Clare Balding at centre of ‘awkward’ BBC Olympics blunder after broadcast mistake Broadcaster was thrown an embarrassing curveball live on-air The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2024
Olympics 2024: Why is the athletics track purple? Paris’ Stade de France will host the Athletics events during the Olympic Games The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2024
Matildas’ Alanna Kennedy Goes Viral For Lip-Reading Moment Every Aussie Could Understand Matildas' defender Alanna Kennedy has gone viral online thanks to footage from her recent match against the USA where she swears. Onya Alanna. Pedestrian.tv · Aug 2, 2024
After guiding Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh to historic Olympic medals, India's pistol coach Samaresh Jung gets 'house demolition' notice on return home Samaresh Jung, the national pistol shooting coach who guided Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh to bronze medals at the Paris Olympics, arrived home to the distressing information that his residence and neighbourhood are set for demolition within two days. The Times of India · Aug 2, 2024
Paris 2024 Olympics: Five things we learned on Day 6: summertime in Léonland Léon Marchand, 22, gave himself a chance for a fourth individual gold medal. But the old man was looking distinctly creaky as young Summer McIntosh claimed another title. Radio France Internationale · Aug 2, 2024
'What a guy': Andy Murray leaves people in stitches with retirement reaction SCOTTISH tennis legend Andy Murray had the perfect reaction after playing his final professional match at the Paris Olympics. The National (Scotland) · Aug 2, 2024
Boston’s Derrick White has been thriving on Team USA in the 2024 Paris Olympics White has been a star in his role. USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 2, 2024
'Biological male' Imane Khelif wins Paris Olympics boxing bout in 46 seconds; Elon Musk, JK Rowling cry foul as Twitter erupts NEW DELHI: Paris Olympics has been hit by another major controversy as Algerian boxer Imane Khelif, alleged to be a 'biological male,' defeated Italian boxer Angela Carini in a women's boxing bout within 46 seconds on Thursday. The incident has led to a heated debate on social media, drawing in… The Times of India · Aug 2, 2024
Afternoon Update: Reynolds-Higgins defamation case begins; PwC chief’s $1.2m bonus; and a screaming Egyptian mummy Liberal senator is suing former staffer over social media posts she alleges damaged her reputation The Guardian - AU · Aug 2, 2024
Steph Curry, Team USA basketball show support for Simone Biles, Suni Lee in Olympics gymnastics final Steph Curry was in the building as Simone Biles earned another gold medal for Team USA gymnastics. USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 2, 2024
No Mario & Sonic At The Olympics And EB Games Enters Flop Era: Tech & Gaming News From This Week From huge industry layoffs, EB Games' weird subscription model, and why there won't be a Mario & Sonic game this Olympics. Pedestrian.tv · Aug 2, 2024
The European Commission is banning staff from nabbing free tickets for the Olympics, Euros and Eurovision, as they could undermine ‘ethical behavior’ The European Commission's rule is said to apply to large-scale events whose tickets are often hard to get hold of—but there are a few exceptions. Fortune · Aug 2, 2024
Tennis legend Andy Murray retires 'proud' after Paris Olympics defeat After three Grand Slam titles, UK tennis legend Andy Murray, 37, officially retired from the sport on Thursday after losing in the Paris Olympics, closing the door on a stellar yet injury-laden career. France 24 · Aug 2, 2024
Manu Bhaker: Chased by 40 brands for endorsements, fee swells from Rs 20 lakh to crores after Olympic medals in Paris NEW DELHI: If the life of a sportsperson were to be likened to an amusement park ride, nothing would fit the script more than the rollercoaster that entertains crowds who never realise what it takes to build the machine that can endure those twists and turns day in and day… The Times of India · Aug 2, 2024
The Times of India · Aug 2, 2024 Reigning champions Belgium hand India their first defeat at Paris Olympics Old foibles with composure at the death surfaced as India's hockey team, with less than two minutes on the clock, failed to score a goal against Belgium, and lost for the first time in this Olympics. India, who had already sealed a quarterfinal berth, appeared set to salvage a draw,…
The Times of India · Aug 2, 2024 PV Sindhu hits a Chinese wall at Paris Olympics, medal hat-trick dream over PARIS: It was a story of smash hits and mishits at the Porte de la Chapell here on Thursday evening. China's He Bing Jiao, 27, got it right and destroyed her opponent. India's PV Sindhu, 29, could not and succumbed. Sindhu had beaten the doughty Chinese at the Tokyo Olympics…
The Guardian - UK · Aug 2, 2024 Paris 2024 Olympics day seven: Cheptegui wins 10,000m, BMX 1-2-3 for France – as it happened A day that began with a rush of Team GB golds ended with French success and records tumbling on the athletics track
The Conversation · Aug 2, 2024 Save our waves: surfing pumps $2.71 billion into the Australian economy and boosts wellbeing Ever since Polynesian pioneers took to the ocean on wooden rafts, people have been hooked on riding waves. Today, surfing is one of the world’s fastest-growing sports and one of the latest additions to the Olympic games.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 2, 2024 McKeown v Fox v Titmus: the three-way race to become Australia’s greatest Olympian In more than a century of Games history, just eight Australians have won three individual golds – but a trio of women are poised to break ahead at Paris 2024
The Times of India · Aug 2, 2024 Paris Olympics: Neeraj Chopra is going to defend his Olympic gold, says Murali Sreeshankar NEW DELHI: India's star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra will carry the hopes of billions as the 26-year-old defending champion seeks his second Olympic gold medal at the Paris Games.
AAP · Aug 2, 2024 Door ajar for social housing at 2032 athletes village The Queensland government will leave the door open for the athletes village to be made available for social housing before the 2032 Olympic Games.
The Times of India · Aug 2, 2024 Novak Djokovic's knee injury flares up ahead of his Paris Olympics semi-final Novak Djokovic hopes that his problematic right knee, which required surgical intervention in June, would not hinder his aspirations of securing an elusive Olympic gold medal.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 2, 2024 Reminder that in high school, Team USA’s Olympic star Bam Adebayo was unstoppable Bam Adebayo was good, even in high school.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 2, 2024 Trust between rider and horse on display at the Paris Olympics shows the best of a sport that has been rocked by scandals There are dozens of quiet achievements at the equestrian events, of riders overjoyed with personal bests, supporting their horses through missteps, and praising their successes
The Guardian - AU · Aug 1, 2024 Australian surfing judge removed from Olympics over photo with Ethan Ewing Image shows official posing with Australia surfer and national coach, as the surf events in Teahupo’o come down to the last eight