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The land of Usain Bolt is racking up medals in field events, including Olympic discus gold

Jamaica is known for producing elite sprinters such as Usain Bolt

August 07, 2024

The land of Usain Bolt is racking up medals in field events, including Olympic discus gold

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Quincy Hall’s incredible charge and 4 other takeaways from a dramatic night of track and field at the Olympics

Quincy Hall gets a gold in the Olympic 400 meters with yet another US comeback on the Paris track

Education|Health|News|Sports

High School student Jayvion Taylor died at football practice. Here's what happened.

August 07, 2024

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Falcons receiver Rondale Moore carted off field with leg injury

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Rondale Moore was carted off the field with a leg injury during the team’s joint practice with the Miami Dolphins on Wednesday

August 07, 2024

Falcons receiver Rondale Moore carted off field with leg injury

Celebrity|Entertainment|News|Sports

Everything Simone Biles did at the Paris Olympics was amplified. She thrived in the spotlight

Every single thing Simone Biles has done at the Paris Olympics has been spotlighted

August 07, 2024

Everything Simone Biles did at the Paris Olympics was amplified. She thrived in the spotlight

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Olympic moment of the day: Bonded forever by Tokyo glory, Giancarlo Tamberi and Mutaz Barshim come together again

August 07, 2024

Lifestyle|News|Sports|World

‘What a special moment’: US figure skating team finally receives Beijing 2022 gold medals in ceremony under the Eiffel Tower

August 07, 2024

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See US Olympic figure skaters finally get their gold medals from 2022 Winter games

CNN's Coy Wire meets the USA figure skating team in Paris, France, where they finally received their gold medals from the Winter Olympics in Beijing. No medals were awarded after a Russian figure skater tested positive for doping at the 2022 games.

August 07, 2024

See US Olympic figure skaters finally get their gold medals from 2022 Winter games

Education|News|Sports

NCAA hands former Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh a 4-year show cause order for recruiting violations

The NCAA says former Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh had impermissible contact with recruits and players while access was restricted during the COVID-19 pandemic

August 07, 2024

NCAA hands former Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh a 4-year show cause order for recruiting violations

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Aleksandra Mirosław celebrates ‘dream come true moment’ as first speed climbing gold medalist in Olympic history

August 07, 2024

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US Open player compensation rises to a record $75 million, with singles champs getting $3.6 million

Coco Gauff, Novak Djokovic and other players at the U.S. Open will be playing for a record total of $75 million in compensation at the year’s last Grand Slam tennis tournament

August 07, 2024

US Open player compensation rises to a record $75 million, with singles champs getting $3.6 million

Health|Lifestyle|Sports

August 07, 2024

Sex eligibility rules for female athletes are complex and legally difficult. Here's how they work

Women’s boxing at the Paris Olympics has highlighted the complexity of drafting and enforcing sex eligibility rules for women's sports and how athletes like Imane Khelif of Algeria and Lin Yu-ting of Taiwan are left vulnerable in the fallout

August 07, 2024

Sex eligibility rules for female athletes are complex and legally difficult. Here's how they work

France seeks FBI help in probe of high-speed train sabotage hours before Olympics

Police in France investigating the sabotage of high-speed rail lines hours before the Paris Olympics' Opening Ceremony have asked the U.S.

August 07, 2024

France seeks FBI help in probe of high-speed train sabotage hours before Olympics

Opinion|Sports

Imane Khelif’s gold medal run shows how sex testing in women’s sports puts regulators in an impossible bind

Most sports are organized according to a strict male-female binary. Nature isn’t.

August 07, 2024

Imane Khelif’s gold medal run shows how sex testing in women’s sports puts regulators in an impossible bind

Australia|Crime|Sports

Paris prosecutors: Australian Olympic field hockey player released after trying to buy cocaine

Prosecutors said Wednesday that a member of the Australian Olympic field hockey team was given a criminal warning in Paris after trying to buy cocaine, allowing him to be released from custody

August 07, 2024

Paris prosecutors: Australian Olympic field hockey player released after trying to buy cocaine

Finance|News|Sports

NYT subscribers surge as The Athletic shines in sports-filled summer

The New York Times handily beat expectations for second-quarter digital subscriber growth, benefiting from its bundling strategy and strong growth at sports publication The Athletic in a

August 07, 2024

NYT subscribers surge as The Athletic shines in sports-filled summer

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Amid concerns about dirty water and strong current, marathon swimmers dive into the Seine River

Olympic open water swimmers have gotten a chance to check out the long-polluted Seine River after Paris organizers determined it was safe to dive in

August 07, 2024

Amid concerns about dirty water and strong current, marathon swimmers dive into the Seine River

CNN reporter goes swimming in the Seine after $1.5B cleanup. See how it went

CNN Paris correspondent Melissa Bell reports from the water as Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo delivers on her promise to swim in the River Seine - in an effort to alleviate concerns around the river's suitability for swimming events during the Paris Olympics, despite a 1.4 billion Euro (1.5 billion USD) clean-up plan ahead of the Games. The Opening Ceremony will take place on the river on July 26, if currents are not too strong.

August 07, 2024

CNN reporter goes swimming in the Seine after $1.5B cleanup. See how it went

Europe|Health|Sports

Belgian triathlete who fell ill after Seine race says she did not contract E. coli

August 07, 2024

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Athletes undercover? Global and U.S. anti-doping agencies clash over tactics

The global and U.S. anti-doping agencies are at odds over undercover tactics used by the American body to try to catch drug cheats, Reuters has learned.

August 07, 2024

Athletes undercover? Global and U.S. anti-doping agencies clash over tactics

Asia|News|Sports|Technology

China cracks down on 'fan culture' during the Olympics, arresting a woman for social media posts

A Chinese woman has been detained for allegedly slandering others on social media in a crackdown on what Chinese authorities see as harmful negativity during the Olympics from super-zealous fans and online fan clubs

August 07, 2024

China cracks down on 'fan culture' during the Olympics, arresting a woman for social media posts

Asia|News|Sports

Olympic triumph to torment for Indian wrestler who led anti-sexual harassment protests

August 07, 2024

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White Sox end AL record-tying losing streak at 21 games with a 5-1 victory over the Athletics

Andrew Benintendi hit a two-run homer and the Chicago White Sox snapped their American League record-tying losing streak at 21 games on Tuesday night, beating the Oakland Athletics 5-1

August 07, 2024

White Sox end AL record-tying losing streak at 21 games with a 5-1 victory over the Athletics

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Open water swimmers train in Seine River ahead of 10-kilometer Olympic marathon races

Olympic open water swimmers have trained in the long-polluted Seine River after Paris organizers determined it was safe to dive in

August 07, 2024

Open water swimmers train in Seine River ahead of 10-kilometer Olympic marathon races

Asia|Crime|Sports

China arrests woman suspected of 'defaming' Olympic table tennis players

Beijing police have arrested a woman suspected of posting defamatory comments on social media about Chinese athletes and coaches following the table tennis women's singles final at

August 07, 2024

China arrests woman suspected of 'defaming' Olympic table tennis players

Sports|US

Valdez loses no-hitter with 2 outs in 9th on Seager homer as Astros beat rival Rangers 4-2

Houston pitcher Framber Valdez lost a no-hitter with two outs in the ninth inning when Texas slugger Corey Seager hit a two-run homer in the Astros’ 4-2 victory over the Rangers

August 07, 2024

Valdez loses no-hitter with 2 outs in 9th on Seager homer as Astros beat rival Rangers 4-2

Kevin Durant passes Lisa Leslie for career US Olympic scoring record

Kevin Durant stands alone in U.S. Olympic basketball scoring history

August 06, 2024

Kevin Durant passes Lisa Leslie for career US Olympic scoring record

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49ers coach Kyle Shanahan says 'nothing has changed' regarding a trade or a new contract for Aiyuk

Two weeks after the San Francisco 49ers reported to training camp there has been no change in the status of Brandon Aiyuk despite trade rumors swirling around the star disgruntled wide receiver

August 06, 2024

49ers coach Kyle Shanahan says 'nothing has changed' regarding a trade or a new contract for Aiyuk

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Simone Biles tells CNN competing in Paris ‘meant the world’ after struggles in Tokyo

American Cole Hocker pulls Olympic shocker in men's 1,500, leaving Kerr and Ingebrigtsen behind

American Cole Hocker pulled the upset of the Olympics on Tuesday night, outracing both favorites Jakob Ingebrigtsen and Josh Kerr to the finish line in the 1,500 meters

August 06, 2024

American Cole Hocker pulls Olympic shocker in men's 1,500, leaving Kerr and Ingebrigtsen behind

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Sophia Smith's extra-time goal sends USWNT into the Olympic final with a 1-0 win over Germany

Sophia Smith scored in extra time and the U.S. women's national team secured a spot in the gold medal match at the Paris Olympics with a 1-0 victory over Germany

August 06, 2024

Sophia Smith's extra-time goal sends USWNT into the Olympic final with a 1-0 win over Germany

Zero US men in the Olympic long jump final is a rare absence for the nation of Lewis and Owens

From Jesse Owens to Bob Beamon to Carl Lewis and plenty more, Americans have ruled the men’s long jump at the Summer Olympics

August 06, 2024

Zero US men in the Olympic long jump final is a rare absence for the nation of Lewis and Owens

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Charles Barkley says he will not retire and remain with TNT Sports even if they don't have the NBA

Charles Barkley intends to remain with TNT Sports through the remainder of his contract

August 06, 2024

Charles Barkley says he will not retire and remain with TNT Sports even if they don't have the NBA

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American teenager Sam Watson sets world record in speed climbing, the fastest sport at the Paris Olympics

August 06, 2024

Europe|News|Opinion|Sports|World

Ukrainian wrestler and member of parliament has a goal for Paris: 'Show that Ukraine is still alive'

Ukraine wrestler Zhan Beleniuk will try to bring pride to his warn-torn country when he competes for an Olympic medal in the Greco-Roman category

August 06, 2024

Ukrainian wrestler and member of parliament has a goal for Paris: 'Show that Ukraine is still alive'

Lifestyle|News|Sports

NCAA moves closer to financially rewarding women's basketball teams that reach March Madness

Women’s college basketball teams are a step away from getting financially rewarded for success in the NCAA Tournament

August 06, 2024

NCAA moves closer to financially rewarding women's basketball teams that reach March Madness

Asia|Sports

First Afghan woman to compete internationally after Taliban takeover seeks Olympic gold in Paris

Taekwondo Paralympian Zakia Khudadadi says she is competing in the name of women in Afghanistan who have gradually been stripped of their rights over the past three years

August 06, 2024

First Afghan woman to compete internationally after Taliban takeover seeks Olympic gold in Paris

Lifestyle|Sports|Travel

Paris delivers Seine swimming, but some still sceptical

Parisians will swim in the River Seine by the foot of the Eiffel Tower next year, Paris City Hall has pledged, although the high bacteria levels that delayed Olympic

August 06, 2024

Paris delivers Seine swimming, but some still sceptical

News|Sports|World

Boxer Imane Khelif advances to gold-medal bout with another victory amid gender misconceptions

Boxer Imane Khelif of Algeria has advanced to the gold-medal bout in the women’s welterweight division with a semifinal victory at the Paris Olympics amid scrutiny over misconceptions about her gender

August 06, 2024

Boxer Imane Khelif advances to gold-medal bout with another victory amid gender misconceptions

Russian disinformation slams Paris and amplifies Khelif debate to undermine the Olympics

Groups linked to Russia’s government are using online disinformation to spread false information about the 2024 Olympics and portraying Paris as a crime-ridden cesspool

August 06, 2024

Russian disinformation slams Paris and amplifies Khelif debate to undermine the Olympics

Opinion|Sports

The final image of Simone Biles at the Olympics was a symbol of joy — and where the sport is going

Gymnasts Simone Biles, Jordan Chiles and Rebeca Andrade ended the 2024 Olympics with a moment symbolic of where they hope the sport is headed

August 06, 2024

The final image of Simone Biles at the Olympics was a symbol of joy — and where the sport is going

Sports|US

Biden is hosting the 2023 World Series champion Texas Rangers at the White House on Thursday

President Joe Biden will host the Texas Rangers at the White House on Thursday to recognize the 2023 World Series champions, their first championship title in the history of the franchise

August 06, 2024

Biden is hosting the 2023 World Series champion Texas Rangers at the White House on Thursday

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The history-making Canadian swimming sensation experiencing a summer like no other

August 06, 2024

Africa|News|Sports

Kipyegon puts drama from night before behind her, starts quest for 3rd straight 1,500 Olympic title

Kenya’s Faith Kipyegon opened her bid to win a third straight Olympic 1,500-meter title, turning the page on a drama-filled night that ultimately ended with a medal for her

August 06, 2024

Kipyegon puts drama from night before behind her, starts quest for 3rd straight 1,500 Olympic title

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Olympic marathon swim test run is canceled over water quality concerns for Seine River

A test run meant to allow Olympic athletes to familiarize themselves with the marathon swimming course in the Seine River was canceled Tuesday over concerns about water quality in the Paris waterway

August 06, 2024

Olympic marathon swim test run is canceled over water quality concerns for Seine River

News|Sports|World

The American coach of Olympic champions De Grasse and Jacobs is kicked out of the Paris Games

The American coach of Olympic champions Andre De Grasse and Marcell Jacobs has been kicked out of the Paris Games

August 06, 2024

The American coach of Olympic champions De Grasse and Jacobs is kicked out of the Paris Games

Opinion|Sports

Simone Biles has nothing left to prove – to herself or anyone else

August 06, 2024

Crime|Europe|Sports

French police probe ransomware attack on Grand Palais Olympic venue

French cyber crime police are investigating a ransomware attack against the Grand Palais exhibition hall in Paris where Olympic events including fencing and Taekwondo are being held,

August 06, 2024

French police probe ransomware attack on Grand Palais Olympic venue

Opinion|Sports

US gymnasts’ show of sportsmanship wins hearts in iconic podium moment

August 06, 2024

Entertainment|Sports

This sport is making its Olympics debut in Paris. Just don’t call it breakdancing

August 06, 2024

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French Polynesian Kauli Vaast and Caroline Marks of U.S. win gold at Paris Olympics surfing

Kauli Vaast from French Polynesia and Caroline Marks from the United States won gold medals in surfing at the Paris Olympics in Tahiti on Monday

August 06, 2024

French Polynesian Kauli Vaast and Caroline Marks of U.S. win gold at Paris Olympics surfing

Health|Sports

Emotional Freddie Freeman gets hug from Bryce Harper in return to Dodgers as ailing son recovers

Freddie Freeman singled and got a hug from Phillies star Bryce Harper in his return to the Los Angeles Dodgers’ lineup after missing eight games to be with his ailing 3-year-old son who is out of danger after a serious medical diagnosis

August 05, 2024

Boxing group answers some questions but raises many more about tests on Imane Khelif, Lin Yu-ting

Sports|Travel

Man bikes to Chicago and back to raise money for Special Olympics

Snoop Dogg has exploded on the Olympics' global stage. He's just being himself

Americas|Sports

Did this Argentinian forward score the goal of the year with his stunning game-winner?

August 05, 2024

Opinion|Sports|US

Americans have more depth than anyone at the pool, but gold medals harder and harder to come by

No one can match America’s depth at the pool

August 05, 2024

Americans have more depth than anyone at the pool, but gold medals harder and harder to come by

Europe|News|Sports

Germany wins dramatic gold medal after controversial mixed relay triathlon went ahead in River Seine

August 05, 2024

Celebrity|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle|Sports

In photos: From Snoop Dogg to Simone Biles, the most stylish moments of the Olympics so far

August 05, 2024

Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

Simone Biles caps Paris Olympics 'Redemption Tour' with one last medal — silver in floor routine

American gymnast Simone Biles didn’t get the golden sendoff she hoped

August 05, 2024

Simone Biles caps Paris Olympics 'Redemption Tour' with one last medal — silver in floor routine

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Karsten Warholm, Rai Benjamin and Alison dos Santos all advance in 400 hurdles heats at Paris Games

Norwegian world-record holder Karsten Warholm turned in the fastest time in 400-meter hurdles qualifying as he tries to defend his Olympic title

August 05, 2024

Karsten Warholm, Rai Benjamin and Alison dos Santos all advance in 400 hurdles heats at Paris Games

Health|Lifestyle|Sports

Competing for two: Pregnant Olympians push the boundaries of possibility in Paris

Pregnant athletes are pushing boundaries in Paris by competing ever later into pregnancy

August 05, 2024

Competing for two: Pregnant Olympians push the boundaries of possibility in Paris

Lifestyle|Opinion|Sports

Palestinian Olympic swimmer is living a personal dream, fighting for her homeland through sport

August 05, 2024

Asia|News|Opinion|Sports|World

Afghan Olympic sprinter sends powerful message to Taliban on women’s rights

August 05, 2024

Asia|News|Sports|US|World

China’s internet explodes with pride at ending US swim relay reign – and a sense of vindication

August 05, 2024

Business|Finance|Sports|Stock Markets

David Beckham-backed Guild Esports set for takeover by US-based DCB Sports

Shares in David Beckham-backed Guild Esports surged more than 54% in early trading on Monday, after the gaming firm said it is planning to agree to a takeover offer from California-based

August 05, 2024

David Beckham-backed Guild Esports set for takeover by US-based DCB Sports

News|Opinion|Sports

Takeaways from AP’s story on Olympics security hitting minorities, others flagged as terror risks

French authorities are making wide use of discretionary anti-terror powers to keep hundreds of people they deem to be potential security threats away from the Paris Olympics

August 05, 2024

Takeaways from AP’s story on Olympics security hitting minorities, others flagged as terror risks

Europe|News|Sports|World

Olympics security means minorities and others flagged as potential terror threats can’t move freely

French authorities are making broad use of discretionary powers during the 2024 Olympics and their run-up to keep hundreds of people they deem to be potential security threats away from the biggest event modern France has ever organized

August 05, 2024

Olympics security means minorities and others flagged as potential terror threats can’t move freely

Entertainment|Sports

‘Mario Kart with boats’: Meet kayak cross, the sport taking over social media and making its Olympic debut

August 05, 2024

News|Sports

After water quality concerns canceled test runs, Olympic triathletes plunge into the Seine for relay

Olympic triathletes plunged into the Seine River when the mixed relay event got underway after organizers said the bacteria levels in the long-polluted Paris waterway were at acceptable levels

August 05, 2024

After water quality concerns canceled test runs, Olympic triathletes plunge into the Seine for relay

Opinion|Sports

Olympic boxer Imane Khelif calls for end to bullying after backlash over gender misconceptions

Olympic boxer Imane Khelif says the wave of hateful scrutiny she has faced over misconceptions about her gender “harms human dignity.”

August 04, 2024

Olympic boxer Imane Khelif calls for end to bullying after backlash over gender misconceptions

Olympic swimmers speak out about Chinese doping; and Britain's Adam Peaty says they should be out

Olympic swimmers spoke out about the Chinese doping scandal that has hung over these Paris Olympics as the events finished

August 04, 2024

The United States closed out Olympic swimming with a wide range of emotions

August 04, 2024

On a wild final night of swimming, U.S. sets two world records, edges Australia in gold-medal race

News|Sports|US

Sunisa Lee couldn't get out of bed in December. Now she has three Olympic medals in Paris

American gymnastics star Sunisa Lee's Olympic medal count keeps rising

August 04, 2024

Asia|Sports

Lin Yu-ting of Taiwan clinches first Olympic medal amid outcry tied to gender misconceptions

Boxer Lin Yu-ting of Taiwan has clinched her first Olympic medal in front of a crowd that chanted her name at the Paris Games

August 04, 2024

Lin Yu-ting of Taiwan clinches first Olympic medal amid outcry tied to gender misconceptions

Health|Lifestyle|Sports

These vision-impaired Olympic stars rely on a ‘sixth sense’ when they compete

Olympics-Swimming-Ledecky confirms greatness with ninth gold medal

News|Sports|World

Katie Ledecky swims into history with 800 freestyle victory at the Paris Olympics

Katie Ledecky has capped another stellar Olympics by becoming only the second swimmer to win the same event at four straight Summer Games, holding off Ariarne Titmus to win the 800-meter freestyle

August 03, 2024

Halfway to its goal of gold, the U.S. has the No. 1 seed going into the medal round at the Paris Olympics

August 03, 2024

US rolls into Olympic quarterfinals as No. 1 seed, top Puerto Rico 104-83 in group finale

Health|Sports

Simone Biles spent years working on her mental health after Tokyo. It’s made her an unstoppable force in Paris.

August 03, 2024

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Schauffele and Rahm share lead in a star-heavy chase for Olympic gold in golf

Double major winner Xander Schauffele and Jon Rahm share the 54-hole lead in Olympic men's golf, setting the stage for a big finish

August 03, 2024

Schauffele and Rahm share lead in a star-heavy chase for Olympic gold in golf

News|Sports

Olympics-Gymnastics-Biles golden again after vault triumph at Paris Games

Simone Biles' appetite to collect gold medals showed no sign of waning as she soared above her rivals in the vault final on Saturday to scoop a third top prize at the

August 03, 2024

Olympics-Gymnastics-Biles golden again after vault triumph at Paris Games

Arts|Sports

Simone Biles doesn't rule out the 2028 Olympics after winning the gold in vault. 'Never say never'

Simone Biles is getting kind of old for this

August 03, 2024

Simone Biles doesn't rule out the 2028 Olympics after winning the gold in vault. 'Never say never'

Opinion|Sports

The worst pressure ever: Welcome to the Olympic 100-meter final, the most intimidating start line in sports

August 03, 2024

Asia|News|Sports|World

Spectator dragged from arena for holding up Taiwan banner during Olympic badminton match

Noah Lyles closes strong to advance in 1st round of the 100 in Paris as he pursues an Olympic double

Europe|News|Sports|World

Léon Marchand is carrying on a long tradition of athletes from host nations becoming Olympic greats

Canadian teen Summer McIntosh is bringing home an impressive haul of Olympic medals

At just 17 years old, Canadian swimming star Summer McIntosh is leaving Paris with an impressive haul of Olympic medals

August 02, 2024

Joshua Cheptegei of Uganda took the lead with a little more than a lap left in a masterpiece of a 10,000-meter race to finish in an Olympic-record 26 minutes, 43.14 seconds in front of a roaring crowd on an electric opening night at the track

August 02, 2024

Olympic cheers fill the air as fans return for a 10,000-meter masterpiece and more at the track

Health|Sports

'It's not if, it's when:' Gymnast remains positive after spinal cord injury

August 02, 2024

Arts|Europe|News|Sports|World

Olympics-Macron praises audacity of opening ceremony, defends artistic freedom

French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday offered his support to the artists behind the 2024 Olympic opening ceremony who had received death threats and praised their

August 02, 2024

LGBTQ+ athletes, officials and observers have warned that a deluge of hateful comments misidentifying a female boxer in the Paris Olympics as transgender or a man could pose dangers for the LGBTQ+ community and female athletes

August 02, 2024

Vitriol about female boxer Imane Khelif fuels concern of backlash against LGBTQ+ and women athletes

News|Sports|US|Videos|World

Olympics-Athletics-US set world record in 4x400m mixed relay

The United States broke their own world record in the 4x400 mixed relay in the opening heats at the Paris Olympics on Friday, crossing the line in three minutes 7.41

August 02, 2024

Olympics-Athletics-US set world record in 4x400m mixed relay

Europe|News|Sports|World

Olympics-Hijab compromise fails to quell France's discrimination debate

Days before the Paris Olympics began, French sprinter Sounkamba Sylla was stuck in a row with her government over the right to wear a hijab at the opening ceremony.

August 02, 2024

Olympics-Hijab compromise fails to quell France's discrimination debate

Business|Europe|Finance|Sports

Pin-demonium hits Paris: Inside the pin-trading market at the Olympics

On the other side of the Atlantic from Wall Street, a market more wholesome than cutthroat has sprung up at the Paris Olympics

August 02, 2024

Pin-demonium hits Paris: Inside the pin-trading market at the Olympics

Lifestyle|News|Sports

Runners infuriated after SF Marathon miscalculates course length

August 02, 2024

Entertainment|News|Sports|World

Fleetwood on familiar turf and shares lead as Olympic chase for gold takes shape

Tommy Fleetwood is chasing more gold outside Paris, this time an Olympic medal and not the Ryder Cup trophy

August 02, 2024

Fleetwood on familiar turf and shares lead as Olympic chase for gold takes shape

August 02, 2024

Canada loses Beijing Olympics figure skating medals appeal. Russians also won't get medals in Paris

Celebrity|Election|News|Sports|US

Simone Biles says she loves her 'black job,' an apparent clapback at Donald Trump

Olympic gymnastics champion Simone Biles has entered the fray of the U_S_ presidential race with a social media post that appears to clap back at Donald Trump’s comment about “Black jobs.”

August 02, 2024

Simone Biles says she loves her 'black job,' an apparent clapback at Donald Trump

Africa|Europe|News|Sports|World

Who is Imane Khelif? Algerian boxer facing gender outcry had modest success before Olympics

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif has landed in the middle of a divide about gender in sports after her Italian competitor, Angela Carini, pulled out seconds into their bout at the Paris Olympics

August 02, 2024

Who is Imane Khelif? Algerian boxer facing gender outcry had modest success before Olympics

Arts|Crime|Sports|Uncategorized

France investigates death threats against Olympics ceremony director

French authorities have opened an investigation into death threats and cyber harassment targeting the artistic director of the 2024 Olympics opening ceremony Thomas Jolly, the Paris

August 02, 2024

France investigates death threats against Olympics ceremony director

Business|Europe|Sports

Adam Silver says NBA and FIBA are having ‘much more serious’ talks about growth in Europe

The NBA is ramping up talks with FIBA, basketball's global governing body, on how to best increase its competitive footprint in Europe either through an annual tournament or an NBA-operated league, according to Commissioner Adam Silver

August 02, 2024

Adam Silver says NBA and FIBA are having ‘much more serious’ talks about growth in Europe

Arts|Education|Entertainment|Sports|World

St. Louis School student in an international baton twirling competition

Swimmer Tamara Potocka collapses after 200M IM race at the Olympics following an asthma attack

Lifestyle|News|Sports|US

Born with severe hearing loss in both ears and relying on lip-reading, this US Olympian is representing others like him

August 02, 2024

Education|Lifestyle|News|Sports

Flavor Flav helps Olympic discus thrower Veronica Fraley who said she struggles to pay the rent

Vanderbilt's discus thrower and Olympian Veronica Fraley lamented on social media she needed help with rent

August 02, 2024

Flavor Flav helps Olympic discus thrower Veronica Fraley who said she struggles to pay the rent

News|Sports

Texans-Bears game delayed due to lightning and heavy rain with 3:31 left in the 3rd quarter

The NFL’s Hall of Fame exhibition opener between the Houston Texans and Chicago Bears was suspended with 3:31 left in the third quarter because of lightning and heavy rain

August 02, 2024

Texans-Bears game delayed due to lightning and heavy rain with 3:31 left in the 3rd quarter

Business|News|Sports

Judge throws out the $4.7 billion NFL ‘Sunday Ticket’ verdict

August 02, 2024

Business|Finance|News|Sports|US

Federal judge overturns $4.7 billion jury verdict in 'Sunday Ticket' lawsuit and rules for NFL

A federal judge overturned a jury’s $4.7 billion verdict in the class-action lawsuit filed by “Sunday Ticket” subscribers against the NFL and granted judgment to the NFL

August 01, 2024

Paris Olympics sweetheart: Rugby player Ilona Maher promotes body positivity through social media

Ilona Maher is America’s rugby-playing social media sweetheart

July 31, 2024

Paris Olympics sweetheart: Rugby player Ilona Maher promotes body positivity through social media

Crime|News|Sports|US

Judge hears NFL's motion in 'Sunday Ticket' case, says jury did not follow instructions on damages

The judge who presided over the class-action lawsuit filed by “Sunday Ticket” subscribers against the NFL said the jury did not follow his instructions in determining damages

July 31, 2024

Judge hears NFL's motion in 'Sunday Ticket' case, says jury did not follow instructions on damages

Olympics-Fencing-Young Queens fencer shows New York grit on Paris 2024 stage

Growing up in cutthroat New York gave Lauren Scruggs the competitive mindset needed to claim an unexpected fencing silver medal on her Olympic debut

July 31, 2024

Olympics-Fencing-Young Queens fencer shows New York grit on Paris 2024 stage

Election|Opinion|Political|Sports|US

Team USA women’s basketball squad emphasizes endorsement of Kamala Harris for president

July 31, 2024

Health|Sports

Gymnast-turned-shooter Adriana Ruano wins Guatemala's first Olympic gold

A spinal injury ended Adriana Ruano’s Olympic dream as a gymnast

July 31, 2024

Gymnast-turned-shooter Adriana Ruano wins Guatemala's first Olympic gold

News|Sports

President of South Sudan basketball federation Luol Deng talks team's historic Olympic debut

Former NBA All-star and current president of the South Sudan basketball federation catches up with CNN's Amanda Davies to discuss the team's historic Olympic debut ahead of their matchup against Team USA.

July 31, 2024

President of South Sudan basketball federation Luol Deng talks team's historic Olympic debut

Africa|Sports|World

‘I realized that this was bigger than basketball’: Former NBA All-Star Luol Deng on the rise of South Sudan’s basketball team

July 31, 2024

Europe|News|Sports

Iga Swiatek gets hit by a ball at Olympic tennis and is called insincere by Danielle Collins

Iga Swiatek dropped to her knees on the court and clutched at her midsection after getting hit by a ball during a point in the Paris Olympics singles quarterfinals

July 31, 2024

Iga Swiatek gets hit by a ball at Olympic tennis and is called insincere by Danielle Collins

Asia|Sports|World

North Korea wins first diving medal ever, as China continues dominance with another gold

North Korea won the silver in the women’s synchronized 10-meter platform event to capture the nation’s first ever Olympic diving medal, as China continued its dominance of the sport with another gold

July 31, 2024

North Korea wins first diving medal ever, as China continues dominance with another gold

Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

Simone Biles says ‘don’t come for’ Olympic hairstyle

Olympic gymnastics gold medalist Simone Biles slammed haters who criticized her hairstyle in a post on Instagram.

July 31, 2024

Simone Biles says ‘don’t come for’ Olympic hairstyle

Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

Simone Biles celebrates Olympic win with pointed comment following ex-teammate’s criticism

July 31, 2024

Asia|News|Sports|World

Why this podium selfie with North and South Korean athletes at the Olympics is so striking

July 31, 2024

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Spiraling drone-spying scandal at Olympics risks damage to Canadian soccer ahead of 2026 World Cup

Canada has lost its appeal against the deduction of six competition points following a drone-spying scandal in the Olympic women’s soccer tournament

July 31, 2024

Spiraling drone-spying scandal at Olympics risks damage to Canadian soccer ahead of 2026 World Cup

Business|Fashion and Beauty|Sports

Adidas sees soccer trend lasting into 2025

Adidas expects soccer's increasing appeal among consumers globally to be a trend that lasts into 2025, after sales of its jerseys in connection to this year's soccer

July 31, 2024

Adidas sees soccer trend lasting into 2025

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Olympics-IOC asks for dialogue between U.S. and WADA over doping dispute

The International Olympic Committee has asked for talks between the World Anti-Doping Agency and the United States, including the country's anti-doping agency

July 31, 2024

Olympics-IOC asks for dialogue between U.S. and WADA over doping dispute

Asia|Sports|World

The internet is in love with South Korea’s record-breaking Olympic shooter

July 31, 2024

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A tragic accident robbed Xander Schauffele’s father of his Olympic dream. Now, golf’s golden boy is out to honor him again

July 31, 2024

Sports|Technology

NFL is moving closer to replacing the chain gang with new technology to measure line to gain

The NFL is moving closer to replacing the chain gang with new technology to measure line to gain

July 31, 2024

Business|Finance|Sports|Stock Markets

Adidas confirms 2024 outlook, Yeezy hurts Q2 North American sales

Adidas confirmed its full-year guidance and forecast-beating second quarter results on Wednesday, though it said revenue in North America fell due to

July 31, 2024

Adidas confirms 2024 outlook, Yeezy hurts Q2 North American sales

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Olympics-Triathlon-France and Britain victorious in thrilling Paris races

France and Britain hogged the Olympic triathlon spotlight as Cassandre Beaugrand delivered a decisive gold for the hosts in the women's race while Alex Yee pipped New

July 31, 2024

Olympics-Triathlon-France and Britain victorious in thrilling Paris races

Sports|World

Olympic triathletes swim in Seine River after days of concerns about water quality

The Olympic triathlons were held Wednesday after days of delays and uncertainty over water quality concerns in the Seine River

July 31, 2024

Olympic triathletes swim in Seine River after days of concerns about water quality

Education|News|Sports

School board votes to suspend mother of transgender athlete for 10 days, demotes her from position

July 31, 2024

Environment|Europe|Sports

Olympics bet against climate change with Seine swimming. For days, it looked like they would lose

The Paris Olympics bet against climate change when they scheduled some outdoor swimming events in the Seine River, and for a while it looked like they would lose

July 31, 2024

Olympics bet against climate change with Seine swimming. For days, it looked like they would lose

News|Sports

Angels shut down rehab for Mike Trout; place veteran Anthony Rendon on IL with back inflammation

The Los Angeles Angels are shutting down the rehab for star Mike Trout after a recent setback in his recovery from meniscus surgery and placed Anthony Rendon on the injured list

July 30, 2024

Angels shut down rehab for Mike Trout; place veteran Anthony Rendon on IL with back inflammation

Entertainment|Health|News|Sports

Olympics-Gymnastics-Biles leaves painful memories of Tokyo behind to win gold in Paris

Simone Biles is a different person than the one who abruptly pulled out of the Tokyo Games three years ago amid a mental health crisis, her teammates said, and it

July 30, 2024

Olympics-Gymnastics-Biles leaves painful memories of Tokyo behind to win gold in Paris

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Alabama senator introduces legislation to create alerts for shark attacks in honor of 15-year-old victim

July 30, 2024

China’s LGBTQ+ community celebrates rare scenes from Paris Olympics. But the internet is divided

July 30, 2024

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Olympics-Swimming-US win 3,000th Olympic medal but struggle for golds in Paris pool

The United States claimed their 3,000th Olympic medal when Regan Smith and Katharine Berkoff won silver and bronze in the women's 100m backstroke on Tuesday, but they

July 30, 2024

Olympics-Swimming-US win 3,000th Olympic medal but struggle for golds in Paris pool

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Fact check: NFL quarterbacks Burrow, Goff and Jones didn’t join fundraising call supporting Kamala Harris

July 30, 2024

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Florida county approves deal to build a new Tampa Bay Rays stadium

The Tampa Bay Rays have the government backing the team needs to build a long-sought-after ballpark

July 30, 2024

Florida county approves deal to build a new Tampa Bay Rays stadium

News|Sports|US

US lawmakers threaten cuts to Olympic anti-doping funds

A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers on Tuesday threatened to cut U.S. funding for the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), accusing it of failing to properly

July 30, 2024

US lawmakers threaten cuts to Olympic anti-doping funds

British sports and fashion retailer JD Sports, one of Nike's largest customers, gave the world's biggest sports brand by revenue a vote of confidence on Tuesday, with

July 30, 2024

Don't write off Nike, says Britain's JD Sports

Sports|US|World

Sophia Smith contributes to reborn US attack at the Olympics

Sophia Smith, along with Mallory Swanson and Trinity Rodman, are helping the United States reclaim its status as a team to be feared at the Olympics in France

July 30, 2024

Sophia Smith contributes to reborn US attack at the Olympics

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Takeaways from Team USA’s gold medal victory in the women’s team gymnastics final

Most parts of France are enduring a heat wave mere days after the 2024 Olympics launched with a rain-soaked opening ceremony

July 30, 2024

Paris Olympics brings out hoses and misters to cool down fans during heat wave

Health|News|Opinion|Sports|US

American gymnast Shilese Jones pointing toward 2028 Olympics following knee injury at US trials

American gymnast Shilese Jones is aiming for the 2028 Olympics after a left knee injury ended her shot at reaching Paris

July 30, 2024

American gymnast Shilese Jones pointing toward 2028 Olympics following knee injury at US trials

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Olympics-Gymnastics-Triumphant Biles leads U.S. to gymnastics team gold

Simone Biles clinched her fifth Olympic gold medal as she made a triumphant return to the women's gymnastics team final at the Paris

July 30, 2024

Aaron Judge’s bat worked just fine in a pinch for Jazz Chisholm Jr. Chisholm hit his second homer of the game for the New York Yankees when he borrowed Judge’s bat for a late at-bat against the Phillies

July 30, 2024

Jazz Chisholm borrows Aaron Judge's bat and homers

Europe|News|Sports|World

Olympics-Triathlon-Men's race postponed to Wednesday due to Seine pollution levels

Organisers will decide on Wednesday at 4am (0200 GMT) if Paris Olympics' triathlon competitions can go ahead later in the day after the men's event was postponed on

July 30, 2024

Olympics-Triathlon-Men's race postponed to Wednesday due to Seine pollution levels

Sports|US

Olympics-Gymnastics-Underdogs no more, U.S. men nab bronze in Olympic resurgence

The U.S. men's gymnastics squad made a huge statement in Paris on Monday as they put together a stunning third-place performance to end their 16-year Olympic medal

July 29, 2024

Olympics-Gymnastics-Underdogs no more, U.S. men nab bronze in Olympic resurgence

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The U.S. men's gymnastics team ended a lengthy Olympic medal drought. They hope the NCAA notices

The U.S. men's gymnastics team hopes the program's first Olympic team medal in 16 years can give the sport a boost back home

July 29, 2024

The U.S. men's gymnastics team ended a lengthy Olympic medal drought. They hope the NCAA notices

Entertainment|Sports|Technology

Google’s Olympics ad went viral for all the wrong reasons

July 29, 2024

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American swimmers grabbed plenty of hardware Monday at the Olympics, but no gold

American swimmers won four medals at the Olympics Monday night, but none of them gold

July 29, 2024

American swimmers grabbed plenty of hardware Monday at the Olympics, but no gold

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A’ja Wilson dominates as US women beat Japan 102-76 to open campaign for 8th straight Olympic gold

A’ja Wilson scored 24 points and Breanna Stewart added 22 to help the U.S. beat Japan 102-76 in the Olympic opener for both teams

July 29, 2024

A’ja Wilson dominates as US women beat Japan 102-76 to open campaign for 8th straight Olympic gold

News|Sports|US

Orioles catcher James McCann shrugs off fastball to face, stays in game after being bloodied

Orioles catcher James McCann was struck in the face with a fastball and was treated for a severe nosebleed before staying in the game

July 29, 2024

Orioles catcher James McCann shrugs off fastball to face, stays in game after being bloodied

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Texans' Denico Autry suspended 6 games for violating NFL's policy on performance-enhancers

The NFL has suspended Houston Texans defensive lineman Denico Autry for the first six games of the regular season for violating the league's policy on performance-enhancers

July 29, 2024

July 29, 2024

Entertainment|Sports

The ‘blue man’ at this year’s opening ceremony defends memorable Olympic moment

China makes it 2 for 2 in Olympic diving, leaving Britain's Tom Daley with a silver

With Tom Daley out of the way, China is another step closer to an unprecedented sweep at the Olympic diving pool

July 29, 2024

China makes it 2 for 2 in Olympic diving, leaving Britain's Tom Daley with a silver

News|Sports|Technology|World

Vandalism hits communication lines in France, but the Paris Olympics aren't affected

The French government says multiple telecommunications lines have been hit by acts of vandalism, affecting fiber lines and fixed and mobile phone lines as cities around France are hosting events for the 2024 Paris Olympics

July 29, 2024

Vandalism hits communication lines in France, but the Paris Olympics aren't affected

Environment|Health|Sports

Big worries over River Seine’s water quality as triathlon training canceled again

Sports|Videos

Olympic moment of the day: Cap-catching lifeguard steals the swimming show

Olympics-Tennis-Nadal continues majestic return to Roland Garros for Spain

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Blue Jackets sign F Kirill Marchenko to 3-year contract

Restricted free-agent forward Kirill Marchenko signed a three-year, $11.55 million contract with the Columbus Blue Jackets on Sunday. The deal spans through the 2026-27 season.

July 28, 2024

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