Today: September 21, 2024
Today: September 21, 2024

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Olympics-River Seine locked down ahead of Paris 2024 opening ceremony

A metal curtain descended across central Paris on Thursday as the police imposed a security perimeter along the banks of the river Seine, shutting the area off to anyone without a

Olympics-River Seine locked down ahead of Paris 2024 opening ceremony
Europe|Sports

Tennis-Nadal records confident win over Norrie in Bastad

Rafa Nadal upset Briton Cam Norrie 6-4 6-4 to reach the quarter-finals in Bastad on Thursday, mounting a terrific second-set comeback in an encouraging display for the Spaniard's fans

Tennis-Nadal records confident win over Norrie in Bastad
Crime|Europe|News

A police officer has been wounded in a knife attack in Paris. The attacker was killed by police

French authorities say a police officer has been wounded in a knife attack in Paris in the Champs-Elysees neighborhood

A police officer has been wounded in a knife attack in Paris. The attacker was killed by police
Crime|Europe|Sports

Police officer attacked in Paris, as security measures ramp up for Olympics

Police officer attacked in Paris, as security measures ramp up for Olympics

Police officer attacked in Paris, as security measures ramp up for Olympics
Europe|Sports

Olympic Village welcomes first athletes ahead of 2024 Paris Games

Olympic Village welcomes first athletes ahead of 2024 Paris Games

Olympic Village welcomes first athletes ahead of 2024 Paris Games
Arts|Entertainment

‘Chariots of Fire’ immortalized the 1924 Paris Olympics. Decades since its release, the film has taken on ‘a life of its own’

‘Chariots of Fire’ immortalized the 1924 Paris Olympics. Decades since its release, the film has taken on ‘a life of its own’

‘Chariots of Fire’ immortalized the 1924 Paris Olympics. Decades since its release, the film has taken on ‘a life of its own’
Sports

Shooting-Skeet great Hancock targets perfection in Paris

Vincent Hancock is not bragging when he says he has achieved pretty much everything in skeet shooting and will be competing more against himself than the field at the

Shooting-Skeet great Hancock targets perfection in Paris
Europe|Sports

Athletics-A world record would be perfect final Olympic tune-up for in-form Crouser

American Ryan Crouser hinted a world shot put record could be on the cards at the London Diamond League meeting on Saturday in what would be an ideal final tune-up before he aims

Athletics-A world record would be perfect final Olympic tune-up for in-form Crouser
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

The ‘first’ post-Covid Olympics are exciting sponsors. Fans? Not so much

The ‘first’ post-Covid Olympics are exciting sponsors. Fans? Not so much

The ‘first’ post-Covid Olympics are exciting sponsors. Fans? Not so much
Sports

Girls flag football is gaining traction in Minnesota, thanks in part to the Vikings

Girls flag football is gaining traction in Minnesota, thanks in part to the Vikings

Girls flag football is gaining traction in Minnesota, thanks in part to the Vikings
Sports

WNBA star Arike Ogunbowale could make life tough for Team USA once again

The last time the U.S. Women's National Team snubbed Arike Ogunbowale, she made sure it paid on the court

WNBA star Arike Ogunbowale could make life tough for Team USA once again
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

Brittney Griner and wife Cherelle welcome a son: ‘That’s my man’

Brittney Griner and wife Cherelle welcome a son: ‘That’s my man’

Brittney Griner and wife Cherelle welcome a son: ‘That’s my man’
Sports

Olympics-Defense the focus for high-powered US basketball team, Kerr says

With a roster that boasts the NBA's all-time leading scorer, multiple title winners and the best shooter to lace up a pair of high tops, the points are sure to come for

Olympics-Defense the focus for high-powered US basketball team, Kerr says
Sports

Atlanta's Allisha Gray 1st player to win both 3-point and skills competition at WNBA All-Star event

Allisha Gray became the first player in WNBA history to win both the 3-point and skills competition in the same year, capturing both titles Friday night

Atlanta's Allisha Gray 1st player to win both 3-point and skills competition at WNBA All-Star event
Europe|Sports

Olympics-Teams plan for lack of toilets on Paris opening ceremony barges

A possible lack of toilets on the barges used for carrying athletes during the Paris Olympics opening ceremony on Friday has thrown national teams an unexpected curve ball.

Olympics-Teams plan for lack of toilets on Paris opening ceremony barges
Entertainment|Europe|Travel

Olympics-Barcelona's free gym in a tunnel helps to popularise climbing

The Foixarda tunnel in Barcelona hides a free-to-use climbing treasure trove made up of thousands of holds of all shapes, sizes and colours

Olympics-Barcelona's free gym in a tunnel helps to popularise climbing
Sports

McIlroy tries to plot how to salvage a season without winning a major

Rory McIlroy missed the cut at the British Open and he has 265 days until the start of the next major at the Masters

McIlroy tries to plot how to salvage a season without winning a major
Sports

Athletics-Lyles runs 100 metres personal best in final Olympic tune-up

Noah Lyles warmed up for his assault on the Olympic 100 metres title in impressive style on Saturday when the American world champion ran a personal best of 9.81

Athletics-Lyles runs 100 metres personal best in final Olympic tune-up
Entertainment|Sports

Tennis-Nadal reaches first final since 2022 in Bastad ahead of Olympics

Rafael Nadal reached his first final in two years on Saturday, beating qualifier Duje Ajdukovic 4-6 6-3 6-4 in the semi-finals of the Swedish Open in Bastad as the 22-time grand slam

Tennis-Nadal reaches first final since 2022 in Bastad ahead of Olympics
Entertainment|Sports

Noah Lyles warms up for Olympics by setting PB of 9.81 seconds to win 100 in London

Heading into the Paris Olympics, Noah Lyles has never been faster

Noah Lyles warms up for Olympics by setting PB of 9.81 seconds to win 100 in London
Sports

Athletics-Lyles on course for Olympic glory after personal best in London

American Noah Lyles proved once again that he can back up his fighting talk with strong performances on the track when he ran a personal best to secure 100 metres

Athletics-Lyles on course for Olympic glory after personal best in London
News|Sports

Olympics-Canada defender Collins to miss Paris 2024 soccer tournament through injury

Canada defender Sydney Collins will miss the Paris 2024 women's soccer tournament after fracturing her left leg during a training game in her first match back after suffering

Olympics-Canada defender Collins to miss Paris 2024 soccer tournament through injury
Asia|Sports

Olympics-We need a level playing field, says Britain's Peaty after Chinese doping cases

Adam Peaty and other British swimmers said there needs to be a level playing field after 23

Olympics-We need a level playing field, says Britain's Peaty after Chinese doping cases
News|Sports|Technology

Olympics-Tech outage was good test for Paris Games systems, says IOC

A global tech outage that affected operations in many sectors and also hit parts of the Paris Olympics operations proved to be a good test ahead of the Games, the

Olympics-Tech outage was good test for Paris Games systems, says IOC
Sports

Arike Ogunbowale and Caitlin Clark lead WNBA All-Stars to 117-109 win over U.S. Olympic team

Arike Ogunbowale set the WNBA All-Star scoring record with 34 points and Caitlin Clark made the most of her All-Star debut as the WNBA team beat the U.S. Olympic team 117-109 on Saturday night

Arike Ogunbowale and Caitlin Clark lead WNBA All-Stars to 117-109 win over U.S. Olympic team

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