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Paris Olympics gives eurozone economic boost after rise in spending

French service sector drives growth but experts warn strong figures mask disappointing performance elsewhere

The Guardian - UK

A tale of two American Olympic champions 40 years apart

Four decades on from Connie Carpenter-Phinney’s victory at Los Angeles 1984, another American, Kristen Faulkner, was back on the top step of the podium at the women's Olympic road race. Cyclingnews spoke to the two champions about their respective wins and how women's cycling has changed over that time

Cycling News

U.S. Olympic gold medalist track star went from $200,000-a-year sponsorship to $12-an-hour internship

With the Paris 2024 Olympics making headlines for some outrageous prizes, it's easy to assume that all medalists are set for life. However, Olympic fame can be fleeting—just ask Lauryn Williams.

Fortune

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Lee Morton: Being on Scotland duty is just what I need after Paris heartbreak

Susan Egelstaff speaks to Team GB hockey star Lee Morton as he gets stuck into EuroHockey Championship qualifying after their Olympic quarter-final…

The National (Scotland)

Six talking points before grand slam finale at US Open gets under way

Flushing Meadows beckons for the brightest stars of world tennis.

The Independent UK

Alcaraz-Djokovic rivalry as Gauff bids to defend – the players to watch at US Open

Alcaraz has won the last two Grand Slams but Djokovic won Olympic gold

The Independent UK

Social media accelerates trolling – just look at Raygun. How can we stop viral moments from spiralling?

For Australian breaker Rachael “Raygun” Gunn, the 2024 Paris Olympics were marred by an outpouring of online trolling. Gunn’s performance was met with a savage backlash on social media.

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Archana Kamath quits professional table tennis to pursue academic career

NEW DELHI: Archana Kamath, who played a crucial role in leading India to the women’s table tennis team quarter-finals at the Paris Olympics, decided to leave the sport despite support from the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS), Olympic Gold Quest (OGQ), and other sponsors. At 23 years old, she has…

The Times of India

Pole Vault King Duplantis Continues Winning Ways Post-Olympics

Armand Duplantis picked up from where he left off at his world record-setting, gold medal-winning showing at the Paris Olympics by dominating the men's pole vault at the Lausanne Diamond League meet on Wednesday.

International Business Times

'Where is Snoop Dogg?': Minister playfully roasts US at Independence Day party

Good-natured roasting to America over its Olympics medal count.

The Canberra Times

How NBCU Smartly Leveraged Social Media to Drive Olympics Viewership

Social video now surpasses subscription video-on-demand in terms of consumer watch time, researchers say

Broadcasting & Cable

Study: Peacock Signed-Up 2.8M Subs During Olympics

Average daily sign-ups to Peacock of 398k during the first week of The 2024 Olympics represented a 5.6x increase versus the 8-week benchmark

TV Tech

Simone Biles Rising: Part Two Premieres On Netflix October 25

Get ready for Simone Biles Rising: Part Two on Netflix, diving into her Paris Olympics success and future plans. Don't miss the premiere on October 25!

Top News

Peacock Added 2.8 Million Signups During the Olympics, Research Company Says

The uptake compares to 3 million signups the NBCU subscription streaming service received for its AFC Wild Card exclusive back in January, according to Antenna

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AAP

Coach Cahill: 'No negligence' by Sinner in doping case

Darren Cahill insists there was no negligence from his Italian charge Jannik Sinner as the world no.1 was embroiled in a doping storm before the US Open.

The Conversation

Behold the small yellow saviour: why are Christians posting pictures of crucified minions online?

The 2024 Paris Olympics kicked off with hand-wringing about whether a drag queen banquet scene with a nude blue man at its centre was a mockery of the Last Supper.

Sports Illustrated

TV Times: How to Watch the BMW Championship, AIG Women's British Open

Here is how to watch the PGA Tour, LPGA Tour, LIV Golf, DP World Tour, Korn Ferry Tour and PGA Tour Champions every week.

The Conversation

Olympics in Africa: Egypt’s ambitious bid to host the games could succeed – but will it be worth it?

The modern Olympic Games is billed as the largest multi-sport event in the world, with a history dating back to 1896. Yet there’s a glaring absence on the Olympic map and on its logo of five rings representing the five inhabited continents: Africa has never hosted.

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Radio France Internationale

Nearly two million Paris Paralympics tickets sold as excitement builds

Paris Paralympic organisers on Wednesday hailed the milestone of nearly two million tickets sold for the Games, which start on 28 August in Paris.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Shaquille O’Neal wasn’t impressed with Team USA winning the gold medal

Lakers great Shaquille O'Neal seems disappointed with how Team USA played in the Olympics and felt it should've been much more dominant.

Radio France Internationale

France ramps up security with 25,000 police officers to guard Paralympics

Some 25,000 police officers are to be be deployed daily across Paris and surrounding areas during the Paralympic Games, mirroring the security measures implemented during the recent Olympics.

Dynamite News

Taapsee Pannu questions on Imane Khelif gender row at Paris Olympics

Actor Taapsee Pannu has proven her acting talent by doing challenging roles. Apart from being a versatile actor, she has also been vocal about different subjects. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Conversation

Los Angeles is in a 4-year sprint to deliver a car-free 2028 Olympics

With the Olympic torch extinguished in Paris, all eyes are turning to Los Angeles for the 2028 Olympics.

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“Are You Insane?”: Simone Biles Reveals Paris Nightclub Tried To Charge Her $26k For Champagne

Despite having much to celebrate, Simone wasn't about to pay $26k for champagne. The post “Are You Insane?”: Simone Biles Reveals Paris Nightclub Tried To Charge Her $26k For Champagne first appeared on Bored Panda.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Joy Taylor and M.J. Acosta-Ruiz broke down why powerful women (Simone Biles!) ruled the Paris Olympics

Joy Taylor and M.J. Acosta-Ruiz say there's a reason why athletes like Simon Biles ruled the Olympics.

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