Swiatek beats Begu, and rain, to start quest for tennis gold
Poland’s Iga Swiatek launched her bid for Olympic gold with a 6-2, 7-5 win over battling Romanian Irina-Camelia Begu in the opening round of the…
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Russian media throw shade at Paris Olympics, which TV won’t show
Associated Press TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — Watching the Paris Olympics will be difficult for most people in Russia, and in the view of local media…
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24 international athletes to watch at Paris 2024
From world record holders to MVPs to Grand Slam champions, the Paris Olympics is jam-packed with star power from around the globe. As things prepare…
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Women’s rugby preview: U.S. seeks first Olympic medal
A preview of women’s rugby at the 2024 Paris…
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U.S. gold medal streaks on the line at Paris Olympics
Here are some of the most notable Olympic gold medal streaks on the line at the 2024 Paris…
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Apache Christ icon controversy sparks debate over Indigenous Catholic faith practices
Associated Press MESCALERO, New Mexico (AP) — Anne Marie Brillante never imagined she would have to choose between being Apache and being Catholic.…
Continue ReadingChinese police say 8 people died after a vehicle hit pedestrians in the city of Changsha
BEIJING (AP) — Eight people died after a vehicle hit pedestrians in the central Chinese city of Changsha. A statement from the Kaifu branch of the…
Continue ReadingZhang Yufei hopes Chinese swimmers will be accepted as clean after dozens of tests ahead of Paris
AP Sports Writer NANTERRE, France (AP) — Zhang Yufei hopes her international rivals will believe she is competing clean after the Chinese swimming…
Continue Reading Hungary’s nationalist leader warns of EU’s demise and backs Trump in anti-Western speech
Associated Press BAILE TUSNAD, Romania (AP) — Hungary’s nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orbán says the European Union is sliding toward…
Continue ReadingHeat wave forces Iran to shutter government offices and banks. Electricity consumption soars
Associated Press TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — A heat wave blanketing Iran has forced authorities to cut operating hours at various facilities Saturday and…
Continue ReadingKevin Durant ‘hopefully’ will play for the US in its Olympic opener against Serbia
AP Basketball Writer PARIS (AP) — There is hope that Kevin Durant plays for the U.S. in its Olympic opener against Serbia on Sunday, which means…
Continue ReadingChina surges past rival Japan during men’s Olympic gymnastics qualifying
AP National Writer PARIS (AP) — Longtime men’s gymnastics rivals China and Japan appear headed for another tight finish at the Olympics. The…
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Richard, Juda edge out Malone; Great Britain tops U.S. in first subdivision
After the first subdivision of qualifications for men’s artistic gymnastics, Great Britain holds a lead over the United States. Frederick Richard…
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Men’s handball recap, July 27: Croatia wins thriller; Denmark races past France
Running recap of the men’s handball matches in Paris Olympic group play from Saturday, July…
Continue ReadingLife and death in the heat. What it feels like when Earth’s temperatures soar to record highs
Associated Press BENI MELLAL, Morocco (AP) — In the unrelenting heat of Morocco’s Middle Atlas, people were sleeping on rooftops. Hanna Ouhbour…
Continue Reading Life and death in the heat. What it feels like when Earth’s temperatures soar to record highs
Associated Press BENI MELLAL, Morocco (AP) — In the unrelenting heat of Morocco’s Middle Atlas, people were sleeping on rooftops. Hanna Ouhbour…
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Ledecky edges Titmus, sets pace in 400m freestyle heats
In the opening act for what promises to be a thrilling showdown on the first day of swimming at the Paris Olympics, 2016 gold medalist and former…
Continue ReadingFrench train networks partially restored after line sabotage ahead of Olympics
PARIS (AP) — French railway company SNCF says it has made significant progress in restoring high-speed train services after acts of sabotage…
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Men’s volleyball shocker: Germany takes down Japan to open Saturday slate
In their first Olympic men’s volleyball game since London 2012, Germany shocked No. 2-ranked Japan, 3-2, to open the men’s volleyball competition at…
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