Olympic table tennis recap, July 28: Sun and Wang march towards gold
The men’s and women’s number one seeds Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha advance to the table tennis round of 32 for…
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Kevin Durant returns to US lineup, scores 23 points on near-perfect shooting to lead win over Serbia
AP Basketball Writer VILLENEUVE-D’ASCQ, France (AP) — Kevin Durant is back. And in his debut with the U.S. Olympic team this summer, he…
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U.S. men’s water polo team falls to Italy in Paris opener
The U.S. men’s water polo team fell to Italy in the team’s opener of the 2024 Paris…
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Kevin Durant cleared to play in U.S. men’s basketball opener vs. Serbia
Kevin Durant’s status for the start of the Paris Games has been up in the air as he recovers from a calf strain, but it appears that he will be good…
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Japan delivers strong performance despite loss of team captain
The Japanese women’s gymnastics team is in good standing after the qualification round at the Paris 2024 Olympics, currently sitting fourth in the…
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1 killed in Maryland mall shooting in food court area
COLUMBIA, Md. (AP) — Police in Maryland say one person was killed in a shooting inside a shopping mall in a suburb of Baltimore and Washington.…
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Sport Canada: ‘Deeply concerning pattern of behavior’ in Canada women’s soccer
Sport Canada is withholding funding relating to women’s soccer coach Bev Priestman and two other suspended team officials, calling the drone scandal…
Continue ReadingFrance renews vow to defend freedom of navigation as it showcases fighter jets in the Philippines
Associated Press CLARK, Philippines (AP) — France has renewed a commitment to help defend freedom of navigation and overflight in the Asia-Pacific.…
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American Batten claims silver, Ferrand-Prevot dominates women’s mountain bike race
Pauline Ferrand-Prevot dominated the women’s mountain bike race. American Haley Batten overcame a flat tire to secure the…
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Which NBA teams are represented at 2024 Paris Olympics
From LeBron James and the star-studded United States squad to several teams with just one player, the “Association” is well-represented in…
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Olympic tennis recap, July 28: Nadal into Round 2 to face Djokovic
68 matches, 32 seeds, one jam-packed day full of Olympic tennis…
Continue Reading Ukraine says it struck an oil depot in Russia, as Moscow claims new gains in Donetsk region
Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine says it has struck an oil depot in southern Russia that supplies the Kremlin’s troops as Russian…
Continue ReadingSenate candidate Bernie Moreno campaigns as an outsider. His wealthy family is politically connected
Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Republican Senate candidate Bernie Moreno of Ohio likes to portray himself as a political outsider in his…
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Dawn Staley among famous fans supporting U.S. women’s water polo
U.S. women’s water polo games are one of the hottest tickets in Paris. Indeed, the stars showed up to support the team in their Paris…
Continue ReadingKamala Harris has America focused on multiracial identity
Associated Press An election year that was already bitterly partisan has been completely upended by President Joe Biden’s decision to drop out of…
Continue ReadingKamala Harris has America focused on multiracial identity
Associated Press An election year that was already bitterly partisan has been completely upended by President Joe Biden’s decision to drop out of…
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‘Bob the Cap Catcher’ becomes viral star of the Paris pool deck
A hero emerged during a swimming prelims session at La Defense Arena, when a stray sunken swim cap belonging to American Emma Weber delayed the…
Continue ReadingUS water polo star Maggie Steffens is playing with a heavy heart after death of her sister-in-law
AP Sports Writer SAINT-DENIS, France (AP) — U.S. water polo captain Maggie Steffens is playing with a heavy heart at the Paris Olympics after her…
Continue Reading Simone Biles competes in Olympics gymnastics with a calf injury: What we know
AP National Writer PARIS (AP) — Limping on her left ankle after saying she had an issue with her calf, Simone Biles dominated during qualifying…
Continue ReadingParis Olympics organizers say they meant no disrespect with ‘Last Supper’ tableau
AP Sports Writer PARIS (AP) — Paris Olympics organizers apologized to anyone who was offended by a tableau that evoked Leonardo da Vinci’s “The…
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