Today: November 01, 2024
Today: November 01, 2024

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Opinion|Sports

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

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

August 06, 2024
Simone Biles has nothing left to prove – to herself or anyone else
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

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

August 06, 2024
US gymnasts’ show of sportsmanship wins hearts in iconic podium moment
Entertainment|Sports

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

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

August 06, 2024
This sport is making its Olympics debut in Paris. Just don’t call it breakdancing
News|Sports|World

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
Emotional Freddie Freeman gets hug from Bryce Harper in return to Dodgers as ailing son recovers
Business|News|Sports|US

Harrison Butker of the Kansas City Chiefs reportedly becoming highest paid NFL kicker

Harrison Butker of the Kansas City Chiefs reportedly becoming highest paid NFL kicker

August 05, 2024
Harrison Butker of the Kansas City Chiefs reportedly becoming highest paid NFL kicker
Europe|Sports|Travel

Colorado Champions: Climbing kid trains for Europe

Colorado Champions: Climbing kid trains for Europe

August 05, 2024
Colorado Champions: Climbing kid trains for Europe
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

Skier marks 60th anniversary as an Olympian, stays active on the slopes

Skier marks 60th anniversary as an Olympian, stays active on the slopes

August 05, 2024
Skier marks 60th anniversary as an Olympian, stays active on the slopes
Entertainment|Lifestyle|News|Sports|Videos

Olympic moment of the day: 3x3 basketball has its first classic final and a potential turning point

Olympic moment of the day: 3x3 basketball has its first classic final and a potential turning point

August 05, 2024
Olympic moment of the day: 3x3 basketball has its first classic final and a potential turning point
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

Woman finds historic baseball card collection in her old barn house

Woman finds historic baseball card collection in her old barn house

August 05, 2024
Woman finds historic baseball card collection in her old barn house
News|Sports|World

Mondo Duplantis breaks pole vault world record for the ninth time in his career

Mondo Duplantis breaks pole vault world record for the ninth time in his career

August 05, 2024
Mondo Duplantis breaks pole vault world record for the ninth time in his career
News|Sports|World

France beats Egypt 3-1 and will face Spain in the men's soccer final at Paris Olympics

Jean-Philippe Mateta scored twice as France advanced to the final of the men’s soccer tournament at the Paris Olympics with a 3-1 win over Egypt after extra time

August 05, 2024
France beats Egypt 3-1 and will face Spain in the men's soccer final at Paris Olympics
News|Opinion|Sports

Paris Olympics Day 10: Biles closes out with her 11th career medal — a silver in floor exercise

Simone Biles wrapped up her final day of the Paris Olympics with more hardware for the greatest gymnast of her generation

August 05, 2024
Paris Olympics Day 10: Biles closes out with her 11th career medal — a silver in floor exercise
News|Sports|World

Armand "Mondo" Duplantis breaks pole vault world record in gold-medal performance at Olympics

Armand “Mondo” Duplantis broke his own pole vault world record Monday night at the Olympics, clearing 6.25 meters (20 feet, 6 inches) to cap his second straight gold-medal performance on the sport’s biggest stage

August 05, 2024
Armand "Mondo" Duplantis breaks pole vault world record in gold-medal performance at Olympics
News|Sports|World

High jumper Yaroslava Mahuchikh and other medal-winning Ukrainians put attention on war

Yaroslava Mahuchikh, the Ukrainian world-record high jumper, may have just won Olympic gold, but she and other winning athletes from Ukraine are not resting in Paris — they’re trying to shine the spotlight on the war tearing apart their country

August 05, 2024
High jumper Yaroslava Mahuchikh and other medal-winning Ukrainians put attention on war
Africa|Asia|Sports

Paris Olympics what to watch: Imane Khelif will compete in boxing semifinals Tuesday, August 6

Imane Khelif, the Algerian boxer who has faced misconceptions about her gender, will fight Janjaem Suwannapheng of Thailand in the women’s 66-kilogram semifinals Tuesday

August 05, 2024
Paris Olympics what to watch: Imane Khelif will compete in boxing semifinals Tuesday, August 6
News|Opinion|Sports

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

The International Boxing Association has raised new questions while struggling to answer others at a shambolic news conference about the opaque gender tests that led the Olympics-banned governing body to abruptly suspend Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-ting from last year’s world championships

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

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

August 05, 2024
Man bikes to Chicago and back to raise money for Special Olympics
Health|Sports

Damar Hamlin says his 'mind is free' a year after resuming football following near-death experience

The passage of time has allowed Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin to gain perspective and grow in confidence a year after he resumed playing football following a near-death experience

August 05, 2024
Damar Hamlin says his 'mind is free' a year after resuming football following near-death experience
News|Sports|World

Referee injured in Morocco-Spain semifinal soccer game at Paris Olympics

The first substitution made in the Olympics men’s soccer semifinal match between Morocco and Spain was the referee

August 05, 2024
Referee injured in Morocco-Spain semifinal soccer game at Paris Olympics
Asia|News|Opinion|Sports

One and done: Michael Phelps calls for a lifetime ban for anyone who's caught doping

In the wake of a Chinese doping scandal, Michael Phelps doubled down on his support for tougher sanctions — including a lifetime ban for anyone who tests positive

August 05, 2024
One and done: Michael Phelps calls for a lifetime ban for anyone who's caught doping
News|Opinion|Sports

Leigh Diffey on botched Paris Olympics 100 meters call: "I got it wrong."

NBC announcer Leigh Diffey said “I got it wrong” on his botched Paris Olympics call that incorrectly identified Kishane Thompson of Jamaica as winner of the 100 meters

August 05, 2024
Leigh Diffey on botched Paris Olympics 100 meters call: "I got it wrong."
News|Sports|World

Olympics-Barred boxing federation says Khelif failed chromosome test

The Algerian and Taiwanese boxers embroiled in a dispute over gender in sport at the Paris Games were disqualified from the 2023 World Championships

August 05, 2024
Olympics-Barred boxing federation says Khelif failed chromosome test
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|Technology

How people with disabilities got game − the surprisingly long history of access to arcade and video sports

A pioneering effort that allowed a teenager with a neck injury to play pinball sheds light on today’s vibrant community of esports players with disabilities.

August 05, 2024
How people with disabilities got game − the surprisingly long history of access to arcade and video sports
Arts|News|Sports

A rebuilt bronze Jackie Robinson statue returns to Kansas 6 months after the original was stolen

A rebuilt bronze statue of baseball icon Jackie Robinson is back in Wichita, Kansas

August 05, 2024
A rebuilt bronze Jackie Robinson statue returns to Kansas 6 months after the original was stolen
Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports

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

Snoop Dogg become has become a star of the Paris Olympics, ascending to new heights with several memorable moments

August 05, 2024
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?

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

August 05, 2024
Did this Argentinian forward score the goal of the year with his stunning game-winner?
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

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

August 05, 2024
Germany wins dramatic gold medal after controversial mixed relay triathlon went ahead in River Seine
Celebrity|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle|Sports

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

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

August 05, 2024
In photos: From Snoop Dogg to Simone Biles, the most stylish moments of the Olympics so far
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
News|Sports|World

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

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

August 05, 2024
Palestinian Olympic swimmer is living a personal dream, fighting for her homeland through sport
Asia|News|Opinion|Sports|World

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

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

August 05, 2024
Afghan Olympic sprinter sends powerful message to Taliban on women’s rights
Asia|News|Sports|US|World

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

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

August 05, 2024
China’s internet explodes with pride at ending US swim relay reign – and a sense of vindication
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

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

August 05, 2024
‘Mario Kart with boats’: Meet kayak cross, the sport taking over social media and making its Olympic debut
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
News|Sports

Noah Lyles takes the Olympic gold in the 100-meter dash by the slimmest of margins

Noah Lyles takes the Olympic gold in the 100-meter dash by the slimmest of margins

August 04, 2024
Noah Lyles takes the Olympic gold in the 100-meter dash by the slimmest of margins
Health|Sports

Thousands of cyclists ride Pan-Mass Challenge to raise money for cancer research

Thousands of cyclists ride Pan-Mass Challenge to raise money for cancer research

August 04, 2024
Thousands of cyclists ride Pan-Mass Challenge to raise money for cancer research
News|Sports|World

Novak Djokovic says that Olympic gold ‘supersedes everything’ as he defeats Carlos Alcaraz in thrilling final

Novak Djokovic says that Olympic gold ‘supersedes everything’ as he defeats Carlos Alcaraz in thrilling final

August 04, 2024
Novak Djokovic says that Olympic gold ‘supersedes everything’ as he defeats Carlos Alcaraz in thrilling final
News|Sports|World

Olympic moment of the day: Cindy Ngamba wins first ever medal for Refugee Olympic Team

Olympic moment of the day: Cindy Ngamba wins first ever medal for Refugee Olympic Team

August 04, 2024
Olympic moment of the day: Cindy Ngamba wins first ever medal for Refugee Olympic Team
News|Sports

Noah Lyles wins a historically close Olympic 100-meter sprint by five-thousandths of a second

Noah Lyles won the Olympic 100 meters by

August 04, 2024
Noah Lyles wins a historically close Olympic 100-meter sprint by five-thousandths of a second
News|Opinion|Sports|World

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
Olympic swimmers speak out about Chinese doping; and Britain's Adam Peaty says they should be out
Europe|Health|News|Sports|World

Olympic triathlete team forced to swap lineup after gastrointestinal illness

Belgium has withdrawn from the mixed relay triathlon race and Switzerland has had to mix up its roster after athletes from both countries fell ill following the initial triathlon races last week. CNN's Melissa Bell has more.

August 04, 2024
Olympic triathlete team forced to swap lineup after gastrointestinal illness
Europe|News|Sports

Belgium drops out of mixed triathlon and Switzerland shuffles line-up after athletes fall ill following race in River Seine

Belgium drops out of mixed triathlon and Switzerland shuffles line-up after athletes fall ill following race in River Seine

August 04, 2024
Belgium drops out of mixed triathlon and Switzerland shuffles line-up after athletes fall ill following race in River Seine
Education|News|Sports

Michigan's Moore faces allegations of NCAA violations in sign-stealing investigation, AP sources say

Michigan coach Sherrone Moore faces allegations that he violated NCAA rules related to an investigation into impermissible scouting and sign-stealing that hung over the program through its run to last season’s national title

August 04, 2024
Michigan's Moore faces allegations of NCAA violations in sign-stealing investigation, AP sources say
News|Sports

American Scottie Scheffler turns in a remarkable 9-under final round to win Olympic golf gold

American Scottie Scheffler turns in a remarkable 9-under final round to win Olympic golf gold

August 04, 2024
American Scottie Scheffler turns in a remarkable 9-under final round to win Olympic golf gold
Americas|News|Sports|US

US extends Olympic win streak to 58 games with 87-68 victory over Germany; quarterfinals next

Jackie Young scored 19 points and the U.S. showed off its incredible depth, beating Germany 87-68 in the Americans’ final game of pool play

August 04, 2024
US extends Olympic win streak to 58 games with 87-68 victory over Germany; quarterfinals next
News|Sports|US|World

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

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
Sunisa Lee couldn't get out of bed in December. Now she has three Olympic medals in Paris
Health|Lifestyle|News|Opinion|Sports|World

For female athletes of color, scrutiny around gender rules and identity is part of a long trend

Female athletes of color have historically faced disproportionate scrutiny and discrimination when it comes to sex testing and false accusations that they are male or transgender

August 04, 2024
For female athletes of color, scrutiny around gender rules and identity is part of a long trend
News|Sports

Novak Djokovic finally adds an Olympic gold to his resume by beating Carlos Alcaraz in a taut final

Novak Djokovic has won his first Olympic gold medal by beating Carlos Alcaraz 7-6 (3), 7-6 (2) in the 2024 Games men's tennis singles final

August 04, 2024
Novak Djokovic finally adds an Olympic gold to his resume by beating Carlos Alcaraz in a taut final
News|Sports

Boxer Cindy Ngamba becomes first athlete competing as a refugee to clinch an Olympic medal

Boxer Cindy Ngamba has made history by becoming the first athlete competing as a refugee to clinch an Olympic medal

August 04, 2024
Boxer Cindy Ngamba becomes first athlete competing as a refugee to clinch an Olympic medal
Africa|Asia|News|Sports|World

Kaylia Nemour of Algeria wins the gold in uneven bars and Suni Lee takes the bronze

Kaylia Nemour of Algeria delivered the country’s first gold medal in gymnastics, putting together a thrilling routine in the uneven bars final to edge Qiu Qiyuan of China

August 04, 2024
Kaylia Nemour of Algeria wins the gold in uneven bars and Suni Lee takes the bronze
Europe|News|Sports

More Olympians are set to compete in the Seine River. Here's the latest on water quality concerns

At the Paris Olympics, whether the water quality in the Seine River is safe enough to host some swimming events has been a major question

August 04, 2024
More Olympians are set to compete in the Seine River. Here's the latest on water quality concerns
News|Sports

Julien Alfred cruises in 1st round of Olympic 200 morning after 100 win, McLaughlin-Levrone advances

Julien Alfred cruised in her opening-round heat of the 200 meters the morning after the sprinter from St. Lucia won the Olympic 100

August 04, 2024
Julien Alfred cruises in 1st round of Olympic 200 morning after 100 win, McLaughlin-Levrone advances
News|Sports

IOC calls tests that sparked vitriol targeting boxers Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-Ting impossibly flawed

Olympics organizers have again slammed arbitrary testing imposed on boxers Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-Tin that led to a storm of vitriol misidentifying the women as transgender or men

August 04, 2024
IOC calls tests that sparked vitriol targeting boxers Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-Ting impossibly flawed
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

Mourad Merzouki brings hip-hop dance to the Olympic stage in the heart of Paris

Mourad Merzouki is bringing hip-hop dance to the Paris Olympics

August 04, 2024
Mourad Merzouki brings hip-hop dance to the Olympic stage in the heart of Paris
Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports

Fans of the Olympics find a new star. And Laurie Hernandez is not even competing this time

Two-time Olympic medal-winning gymnast Laurie Hernandez's fresh approach to her new role as a TV analyst has made her a fan favorite

August 04, 2024
Fans of the Olympics find a new star. And Laurie Hernandez is not even competing this time
Americas|News|Sports|World

Jamaica's Shericka Jackson a no-show at 200 meters and won't race for individual medal at Olympics

Jamaican sprinter Shericka Jackson pulled out of the women’s 200 meters and will not race for an individual medal at the Paris Olympics

August 04, 2024
Jamaica's Shericka Jackson a no-show at 200 meters and won't race for individual medal at Olympics
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

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

August 04, 2024
These vision-impaired Olympic stars rely on a ‘sixth sense’ when they compete
Europe|News|Opinion|Sports|World

One Ukrainian journalist’s mission to stop Russian and Belarusian athletes competing at the Paris Olympics

One Ukrainian journalist’s mission to stop Russian and Belarusian athletes competing at the Paris Olympics

August 04, 2024
One Ukrainian journalist’s mission to stop Russian and Belarusian athletes competing at the Paris Olympics
News|Sports

Torri Huske claims a starring role for U.S. team at Paris Olympics

While some of the biggest names in American swimming have faltered at the Paris Olympics, Torri Huske has claimed a starring role

August 03, 2024
Torri Huske claims a starring role for U.S. team at Paris Olympics
Asia|News|Sports

Olympic moment of the day: Philippines’ Carlos Edriel Yulo gets his nation a historic gold – and himself a new house

Olympic moment of the day: Philippines’ Carlos Edriel Yulo gets his nation a historic gold – and himself a new house

August 03, 2024
Olympic moment of the day: Philippines’ Carlos Edriel Yulo gets his nation a historic gold – and himself a new house
News|Sports|World

US swimmer Alex Walsh loses a bronze because of a DQ, less than an hour before her sister won a gold

Less than an hour after Alex Walsh was denied an Olympic bronze medal for a disqualification in her 200-meter individual medley, younger sister Gretchen helped set a 4x100 mixed medley relay world record with the Americans

August 03, 2024
US swimmer Alex Walsh loses a bronze because of a DQ, less than an hour before her sister won a gold
Asia|News|Sports

Zheng Qinwen summons inner strength to claim China’s first Olympic singles gold medal with victory against Donna Vekić

Zheng Qinwen summons inner strength to claim China’s first Olympic singles gold medal with victory against Donna Vekić

August 03, 2024
Zheng Qinwen summons inner strength to claim China’s first Olympic singles gold medal with victory against Donna Vekić
Sports|World

Olympics-Swimming-Ledecky confirms greatness with ninth gold medal

Already rated one of swimming's all-time greats coming into the Paris Olympics, Katie Ledecky made it official on Saturday by storming to victory in her signature

August 03, 2024
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
Katie Ledecky swims into history with 800 freestyle victory at the Paris Olympics
News|Sports

Steve 'Mongo' McMichael, who has ALS, enters the Pro Football Hall of Fame in ceremony at his home

Steve McMichael couldn’t make it to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, so the ceremony came to him

August 03, 2024
Steve 'Mongo' McMichael, who has ALS, enters the Pro Football Hall of Fame in ceremony at his home
Africa|News|Sports

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif wins quarterfinal bout and guarantees herself an Olympic medal

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif wins quarterfinal bout and guarantees herself an Olympic medal

August 03, 2024
Algerian boxer Imane Khelif wins quarterfinal bout and guarantees herself an Olympic medal
Americas|News|Sports|World

Sha'Carri Richardson's comeback halted by Julien Alfred, who brings 1st Olympic medal to St. Lucia

Sha’Carri Richardson’s comeback story hit a brick wall Saturday when Julien Alfred romped to the 100-meter title in 10.72 seconds to blow away the field and bring the first-ever Olympic medal to her island country of St. Lucia

August 03, 2024
Sha'Carri Richardson's comeback halted by Julien Alfred, who brings 1st Olympic medal to St. Lucia
Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle|Sports

Dress Codes: How high is too high? The evolution of the women’s running brief

Dress Codes: How high is too high? The evolution of the women’s running brief

August 03, 2024
Dress Codes: How high is too high? The evolution of the women’s running brief
News|Sports

DeAndre Hopkins won't require surgery for knee injury, Titans coach Brian Callahan says

Tennessee Titans coach Brian Callahan says star wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins won't require surgery for a knee injury suffered in training camp

August 03, 2024
DeAndre Hopkins won't require surgery for knee injury, Titans coach Brian Callahan says
News|Sports|US

USWNT advances to Olympic soccer semifinals after dramatic extra time victory over Japan

USWNT advances to Olympic soccer semifinals after dramatic extra time victory over Japan

August 03, 2024
USWNT advances to Olympic soccer semifinals after dramatic extra time victory over Japan
Europe|MidEast|News|Sports|World

Olympic fans cheer on Imane Khelif during win after she faced days of online abuse

A passionate crowd showered Algerian boxer Imane Khelif with cheers during her fight Saturday at the Paris Olympics following a cascade of backlash over false claims about her gender

August 03, 2024
Olympic fans cheer on Imane Khelif during win after she faced days of online abuse
News|Sports|US|World

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

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.

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

August 03, 2024
Simone Biles spent years working on her mental health after Tokyo. It’s made her an unstoppable force in Paris.
News|Sports

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

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

August 03, 2024
The worst pressure ever: Welcome to the Olympic 100-meter final, the most intimidating start line in sports
Asia|News|Sports|World

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

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

August 03, 2024
Spectator dragged from arena for holding up Taiwan banner during Olympic badminton match
Africa|News|Opinion|Sports|World

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif clinches medal at Olympics after outcry fueled by gender misconceptions

Boxer Imane Khelif of Algeria has clinched a medal at the Paris Olympics following days of sharp scrutiny and online abuse as misconceptions about her gender have exploded into a larger clash about identity in sports

August 03, 2024
Algerian boxer Imane Khelif clinches medal at Olympics after outcry fueled by gender misconceptions
Arts|Lifestyle|Sports

What's the deal with the Olympics? Your burning questions, answered

The Olympics have their own language, traditions and rules

August 03, 2024
What's the deal with the Olympics? Your burning questions, answered
News|Sports

Banned governing body that's fueling outcry on Olympic boxers has Russian ties and troubled history

The allegations that Olympic boxers Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-ting failed an eligibility test for women's competition have been made by only the International Boxing Association

August 03, 2024
Banned governing body that's fueling outcry on Olympic boxers has Russian ties and troubled history
Asia|Sports

China beats Puerto Rico in Olympic women's hoops, puts itself in contention to advance to quarters

Li Meng scored 18 points and China topped Puerto Rico 80-58 in the Olympic women’s basketball tournament to keep alive its chances of reaching the quarterfinals

August 03, 2024
China beats Puerto Rico in Olympic women's hoops, puts itself in contention to advance to quarters
News|Sports|World

Olympics-No doubt boxers in gender dispute are women, IOC's Bach says

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif and Taiwan's double world champion Lin Yu-ting are women who have every right to compete at the Paris Olympics despite a gender dispute

August 03, 2024
Olympics-No doubt boxers in gender dispute are women, IOC's Bach says
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Noah Lyles closes strong to advance in 1st round of the 100 in Paris as he pursues an Olympic double

Noah Lyles finished second in his opening heat of the 100 meters at the Olympics but still advanced and kept alive his hopes for the sprint double

August 03, 2024
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

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

August 03, 2024
Léon Marchand is carrying on a long tradition of athletes from host nations becoming Olympic greats
Celebrity|Entertainment|News|Sports

Simone Biles and Leon Marchand headline memorable moments at the halfway point of the Paris Olympics

The Paris Olympics at the halfway mark have brought the world “The Pommel Horse Guy,” a rugby star and social media sensation who wants to be on on reality show “Love Island” and “The Real John Wick” in the form of a 51-year-old Turkish shooter

August 03, 2024
Simone Biles and Leon Marchand headline memorable moments at the halfway point of the Paris Olympics
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Simone Manuel flops in the 50 free, fails to advance out of the heats in Olympic swimming

In another disappointment for the American swim team, Simone Manuel has been eliminated in the preliminaries of the 50-meter freestyle

August 03, 2024
Simone Manuel flops in the 50 free, fails to advance out of the heats in Olympic swimming
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IOC leader says 'hate speech' directed at Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-ting at Olympics is unacceptable

IOC President Thomas Bach says the “hate speech” directed at two women boxers at the Paris Olympics is “totally unacceptable.”

August 03, 2024
IOC leader says 'hate speech' directed at Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-ting at Olympics is unacceptable
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Olympics-Father of Algerian boxer Khelif says he is honoured by his daughter

The father of Imane Khelif, the Algerian boxer at the centre of an Olympic row over whether athletes with Differences of Sexual

August 03, 2024
Olympics-Father of Algerian boxer Khelif says he is honoured by his daughter
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Gleyber Torres pulled by Aaron Boone for lack of hustle in Yankees' 8-5 loss to Blue Jays

Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres was removed from an 8-5 loss to Toronto by manager Aaron Boone for not hustling, sending a message to the clubhouse of a team that has struggled since mid-June

August 03, 2024
Gleyber Torres pulled by Aaron Boone for lack of hustle in Yankees' 8-5 loss to Blue Jays
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Some Yankee Stadium bleachers fans chant `U-S-A!' during `O Canada' before game against Blue Jays

A segment of fans in Yankee Stadium’s right field bleachers chanted “U-S-A

August 03, 2024
Some Yankee Stadium bleachers fans chant `U-S-A!' during `O Canada' before game against Blue Jays
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Marte, Pederson, newcomer Bell hit consecutive 1st-inning HRs for Diamondbacks in Pittsburgh

Ketel Marte, Joc Pederson and newcomer Josh Bell hit consecutive first-inning home runs for the Arizona Diamondbacks against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday night

August 02, 2024
Marte, Pederson, newcomer Bell hit consecutive 1st-inning HRs for Diamondbacks in Pittsburgh
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Rangers put Max Scherzer put on 15-day IL with right shoulder fatigue

Three-time Cy Young Award winner and baseball’s career active strikeout leader Max Scherzer has been placed on the 15-day injured list because of right shoulder fatigue

August 02, 2024
Rangers put Max Scherzer put on 15-day IL with right shoulder fatigue
Entertainment|News|Sports

Women's Rugby Olympian Ilona Maher's message to young girls

Women's Rugby Olympian Ilona Maher speaks with CNN's Coy Wire from Paris, sharing an inspiring message for young girls.

August 02, 2024
Women's Rugby Olympian Ilona Maher's message to young girls
Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Sports

Rugby Olympic medalist Ilona Maher is taking on BMI and winning

Rugby Olympic medalist Ilona Maher is taking on BMI and winning

August 02, 2024
Rugby Olympic medalist Ilona Maher is taking on BMI and winning
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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
Canadian teen Summer McIntosh is bringing home an impressive haul of Olympic medals
Crime|News|Sports|US

Favre challenges a judge's order that blocked his lead attorney in Mississippi welfare lawsuit

Retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre says a Mississippi judge improperly blocked his lead attorney from representing him in a state civil lawsuit that seeks to recover misspent welfare money

August 02, 2024
Favre challenges a judge's order that blocked his lead attorney in Mississippi welfare lawsuit
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

Sacramento River Cats embrace viral "brat" summer social media trend at ballpark

Sacramento River Cats embrace viral "brat" summer social media trend at ballpark

August 02, 2024
Sacramento River Cats embrace viral "brat" summer social media trend at ballpark
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CeeDee Lamb and the Dallas Cowboys remain in contact amid holdout, Jerry Jones says

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones says the team remains in contact with receiver CeeDee Lamb, who is holding out while seeking a new contract

August 02, 2024
CeeDee Lamb and the Dallas Cowboys remain in contact amid holdout, Jerry Jones says
Europe|News|Sports|World

Olympic moment of the day: France complete clean-sweep of the medals in the men’s BMX racing

Olympic moment of the day: France complete clean-sweep of the medals in the men’s BMX racing

August 02, 2024
Olympic moment of the day: France complete clean-sweep of the medals in the men’s BMX racing
Business|News|Sports|US

What's next after judge tosses $4.7 billion NFL 'Sunday Ticket' verdict

The National Football League scored a huge reprieve on Thursday when a U.S. judge threw out a $4.7 billion jury verdict won by subscribers to the league's "Sunday Ticket"

August 02, 2024
What's next after judge tosses $4.7 billion NFL 'Sunday Ticket' verdict
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Olympic cheers fill the air as fans return for a 10,000-meter masterpiece and more at the track

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

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

August 02, 2024
'It's not if, it's when:' Gymnast remains positive after spinal cord injury
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
Olympics-Macron praises audacity of opening ceremony, defends artistic freedom
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At the Paris Olympics, AIN hides the identity of the few Russian and Belarusian athletes

A gold medal was finally won at the Paris Olympics by one of the neutral collective of athletes

August 02, 2024
At the Paris Olympics, AIN hides the identity of the few Russian and Belarusian athletes
Entertainment|Lifestyle|News|Sports

Simone Biles. Katie Ledecky. LeBron James. What to watch this weekend in the Olympics

Simone Biles. Katie Ledecky. LeBron James. What to watch this weekend in the Olympics

August 02, 2024
Simone Biles. Katie Ledecky. LeBron James. What to watch this weekend in the Olympics
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Léon Marchand captures 4th Olympic swimming gold, setting off a party across Paris

Léon Marchand completed his dominating run through the Paris Olympics, capturing his fourth swimming gold with another runaway victory in the 200-meter individual medley Friday night

August 02, 2024
Léon Marchand captures 4th Olympic swimming gold, setting off a party across Paris
Health|Lifestyle|Sports

Patrick Morrissey didn’t let Parkinson’s disease stop him from rowing across the Pacific Ocean

Patrick Morrissey didn’t let Parkinson’s disease stop him from rowing across the Pacific Ocean

August 02, 2024
Patrick Morrissey didn’t let Parkinson’s disease stop him from rowing across the Pacific Ocean
Asia|News|Sports|World

Olympics-Athletics-Yousofi sends message for Afghan women with Paris performance

Kimia Yousofi finished last in her 100 metres preliminary heat on Friday but sent a message just by stepping on to the track, advocating for women in Afghanistan after

August 02, 2024
Olympics-Athletics-Yousofi sends message for Afghan women with Paris performance
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

An Olympian couldn’t pay her rent. Flavor Flav and Alexis Ohanian stepped in to help

An Olympian couldn’t pay her rent. Flavor Flav and Alexis Ohanian stepped in to help

August 02, 2024
An Olympian couldn’t pay her rent. Flavor Flav and Alexis Ohanian stepped in to help
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Baseball team's charter bus catches fire in Iowa; no one is hurt

A bus that was transporting a professional baseball team from Iowa to a game in Illinois caught fire

August 02, 2024
Baseball team's charter bus catches fire in Iowa; no one is hurt
Lifestyle|News|Opinion|Sports|World

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

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

Runners infuriated after SF Marathon miscalculates course length

August 02, 2024
Runners infuriated after SF Marathon miscalculates course length
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
News|Sports

Why Italian boxer Angela Carini apologized to Olympic fight winner Imane Khelif

Why Italian boxer Angela Carini apologized to Olympic fight winner Imane Khelif

August 02, 2024
Why Italian boxer Angela Carini apologized to Olympic fight winner Imane Khelif
Europe|Lifestyle|MidEast|News|Sports|World

Egyptian women’s beach volleyball team slams French hijab ban after Olympic match

Egyptian women’s beach volleyball team slams French hijab ban after Olympic match

August 02, 2024
Egyptian women’s beach volleyball team slams French hijab ban after Olympic match
Education|News|Sports

Nebraska, Ohio State, Alabama raise NIL funds at football practice through fan admission, autographs

Tradition-rich college football programs Nebraska, Ohio State and Alabama are capitalizing on the passion of their fans to generate funds for their NIL collectives

August 02, 2024
Nebraska, Ohio State, Alabama raise NIL funds at football practice through fan admission, autographs
Entertainment|Lifestyle|News|Sports

Andy Murray says goodbye to tennis, like only he can

Andy Murray says goodbye to tennis, like only he can

August 02, 2024
Andy Murray says goodbye to tennis, like only he can
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U.S. men routed 4-0 by Morocco and eliminated from Olympic soccer tournament in quarterfinals

The United States was eliminated from the Olympic men’s soccer tournament after a 4-0 loss to Morocco in the quarterfinals

August 02, 2024
U.S. men routed 4-0 by Morocco and eliminated from Olympic soccer tournament in quarterfinals
Entertainment|Food|Lifestyle|Sports

Why this Olympian is making everyone crave Italian cheese

Why this Olympian is making everyone crave Italian cheese

August 02, 2024
Why this Olympian is making everyone crave Italian cheese
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Canada loses Beijing Olympics figure skating medals appeal. Russians also won't get medals in Paris

Canadian figure skaters will not join the United States and Japan on the podium at the Paris Olympics next week

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

St. Louis School student in an international baton twirling competition

August 02, 2024
St. Louis School student in an international baton twirling competition
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Olympics-U.S. Rodchenkov act jeopardises safety of Olympic movement, says Gasol

A United States law on anti-doping at the heart of a dispute with the IOC jeopardises the safety of the Olympic movement and must be addressed after the country

August 02, 2024
Olympics-U.S. Rodchenkov act jeopardises safety of Olympic movement, says Gasol
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Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz will play for the men's singles gold at the 2024 Olympics

Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz will face each other for the 2024 Olympics tennis men's singles gold medal

August 02, 2024
Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz will play for the men's singles gold at the 2024 Olympics
Europe|News|Sports

Imane Khelif's Olympic participation decried in letter from her next opponent's boxing federation

The Hungarian Boxing Association says it is sending letters of protest to both the IOC and Hungary’s Olympic committee over Anna Luca Hamori’s quarterfinal matchup with Imane Khelif of Algeria in women's boxing at the Paris Olympics

August 02, 2024
Imane Khelif's Olympic participation decried in letter from her next opponent's boxing federation
News|Sports

Olympics-Swimming-Ledecky has eye on more milestones ahead of Marchand show

Katie Ledecky warmed up the Paris crowd for the Leon Marchand show later on Friday by moving into pole position for a record-extending fourth 800 metres freestyle gold

August 02, 2024
Olympics-Swimming-Ledecky has eye on more milestones ahead of Marchand show
News|Sports

Sha'Carri breezes through opening round at her first Olympic race, wins 100 heat in 10.94 seconds

Sha’Carri Richardson blazed through a no-fuss opening round in the 100 meters, winning her first-ever race at the Olympics in 10.94 seconds to easily qualify for the semifinals

August 02, 2024
Sha'Carri breezes through opening round at her first Olympic race, wins 100 heat in 10.94 seconds
Europe|News|Sports

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

Slovakia swimmer Tamara Potocka collapsed poolside Friday morning after a qualifying heat of the women’s 200-meter individual medley at the Paris Olympics

August 02, 2024
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

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

August 02, 2024
Born with severe hearing loss in both ears and relying on lip-reading, this US Olympian is representing others like him
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

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

August 02, 2024
Judge throws out the $4.7 billion NFL ‘Sunday Ticket’ verdict
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
Federal judge overturns $4.7 billion jury verdict in 'Sunday Ticket' lawsuit and rules for NFL
Business|News|Sports|US

US judge throws out $4.7 billion verdict against NFL in 'Sunday Ticket' lawsuit

A U.S. judge in California on Thursday threw out a $4.7 billion verdict against the National Football League in a lawsuit claiming it overcharged subscribers to its Sunday

August 01, 2024
US judge throws out $4.7 billion verdict against NFL in 'Sunday Ticket' lawsuit
Crime|Lifestyle|News|Sports

Former bookie embroiled in ex-Ohtani interpreter gambling scandal pleads guilty to running illegal sports betting business

Former bookie embroiled in ex-Ohtani interpreter gambling scandal pleads guilty to running illegal sports betting business

August 01, 2024
Former bookie embroiled in ex-Ohtani interpreter gambling scandal pleads guilty to running illegal sports betting business
News|Sports|World

17-year-old Summer McIntosh wins ‘surreal’ second gold medal of the Paris Olympics

17-year-old Summer McIntosh wins ‘surreal’ second gold medal of the Paris Olympics

August 01, 2024
17-year-old Summer McIntosh wins ‘surreal’ second gold medal of the Paris Olympics
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Olympics-Basketball-Griner welcomes release of Americans in prisoner swap

U.S. basketball player Brittney Griner, who was released from detention in Russia in a prisoner swap in 2022, has welcomed the return of Americans Evan

August 01, 2024
Olympics-Basketball-Griner welcomes release of Americans in prisoner swap
Europe|News|Sports

Olympic moment of the day: French race-walker sets a personal best after birth of his daughter

Olympic moment of the day: French race-walker sets a personal best after birth of his daughter

August 01, 2024
Olympic moment of the day: French race-walker sets a personal best after birth of his daughter
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Katie Ledecky becomes most decorated female US Olympian of all time

Katie Ledecky becomes most decorated female US Olympian of all time

August 01, 2024
Katie Ledecky becomes most decorated female US Olympian of all time
Crime|News|Sports|US|World

Brittney Griner is 'head over heels' for the Americans coming home in a prisoner swap

Brittney Griner knows only too well the swirling emotions of being involved in a prisoner swap

August 01, 2024
Brittney Griner is 'head over heels' for the Americans coming home in a prisoner swap
Opinion|Sports

Simone Biles’ brilliant comeback and other takeaways from the individual all-around gymnastics final

Simone Biles’ brilliant comeback and other takeaways from the individual all-around gymnastics final

August 01, 2024
Simone Biles’ brilliant comeback and other takeaways from the individual all-around gymnastics final
News|Sports

Hear what Simone Biles told reporters after winning all-around gold

During a press conference, Simone Biles reflected on the stress and challenges leading to her gold medal in individual all-around gymnastics.

August 01, 2024
Hear what Simone Biles told reporters after winning all-around gold
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U.S. women clinch quarterfinal berth and stretch Olympic win streak to 57 straight

Breanna Stewart scored 26 points and the U.S. beat Belgium 87-74, clinching a spot in the Olympic quarterfinals

August 01, 2024
U.S. women clinch quarterfinal berth and stretch Olympic win streak to 57 straight
Business|Crime|Sports|US

Bookmaker to plead guilty in gambling case tied to baseball star Shohei Ohtani's ex-interpreter

A Southern California bookmaker who took thousands of sports bets from the ex-interpreter for baseball star Shohei Ohtani has agreed to plead guilty to running an illegal gambling business

August 01, 2024
Bookmaker to plead guilty in gambling case tied to baseball star Shohei Ohtani's ex-interpreter
News|Sports

Olympics-Swimming-Douglass takes 200m breaststroke gold, Smith bows out with silver

Kate Douglass underlined her remarkable versatility with gold in the women's 200 metres breaststroke at the Paris Olympics on Thursday, beating Tokyo champion Tatjana

August 01, 2024
Olympics-Swimming-Douglass takes 200m breaststroke gold, Smith bows out with silver
Crime|News|Sports

Georgia coach Kirby Smart announces dismissal of wide receiver Rara Thomas following arrest

Georgia has opened practice without wide receiver Rara Thomas, who has been dismissed from the team following his arrest on charges of cruelty to children and battery

August 01, 2024
Georgia coach Kirby Smart announces dismissal of wide receiver Rara Thomas following arrest
News|Sports|World

What to watch for 2024 Paris Olympics: Sha'Carri Richardson makes Olympic debut Friday, August 2

Sha’Carri Richardson makes her long-awaited Olympic debut as track and field events rev up Friday at the Paris Olympics

August 01, 2024
What to watch for 2024 Paris Olympics: Sha'Carri Richardson makes Olympic debut Friday, August 2
Crime|Sports|US

LSU reinstates cornerback Javien Toviano as his video voyeurism case progresses

LSU projected starting cornerback Javien Toviano has been reinstated to the football program while he navigates legal issues stemming from his arrest on charges of video voyeurism

August 01, 2024
LSU reinstates cornerback Javien Toviano as his video voyeurism case progresses
News|Sports

Boosters and collectives would be targeted by mandatory disclosure of NIL deals. Is that legal?

College sports leaders believe they have found a way through a massive antitrust settlement to finally separate “true NIL” for athletes from what they say is booster-funded pay-for-play

August 01, 2024
Boosters and collectives would be targeted by mandatory disclosure of NIL deals. Is that legal?
Business|Entertainment|News|Sports

The Snoop Olympics: Paris proving a boon to NBC after interest waned in Tokyo and Beijing Games

Less than a week in, the Paris Olympics are turning out to be a good story for NBC

August 01, 2024
The Snoop Olympics: Paris proving a boon to NBC after interest waned in Tokyo and Beijing Games
News|Sports|US

Team USA’s Olympic 3x3 basketball teams are struggling

Team USA’s Olympic 3x3 basketball teams are struggling

August 01, 2024
Team USA’s Olympic 3x3 basketball teams are struggling
News|Sports

First two kickoff under NFL's new rules are both returned to the 26

The first two kickoffs under the NFL’s radical new rule were both returned a yard farther than the old touchback

August 01, 2024
First two kickoff under NFL's new rules are both returned to the 26
Business|Entertainment|News|Sports

NBC enjoys Paris Olympics success as Americans neglect work to watch the Games

The Paris Olympics have so far been a runaway hit for NBCUniversal, which achieved an advertising sales record and has seen ratings blow past recent prior Games.

August 01, 2024
NBC enjoys Paris Olympics success as Americans neglect work to watch the Games
Crime|Education|News|Sports|US

Former Michigan State football coach Mel Tucker sues university over his firing

Former Michigan State University head football coach Mel Tucker is suing the university and school leaders, saying they wrongfully fired him and violated his constitutional rights in response to sexual harassment allegations

August 01, 2024
Former Michigan State football coach Mel Tucker sues university over his firing
Business|News|Sports|US

Tampa Bay's Wirfs agrees to $140.63 million extension, becoming highest-paid OL in NFL history

Tampa Bay’s Tristan Wirfs became the highest-paid offensive lineman in NFL history after agreeing Thursday to a five-year, $140.63 million contract extension

August 01, 2024
Tampa Bay's Wirfs agrees to $140.63 million extension, becoming highest-paid OL in NFL history
News|Sports|US

Olympics gymnastics latest: Simone Biles, Sunisa Lee seek another gold medal in all-around final

Simone Biles, fresh off leading the U.S. women’s gymnastics team back to the gold medal in team competition, returns to the mat today for the Paris Olympics all-around finals

August 01, 2024
Olympics gymnastics latest: Simone Biles, Sunisa Lee seek another gold medal in all-around final
Health|News|Sports|US

Browns RB D'Onta Foreman to be released from hospital after neck injury in practice

Cleveland Browns running back D’Onta Foreman is expected to be released from a hospital in Virginia after suffering a neck injury during a kickoff drill in practice

August 01, 2024
Browns RB D'Onta Foreman to be released from hospital after neck injury in practice
Lifestyle|News|Sports

'Seeing is believing': Simone Biles inspires a generation of diverse American gymnasts

The U.S. Women’s Olympic Gymnastics Team proudly honors the inspiring journey of diversity within the sport. From trailblazing pioneers like Dominique Dawes to the current team of talented women of color, their achievements reflect a powerful legacy.

August 01, 2024
'Seeing is believing': Simone Biles inspires a generation of diverse American gymnasts
Opinion|Sports

Rebeca Andrade knew she could beat Simone Biles – now the whole world knows it too

Rebeca Andrade knew she could beat Simone Biles – now the whole world knows it too

August 01, 2024
Rebeca Andrade knew she could beat Simone Biles – now the whole world knows it too
Celebrity|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle|Sports

Olympic medalist Tom Daley unveils his latest achievement: A sweater, knitted poolside

Olympic medalist Tom Daley unveils his latest achievement: A sweater, knitted poolside

August 01, 2024
Olympic medalist Tom Daley unveils his latest achievement: A sweater, knitted poolside
Entertainment|Sports

WWE's SummerSlam to be filled with action - and lots of sponsors

Just days away, WWE is gearing up for this year’s SummerSlam, which promises to bring lots of action - and sponsorships

August 01, 2024
WWE's SummerSlam to be filled with action - and lots of sponsors
News|Sports|US

Olympics-Rowing-Best lives up to his name as US men's four grab rowing gold

American rower Justin Best has always had his sights on the top step of the Olympic podium, and on Thursday the 26-year-old from Pennsylvania finally made it as

August 01, 2024
Olympics-Rowing-Best lives up to his name as US men's four grab rowing gold
News|Sports

Four-time French Open champion and world No. 1 Iga Świątek loses in semifinals of women’s tennis singles tournament

Four-time French Open champion and world No. 1 Iga Świątek loses in semifinals of women’s tennis singles tournament

August 01, 2024
Four-time French Open champion and world No. 1 Iga Świątek loses in semifinals of women’s tennis singles tournament
Entertainment|Sports|Technology

Venu Sports may be available for $42.99 per month with its planned launch targeted for fall

Venu Sports — the sports streaming platform planned by ESPN, Fox and Warner Bros

August 01, 2024
Venu Sports may be available for $42.99 per month with its planned launch targeted for fall
Asia|News|Sports

No. 1 Iga Swiatek loses to Zheng Qinwen of China in the semifinals at the Paris Olympics

Top-ranked Iga Swiatek has lost in the Paris Olympics semifinals to Zheng Qinwen of China 6-2, 7-5

August 01, 2024
No. 1 Iga Swiatek loses to Zheng Qinwen of China in the semifinals at the Paris Olympics
News|Sports

Turkey’s understated Olympic shooter Yusuf Dikeç bags silver medal and goes viral for ‘insane aura’

Turkey’s understated Olympic shooter Yusuf Dikeç bags silver medal and goes viral for ‘insane aura’

August 01, 2024
Turkey’s understated Olympic shooter Yusuf Dikeç bags silver medal and goes viral for ‘insane aura’
News|Sports|World

Algeria boxer Imane Khelif wins first Olympic fight when opponent Angela Carini quits

Imane Khelif of Algeria won her opening Olympic boxing bout when opponent Angela Carini of Italy quit after just 46 seconds

August 01, 2024
Algeria boxer Imane Khelif wins first Olympic fight when opponent Angela Carini quits
Sports|Travel|World

Tahiti's youth surf culture gets a boost as island hosts the Paris Olympics

Tahiti is hosting the surfing competition for the Paris Olympics and has been a coveted destination for the sport for decades, but it’s only in more recent years that local surf culture and talent begun to develop among younger generations

August 01, 2024
Tahiti's youth surf culture gets a boost as island hosts the Paris Olympics
Entertainment|News|Sports

All eyes on Simone Biles as she goes for women’s all-around gold at the Paris Olympics

All eyes on Simone Biles as she goes for women’s all-around gold at the Paris Olympics

August 01, 2024
All eyes on Simone Biles as she goes for women’s all-around gold at the Paris Olympics
News|Opinion|Sports|World

China doping controversy casts a shadow over Olympic swimming

China doping controversy casts a shadow over Olympic swimming

August 01, 2024
China doping controversy casts a shadow over Olympic swimming
News|Sports

Olympic moment of the day: Léon Marchand turns himself into a French legend

Olympic moment of the day: Léon Marchand turns himself into a French legend

July 31, 2024
Olympic moment of the day: Léon Marchand turns himself into a French legend
Australia|News|Sports|US|World

US women’s soccer team qualifies for Olympic quarterfinals as group winner after 2-1 victory over Australia

US women’s soccer team qualifies for Olympic quarterfinals as group winner after 2-1 victory over Australia

July 31, 2024
US women’s soccer team qualifies for Olympic quarterfinals as group winner after 2-1 victory over Australia
News|Sports|US|World

US tops South Sudan 103-86 at Paris Olympics, earns spot in men's basketball quarterfinals

The U.S. men's basketball team had an easier time with South Sudan in the rematch than it did when the teams first met a couple of weeks ago

July 31, 2024
US tops South Sudan 103-86 at Paris Olympics, earns spot in men's basketball quarterfinals
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|US

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
Asia|News|Sports|World

Saudi Arabia details ambitious 2034 World Cup stadiums and project building plan to FIFA

Saudi Arabia has detailed a massive stadium building project to host the 2034 World Cup in men’s soccer

July 31, 2024
Saudi Arabia details ambitious 2034 World Cup stadiums and project building plan to FIFA
Entertainment|Sports

Meet the viral Olympians winning medals and hearts

Meet the viral Olympians winning medals and hearts

July 31, 2024
Meet the viral Olympians winning medals and hearts
News|Sports

José Torres Gil makes BMX history for Argentina during ‘best final ever’ at Paris Olympics

José Torres Gil makes BMX history for Argentina during ‘best final ever’ at Paris Olympics

July 31, 2024
José Torres Gil makes BMX history for Argentina during ‘best final ever’ at Paris Olympics
Sports|Technology

Nothing could go wrong: The story behind the Paris Olympics cauldron balloon

The night the Olympic and Paralympic Cauldron first flew over Paris, its designer Mathieu Lehanneur held his breath

July 31, 2024
Nothing could go wrong: The story behind the Paris Olympics cauldron balloon
Health|Lifestyle|Sports

Long-distance cyclist showing anything is possible, despite his above-the-knee amputation

Long-distance cyclist showing anything is possible, despite his above-the-knee amputation

July 31, 2024
Long-distance cyclist showing anything is possible, despite his above-the-knee amputation
Lifestyle|Sports

Former college baseball teammates become fathers to twins on same day

Former college baseball teammates become fathers to twins on same day

July 31, 2024
Former college baseball teammates become fathers to twins on same day
News|Sports|World

Canada women's soccer team reaches Olympics QF despite points deduction from drone-spying scandal

Vanessa Gilles scored in the 62nd minute to give Canada a 1-0 victory over Colombia and send the team into the quarterfinals despite losing six points in the tournament because of a drone spying scandal

July 31, 2024
Canada women's soccer team reaches Olympics QF despite points deduction from drone-spying scandal
News|Sports

Coco Gauff loses twice in a day in doubles and her Paris Olympics are finished

Coco Gauff has lost in women’s doubles at the Paris Olympics a day after her tearful exit in singles

July 31, 2024
Coco Gauff loses twice in a day in doubles and her Paris Olympics are finished
News|Sports|US

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

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

July 31, 2024
Team USA women’s basketball squad emphasizes endorsement of Kamala Harris for president
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

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

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

July 31, 2024
Simone Biles celebrates Olympic win with pointed comment following ex-teammate’s criticism
Asia|News|Sports|World

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

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

July 31, 2024
Why this podium selfie with North and South Korean athletes at the Olympics is so striking
News|Sports|World

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
News|Opinion|Sports|US

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

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

July 31, 2024
The internet is in love with South Korea’s record-breaking Olympic shooter
News|Sports

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

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
A tragic accident robbed Xander Schauffele’s father of his Olympic dream. Now, golf’s golden boy is out to honor him again
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
NFL is moving closer to replacing the chain gang with new technology to measure line to gain
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
News|Sports

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

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

July 31, 2024
School board votes to suspend mother of transgender athlete for 10 days, demotes her from position
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
News|Sports|US

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

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

July 30, 2024
Alabama senator introduces legislation to create alerts for shark attacks in honor of 15-year-old victim
Asia|Entertainment|Lifestyle|News|Sports|World

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

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

July 30, 2024
China’s LGBTQ+ community celebrates rare scenes from Paris Olympics. But the internet is divided
News|Sports|US

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
News|Sports|US

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

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

July 30, 2024
Fact check: NFL quarterbacks Burrow, Goff and Jones didn’t join fundraising call supporting Kamala Harris
Business|News|Sports

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

Italy’s gymnasts enjoy ‘wonderful’ first women’s team medal in 96 years at Paris Olympics

Italy’s gymnasts enjoy ‘wonderful’ first women’s team medal in 96 years at Paris Olympics

July 30, 2024
Italy’s gymnasts enjoy ‘wonderful’ first women’s team medal in 96 years at Paris Olympics
Celebrity|Entertainment|News|Sports|US|Videos

'I was stripped of my dignity': Terrell Davis recounts getting detained on United Airlines flight

CNN's Erin Burnett speaks with former NFL player Terrell Davis and his wife Tamiko Davis after an incident where Davis says he was wrongfully handcuffed and removed from a United Airlines plane. Davis says he tapped a flight attendant’s arm to ask for a cup of ice.

July 30, 2024
'I was stripped of my dignity': Terrell Davis recounts getting detained on United Airlines flight
News|Sports

San Diego Wave president sues former employee for defamation for alleging abusive behavior

San Diego Wave President Jill Ellis sued former team employee Brittany Alvarado for defamation following allegations of a poor work environment

July 30, 2024
San Diego Wave president sues former employee for defamation for alleging abusive behavior
Education|Lifestyle|Sports

'Doing my part': Teacher starts sports magazine to promote literacy among young athletes

'Doing my part': Teacher starts sports magazine to promote literacy among young athletes

July 30, 2024
'Doing my part': Teacher starts sports magazine to promote literacy among young athletes
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
Entertainment|Sports

Meet Team USA’s ‘Clark Kent’ pommel horse hero

Meet Team USA’s ‘Clark Kent’ pommel horse hero

July 30, 2024
Meet Team USA’s ‘Clark Kent’ pommel horse hero
Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|News|Sports|US

Former Raiders coach Jon Gruden asking full Nevada Supreme Court to reconsider NFL emails lawsuit

Jon Gruden is asking the entire Nevada Supreme Court to reconsider a decision by a three-justice panel to throw out a lawsuit he filed against the NFL over emails leaked to the media before he resigned as coach of the Las Vegas Raiders in 2021

July 30, 2024
Former Raiders coach Jon Gruden asking full Nevada Supreme Court to reconsider NFL emails lawsuit
Australia|Sports|US

US women win a first Olympic medal in rugby sevens with a comeback victory over Australia

Alex Sedrick ran the length of the field to give the U.S. women a first Olympic rugby sevens medal with a stunning stoppage-time comeback win over Australia in the bronze-medal match

July 30, 2024
US women win a first Olympic medal in rugby sevens with a comeback victory over Australia
Europe|Lifestyle|News|Sports

Blind skateboarder invited to test Olympic course in Paris

Blind skateboarder invited to test Olympic course in Paris

July 30, 2024
Blind skateboarder invited to test Olympic course in Paris
Europe|News|Sports|World

Turkey's Erdogan calls Olympics opening ceremony an attack on sacred values

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday slammed the Olympics opening ceremony in Paris as a "disgusting" attack on humanity's sacred values, saying it was an insult to the

July 30, 2024
Turkey's Erdogan calls Olympics opening ceremony an attack on sacred values
Celebrity|News|Sports|Travel|US

Terrell Davis says United banned him after flight incident. Airline says it was already rescinded

Pro Football Hall of Famer Terrell Davis posted an email from United Airlines Tuesday saying he was temporarily banned from flying the airline after an incident earlier this month

July 30, 2024
Terrell Davis says United banned him after flight incident. Airline says it was already rescinded
News|Sports

Simone Biles and Team USA earn 'redemption' by powering to Olympic gold in women's gymnastics

“The Redemption Tour” ended in a familiar spot for Simone Biles: atop the Olympic podium

July 30, 2024
Simone Biles and Team USA earn 'redemption' by powering to Olympic gold in women's gymnastics
News|Sports|World

Olympics-At Paris 2024, Israeli and Palestinian athletes joust over Gaza war

As Israeli and Palestinian judoists hit the tatami mats at the Paris Olympics on Tuesday, the war raging in their homeland was at the front of their minds.

July 30, 2024
Olympics-At Paris 2024, Israeli and Palestinian athletes joust over Gaza war
Asia|News|Sports

Another Chinese doping controversy pops up during Olympic swimming competition

Another Chinese doping allegation has flared up at the Paris Games, angering some swimmers who say officials need to enforce drug-testing rules consistently

July 30, 2024
Another Chinese doping controversy pops up during Olympic swimming competition
News|Sports|US|World

The Latest: Simone Biles and Team USA win women's gymnastics team gold

Simone Biles and the U.S. women took the gold the gymnastics team final at the 2024 Paris Olympics, completing their ‘redemption tour’ after taking second in the 2021 Tokyo games

July 30, 2024
The Latest: Simone Biles and Team USA win women's gymnastics team gold
News|Sports

Unflappable Canadian teen Summer McIntosh has 2 Olympic swimming medals and chances for more

Summer McIntosh relished her golden moment to make Canada proud

July 30, 2024
Unflappable Canadian teen Summer McIntosh has 2 Olympic swimming medals and chances for more
Europe|News|Sports

French officials investigating antisemitism at Olympic soccer match

French officials investigating antisemitism at Olympic soccer match

July 30, 2024
French officials investigating antisemitism at Olympic soccer match
Business|Fashion and Beauty|Sports

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

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
News|Sports|US

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

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

July 30, 2024
Takeaways from Team USA’s gold medal victory in the women’s team gymnastics final
Sports|US|Videos

'The GOAT': Anchor reacts to Simone Biles becoming most decorated US Olympic gymnast

CNN's Coy Wire reports on Simone Biles and Team USA Gymnastics clinching gold in the women’s team final. Biles, who battled a calf injury in the preliminary round, competed in all four gymnastics events and is now the most decorated American gymnast of all time.

July 30, 2024
'The GOAT': Anchor reacts to Simone Biles becoming most decorated US Olympic gymnast
News|Sports

Coco Gauff loses an argument with the chair umpire and a match to Donna Vekic at the Paris Olympics

Coco Gauff got into an extended argument with the chair umpire over a ruling during the reigning U.S. Open champion’s 7-6 (7), 6-2 loss to Donna Vekic of Croatia in a Paris Olympics third-round singles match

July 30, 2024
Coco Gauff loses an argument with the chair umpire and a match to Donna Vekic at the Paris Olympics
News|Sports|Videos|World

Olympic swimming: Ledecky is fastest in heats of 1500; Marchand advances in 2 more races

Katie Ledecky got started on what she hopes will be her first gold medal of the Paris Olympics, fastest in the heats of the 1,500-meter freestyle

July 30, 2024
Olympic swimming: Ledecky is fastest in heats of 1500; Marchand advances in 2 more races
News|Sports

Rory McIlroy hoping Olympic gold can help fill a void of 10 years without silver major trophies

Rory McIlroy was the center of attention as he began preparations for the Olympics

July 30, 2024
Rory McIlroy hoping Olympic gold can help fill a void of 10 years without silver major trophies
Europe|News|Sports|World

Ukraine's Olympic chief celebrates limited Russian presence at Paris Olympics

The head of Ukraine’s Olympic delegation touted the limited numbers of Russian athletes at the Paris Olympics — who must compete as neutrals — as war between the two countries grinds on for a third year

July 30, 2024
Ukraine's Olympic chief celebrates limited Russian presence at Paris Olympics
Environment|Europe|News|Sports

Here's what to know about Seine River water quality during the Paris Olympics

With the Paris Games underway, officials are keeping a close eye on the water quality of the Seine River

July 30, 2024
Here's what to know about Seine River water quality during the Paris Olympics
Australia|Lifestyle|Sports

The complex emotions of the Olympic Games on full display after Aussies’ epic battle in the pool

The complex emotions of the Olympic Games on full display after Aussies’ epic battle in the pool

July 30, 2024
The complex emotions of the Olympic Games on full display after Aussies’ epic battle in the pool
News|Sports

'It's a very big deal': Sports analyst reacts to Simone Biles' apparent injury

Simone Biles shook off an apparent injury to her lower leg suffered in the warm-ups for the floor competition at the Paris Olympics. CNN's Christine Brennan has the details. 

July 30, 2024
'It's a very big deal': Sports analyst reacts to Simone Biles' apparent injury
Education|Health|Lifestyle|Sports

How to think like an Olympian and develop a winner’s brain

How to think like an Olympian and develop a winner’s brain

July 30, 2024
How to think like an Olympian and develop a winner’s brain
Europe|News|Sports|World

French police investigating abuse targeting Olympic opening ceremony DJ over 'Last Supper' tableau

A storm of outrage about the Paris Olympics’ opening ceremony has taken a legal turn

July 30, 2024
French police investigating abuse targeting Olympic opening ceremony DJ over 'Last Supper' tableau
Europe|News|Sports

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

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
News|Sports

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
Olympics-Gymnastics-Triumphant Biles leads U.S. to gymnastics team gold
News|Sports|US|Videos

Talent-rich U.S. men's Olympic basketball team still figuring out how to get the most out of roster

The U.S. men’s basketball team overflowed with highlights in its opening game, blowout win over Serbia

July 30, 2024
Talent-rich U.S. men's Olympic basketball team still figuring out how to get the most out of roster
Arts|Asia|Lifestyle|Sports

Why Japan’s teenage girls are so good at skateboarding

Why Japan’s teenage girls are so good at skateboarding

July 30, 2024
Why Japan’s teenage girls are so good at skateboarding
MidEast|News|Sports|World

A cratered field, a mangled fence. Clues emerge from strike that killed 12 children in Golan Heights

Two days after a rocket slammed into a soccer pitch in the Israel-controlled Golan Heights, killing 12 children, many questions remain about the attack on the Druze town of Majdal Shams

July 30, 2024
A cratered field, a mangled fence. Clues emerge from strike that killed 12 children in Golan Heights
News|Sports

Olympic officials postpone men’s triathlon due to pollution in the Seine

Olympic officials postpone men’s triathlon due to pollution in the Seine

July 30, 2024
Olympic officials postpone men’s triathlon due to pollution in the Seine
Europe|Sports

Men’s Olympic triathlon postponed in Paris over Seine water quality concerns

Concerns about water quality in the Seine River led Paris Olympics organizers to postpone the men’s triathlon

July 30, 2024
Men’s Olympic triathlon postponed in Paris over Seine water quality concerns
News|Sports|US

Jazz Chisholm borrows Aaron Judge's bat and homers

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
News|Sports|US|World

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

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

July 29, 2024
Google’s Olympics ad went viral for all the wrong reasons
News|Sports|US|World

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
News|Sports|US

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
News|Sports

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

Wild sign NHL rookie of the year runner-up, Brock Faber, to 8-year, $68 million contract extension

Minnesota Wild general manager Bill Guerin saw more than enough potential in Brock Faber’s rookie season to sign the defenseman to an eight-year, $68 million contract extension

July 29, 2024
Wild sign NHL rookie of the year runner-up, Brock Faber, to 8-year, $68 million contract extension
Health|Lifestyle|Sports

5 fitness tips from the pros that every summer athlete needs to know

5 fitness tips from the pros that every summer athlete needs to know

July 29, 2024
5 fitness tips from the pros that every summer athlete needs to know
News|Sports|US

What to watch for the Paris Olympics: Simone Biles leads US in gymnastics final Tuesday, July 30

Simone Biles leads the United States women into the gymnastics team final as part of an action-packed slate Tuesday at the 2024 Paris Olympics

July 29, 2024
What to watch for the Paris Olympics: Simone Biles leads US in gymnastics final Tuesday, July 30
News|Opinion|Sports

Olympics commentator dropped over sexist comments about women’s swim team

Olympics commentator dropped over sexist comments about women’s swim team

July 29, 2024
Olympics commentator dropped over sexist comments about women’s swim team
News|Sports

Cardinals, Brewers, Dodgers and Royals add pitchers in flurry of trades on day before MLB's deadline

The St. Louis Cardinals added starting pitcher Erick Fedde and Milwaukee, the team they are chasing in the NL Central, acquired starter Frankie Montas

July 29, 2024
Cardinals, Brewers, Dodgers and Royals add pitchers in flurry of trades on day before MLB's deadline
Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|News|Sports

Olympic moment of the day: The love story between Rafael Nadal and Paris

Olympic moment of the day: The love story between Rafael Nadal and Paris

July 29, 2024
Olympic moment of the day: The love story between Rafael Nadal and Paris
Entertainment|Sports

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

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

July 29, 2024
The ‘blue man’ at this year’s opening ceremony defends memorable Olympic moment
Europe|News|Sports|Travel

Spectators complain after leaving Olympics opening ceremony early

Some Parisians and tourists said they couldn’t see clearly at the opening ceremony at the Paris Olympics and decided to leave.

July 29, 2024
Spectators complain after leaving Olympics opening ceremony early
Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|Sports

Controversial 'blue man' at Olympic ceremony says he's sorry

CNN’s Saskya Vandoorne speaks to French entertainer Philippe Katerine, who appeared as semi-naked Greek god Dionysus during the opening ceremony of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.

July 29, 2024
Controversial 'blue man' at Olympic ceremony says he's sorry
News|Sports|World

Olympic qualifying wasn't the first time Simone Biles tweaked an injury. That's simply gymnastics

American gymnastics star Simone Biles will have to navigate the rest of the Olympics with a left calf injury

July 29, 2024
Olympic qualifying wasn't the first time Simone Biles tweaked an injury. That's simply gymnastics
Entertainment|News|Sports

Simone Biles to compete on all four events at Olympic team finals despite calf injury

A calf injury isn’t going to slow down Simone Biles

July 29, 2024
Simone Biles to compete on all four events at Olympic team finals despite calf injury
Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports

Noah Lyles finds fame but not much privacy at Olympic Village

Athletes at the Olympics are showering Noah Lyles with that first big taste of celebrity he’s been working so hard to make his own

July 29, 2024
Noah Lyles finds fame but not much privacy at Olympic Village
Food|News|Sports|Travel

Olympics-Organisers meet athletes demands after food, transport complaints

Paris Olympics organisers said on Monday they have fixed early logistical teething problems after several delegations complained about food and transportation at the

July 29, 2024
Olympics-Organisers meet athletes demands after food, transport complaints
Economy|Education|Sports

Unintended consequences: How NIL in college sports has raised questions about nonprofits

The entrance of name, image and likeness deals in college sports has raised questions about what it means to be a tax-exempt charitable organization

July 29, 2024
Unintended consequences: How NIL in college sports has raised questions about nonprofits
Asia|Europe|News|Sports|US

Olympics-U.S. figure skating team to receive Beijing gold medal on Aug. 7

The U.S. figure skating team will finally receive their Beijing Olympics team event gold medal on Aug. 7 in Paris, more than two years after Russian teenager Kamila

July 29, 2024
Olympics-U.S. figure skating team to receive Beijing gold medal on Aug. 7
Lifestyle|News|Sports|World

Paris Olympics set record for number of openly LGBTQ+ athletes, but some say progress isn't finished

A record number of athletes openly identifying as LGBTQ+ are competing in the 2024 Paris Olympics

July 29, 2024
Paris Olympics set record for number of openly LGBTQ+ athletes, but some say progress isn't finished
News|Sports|US|World

Team USA, seeking 8th consecutive gold medal, looks to build on women’s basketball legacy at Olympic Games

Team USA, seeking 8th consecutive gold medal, looks to build on women’s basketball legacy at Olympic Games

July 29, 2024
Team USA, seeking 8th consecutive gold medal, looks to build on women’s basketball legacy at Olympic Games
Asia|Sports

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

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

July 29, 2024
Big worries over River Seine’s water quality as triathlon training canceled again
Africa|Sports

Refugee athletes want more of them to compete at the Olympics as migration takes global focus

South Sudanese runner Perina Lokure Nakang first ran for sport along the road near her refugee camp in Kenya

July 29, 2024
Refugee athletes want more of them to compete at the Olympics as migration takes global focus
Crime|Europe|News|Sports

France suspects leftists in rail attacks as telecoms networks hit

Vandals sabotaged France's telecoms networks overnight, piling pressure on French security services trying to secure the Olympics after

July 29, 2024
France suspects leftists in rail attacks as telecoms networks hit
Environment|Health|News|Sports|World

Triathlon cancels Olympic swim training for the second day over poor water quality in the Seine

Concerns about the water quality in the Seine River led officials to call off the swimming portion of an Olympic triathlon training session for a second straight day

July 29, 2024
Triathlon cancels Olympic swim training for the second day over poor water quality in the Seine
Business|Finance|Sports|US

BetMGM warns full-year loss will be bigger than previously expected

U.S. sports betting platform BetMGM said on Monday that its losses for the year would be bigger than previously expected as it invests heavily in marketing amid intense competition in the

July 29, 2024
BetMGM warns full-year loss will be bigger than previously expected
Europe|News|Sports

France suspects far-left groups were behind rail sabotage, minister says

France suspects members of far-left groups were behind the sabotage of the high-speed rail network last week just as the Olympic Games were

July 29, 2024
France suspects far-left groups were behind rail sabotage, minister says
News|Sports|World

Top Olympics official ‘deeply sorry’ for introducing South Korea as North Korea during opening ceremony

Top Olympics official ‘deeply sorry’ for introducing South Korea as North Korea during opening ceremony

July 29, 2024
Top Olympics official ‘deeply sorry’ for introducing South Korea as North Korea during opening ceremony
News|Sports

Olympics-Swimming-Peaty sheds happy tears after missing out on gold

Adam Peaty lost a race but shed tears of happiness, declaring himself a winner all the same at the Paris Olympics after his bid for a third successive 100 metres

July 28, 2024
Olympics-Swimming-Peaty sheds happy tears after missing out on gold
News|Sports|US|World

Paris Olympics Day 2: Simone Biles and LeBron James shine as Americans step up at the Games

On the first sunny day of the Paris Olympics, the stars from the United States shined bright

July 28, 2024
Paris Olympics Day 2: Simone Biles and LeBron James shine as Americans step up at the Games
News|Sports

Olympics-Swimming-Majestic Marchand puts France in a frenzy with first pool gold

Leon Marchand carried the expectations of a nation on the strongest of shoulders as he stormed to gold in the 400m individual medley in a cathartic victory at his home

July 28, 2024
Olympics-Swimming-Majestic Marchand puts France in a frenzy with first pool gold
News|Sports

American swimmer Torri Huske edges teammate Gretchen Walsh by just .04 seconds in 100 butterfly

Torri Huske thought she might have finally won her first Olympic gold but couldn't yet be sure

July 28, 2024
American swimmer Torri Huske edges teammate Gretchen Walsh by just .04 seconds in 100 butterfly
News|Sports

Xavier Edwards becomes second Marlins player ever to hit for the cycle

Miami’s Xavier Edwards became the second Marlins player ever to hit for the cycle Sunday in a 6-2 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers

July 28, 2024
Xavier Edwards becomes second Marlins player ever to hit for the cycle
News|Sports

Braves All-Star RHP Reynaldo Lopez exits start

Atlanta Braves All-Star pitcher Reynaldo Lopez exited his start against the New York Mets after three scoreless innings Sunday afternoon due to right forearm tightness.

July 28, 2024
Braves All-Star RHP Reynaldo Lopez exits start
News|Sports|US

Olympics-Fencing-US one-two on another night of frustration for the French

Lee Kiefer and Lauren Scruggs gave the United States gold and silver in the women's foil on Sunday as France had another night of frustration in their quest for a

July 28, 2024
Olympics-Fencing-US one-two on another night of frustration for the French
News|Sports

Brazil’s Rayssa Leal takes dramatic, wildly celebrated bronze in street skateboarding as 14-year-old Coco Yoshizawa wins gold

Brazil’s Rayssa Leal takes dramatic, wildly celebrated bronze in street skateboarding as 14-year-old Coco Yoshizawa wins gold

July 28, 2024
Brazil’s Rayssa Leal takes dramatic, wildly celebrated bronze in street skateboarding as 14-year-old Coco Yoshizawa wins gold
Europe|Sports

Olympics-Tennis-Zverev makes strong start to title defence

Germany's Alexander Zverev made a confident start to his Olympic title defence with a convincing 6-2 6-2 first-round victory over Spain's Jaume Munar on Sunday.

July 28, 2024
Olympics-Tennis-Zverev makes strong start to title defence
News|Sports

Tua Tagovailoa eager to help Dolphins end playoff drought after signing extension

Tua Tagovailoa no longer has to worry about his future with the Miami Dolphins

July 28, 2024
Tua Tagovailoa eager to help Dolphins end playoff drought after signing extension
News|Sports|World

Olympics-Tennis-Murray and Evans stay on doubles course in Paris

Twice gold medallist Andy Murray kept his Olympic dream – and career – alive for one more match at least when he teamed up with fellow Briton Dan Evans to

July 28, 2024
Olympics-Tennis-Murray and Evans stay on doubles course in Paris
Sports|US

Olympics-Swimming-Huske beats Walsh to 100m butterfly gold in US one-two

Torri Huske reeled in U.S. teammate and world record holder Gretchen Walsh to win the women's 100 metres butterfly gold by 0.04 of a second on an electric night in the

July 28, 2024
Olympics-Swimming-Huske beats Walsh to 100m butterfly gold in US one-two
Fashion and Beauty|Sports

Olympics-Gymnastics-Heron does Panama proud with double Biles nod

Panama's Hillary Heron did her country proud at the Paris Games on Sunday by not only getting a compliment on her self-designed leotard from Simone Biles but by

July 28, 2024
Olympics-Gymnastics-Heron does Panama proud with double Biles nod
News|Sports

Vive la France! Léon Marchand fulfills the hopes of his nation with a swimming gold in 400 IM

With a flag-waving crowd cheering his every stroke, Léon Marchand delivered a swimming gold for France with a dominating victory in the men’s 400-meter individual medley

July 28, 2024
Vive la France! Léon Marchand fulfills the hopes of his nation with a swimming gold in 400 IM
News|Sports

LeBron James and Kevin Durant power Team USA past Serbia, 110-84, in opening Olympic contest

LeBron James and Kevin Durant power Team USA past Serbia, 110-84, in opening Olympic contest

July 28, 2024
LeBron James and Kevin Durant power Team USA past Serbia, 110-84, in opening Olympic contest
Sports|Videos

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

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

July 28, 2024
Olympic moment of the day: Cap-catching lifeguard steals the swimming show
News|Sports

Russia's state-run TASS says four journalists lose Olympics accreditation

Russia's state-run TASS news agency said the Olympic organising committee revoked accreditations for four of its journalists in Paris on Sunday and that the committee attributed the

July 28, 2024
Russia's state-run TASS says four journalists lose Olympics accreditation
News|Sports|World

Olympics-Brazil sends one swimmer home, warns another after they left athletes' village

Brazilian swimmer Ana Carolina Vieira has been sent home from the Paris Olympics and her teammate Gabriel Santos was given a warning after they left the

July 28, 2024
Olympics-Brazil sends one swimmer home, warns another after they left athletes' village
News|Sports

Olympics-Soccer-Underfire Canada stun France with dramatic 2-1 win; US, Spain advance to quarter-finals

Reigning champions Canada got a lifeline at the Paris Games following a 2-1 last-gasp win over hosts France, while Spain and the United States claimed wins to

July 28, 2024
Olympics-Soccer-Underfire Canada stun France with dramatic 2-1 win; US, Spain advance to quarter-finals
News|Sports|US|World

Olympics-Basketball-U.S. crush Serbia, South Sudan overcome Puerto Rico

Defending champions the United States won their Group C opener against Serbia 110-84 in front of an ecstatic crowd in one of the most anticipated games of

July 28, 2024
Olympics-Basketball-U.S. crush Serbia, South Sudan overcome Puerto Rico
Entertainment|News|Sports|US

US men's basketball team rolls past Serbia 110-84 in opening game at the Paris Olympics

LeBron James made his Olympic return after a 12-year absence

July 28, 2024
US men's basketball team rolls past Serbia 110-84 in opening game at the Paris Olympics
Asia|Sports

Olympics-Skateboarding-Yoshizawa of Japan leads teen charge in women's street

Japan's 14-year-old Coco Yoshizawa led a trio of teens on the podium in the women's street skateboarding at the Paris Olympics on Sunday, in front of

July 28, 2024
Olympics-Skateboarding-Yoshizawa of Japan leads teen charge in women's street
Europe|Sports

What to watch for the Paris Olympics: Monday, July 29

Monday’s slate for the Paris Olympics includes a blockbuster tennis match, a handful of the world’s biggest basketball stars, a couple of compelling swimming finals and a gymnastics showdown

July 28, 2024
What to watch for the Paris Olympics: Monday, July 29
Europe|News|Sports|World

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

Spain's Rafa Nadal continued his triumphant return to Roland Garros on Sunday as he blasted his way into the second round of the Olympic tennis tournament, and set up

July 28, 2024
Olympics-Tennis-Nadal continues majestic return to Roland Garros for Spain
News|Sports

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
Blue Jackets sign F Kirill Marchenko to 3-year contract
News|Sports

Mets add Jesse Winker, complete trade with Nationals

The New York Mets acquired outfielder Jesse Winker from the Washington Nationals to complete a trade on Sunday morning. The Nationals received minor league right-hander Tyler Stuart in the trade.

July 28, 2024
Mets add Jesse Winker, complete trade with Nationals
Americas|News|Sports

Olympics-Boxing-Twice champion Cesar La Cruz eliminated in opening bout

Cuba's twice Olympic champion Julio Cesar La Cruz was eliminated from the men's heavyweight competition on Sunday following a 3-2 split decision defeat by Loren Alfonso

July 28, 2024
Olympics-Boxing-Twice champion Cesar La Cruz eliminated in opening bout
Crime|Europe|News|Sports

Olympics-France investigates death threats sent to Israeli athletes

French police have opened an investigation into death threats received by three Israeli athletes at the Paris Olympic Games, the Paris' prosecutors office said on Sunday.

July 28, 2024
Olympics-France investigates death threats sent to Israeli athletes
News|Sports|World

Banned coach Bev Priestman 'heartbroken' and apologizes in Canada drone-spying scandal at Olympics

Embattled Canada women’s soccer coach Bev Priestman has apologized to her players and pledged to cooperate with an investigation into the drone-spying scandal at the Paris Olympics

July 28, 2024
Banned coach Bev Priestman 'heartbroken' and apologizes in Canada drone-spying scandal at Olympics
News|Sports

Hamilton declared winner of F1 Belgian GP after Mercedes teammate Russell DQ for underweight car

Lewis Hamilton has been promoted to first place at the Belgian Grand Prix after race officials disqualified his Mercedes teammate George Russell for driving an underweight car

July 28, 2024
Hamilton declared winner of F1 Belgian GP after Mercedes teammate Russell DQ for underweight car
Celebrity|Entertainment|News|Sports

Kevin Durant returns to US lineup, scores 21 points in first half of Olympic opener against Serbia

Kevin Durant is back

July 28, 2024
Kevin Durant returns to US lineup, scores 21 points in first half of Olympic opener against Serbia
Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle|Sports

Olympics-Women athletes say the work isn't over after Olympics gender parity

Women athletes taking part in a fashion show in Paris to mark gender parity at the Olympics welcomed the Games reaching that milestone but said more work needs to be

July 28, 2024
Olympics-Women athletes say the work isn't over after Olympics gender parity
News|Sports|World

Olympics-Swimming-Palestinian flies the flag in Paris pool

Palestinian swimmer Yazan Al Bawwab's sole Olympic race lasted less than a minute but just being in the water was a statement in itself.

July 28, 2024
Olympics-Swimming-Palestinian flies the flag in Paris pool
News|Sports|US|World

Olympics-Gymnastics-Biles fights through calf pain in Paris Olympic debut

Simone Biles experienced pain in her left calf on the first day of the women's gymnastics competition at the Paris Olympics on Sunday but the American

July 28, 2024
Olympics-Gymnastics-Biles fights through calf pain in Paris Olympic debut
Health|News|Sports

Simone Biles fights through calf injury to produce impressive performance on Olympic return

Simone Biles fights through calf injury to produce impressive performance on Olympic return

July 28, 2024
Simone Biles fights through calf injury to produce impressive performance on Olympic return
News|Sports|Videos

Reporter reveals what Simone Biles told crowd after her injury

Simone Biles fought through pain in her calf to post an impressive all-around score during her return to the Olympics. CNN's Coy Wire reports.

July 28, 2024
Reporter reveals what Simone Biles told crowd after her injury
Sports|World

Swimming-American King bidding to be breaststroke queen again in Paris

Once the queen of breaststroke, American Lilly King has come to Paris to reclaim the 100 metres throne but there are no shortage of contenders eyeing the Paris

July 28, 2024
Swimming-American King bidding to be breaststroke queen again in Paris
Opinion|Sports

First Olympics nursery is a step forward, athletes say, but much remains to do

First Olympics nursery is a step forward, athletes say, but much remains to do

July 28, 2024
First Olympics nursery is a step forward, athletes say, but much remains to do
Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports

When Biles competes, the show is in the stands too. Tom Cruise, more stars attend her Olympic return

Many high-profile fans are attending the return to the Olympics of Simone Biles

July 28, 2024
When Biles competes, the show is in the stands too. Tom Cruise, more stars attend her Olympic return
Lifestyle|News|Sports|US|World

The Re-Dream Team: LeBron James leads a star-studded roster as Team USA goes for Olympic gold

The Re-Dream Team: LeBron James leads a star-studded roster as Team USA goes for Olympic gold

July 28, 2024
The Re-Dream Team: LeBron James leads a star-studded roster as Team USA goes for Olympic gold
Sports|US

US history-making women’s Olympic gymnasts inspiring young hopefuls back home

US history-making women’s Olympic gymnasts inspiring young hopefuls back home

July 28, 2024
US history-making women’s Olympic gymnasts inspiring young hopefuls back home
News|Sports|Videos|World

With French fans cheering every stroke, Marchand cruises to fastest time in men's medley

With a boisterous crowd cheering him on, Léon Marchand began his home Olympics by cruising to the fastest time in the preliminaries of the 400-meter individual medley

July 28, 2024
With French fans cheering every stroke, Marchand cruises to fastest time in men's medley
MidEast|News|Sports|World

Israel weighs response to Hezbollah after a rocket from Lebanon kills 12 youths on a soccer field

The Middle East is bracing for a potential flare-up in violence a day after Israeli authorities said a rocket from Lebanon struck a soccer field in the Israeli-controlled Golan Heights and killed 12 children and teens

July 28, 2024
Israel weighs response to Hezbollah after a rocket from Lebanon kills 12 youths on a soccer field
News|Sports|Videos|World

Simone Biles shakes off a calf injury to dominate during Olympic gymnastics qualifying

Simone Biles posted an all-around total of 59.566 during Olympic qualifying inside a packed and star-studded Bercy Arena in Paris despite complaining of a left calf injury that had her limping

July 28, 2024
Simone Biles shakes off a calf injury to dominate during Olympic gymnastics qualifying
Crime|Europe|News|Sports|World

Olympics-Convicted Dutch rapist booed on Olympics beach volleyball debut

There were boos, and mixed feelings amongst the crowd, as Netherlands beach volleyball player Steven van de Velde, a convicted rapist, made his Paris 2024 debut for a

July 28, 2024
Olympics-Convicted Dutch rapist booed on Olympics beach volleyball debut
News|Sports

Olympics-Gymnastics-Biles makes long-awaited Olympic return in Paris

A radiant Simone Biles made her long-awaited Olympic return at the Paris Games on Sunday, drawing boisterous cheers and

July 28, 2024
Olympics-Gymnastics-Biles makes long-awaited Olympic return in Paris
Europe|News|Sports|World

Olympics-Soccer-Priestman apologises for Canada drone scandal, takes accountability

Suspended Canadian women's soccer coach Bev Priestman apologised on Sunday to her players and the nation for the drone scandal that led to her exit from the Paris

July 28, 2024
Olympics-Soccer-Priestman apologises for Canada drone scandal, takes accountability
Lifestyle|News|Sports|Travel

Olympic surfers sleep on a cruise ship in Tahiti, a first for the Games

Cardboard beds might be Paris’ solution to providing athletes a place to sleep for the 2024 Olympics

July 28, 2024
Olympic surfers sleep on a cruise ship in Tahiti, a first for the Games
Entertainment|Sports

PLAYLIST: A musical guide to each Paris Olympics sport, from archery to wrestling

From the dazzling opening ceremony to warmup songs, music is intrinsic to the Paris Olympics now underway

July 28, 2024
PLAYLIST: A musical guide to each Paris Olympics sport, from archery to wrestling
Asia|News|Sports

Olympics-Shooting-China's Xie shoots gold in dream debut

Xie Yu of China struck gold in a dream Olympic debut, displaying the poise of a veteran in the men's 10 metre air pistol event on Sunday.

July 28, 2024
Olympics-Shooting-China's Xie shoots gold in dream debut
Australia|Sports

Olympics-Tennis-Australia's De Minaur withdraws from singles

Australia's Alex de Minaur has withdrawn from the men's singles at the Paris Olympics as he continues to recover from a hip injury that cut short his Wimbledon campaign, the world

July 28, 2024
Olympics-Tennis-Australia's De Minaur withdraws from singles
Environment|Health|Sports

Paris officials are confident water quality will improve to let Olympians swim in the Seine

The swimming portion of a practice run for the Olympic triathlon has been canceled because of concerns about water quality in the Seine River

July 28, 2024
Paris officials are confident water quality will improve to let Olympians swim in the Seine
News|Sports|World

Five things to watch from the swimming competition at this year’s Olympic Games

Five things to watch from the swimming competition at this year’s Olympic Games

July 28, 2024
Five things to watch from the swimming competition at this year’s Olympic Games
News|Sports

MLB roundup: Walk-off HR caps Astros' comeback over Dodgers

Alex Bregman socked a walk-off home run leading off the ninth inning as the Houston Astros capped a rally from a five-run deficit to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-6 on Saturday.

July 28, 2024
MLB roundup: Walk-off HR caps Astros' comeback over Dodgers
Environment|Europe|News|Sports

Olympics-Triathlon-Swimming training session cancelled as rain lifts Seine pollution levels

The Olympics' triathlon swimming training session scheduled for Sunday has been cancelled after recent heavy rain in Paris affected pollution levels in the Seine, organisers said in a

July 28, 2024
Olympics-Triathlon-Swimming training session cancelled as rain lifts Seine pollution levels
Asia|News|Sports|World

Surf's up! Paris Olympics surfing competition commences in Tahiti, with wave rides and wipe outs

Surfers rode through and wiped out on barrel-shaped waves in their quest for gold during the first day of the Paris Olympics surfing competition in Tahiti on Saturday, with some of the biggest names in the sport paddling side-by-side in the ocean

July 28, 2024
Surf's up! Paris Olympics surfing competition commences in Tahiti, with wave rides and wipe outs
Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports

Ryan Reynolds’ Wrexham beats hometown Whitecaps 4-1 in Vancouver

Actor Ryan Reynolds watched Wrexham beat his hometown Vancouver Whitecaps 4-1 on Saturday night at BC Place

July 28, 2024
Ryan Reynolds’ Wrexham beats hometown Whitecaps 4-1 in Vancouver
News|Sports

Mao Saigo shoots 61 to break CPKC Women’s Open record; Haeran Ryu tops leaderboard

Mao Saigo emerged from the wildfire-fed smoky haze Saturday at Earl Grey Golf Club with the lowest round in CPKC Women’s Open history

July 28, 2024
Mao Saigo shoots 61 to break CPKC Women’s Open record; Haeran Ryu tops leaderboard
News|Sports

Struggling Yankees acquire Jazz Chisholm Jr. from Marlins for 3 minor leaguers

Looking to spark a struggling club, the New York Yankees acquired Jazz Chisholm Jr. from the Miami Marlins for three minor leaguers: catcher Agustín Ramírez, infielder Jared Serna and infielder Abrahan Ramírez

July 27, 2024
Struggling Yankees acquire Jazz Chisholm Jr. from Marlins for 3 minor leaguers
Entertainment|News|Sports|US

Paris Olympics opening ceremony draws 28.6 million US viewers, most since 2012

The opening ceremony for the Paris Olympics drew 28.6 million U.S. viewers, according to preliminary data from Comcast's NBCUniversal on Saturday, which the company

July 27, 2024
Paris Olympics opening ceremony draws 28.6 million US viewers, most since 2012
News|Sports

Olympics-Swimming-No time to celebrate as McIntosh pulls double Paris duty

Canadian teenager Summer McIntosh grabbed her first Olympic medal, taking silver in the women's 400 metres freestyle on Saturday, but had precious little time to

July 27, 2024
Olympics-Swimming-No time to celebrate as McIntosh pulls double Paris duty
Americas|Europe|News|Sports|World

Olympics-Basketball-Wembanyama helps France win, Antetokounmpo's Greece lose to Canada

Frenchman Victor Wembanyama's brilliant performance led the hosts to a 78-66 win over Brazil, while Giannis Antetokounmpo's Greece

July 27, 2024
Olympics-Basketball-Wembanyama helps France win, Antetokounmpo's Greece lose to Canada
News|Sports|US|World

Olympics-Swimming-Winning gold 'doesn't get old' for Dressel after American clinches eighth

Caeleb Dressel has made a habit of winning only gold medals at the Olympics and the American swimmer, who won his eighth on Saturday in Paris, said he still

July 27, 2024
Olympics-Swimming-Winning gold 'doesn't get old' for Dressel after American clinches eighth
Australia|Sports

Australian women off to a dominant start in their Olympic swimming rivalry with the US

The Australian women are about the surest thing in swimming, and they showed it Saturday on the first night in the Paris Olympic pool

July 27, 2024
Australian women off to a dominant start in their Olympic swimming rivalry with the US
News|Sports

Olympics-Swimming-Not quite 'Race of the Century' but Titmus still golden

The women's 400 metres freestyle may not quite have lived up to the hype of "Race of the Century" but still got the action in the Paris Olympic pool off to an

July 27, 2024
Olympics-Swimming-Not quite 'Race of the Century' but Titmus still golden
News|Sports|World

Olympics-Swimming-Titmus gets Australia off to a golden start in Paris

Ariarne Titmus got Australia's women off to a golden start by winning a race of record breakers on a rocking opening night of the Paris Olympic swimming meet at the La

July 27, 2024
Olympics-Swimming-Titmus gets Australia off to a golden start in Paris
News|Sports

The showdown that wasn’t: Ariarne Titmus easily bests Katie Ledecky in hotly anticipated rematch

The showdown that wasn’t: Ariarne Titmus easily bests Katie Ledecky in hotly anticipated rematch

July 27, 2024
The showdown that wasn’t: Ariarne Titmus easily bests Katie Ledecky in hotly anticipated rematch
Entertainment|Lifestyle|News|Sports

Olympic moment of the day: Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz, tennis’ new favorite double act

Olympic moment of the day: Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz, tennis’ new favorite double act

July 27, 2024
Olympic moment of the day: Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz, tennis’ new favorite double act
Celebrity|Entertainment|Opinion|Sports

Simone Biles ‘in a really good place’ as she prepares to further her extraordinary legacy at the Paris Olympics

Simone Biles ‘in a really good place’ as she prepares to further her extraordinary legacy at the Paris Olympics

July 27, 2024
Simone Biles ‘in a really good place’ as she prepares to further her extraordinary legacy at the Paris Olympics
Europe|Sports

Olympics-Boxing-America's Gonzalez relishes battle with hostile French crowd on Games debut

A vocal French crowd raucously cheering on local hero Estelle Mossely could not dampen the spirit of fiery American Jajaira Gonzalez, who said she had a great time in

July 27, 2024
Olympics-Boxing-America's Gonzalez relishes battle with hostile French crowd on Games debut
Europe|News|Sports

Olympics-Boxing-France's Mossely sent packing by Gonzalez, Britain's Davison out

France's Rio Olympics gold medallist Estelle Mossely was eliminated from the women's lightweight competition by newcomer Jajaira Gonzalez on Saturday, while Britain's

July 27, 2024
Olympics-Boxing-France's Mossely sent packing by Gonzalez, Britain's Davison out
News|Sports

Naomi Osaka loses to Angelique Kerber in the first round of the Paris Olympics

Angelique Kerber has eliminated Naomi Osaka 7-5, 6-3 in the first round of the Paris Olympics tennis competition

July 27, 2024
Naomi Osaka loses to Angelique Kerber in the first round of the Paris Olympics
News|Sports|World

Olympics-Fencing-Queen Kong breaks French hearts to take maiden gold in women's epee

Hong Kong's fencing queen Vivian Kong claimed her first Olympic gold medal in a nerve-wracking bout against local favourite Auriane Mallo-Breton of France in the

July 27, 2024
Olympics-Fencing-Queen Kong breaks French hearts to take maiden gold in women's epee
News|Sports|US|World

Olympics-Swimming-Dressel bags more gold in men's 4x100 free relay

Caeleb Dressel collected his eighth career Olympic gold medal, and a first of the Paris Games for the U.S. team, when he anchored them to a second successive 4x100 metres freestyle

July 27, 2024
Olympics-Swimming-Dressel bags more gold in men's 4x100 free relay
Australia|Sports

Olympics-Swimming-Australia's women extend 4x100 metres freestyle relay reign

Australia's peerless women's 4x100 metres freestyle relay swimmers secured their country a fourth consecutive Olympic gold medal in the event at the Paris Games on

July 27, 2024
Olympics-Swimming-Australia's women extend 4x100 metres freestyle relay reign
Europe|Sports|World

Olympics-Basketball-French fans roar their side to victory over Brazil in Lille

The Olympic party arrived in Lille on Saturday as fans from all over France filled the Stade Pierre Mauroy, cheering and singing to

July 27, 2024
Olympics-Basketball-French fans roar their side to victory over Brazil in Lille
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Olympics-Swimming-Titmus defends 400m freestyle title with Paris gold

Australian Ariarne Titmus defended her Olympic 400 metres freestyle title on Saturday after the world's three fastest women over the distance fought a thrilling battle

July 27, 2024
Olympics-Swimming-Titmus defends 400m freestyle title with Paris gold
Europe|Sports

Olympics-Tennis-Nadal considering dropping singles after doubles win with Alcaraz

Rafael Nadal has yet to decide whether to enter the singles tournament in Paris on Sunday as he aims to maximise his chances of bringing a

July 27, 2024
Olympics-Tennis-Nadal considering dropping singles after doubles win with Alcaraz
Europe|Sports

Terminated again: Titmus hands Ledecky another Olympic defeat, claiming gold in the 400 free

It was billed as one of the most anticipated races of the Paris Olympics

July 27, 2024
Terminated again: Titmus hands Ledecky another Olympic defeat, claiming gold in the 400 free
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Olympics-Swimming-'I'm on top now': Maertens takes 400m freestyle gold

Germany's Lukas Maertens won his first Olympic gold in the men's 400 metres freestyle at the Paris Olympics on Saturday as he emerged triumphant from a final stacked

July 27, 2024
Olympics-Swimming-'I'm on top now': Maertens takes 400m freestyle gold
News|Sports

Olympics-Rugby Sevens-Incredible Dupont leads France to their first gold of Games

France claimed their first gold medal of their own Olympics and first of any kind in men’s rugby sevens when Antoine Dupont led them to a stunning 28-7 win over

July 27, 2024
Olympics-Rugby Sevens-Incredible Dupont leads France to their first gold of Games
Australia|Sports

Olympics-Cycling-Near-misses fuelled Brown's Paris 2024 ambitions

Missing out on a podium finish or a title could deter a lot of athletes, but in the case of Grace Brown, the near-misses gave the Australian the confidence she

July 27, 2024
Olympics-Cycling-Near-misses fuelled Brown's Paris 2024 ambitions
Business|Finance|News|Sports

2020 QB draft class cashes in with more than $1.2 billion in contract extensions

The 2020 quarterback draft class is well on its way to being the highest-paid group of QBs from any draft in NFL history

July 27, 2024
2020 QB draft class cashes in with more than $1.2 billion in contract extensions
Europe|Sports

Olympics-Judo medals spark French fan fervour at Paris Games

If the judo dojo at the foot of the Eiffel Tower was anything to go by, then France's Olympic delegation is set to have some wild days in the next

July 27, 2024
Olympics-Judo medals spark French fan fervour at Paris Games
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Novak Djokovic begins his pursuit of career golden slam at the Paris Olympics

Novak Djokovic begins his pursuit of career golden slam at the Paris Olympics

July 27, 2024
Novak Djokovic begins his pursuit of career golden slam at the Paris Olympics
News|Sports

Olympics-Soccer-Canadian women's team loses six points, coach banned over drone scandal

Canada were deducted six points in the Olympic women's soccer tournament and their head coach Bev Priestman banned for a year, global governing body FIFA

July 27, 2024
Olympics-Soccer-Canadian women's team loses six points, coach banned over drone scandal
Europe|Health|News|Sports|World

Olympic triathletes hope the Seine River is clean enough for swimming after recent rains

Days before they’re set to plunge into the Seine River during the Paris Olympics, triathletes are holding out hope that the famous waterway’s bacteria levels would be safe enough for swimming

July 27, 2024
Olympic triathletes hope the Seine River is clean enough for swimming after recent rains
News|Sports

It's official: Packers QB Jordan Love signs record extension

Quarterback Jordan Love signed his contract extension on Saturday, inking a deal with the Green Bay Packers that includes a reported NFL-record $75 million signing bonus.

July 27, 2024
It's official: Packers QB Jordan Love signs record extension
Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|News|Sports

Olympics-Tennis players cheer opening ceremony spotlight

Tennis players welcomed the prominent role given to their sport at the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics as the tournament began on Saturday.

July 27, 2024
Olympics-Tennis players cheer opening ceremony spotlight
News|Sports

Olympics-Tennis-Unamused Djokovic questions Olympic eligibility rules after 53-minute romp

By Martyn Herman PARIS - Matthew Ebden had not expected to last long against Novak Djokovic in the first round of the Olympics on Saturday and he was not wrong - but it left the Serbian wondering why

July 27, 2024
Olympics-Tennis-Unamused Djokovic questions Olympic eligibility rules after 53-minute romp
Crime|MidEast|News|Sports|World

Strike in Israeli-controlled Golan Heights kills at least 12 and threatens to spark a wider war

A rocket strike at a soccer field in the Israeli-controlled Golan Heights has killed at least 12 children and teens

July 27, 2024
Strike in Israeli-controlled Golan Heights kills at least 12 and threatens to spark a wider war
Entertainment|Lifestyle|News|Sports|US

Here's how Jill Biden thinks the US can match the French pizzazz at the LA Olympics

First lady Jill Biden has praised Paris’ “spectacular” Olympics opening ceremony and looked ahead to how the U.S. can similarly dazzle audiences when the Games are held in Los Angeles in four years

July 27, 2024
Here's how Jill Biden thinks the US can match the French pizzazz at the LA Olympics
Europe|News|Sports|World

Olympics-Gymnastics-Olympic champion Nagornyy hits out at Russia's exclusion from Paris Games

Olympic champion Nikita Nagornyy found it unacceptable that Russian gymnasts were barred from competing at the Paris Games due to Moscow's invasion of Ukraine, saying his country's

July 27, 2024
Olympics-Gymnastics-Olympic champion Nagornyy hits out at Russia's exclusion from Paris Games
News|Sports|World

Paris barricades start to come down after opening ceremony on the Seine, but many still struggling

Bridges along the Seine River are opening up, and police barricades are being taken down in Paris after the Olympics opening ceremony

July 27, 2024
Paris barricades start to come down after opening ceremony on the Seine, but many still struggling
News|Sports

Olympics-Cycling-Australia's Brown finally comes out on top in women's time trial

Australian Grace Brown destroyed the field to claim the gold medal in the women's individual time trial, her power and bike handling abilities being unmatched by her

July 27, 2024
Olympics-Cycling-Australia's Brown finally comes out on top in women's time trial
Entertainment|News|Sports

Pouring rain disrupts Games after drenched opening ceremony

Pouring rain in Paris on Saturday forced the men's Olympics street skateboarding competition to be postponed and tennis matches were

July 27, 2024
Pouring rain disrupts Games after drenched opening ceremony
Lifestyle|News|Sports

Olympics-Athletics-Italy's Tamberi apologises to wife after wedding ring lost in Seine

High jumper Gianmarco Tamberi issued a profuse apology to his wife on Saturday after his wedding ring slipped off his finger while he was serving as Italy's flag bearer on a boat in

July 27, 2024
Olympics-Athletics-Italy's Tamberi apologises to wife after wedding ring lost in Seine
News|Sports

Olympics-Organisers confident triathlon will go ahead despite rain impact on Seine

Paris 2024 organisers are confident the triathlon events will take place as scheduled on Tuesday even though recent rainfall might lead to Sunday's swimming training

July 27, 2024
Olympics-Organisers confident triathlon will go ahead despite rain impact on Seine
Europe|News|Opinion|Sports

Russian media throw shade at Paris Olympics, which TV won't show

Watching the Paris Olympics will be difficult for most people in Russia, and in the view of local media it’s not really worth the effort

July 27, 2024
Russian media throw shade at Paris Olympics, which TV won't show
Europe|Sports

A complete list of Paris Olympics medal winners

The 2024 Paris Olympics are underway

July 27, 2024
A complete list of Paris Olympics medal winners
News|Sports

Olympics-Tennis-'Nadalcaraz' dream team take Roland Garros by storm

Rafa Nadal returned to his favourite stomping ground with young sidekick Carlos Alcaraz as Spain's new dream team took their first stride on the road to Olympic gold

July 27, 2024
Olympics-Tennis-'Nadalcaraz' dream team take Roland Garros by storm
News|Sports|US|World

Olympics-Basketball-Griner's journey from Russian prison to Paris Games applauded by US teammate

Brittney Griner's "unprecedented" journey back to the Olympic Games, less than two years after she was released from a Russian prison in a saga that rocked American

July 27, 2024
Olympics-Basketball-Griner's journey from Russian prison to Paris Games applauded by US teammate
News|Sports

Olympic gold in tennis faces tough competition from injuries, illnesses and dreams of Grand Slam glory

Olympic gold in tennis faces tough competition from injuries, illnesses and dreams of Grand Slam glory

July 27, 2024
Olympic gold in tennis faces tough competition from injuries, illnesses and dreams of Grand Slam glory
Education|News|Sports

75% of US Olympians played in college. Future of Games hinges on fallout from NCAA athlete payouts

Three-quarters of the nearly 600 American athletes lining up for action at the Paris Olympics got their training in college sports in the United States

July 27, 2024
75% of US Olympians played in college. Future of Games hinges on fallout from NCAA athlete payouts
News|Sports|US|World

Olympics-Swimming-Ledecky sets up 400m showdown with champion Titmus

Katie Ledecky set up another Olympic showdown with Australia's champion Ariarne Titmus for the 400 metres freestyle title, the American great qualifying fastest for the

July 27, 2024
Olympics-Swimming-Ledecky sets up 400m showdown with champion Titmus
News|Sports

Canada tops Giannis and Greece on Day 1. Wemby and France also win, as do Germany and Australia

Canada was tested, then held on to get its first Olympic win in 24 years

July 27, 2024
Canada tops Giannis and Greece on Day 1. Wemby and France also win, as do Germany and Australia
News|Sports

Olympics-Gymnastics-US women dazzle in crystal-studded leos

When Simone Biles steps under the lights of Bercy Arena on Sunday in one of the Paris Olympics' most anticipated events, there will be something for

July 27, 2024
Olympics-Gymnastics-US women dazzle in crystal-studded leos
Sports|World

What to watch at the gymnastics in Paris

What to watch at the gymnastics in Paris

July 27, 2024
What to watch at the gymnastics in Paris
Lifestyle|News|Sports|World

The world’s youngest country is making waves in international basketball, and ready to take on Team USA at the Olympics

The world’s youngest country is making waves in international basketball, and ready to take on Team USA at the Olympics

July 27, 2024
The world’s youngest country is making waves in international basketball, and ready to take on Team USA at the Olympics
Crime|Europe|News|Sports

French train networks partially restored after line sabotage ahead of Olympics

French railway company SNCF says it has made significant progress in restoring high-speed train services after acts of sabotage disrupted several lines ahead of Friday night’s Olympic Games opening ceremony on the Seine River

July 27, 2024
French train networks partially restored after line sabotage ahead of Olympics
News|Sports

Olympics-Rowing-Fans upbeat in rain as sculls heats begin

The rain that drenched the spectacular Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony on Friday evening was still very much in evidence as fans streamed in to watch the rowing

July 27, 2024
Olympics-Rowing-Fans upbeat in rain as sculls heats begin
Asia|Sports

Olympics-Diving-Chinese women win first gold in clean sweep bid

Chen Yiwen and Chang Yani began China's bid to capture all eight women's Olympic diving golds by winning the synchronised 3-metre springboard event on Saturday.

July 27, 2024
Olympics-Diving-Chinese women win first gold in clean sweep bid
News|Sports

Olympics-Paris 2024 Games chief Estanguet confirms salary investigation

Paris 2024 Olympics chief Tony Estanguet on Saturday confirmed an investigation was under way into his salary as president of the organising committee.

July 27, 2024
Olympics-Paris 2024 Games chief Estanguet confirms salary investigation
News|Sports

How the world's press rated Paris's Olympics Opening Ceremony

Paris broke with tradition on Friday by turning the Olympic Opening Ceremony into a parade down the River Seine rather than a stadium-based show.

July 27, 2024
How the world's press rated Paris's Olympics Opening Ceremony
News|Sports|World

China wins the first gold medal of the 2024 Olympics in mixed team air rifle shooting

China has won the first gold medal of the Paris Olympics

July 27, 2024
China wins the first gold medal of the 2024 Olympics in mixed team air rifle shooting
News|Sports|World

Olympic organizers apologize for introducing South Korean athletes as North Korea

Olympic organizers said they “deeply apologize” for introducing South Korea’s athletes as North Korea during the opening ceremony of the Paris Games

July 27, 2024
Olympic organizers apologize for introducing South Korean athletes as North Korea
Europe|News|Sports|Travel|World

Olympics-Skateboarding-First day of skateboarding competition postponed amid bad weather

The men's street skateboarding competition at the Paris Olympics was postponed on Saturday, organisers said in a statement, as rain poured down on the outdoor urban

July 27, 2024
Olympics-Skateboarding-First day of skateboarding competition postponed amid bad weather
Europe|News|Sports

ATP Roundup: Francisco Cerundolo upsets Andrey Rublev at Croatia Open

Top seed Andrey Rublev of Russia succumbed to fourth-seeded Francisco Cerundolo 7-6 (6), 6-4 Friday to bow out in the semifinals of the Plava Laguna Croatia Open in Umag, Croatia.

July 27, 2024
ATP Roundup: Francisco Cerundolo upsets Andrey Rublev at Croatia Open
Entertainment|Lifestyle|News|Sports|World

Katie Ledecky: The rise of an Olympic great

Katie Ledecky: The rise of an Olympic great

July 27, 2024
Katie Ledecky: The rise of an Olympic great
Asia|News|Sports|World

IOC apologises to South Korea over Olympics ceremony gaffe

The International Olympic Committee apologised to South Korea on Saturday after its delegation of athletes were introduced as from rival North Korea at the Paris Olympics opening

July 27, 2024
IOC apologises to South Korea over Olympics ceremony gaffe
Business|News|Sports

Packers QB Love agrees to terms on 4-year contract extension worth $220 million, AP source says

A person familiar with the situation says Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love has agreed to terms on a four-year contract extension worth $220 million

July 27, 2024
Packers QB Love agrees to terms on 4-year contract extension worth $220 million, AP source says
News|Sports

Canadian Taylor Pendrith leads the 3M Open in pursuit of his 2nd victory of the year

Taylor Pendrith shot a 7-under 64 on Friday to take a two-stroke lead over Matt NeSmith into the weekend in the 3M Open

July 27, 2024
Canadian Taylor Pendrith leads the 3M Open in pursuit of his 2nd victory of the year
Europe|News|Sports

Olympic moment of the day: Married couple makes history as Romania’s flag bearers

Olympic moment of the day: Married couple makes history as Romania’s flag bearers

July 26, 2024
Olympic moment of the day: Married couple makes history as Romania’s flag bearers
Entertainment|News|Sports

5 takeaways from the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics

5 takeaways from the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics

July 26, 2024
5 takeaways from the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics
News|Sports

French gold medallists Perec and Riner light Olympic cauldron

French three-times Olympic gold medallists Marie-Jose Perec and Teddy Riner capped a spectacular opening ceremony at the Paris Games on Friday by lighting the

July 26, 2024
French gold medallists Perec and Riner light Olympic cauldron
Business|Education|News|Sports

Damages to college athletes to range from a few dollars to more than a million under settlement

Thousands of former college athletes will be eligible for payments ranging from a few dollars to more than a million under the $2.78 billion antitrust settlement agreed to by the NCAA and five power conferences

July 26, 2024
Damages to college athletes to range from a few dollars to more than a million under settlement
Health|News|Sports

Saints reserve QB Jake Haener diagnosed with skin cancer, but remains at camp

New Orleans Saints reserve quarterback Jake Haener is balancing a recent skin cancer diagnosis with his effort to secure a job backing up starter Derek Carr

July 26, 2024
Saints reserve QB Jake Haener diagnosed with skin cancer, but remains at camp
Business|Finance|News|Sports|US

Dolphins agree with QB Tua Tagovailoa on a 4-year, $212M contract extension, AP source says

The Miami Dolphins have signed quarterback Tua Tagovailoa to a four-year contract extension valued at a franchise-record $212.4 million

July 26, 2024
Dolphins agree with QB Tua Tagovailoa on a 4-year, $212M contract extension, AP source says
News|Sports|US

QB Tua Tagovailoa lands richest deal in Dolphins history

The Miami Dolphins and quarterback Tua Tagovailoa agreed to a four-year, $212.4 million extension, his agency confirmed with ESPN on Friday.

July 26, 2024
QB Tua Tagovailoa lands richest deal in Dolphins history
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

Lady Gaga flutters in dazzling feathery performance to kick off Olympic Games in Paris

Lady Gaga flutters in dazzling feathery performance to kick off Olympic Games in Paris

July 26, 2024
Lady Gaga flutters in dazzling feathery performance to kick off Olympic Games in Paris
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|News|Sports|Videos|World

Celine Dion returns to stage for dramatic performance at Olympic Games opening ceremony in Paris

Celine Dion returns to stage for dramatic performance at Olympic Games opening ceremony in Paris

July 26, 2024
Celine Dion returns to stage for dramatic performance at Olympic Games opening ceremony in Paris
Africa|News|Opinion|Sports|World

Nigeria women's basketball team denied entry to opening ceremony boat by federation, AP source says

The Nigeria women’s basketball team wasn’t allowed to board the delegation’s boat for the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics, according to a person familiar with the situation

July 26, 2024
Nigeria women's basketball team denied entry to opening ceremony boat by federation, AP source says
Americas|News|Sports|World

Olympics-Former Canada soccer manager Herdman confident his teams did not spy with drones

Former Canada women's team manager John Herdman said news that Team Canada staff used a drone to spy on an opponent's practice was "a surprise and a shock," and he is "highly

July 26, 2024
Olympics-Former Canada soccer manager Herdman confident his teams did not spy with drones
Business|Entertainment|News|Sports|Technology

WBD takes NBA to court in legal showdown over broadcast rights

WBD takes NBA to court in legal showdown over broadcast rights

July 26, 2024
WBD takes NBA to court in legal showdown over broadcast rights
News|Sports|World

Olympics-Soccer-Canada great Sinclair: 'We were never shown drone footage'

Canada soccer great Christine Sinclair said on Friday national team players were never shown drone footage during the more than two decades she was on the team, following a spying

July 26, 2024
Olympics-Soccer-Canada great Sinclair: 'We were never shown drone footage'
Europe|Sports|Technology

Paris Olympics broadcasters diverge on AI approach

The Paris Olympics will be a showcase of generative AI for American viewers but European audiences won't see a similar approach, a contrast that reflects how global media

July 26, 2024
Paris Olympics broadcasters diverge on AI approach
Europe|Sports

What to watch for the 2024 Paris Olympics: Rugby gold at stake, Gauff makes debut Saturday, July 27

The opening ceremony for the 2024 Paris Olympics is over, and the competition is really going to rev up on Saturday all across France

July 26, 2024
What to watch for the 2024 Paris Olympics: Rugby gold at stake, Gauff makes debut Saturday, July 27
News|Sports|World

Olympics-What's the swimming doping scandal about?

A doping scandal sparked by 23 Chinese swimmers who tested positive for a performance-enhancing drug has cast a shadow over the Paris Olympics and sparked a huge row

July 26, 2024
Olympics-What's the swimming doping scandal about?
News|Opinion|Sports

The IOC says the Olympic Games has reached gender parity, but historic gender inequality still lingers

The IOC says the Olympic Games has reached gender parity, but historic gender inequality still lingers

July 26, 2024
The IOC says the Olympic Games has reached gender parity, but historic gender inequality still lingers
News|Sports

Browns edge rusher Myles Garrett is the No. 1 defensive lineman in AP's top 5 rankings

AP Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett was voted the top defensive lineman in the league by The Associated Press

July 26, 2024
Browns edge rusher Myles Garrett is the No. 1 defensive lineman in AP's top 5 rankings
News|Sports

Bills co-owner Kim Pegula helps break team huddle in latest sign of her recovery from cardiac arrest

Buffalo Bills co-owner Kim Pegula showed significant signs in her recovery from a debilitating cardiac arrest by being escorted to the field by her husband to help break the post-practice team huddle

July 26, 2024
Bills co-owner Kim Pegula helps break team huddle in latest sign of her recovery from cardiac arrest
Business|News|Sports|US

Warner Bros Discovery sues NBA over bid for broadcast rights

Warner Bros Discovery and its sports division, Turner Broadcasting System, filed a lawsuit on Friday against the National Basketball Association in New York over the

July 26, 2024
Warner Bros Discovery sues NBA over bid for broadcast rights
Business|Entertainment|Sports|Technology

Charles Barkley lashes out at NBA for choosing Amazon over TNT: ‘It just sucks’

Charles Barkley lashes out at NBA for choosing Amazon over TNT: ‘It just sucks’

July 26, 2024
Charles Barkley lashes out at NBA for choosing Amazon over TNT: ‘It just sucks’
Asia|Sports

Olympics-Surfing-How the Olympic surfing competition in Tahiti works

Surfing makes its second Olympic appearance at the Paris 2024 Games after a successful debut in Tokyo, with competition being held this time on the French Polynesian

July 26, 2024
Olympics-Surfing-How the Olympic surfing competition in Tahiti works
Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|News|Sports|Travel

Who are the flag bearers for the 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony?

Most countries will have two athletes hoisting a large flag in the boats along the Seine River for the Paris Olympics opening ceremony

July 26, 2024
Who are the flag bearers for the 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony?
Crime|Sports

Former Chiefs lineman Isaiah Buggs sentenced to hard labor in Alabama on animal cruelty charges

Former Kansas City Chiefs defensive lineman Isaiah Buggs has been convicted on two counts of misdemeanor animal cruelty charges

July 26, 2024
Former Chiefs lineman Isaiah Buggs sentenced to hard labor in Alabama on animal cruelty charges
Crime|News|Sports|US

Georgia wide receiver Rara Thomas suspended following arrest on cruelty to children, battery charges

Georgia wide receiver Rodarius “Rara” Thomas has been suspended indefinitely following his arrest on charges of cruelty to children and battery, adding to the team’s recent legal woes

July 26, 2024
Georgia wide receiver Rara Thomas suspended following arrest on cruelty to children, battery charges
MidEast|News|Sports|World

First positive doping test at Paris Olympics is Iraqi judoka for anabolic steroids

A male judoka from Iraq tested positive for two anabolic steroids at the Paris Olympics

July 26, 2024
First positive doping test at Paris Olympics is Iraqi judoka for anabolic steroids
Lifestyle|Sports|World

‘I made it’: 38 years after calling time on her Olympic dream in China, this ‘table tennis grandma’ will represent Chile at Paris 2024

‘I made it’: 38 years after calling time on her Olympic dream in China, this ‘table tennis grandma’ will represent Chile at Paris 2024

July 26, 2024
‘I made it’: 38 years after calling time on her Olympic dream in China, this ‘table tennis grandma’ will represent Chile at Paris 2024
News|Sports|Technology

Olympics-Soccer-Players not engaged in unethical behaviour, says Canada Soccer

Canadian players have not been involved in any unethical behaviour, Canada Soccer chief Kevin Blue said on Friday in the wake of a drone spying scandal that led

July 26, 2024
Olympics-Soccer-Players not engaged in unethical behaviour, says Canada Soccer
Europe|News|Sports|World

Olympics-Silence the guns for Paris Games, says UN's Guterres

United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres urged countries around the world to stop armed conflict as part of the Olympic truce, with the Paris 2024

July 26, 2024
Olympics-Silence the guns for Paris Games, says UN's Guterres
Europe|News|Sports|World

What we know so far about the attack on French train network ahead of Olympics opening

French transport has been thrust into chaos just hours ahead of the Olympics 2024 opening ceremony after a series of coordinated “malicious acts” upended high-speed train lines

July 26, 2024
What we know so far about the attack on French train network ahead of Olympics opening
Europe|News|Sports|World

Olympics-Weather forecaster sees rain 'disaster' for opening ceremony

Weather forecasters are predicting heavy rain showers during the Olympics opening ceremony later on Friday, with one meteorologist even calling it a "disaster" for the unprecedented

July 26, 2024
Olympics-Weather forecaster sees rain 'disaster' for opening ceremony
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

Snoop Dogg carries the Olympic torch before opening ceremony in Paris

Snoop Dogg is seemingly everywhere during the Paris Olympics

July 26, 2024
Snoop Dogg carries the Olympic torch before opening ceremony in Paris
Economy|News|Sports

Hosting the Olympics has become financially untenable, economists say

Hosting the Olympics has become financially untenable, economists say

July 26, 2024
Hosting the Olympics has become financially untenable, economists say
Environment|News|Sports|World

Olympics-River Seine suitable for swimming six out of seven days from July 17-23

The Seine was suitable for swimming six days out of seven between July 17-23, data showed on the day of the Paris Olympics opening ceremony on Friday.

July 26, 2024
Olympics-River Seine suitable for swimming six out of seven days from July 17-23
Sports|US

Olympics-Soccer-Lloyd hails Swanson's record-breaking double in opening U.S. win

Eight years after Mallory Swanson scored her first Olympic goal, the forward struck twice in 66 seconds in the United States' Group B opener against Zambia in Paris, breaking Carli

July 26, 2024
Olympics-Soccer-Lloyd hails Swanson's record-breaking double in opening U.S. win
Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|Sports

She couldn’t stop thinking about the guy she met at the Athens Olympics. Then a message from him changed her life

She couldn’t stop thinking about the guy she met at the Athens Olympics. Then a message from him changed her life

July 26, 2024
She couldn’t stop thinking about the guy she met at the Athens Olympics. Then a message from him changed her life
News|Sports

Olympics-Tennis-Paolini hunting medals, and Rafa selfie

Italian Jasmine Paolini's breakout year could be about to get even better as she prepares for the Paris Olympics with strong medal prospects in singles and doubles

July 26, 2024
Olympics-Tennis-Paolini hunting medals, and Rafa selfie
News|Sports|US

Olympics-Wrestling-Bereaved Dake wears pain on a pendant

Kyle Dake has a lump in his throat every time the American wrestler speaks about his father Doug, who passed away in April.

July 26, 2024
Olympics-Wrestling-Bereaved Dake wears pain on a pendant
Entertainment|News|Sports

Paris dazzles with a rainy Olympics opening ceremony on the Seine River

A hot-air balloon brought an Olympic ring of fire into a rainy sky and singer Celine Dion belted from the Eiffel Tower as Paris kicked off its first Summer Olympics in a century

July 26, 2024
Paris dazzles with a rainy Olympics opening ceremony on the Seine River
Europe|Opinion|Sports

For Ukrainian athletes, joy mixes with sorrow at the Paris Olympics

For Ukrainian competitors in Paris for the Olympics, joy goes hand in hand with sorrow

July 26, 2024
For Ukrainian athletes, joy mixes with sorrow at the Paris Olympics
News|Sports

Olympics-Soccer-Priestman likely knew of drone use, says Canadian Olympic chief

New information from Soccer Canada showed suspended women's head coach Bev Priestman was likely aware of the drone use that has caused a scandal at the Paris Olympics,

July 26, 2024
Olympics-Soccer-Priestman likely knew of drone use, says Canadian Olympic chief
News|Sports|US

Olympics-Water Polo-Hype man Flavor Flav goes all in to help U.S. secure fourth gold

The U.S. women's team can win an unprecedented fourth straight gold medal in water polo at the Paris Olympics and the most vocal supporter in their corner is American

July 26, 2024
Olympics-Water Polo-Hype man Flavor Flav goes all in to help U.S. secure fourth gold
Lifestyle|Sports|Travel

How is wave forecasting done and how does it impact the Paris Olympics surfing competition?

The search for the perfect wave has been a part of surfing culture for decades, with surfers traveling from location to location in their quest for the best swells

July 26, 2024
How is wave forecasting done and how does it impact the Paris Olympics surfing competition?
Crime|Europe|News|Sports|World

French rail lines disrupted by ‘coordinated sabotage’ ahead of Paris Olympics opening ceremony

French rail lines disrupted by ‘coordinated sabotage’ ahead of Paris Olympics opening ceremony

July 26, 2024
French rail lines disrupted by ‘coordinated sabotage’ ahead of Paris Olympics opening ceremony
Asia|News|Sports

Naomi Osaka is in a better place as she returns to the Olympics and Roland Garros at Paris Games

Naomi Osaka is back on the tennis tour, back at a Summer Olympics and back at Roland Garros

July 26, 2024
Naomi Osaka is in a better place as she returns to the Olympics and Roland Garros at Paris Games
Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports

Olympics-Gymnastics-Biles defends German gymnasts on crowded Paris bus

Simone Biles is known for her high-flying, boundary-pushing gymnastics skills, but she can be just as impressive off the competition mat in her support for fellow

July 26, 2024
Olympics-Gymnastics-Biles defends German gymnasts on crowded Paris bus
Crime|Europe|News|Sports|Travel|World

Arsonists attack French high-speed rail system hours before opening ceremonies of the Paris Olympics

Arsonists have attacked France’s high-speed rail network, paralyzing train travel to Paris for some 800,000 people across Europe, including athletes heading to the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games

July 26, 2024
Arsonists attack French high-speed rail system hours before opening ceremonies of the Paris Olympics
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MLB roundup: Padres’ Dylan Cease no-hits Nationals

Dylan Cease pitched the second no-hitter in the majors this season, lifting the visiting San Diego Padres to a 3-0 victory over the Washington Nationals on Thursday.

July 26, 2024
MLB roundup: Padres’ Dylan Cease no-hits Nationals
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Gaza war weighs heavy on the minds of Palestinian Olympians: ‘I want to be an inspiration’

Gaza war weighs heavy on the minds of Palestinian Olympians: ‘I want to be an inspiration’

July 26, 2024
Gaza war weighs heavy on the minds of Palestinian Olympians: ‘I want to be an inspiration’
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Boxing-Super middleweight champion Alvarez faces undefeated Berlanga in September

Unified super middleweight champion Saul "Canelo" Alvarez will fight undefeated contender Edgar Berlanga Jr. on Sept. 14 in Las Vegas, Alvarez said late on Thursday.

July 26, 2024
Boxing-Super middleweight champion Alvarez faces undefeated Berlanga in September

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