Photos: Iconic Paris landmarks double up as Olympic venues
The 2024 Olympics are placing some of Paris’ most famous landmarks at center…
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Great Britain makes equestrian history with eventing team gold
Eventing came to a triumphant finish Monday in Paris as Great Britain made history and claimed equestrian’s first gold medal of the…
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Canada women’s soccer head coach apologizes for drone scandal, takes accountability
Suspended Canadian women’s soccer coach Bev Priestman apologized on Sunday to her players and the nation for the drone scandal that led to her exit…
Continue ReadingLongtime Phelps coach Bob Bowman was in tears watching new star pupil Léon Marchand win gold
AP Sports Writer NANTERRE, France (AP) — Bob Bowman teared up, just as he used to do watching Michael Phelps win Olympic gold medals. This time it…
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Olympic tennis recap, July 29: A sweet 16 for Swiatek
Day 4 of Olympic tennis sifted the draw to the remaining sweet 16, and the on-court action was even sweeter, with the game’s biggest name…
Continue ReadingUnintended consequences: How NIL in college sports has raised questions about nonprofits
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The entrance of name, image and likeness deals in college sports has raised questions about what it means to be a…
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Updated weather forecast for the 2024 Paris Olympic men’s golf event at Le Golf National
The weekly weather forecast for the Olympic men’s golf event at Le Golf National outside of Paris,…
Continue ReadingSkyrocketing power bills draw protests near Pakistan’s capital
Associated Press ISLAMABAD (AP) — Protests over skyrocketing power bills have shut down a major road into Pakistan’s capital as some 3,000…
Continue ReadingChina’s Xi calls for cooperation with Italy, evoking ancient ‘Silk Road’
BEIJING (AP) — Chinese President Xi Jinping called for further cooperation with Italy on Monday at a meeting with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia…
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At just 17, Lithuanian breaker Dominika Banevic eyes Paris gold
At just 17 years old, Lithuania’s Dominika Banevic is on the verge of a possible Paris Olympic gold medal in the debut of Olympic…
Continue ReadingTurkish official accuses Israel of targeting Erdogan after he seemed to threaten to invade over Gaza
ISTANBUL (AP) — A senior Turkish official accuses the Israeli government of trying to hide war crimes by targeting President Recep Tayyip Erdogan…
Continue ReadingMcDonald’s same-store sales fall for 1st time since 2020 as tapped-out customers hold on to cash
AP Business Writer McDonald’s global same-stores fell for the first time in nearly four years in the second quarter as inflation-weary consumers…
Continue ReadingHigh Court judge in the UK upholds the government ban on puberty blockers
Associated Press LONDON (AP) — A High Court judge has upheld the British government’s emergency ban on puberty blockers. Justice Beverley Lang…
Continue ReadingFrom the opening ceremony to DiscOlympics, Cerrone still reigns nearly 50 years on
AP Entertainment Writer PARIS (AP) — Disco might seem like a thing of the past, but legendary Frecnh artist Cerrone is bringing it into the present…
Continue ReadingAustralian inquiry will hear evidence that Christian extremists killed 3 in an act of terrorism
Associated Press MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — An expert will tell an inquiry that three Christian extremists killed two police officers and a…
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Paris Olympics set record for number of openly LGBTQ+ athletes, but some say progress isn’t finished
Associated Press PARIS (AP) — A record number of athletes openly identifying as LGBTQ+ are competing in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Activist groups…
Continue ReadingAP Decision Notes: What to expect in Tennessee’s state primaries
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Candidates for federal and state legislative posts will compete for their parties’ nominations in primaries in…
Continue Reading North Korean officials seek medicine for Kim’s health problems related to obesity, Seoul says
Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s spy agency says North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has regained weight and has…
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Women’s basketball recap, July 29: France looks for real, Nigeria upsets Australia
Follow all the action in the Olympic women’s basketball tournament on July 29, including Team USA’s opener against…
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Men’s handball recap, July 29: Sweden upsets Spain, France still winless
Details and takeaways from the second day of the men’s handball tournament at the 2024 Paris…
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