her to bid for the Olympics
News|Sports

Olympics-Dressel puts world aquatics on the spot over China doping

Seven-times Olympic champion Caeleb Dressel put World Aquatics bosses on the defensive on Thursday after expressing in front of them his lack of confidence in their

Olympics-Dressel puts world aquatics on the spot over China doping
Crime|Europe

French police arrest second 18-year-old man suspected of planning attacks

France's anti-terror police PNAT said a second 18-year-old man had been arrested on Thursday in connection with plans to commit one or several attacks against people.

French police arrest second 18-year-old man suspected of planning attacks
Asia|Sports

US figure skaters set to get team gold medals at Paris Olympics after ruling in 2022 doping case

The United States figure skating team has been formally confirmed as gold medalists from the 2022 Beijing Olympics by a sports court ruling

US figure skaters set to get team gold medals at Paris Olympics after ruling in 2022 doping case
Europe|Sports

How Macron's 'crazy' Olympics ceremony along the Seine came about

When early proponents of hosting an unprecedented Olympics opening ceremony along the river Seine first pitched the idea to the then-head of Paris

How Macron's 'crazy' Olympics ceremony along the Seine came about
Celebrity|Entertainment|News|Sports

‘You’re playing for something bigger than yourself’: Andy Murray withdraws from singles, looks to doubles in Olympics

‘You’re playing for something bigger than yourself’: Andy Murray withdraws from singles, looks to doubles in Olympics

‘You’re playing for something bigger than yourself’: Andy Murray withdraws from singles, looks to doubles in Olympics
Entertainment|Europe|Sports

Andy Murray says he doesn’t ‘feel’ young

CNN’s Christiane Amanpour sits down with three-time grand slam champion Andy Murray as the 2024 Olympic Games get underway in Paris.

Andy Murray says he doesn’t ‘feel’ young
Australia|Sports

Patty Mills has played his best ball for Australia. He's back to take on a stacked Olympic field

Patty Mills arrives at his fourth Olympic Games as Australia’s old man

Patty Mills has played his best ball for Australia. He's back to take on a stacked Olympic field
Europe|Sports|Travel

Workers go on strike at five-star Paris hotel where IOC members are staying for Olympics

Workers have gone on strike at the five-star hotel in Paris where members of the International Olympic Committee are staying

Workers go on strike at five-star Paris hotel where IOC members are staying for Olympics
News|Sports

Olympics-Basketball-U.S. put unbeaten streaks on the line with records in sight

With a star-studded lineup of NBA and WNBA greats, the United States will hope to maintain their golden grip on basketball at the Paris Olympics, but several teams

Olympics-Basketball-U.S. put unbeaten streaks on the line with records in sight
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

Coco Gauff still can’t wrap her head around the honor of being Team USA’s flag bearer

Coco Gauff still can’t wrap her head around the honor of being Team USA’s flag bearer

Coco Gauff still can’t wrap her head around the honor of being Team USA’s flag bearer
News|Political|Sports

An Olympic-sized fight erupts among anti-doping officials, and it's just getting started

Global regulators hinted at sanctioning America’s drug-fighting watchdog, a suggestion that further ratchets up tensions between those in charge of keeping sports clean

An Olympic-sized fight erupts among anti-doping officials, and it's just getting started
Entertainment|Europe|Sports

Olympics-Skateboarding-'You get yelled at': Skaters keep off their boards at Olympic village

The Paris Games have fully embraced skateboarding, with its youthful appeal and blockbuster television ratings, but skaters say they have to stay off their boards

Olympics-Skateboarding-'You get yelled at': Skaters keep off their boards at Olympic village
Entertainment|Sports

Paris Olympics sells a record 9.7 million tickets. But more are available

After getting off to a rocky start last year, Olympics 2024 organizers said the Paris Games have broken the record for the most number of tickets sold or allocated in the event’s history

Paris Olympics sells a record 9.7 million tickets. But more are available
Europe|Sports

French sprinter to take part in Opening Ceremony despite not being allowed to wear a headscarf

French sprinter to take part in Opening Ceremony despite not being allowed to wear a headscarf

French sprinter to take part in Opening Ceremony despite not being allowed to wear a headscarf
Americas|Australia|Sports

Olympics-Rugby Sevens-South Africa shock NZ; France, Fiji and Australia advance

South Africa shocked New Zealand 14-7 on Thursday to earn an Olympic rugby sevens semi-final against France, while double-defending champions Fiji edged Ireland and

Olympics-Rugby Sevens-South Africa shock NZ; France, Fiji and Australia advance
Fashion and Beauty|Sports

I tried Speedo's Olympic swimsuit. It's fast in the pool, but takes forever to put on

I tried the new Speedo swimsuit being used at the Paris Olympics and it came with instructions on how to even put it on

I tried Speedo's Olympic swimsuit. It's fast in the pool, but takes forever to put on

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