What to watch for 2024 Paris Olympics: Sha’Carri Richardson makes Olympic debut Friday, August 2
7 months, 2 weeks ago

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

Associated Press  

Sha’Carri Richardson makes her long-awaited Olympic debut as track and field rev up Friday at the Paris Olympics. Marchand looks to continue Paris dominance France’s Léon Marchand aims for his fourth gold medal of the 2024 Games when he swims in the 200-meter individual medley at 8:43 p.m. CEST at Paris La Defense Area. Also Friday, American Caeleb Dressel will go for his ninth Olympic gold medal and second in Paris when he competes in the men’s 50-meter freestyle final at 8:30 p.m. CEST. U.S. men end drought, France and Argentina clash in men’s soccer The U.S. men’s soccer team will play Morocco in its first Olympic quarterfinal match in 24 years — since the 2000 Sydney Games.

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Olympic Champion Hassan excited over London Marathon return
2 months, 1 week ago

Olympic Champion Hassan excited over London Marathon return

The Hindu  

Two years after Sifan Hassan raced to a memorable London Marathon victory after stopping twice to stretch her hip in a remarkable debut at the distance, the Dutch multi-distance phenomenon is back this year and excited to see what she can do. “I never dreamed I was going to win the gold medal in London but suddenly my brain is …

Rewind 2024: From Djokovic winning gold in Paris Olympics to Spain's Euro triumph, top 10 sporting moments this year
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Rewind 2024: From Djokovic winning gold in Paris Olympics to Spain's Euro triumph, top 10 sporting moments this year

Firstpost  

From Spain’s Euro 2024 triumph to Novak Djokovic’s gold medal win in Paris Olympics, 2024 had it all. With 2024 coming to a close in less than a week, we take a look a the top 10 sporting moments: Novak Djokovic winning Olympic gold in Paris Throughout his extraordinary professional tennis career, one thing that eluded Novak Djokovic was gold …

Looking back 2024: 10 controversies that rocked sporting world
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Looking back 2024: 10 controversies that rocked sporting world

The Hindu  

The year 2024 was remarkable for sports, with significant milestones achieved in various fields, including cricket, Olympics, and chess, among others. India celebrated its victory at the ICC T-20 World Cup 2024, 18-year-old D. Gukesh became the youngest World Chess champion, and the country showcased impressive performances at the Paris Olympics. Vinesh Phogat Paris Olympics disqualification Ace wrestler Vinesh Phogat’s …

The Best Women’s Sports Moments Of 2024
3 months ago

The Best Women’s Sports Moments Of 2024

Huff Post  

Simone Biles, Caitlin Clark, Sha'Carri Richardson and Coco Gauff. “It’s the investments of brands, the viewership of fans, places like ESPN putting it on TV, the availability, the programming and last but not least at all, it’s the performance of the athletes.” “We are finally seeing all of these things pulling in the same direction,” she added, “and it’s created …

AP’s top sports photos of the year are worth a close look
3 months, 1 week ago

AP’s top sports photos of the year are worth a close look

Associated Press  

From the Paris Olympics to the Super Bowl. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Mike Tyson, left, fights Jake Paul during their heavyweight boxing match, Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, in Arlington, Texas. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Tyrrell Hatton, of England, reacts on the 11th …

What to watch at the Paris Paralympics on Friday
6 months, 2 weeks ago

What to watch at the Paris Paralympics on Friday

Associated Press  

PARIS — The finish line is getting closer at the Paralympics Games, with only three days of competition left. There are men’s and women’s titles in cycling road racing in nearby Clichy-sous-Bois and the women’s wheelchair tennis final takes place at Roland Garros, home to the French Open. The 27-year-old Dutchwoman defends her singles title on the court Philippe Chatrier …

'Miracle' swimmer Alexa Leary and wheelchair marathon star Madison de Rozario poised for greatness at Paris Paralympics
6 months, 3 weeks ago

'Miracle' swimmer Alexa Leary and wheelchair marathon star Madison de Rozario poised for greatness at Paris Paralympics

ABC  

Alexa Leary only began her Para-swimming journey after a serious cycling accident ended her triathlon career three years ago. Sprint superstar Rowan Crothers has two Paralympic gold medals and has won multiple World Championships. Rowan Crothers Rowan Crothers celebrates winning gold at last year's World Championships. Loading Instagram content Leary made quick progress in the pool, winning gold in the …

Armand Duplantis repeats Paris Olympics 2024 heroics: Entire timeline of record-breaking spree
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Armand Duplantis repeats Paris Olympics 2024 heroics: Entire timeline of record-breaking spree

Hindustan Times  

Armand Duplantis broke his own pole vault world record once again as he cleared 6.26 metres at the second attempt at the Silesia Diamond League meeting, on Sunday. He broke the world record for the 10th time in his career, surpassing the 6.25 metres he cleared after retaining his Olympic gold medal in Paris 2024. Meanwhile, Paris 2024 silver medallist …

Caeleb Dressel says he hopes to compete at the 2028 L.A. Olympics
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Caeleb Dressel says he hopes to compete at the 2028 L.A. Olympics

LA Times  

Two weeks removed from the Paris Games, gold medal swimmer Caeleb Dressel is already making plans for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games. That might be a good time for me.” Olympics 2024 Paris Summer Olympic Games: Complete coverage Everything you need to know about the 2024 Paris Summer Olympic Games from the Los Angeles Times’ team of reporters and …

Paris Olympic gold medallist Matt Wearn on the struggle for funding and sponsorship
7 months ago

Paris Olympic gold medallist Matt Wearn on the struggle for funding and sponsorship

ABC  

Dual-Olympic gold medallist Matt Wearn has said it is a shame most athletes do not get to reap the rewards for their success at the Olympics. Matt Wearn of Team Australia competes in the Men's Dinghy ICLA class race on day nine of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Marseille Marina on August 04, 2024 in Marseille, France. While Wearn …

Lyles, Hassan bookend fabulous track and field program
7 months, 1 week ago

Lyles, Hassan bookend fabulous track and field program

China Daily  

Sifan Hassan of the Netherlands celebrates after crossing the finish line to win the Paris 2024 Olympics women's marathon gold medal on Sunday. The closest and highest quality men's 100-meter race and a late-night pole vault world record lit up the first week, while Sifan Hassan's final-day marathon win, to cap a barely believable hat-trick of medals, was a fitting …

Paris 2024 Olympics review: A local champion, perfect days, viral moment and drama as surfing delivers in Tahiti
7 months, 1 week ago

Paris 2024 Olympics review: A local champion, perfect days, viral moment and drama as surfing delivers in Tahiti

The Hindu  

A local champion, days of perfect surf, a viral moment and plenty of high sporting drama - the decision by Paris 2024 to hold the Olympic surfing competition in Tahiti delivered in spades from the charming lagoon-side village of Teahupo’o. Kauli Vaast, who lives minutes from the dangerous reef break, surfed a near perfect final to claim the gold medal …

Paris Olympics 2024 cycling review: Dutch master Harrie grabs the spotlight and paints the velodrome orange
7 months, 1 week ago

Paris Olympics 2024 cycling review: Dutch master Harrie grabs the spotlight and paints the velodrome orange

The Hindu  

When Britain opened seven compelling days of racing at the National Velodrome by winning the women’s team sprint in a world record time it seemed the country’s domination of Olympic track cycling would extend through the Paris Games. The United States finally got its hands on the women’s team pursuit title that had proved so elusive -- beating nemesis Britain …

Top heart-warming moments from the Paris 2024 Olympics
7 months, 1 week ago

Top heart-warming moments from the Paris 2024 Olympics

The Hindu  

The Paris 2024 Olympics saw 10,500 athletes come together for an incredible talent showcase. Alice Finot of Team France applauds fans and family after competing in the Women’s 3000m Steeplechase final on day eleven of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade de France. China’s silver medallist He Bing Jiao reacts with her medal on the podium at the women’s …

Paris 2024 Olympic Games was a staggering spectacle of sporting success and Australia dominated
7 months, 1 week ago

Paris 2024 Olympic Games was a staggering spectacle of sporting success and Australia dominated

ABC  

The destiny of any good thing is that it must, eventually, come to an end. Fencing at Le Grand Palais is a staggering spectacle Photo shows Fencers compete in Le Grand Palais Paris offers a rich vein of jewels to house temporary stadiums during the 2024 Olympic Games — but Le Grand Palais, home of fencing, is something else. Although …

What we’ll always remember from the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics
7 months, 1 week ago

What we’ll always remember from the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics

CNN  

Paris CNN — Truly, what an incredible Olympics it was here in France. Here are the 12 things we’ll always remember from the Paris Summer Olympics of 2024: Simone Biles cements her status as the greatest of all time Simone Biles came to Paris as the most decorated gymnast ever and left with another three Olympic gold medals as well …

Best of the 2024 Paris Olympics: Our staff picks for the Games’ superlative moments
7 months, 1 week ago

Best of the 2024 Paris Olympics: Our staff picks for the Games’ superlative moments

New York Times  

After nearly three weeks and more than 1,000 medals, the Paris Olympics have awarded their final gold. Also receiving votes: China’s diving team — won all eight Olympic diving gold medals Léon Marchand — the French swimmer won four golds and one bronze USA Basketball — extended its gold medal streak to five and eight Katie Ledecky — the American …

Paris is closing out the 2024 Olympics with a final star-studded show
7 months, 1 week ago

Paris is closing out the 2024 Olympics with a final star-studded show

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Paris is closing out two …

Luis Diaz's Brace Helps Liverpool Claim 4-1 Win Over Sevilla in Pre-Season Friendly at Anfield
7 months, 1 week ago

Luis Diaz's Brace Helps Liverpool Claim 4-1 Win Over Sevilla in Pre-Season Friendly at Anfield

News 18  

Liverpool claimed a 4-1 win over Sevilla in the first of their back-to-back home friendlies on Sunday afternoon. A fabulous Diogo Jota volley gave the Reds a breakthrough with half an hour played at Anfield before Luis Diaz netted twice in quick succession before the interval. Slot’s men almost carved out a third-minute chance when Mohamed Salah’s prodded pass in …

Paris 2024 – the winners and the losers
7 months, 1 week ago

Paris 2024 – the winners and the losers

The Independent  

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Simone Biles …

Women experienced the best of the Olympics — and the worst — in Paris
7 months, 1 week ago

Women experienced the best of the Olympics — and the worst — in Paris

LA Times  

After punching her way to a gold medal, winning bout after bout, the Algerian boxer felt like she had to keep fighting. The last two weeks in Paris — a setting for the classic novel “A Tale of Two Cities” — have been the best of times and the worst of times for female athletes. International Olympic Committee official Marie …

Paris Olympics in pictures: 32 captivating photos from each event of the Summer Games
7 months, 1 week ago

Paris Olympics in pictures: 32 captivating photos from each event of the Summer Games

New York Times  

The Olympic Games are a global obsession, captivating myself and my colleagues with thrilling wins and viral athlete TikToks. Fencing Mohamed El-Sayed of Team Egypt celebrates after winning the men’s épée individual bronze medal bout against Tibor Andrasfi of Team Hungary. Handball Thale Rushfeldt Deila of Team Norway attempts to shoot the ball between Ana Cláudia Bolzan and Bruna de …

Paris Olympics 2024: India's campaign concludes on penultimate day with medal count currently at six
7 months, 1 week ago

Paris Olympics 2024: India's campaign concludes on penultimate day with medal count currently at six

Firstpost  

India’s campaign concluded with wrestler Reetika Hooda’s quarter-final exit in the women’s 76kg event and golfers Aditi Ashok and Diksha Dagar finishing tied-29th and tied-49th respectively on Saturday. India’s campaign at the 2024 Paris Olympics officially concluded on Saturday, the penultimate day of competitions, with Reetika Hooda bowing out of the women’s 76 kg wrestling event with a quarter-final defeat …

Paris 2024 Olympics: Japan’s Kitaguchi wins women’s javelin throw event
7 months, 1 week ago

Paris 2024 Olympics: Japan’s Kitaguchi wins women’s javelin throw event

The Hindu  

Haruka Kitaguchi crushed the women’s javelin on Saturday, taking the top of the podium with her first throw of 65.80 metres to give Japan its first gold medal in the event. South Africa’s Jo-Ane van Dyk and Czechia’s Nikola Ogrodnikova gave a series of valiant efforts but never came close as they took silver and bronze, respectively, with their best …

Paris 2024 Olympics: Kenya’s Faith Kipyegon wins third straight 1,500m Olympic gold
7 months, 1 week ago

Paris 2024 Olympics: Kenya’s Faith Kipyegon wins third straight 1,500m Olympic gold

The Hindu  

Kenya’s Faith Kipyegon won her third straight Olympic 1,500 metres gold on Saturday, surging ahead of the pack to finish more than a second ahead of the field. Kipyegon cemented her status as one of the all-time great middle-distance runners, becoming the first athlete to claim three successive Olympic 1,500m titles. Her winning time of three minutes 51.29 seconds broke …

Paris 2024 Olympics: Egypt’s Elgendy wins modern pentathlon with new world record
7 months, 1 week ago

Paris 2024 Olympics: Egypt’s Elgendy wins modern pentathlon with new world record

The Hindu  

Ahmed Elgendy took Egypt’s first gold medal of the Paris 2024 Olympics when he won the men’s Modern Pentathlon with a world record 1,555 points on Saturday. Elgendy, silver medallist in Tokyo three years ago, was one of six competitors to have a clear round in the show jumping -- a big step up from Friday’s semi-final where he was …

Paris 2024 Olympics: United States’ Masai Russell wins women’s 100m hurdles
7 months, 1 week ago

Paris 2024 Olympics: United States’ Masai Russell wins women’s 100m hurdles

The Hindu  

American Masai Russell produced a stunning run to win the Olympic 100 metres hurdles title in a blanket finish on Saturday, edging out home hope Cyrena Samba-Mayela and Tokyo champion Jasmine Camacho-Quinn. Russell clocked 12.33 seconds as French President Emmanuel Macron watched Samba-Mayela deliver France’s first track medal of the Paris Games with silver and Puerto Rico’s Camacho-Quinn took bronze. …

At the Paris Olympics, the details matter
7 months, 1 week ago

At the Paris Olympics, the details matter

Associated Press  

PARIS — The details are everything for Paris’ Olympians. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Grand Palais roof is reflected in a Bulgaria’s Yoana Ilieva’s sabre as she competes with Japan’s Risa Takashima in the women’s individual Sabre round of 32 competition during the 2024 Summer Olympics at the Grand Palais, Monday, July …

Athletes across the Paris Games sustain bloody injuries during competition
7 months, 1 week ago

Athletes across the Paris Games sustain bloody injuries during competition

Associated Press  

PARIS — Athletes around the Paris Games have sustained bloody injuries during competition. Blood runs down Cuba’s Saidel Horta’s face after fighting Kyrgyzstan’s Munarbek Seiitbek in their men’s 57 kg preliminary boxing match at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, July 31, 2024, in Paris, France. Bulgaria’s Bilyana Zhivkova Dudova waits for medical attention during their women’s freestyle 62kg repechage wrestling …

Paris 2024 Olympics: Vincent wins gold for Canada in women’s canoe single 200m final
7 months, 1 week ago

Paris 2024 Olympics: Vincent wins gold for Canada in women’s canoe single 200m final

The Hindu  

The final race of the Olympic canoe sprint regatta ended with one of the tightest finishes of the Games, with Canada’s Katie Vincent declared the winner of the women’s canoe single 200m sprint after a long wait to see who would be crowned champion. “I was just excited, I knew that I had a good race, so I was just …

Paris Olympics 2024: Reetika Hooda Dominates Hungary's Bernadett Nagy, Enters Quarterfinals of Women's 76kg Wrestling
7 months, 1 week ago

Paris Olympics 2024: Reetika Hooda Dominates Hungary's Bernadett Nagy, Enters Quarterfinals of Women's 76kg Wrestling

News 18  

India’s final hopes for a medal finish in the Paris Olympics remains well and alive as wrestler Reetika Hooda outclassed Hungary’s Bernadett Nagy in the Women’s 76kg Freestyle event to progress to the quarterfinals on Saturday. Nagy, vissibly shaken tried to counter and snatch away a few points of her own, but Reetika’s swift footwork ensured that the Hungarian could …

'Wanted To Play In Final But Happy With Bronze Too': Manpreet Singh After Indian Hockey Team Finish 3rd In Paris
7 months, 1 week ago

'Wanted To Play In Final But Happy With Bronze Too': Manpreet Singh After Indian Hockey Team Finish 3rd In Paris

News 18  

Senior India hockey player Manpreet Singh on Saturday said it was disappointing not to win a gold in the Olympics but a second consecutive bronze medal is not too bad either. Eight-time Olympic champions India clinched a second consecutive bronze medal at Paris, beating Spain 2-1 in the play-off match. “Feeling really good, last time we won the bronze and …

Top Events of the Day: Paris Olympics schedule today; PM Modi to visit Wayanad; Aurobindo Pharma Q1 results today; more
7 months, 1 week ago

Top Events of the Day: Paris Olympics schedule today; PM Modi to visit Wayanad; Aurobindo Pharma Q1 results today; more

Live Mint  

Top Events of the Day: August 10 is marked by significant events, including severe flooding in New York and Pennsylvania due to the remnants of Tropical Storm Debby, a reflective statement from Sajeeb Wazed on former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's departure, and a victorious moment for Indian wrestler Aman Sehrawat at the Paris Olympics. India at Paris Olympics 2024: …

What to watch at Olympics today: Women’s soccer, men’s hoops — and 37 other gold medal events
7 months, 1 week ago

What to watch at Olympics today: Women’s soccer, men’s hoops — and 37 other gold medal events

New York Times  

The penultimate day of the Paris Olympics provides a plethora of options. ET, 5 p.m. in Paris TV: NBC, Telemundo and Peacock What to watch: For the first time since 2012, the U.S. women’s national team is back in the Olympic gold-medal match. Mallory Swanson, Sophia Smith & Trinity Rodman from @teamusa @USWNT have announced they have a name for …

Paris 2024 Olympics: American Benjamin wins men’s 400 metres hurdles gold
7 months, 1 week ago

Paris 2024 Olympics: American Benjamin wins men’s 400 metres hurdles gold

The Hindu  

Rai Benjamin finally got the better of great rival Karsten Warholm to win the Olympic 400 metres hurdles title on Friday, continuing the United States’ athletics gold rush and foiling the Norwegian’s bid to be the second man to retain the title. Benjamin, second behind Warholm in the Tokyo final and with two silvers and a bronze in world championships, …

Sha’Carri Richardson chases down 2 competitors in rain to end her first Olympics with a relay gold
7 months, 1 week ago

Sha’Carri Richardson chases down 2 competitors in rain to end her first Olympics with a relay gold

Associated Press  

SAINT-DENIS, France — Sha’Carri Richardson has navigated plenty of roadblocks in her pursuit of Olympic glory. Considering all the American sprinter has been through over the last three years, tentatively grabbing the baton from teammate Gabby Thomas with the U.S. in third in the women’s 4x100 meter relay final on Friday felt sort of normal. Richardson chased down Germany’s Rebekka …

Paris Olympics 2024: De Grasse anchors Canada to men’s 4x100m relay gold
7 months, 1 week ago

Paris Olympics 2024: De Grasse anchors Canada to men’s 4x100m relay gold

The Hindu  

Canada won the men’s Olympic 4x100m relay on Friday after hot favourites the United States messed up a changeover yet again and were disqualified. Andre de Grasse ran a superb last leg to bring the Tokyo silver medallist home in 37.50 seconds for its second gold in the event following its 1996 win. Akani Simbine, the nearly man of the …

Paris Olympics 2024: Aman Sehrawat Claims Bronze Medal in 57kg Wrestling With Dominant Win Over Puerto Rico's Damien Cruz
7 months, 1 week ago

Paris Olympics 2024: Aman Sehrawat Claims Bronze Medal in 57kg Wrestling With Dominant Win Over Puerto Rico's Damien Cruz

News 18  

When it mattered the most, Aman Sehrawat shone the brightest as the Indian wrestler dominated Puerto Rico’s Darien Toi Cruz to clinch the Bronze medal in the Men’s 57kg Freestyle event at the Paris Olympics on Friday. Sehrawat though wouldn’t budge already, as he would find the tackle from around the back to push Cruz down and gather two points …

Paris Olympics 2024 highlights: Exciting and emotional moments so far
7 months, 1 week ago

Paris Olympics 2024 highlights: Exciting and emotional moments so far

Hindustan Times  

Relive some of the most recent and talked-about moments at Paris Olympics 2024. Take a look: Chinese gymnast Zhou Yaqin is going viral as fans praised her as well as turned her into a meme after she stood on the Olympic podium Olympian Alice Finot from France proposed to her boyfriend, Spanish triathlete Bruno Martínez Bargiela Love in Paris: 33-year-old …

Paris 2024 Olympics: Japanese wrestling juggernaut Fujinami ambles to freestyle gold
7 months, 1 week ago

Paris 2024 Olympics: Japanese wrestling juggernaut Fujinami ambles to freestyle gold

The Hindu  

Japanese wrestling juggernaut Akari Fujinami extended her outrageous winning streak to claim the women’s 53kg freestyle gold of the Paris Olympics at the Champ-de-Mars Arena on Thursday. The 20-year-old arrived in Paris with a 130-0 record and capped her campaign with ridiculous ease winning the gold medal contest against Ecuador’s Lucia Yepez Guzman by technical superiority. I want to enjoy …

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 14 (August 9) India full schedule: Aman Sehrawat eyes wrestling bronze; 4x400m sprinters ready
7 months, 1 week ago

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 14 (August 9) India full schedule: Aman Sehrawat eyes wrestling bronze; 4x400m sprinters ready

Hindustan Times  

The Paris Olympics is slowly drawing to a close and for Indians, Friday will be the last day of competitions. The biggest spotlight will be on wrestler Aman Sehrawat, who will be fighting for bronze in men's 57kg freestyle wrestling late in the day. The women's relay rounds start first and India, comprising of Rupal Chaudhary, M R Poovamma, Jyothika …

Paris 2024 day-by-day guide of events
7 months, 1 week ago

Paris 2024 day-by-day guide of events

BBC  

Schedule filters Filter by Sport: All Sports Artistic Swimming Athletics Basketball Beach Volleyball Boxing Breaking Canoe Sprint Cycling Track Diving Football Golf Handball Hockey Marathon Swimming Modern Pentathlon Rhythmic Gymnastics Sailing Sport Climbing Table Tennis Taekwondo Volleyball Water Polo Weightlifting Wrestling Only medal events Schedule list Finished Wrestling Men's Freestyle 57kg Repechage CHN - KGZ China - Kyrgyzstan Finished Wrestling …

What to watch at Olympics today: Sha’Carri Richardson, U.S. women’s hoops — and breaking’s debut
7 months, 1 week ago

What to watch at Olympics today: Sha’Carri Richardson, U.S. women’s hoops — and breaking’s debut

New York Times  

There are three more days left of the Olympics and more medals to be handed out as the Games are in the home stretch. The dynasty of U.S. women’s basketball looking to advance to yet another gold medal game. '” GO DEEPER Noah Lyles, battling illness, settles for bronze in 200m final U.S. women’s basketball two wins from gold A’Ja …

American wrestlers Spencer Lee, Aaron Brooks and Helen Maroulis to compete in Olympic medal matches
7 months, 1 week ago

American wrestlers Spencer Lee, Aaron Brooks and Helen Maroulis to compete in Olympic medal matches

Associated Press  

PARIS — Three U.S. wrestlers – Spencer Lee, Aaron Brooks and Helen Maroulis — will challenge for Olympic freestyle medals after earning their spots on Thursday. Brooks, the four-time national champion at Penn State who defeated Tokyo gold medalist David Taylor at the Olympic trials, opened Thursday by knocking off No. He then beat Japan’s Hayato Ishiguro 11-1 and led …

2024 Olympics schedule Aug. 8: Men’s basketball semifinals, Noah Lyles in the 200
7 months, 2 weeks ago

2024 Olympics schedule Aug. 8: Men’s basketball semifinals, Noah Lyles in the 200

Associated Press  

PARIS — LeBron James, Kevin Durant and Steph Curry vs. Nikola Jokic is quite the matchup in the 2024 Olympics men’s basketball semifinals Thursday. There will be plenty of attention on the purple stage at Stade de France, too, where the track and field highlights include 100-meter dash champion Noah Lyles of the U.S. trying to add the 200 gold …

Everything Simone Biles did at the Paris Olympics was amplified. She thrived in the spotlight
7 months, 2 weeks ago

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

Associated Press  

PARIS — Every single thing Simone Biles has done at the Paris Olympics has been spotlighted: four medals, an online feud with a former teammate and a social media post that appeared to take a swipe at presidential candidate Donald Trump. Simone Biles, of the United States, celebrates after winning the gold medal during the women’s artistic gymnastics all-around finals …

A look at the hairstyles from the 2024 Summer Olympics
7 months, 2 weeks ago

A look at the hairstyles from the 2024 Summer Olympics

Associated Press  

PARIS — Olympians at the Paris Games are taking care with their hair. Italy’s Alice Volpi stands during the women’s team foil quarterfinal match against Egypt during the 2024 Summer Olympics at the Grand Palais, Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024, in Paris, France. Aaliyah Butler, of the United States, prepares to run in a women’s 400 meters round 1 heat at …

Paris Olympics 2024: Australia earns revenge and spot in last four with Serbia win
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris Olympics 2024: Australia earns revenge and spot in last four with Serbia win

The Hindu  

Australia got its revenge and a spot in the Paris Olympics women’s basketball semifinals as it breezed past Serbia 85-67 to earn a shot at another rival on Wednesday. Getting retribution on Serbia is one thing but getting the better of the mighty U.S., which is expected to ease past Games debutants Nigeria later on Wednesday, would be quite another. …

Paris 2024 Olympics: Perez pulls away to give Spain gold in race walk relay
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris 2024 Olympics: Perez pulls away to give Spain gold in race walk relay

The Hindu  

Spain’s two-times world champions Alvaro Martin and Maria Perez took the gold medal in the mixed marathon race walk relay by nearly a minute at the Paris Games on Wednesday as the event made its Olympic debut. Follow the Olympics live here: Paris 2024 Olympic Games real-time updates Brian Pintado and Glenda Morejon of Ecuador took silver in 2:51.22, while …

Paris 2024 Olympics: Hudson-Smith, Hall win fast and furious 400m semifinals
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris 2024 Olympics: Hudson-Smith, Hall win fast and furious 400m semifinals

The Hindu  

Britain’s Matthew Hudson-Smith and American Quincy Hall won their Olympic 400 metres semifinal heats on Tuesday but Grenada’s Kirani James sent a warning shot that the final will not be a walk in the park for the two favourites. The gold is widely expected to go to Hudson-Smith or Hall, but triple Olympic medallist James showed his mettle with a …

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