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The first Paris Olympics logo was pretty wild

But the 2024 design is even more bizarre.

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Tennis Star Andy Murray Announces Retirement After 2024 Olympics

Tennis star Andy Murray announces retirement after 2024 Olympics in Paris, reflecting on past victories and aiming for a final triumph.

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Nine newspaper journalists to strike during Olympics over pay if management doesn’t ‘resolve the issues’

Reporters will walk off job from Friday – affecting Paris Games coverage – unless union demands are met during Wednesday afternoon meeting

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World Champions Spain, New-look USA Top Olympic Women's Football Billing

A rejuvenated United States team under new coach Emma Hayes are targeting a record-extending fifth women's football gold medal at the Paris Olympics but face stiff competition, not least in the shape of World Cup holders Spain and their all-star line-up.

International Business Times

Paris Olympics: Experienced midfielder Manpreet Singh hopes to leave behind a lasting legacy

BENGALURU: "Paaji, next time humein flag right se centre mein leke aana hai," was Hardik Singh's emotional appeal to his then skipper Manpreet Singh as the Indian flag went up in Tokyo during the medal ceremony in 2021. He meant they had to convert the bronze medal to gold in…

The Times of India

Team USA Olympic schedule: Key competitions and days from gymnastics, basketball to swimming

When should you be watching some of Team USA’s most anticipated sporting events at the 2024 Olympics

The Independent UK

IOC, Macron Reject Israel Boycott Call At Paris Olympics

The head of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and French President Emmanuel Macron rejected Tuesday a Palestinian demand that Israel be barred from the Paris Games over the war in Gaza.

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UK Dressage Star Dujardin Out Of Olympics Over Alleged Horse Mistreatment

British dressage star Charlotte Dujardin withdrew from the Paris Olympics on Tuesday after a video emerged allegedly showing her mistreating a horse.

International Business Times

Who will win Olympic rugby sevens gold? Our algorithm uses 10,000 simulations to rank the teams

The speed, skill and flair on display in rugby sevens makes it an ideal Olympic sport. The Paris games should be no exception, especially given France’s own great rugby tradition.

The Conversation

Canada’s men’s and women’s soccer teams have reportedly been using spying drones for years

Canada soccer is reportedly in even more hot water after the New Zealand drone incident revealed years of spying.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Katie Ledecky Olympic Swimming Odds for All Races (Will She Set Olympic Swimming Medal Record?)

Taking a look at Katie Ledecky's betting odds to win her four swimming events at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.

Sports Illustrated

Breaking Down the Best Olympic Basketball Players Who Don't Play in the NBA

There's plenty of non-NBA talent to be on display at the 2024 Olympics.

Sports Illustrated

Jonathan Owens’ coach says he can miss football practice to see wife Simon Biles at Paris 2024 Olympics

‘He’s just supporting the one he loves the most,’ Owens’ coach says

The Independent UK

Morning Mail: earth’s hottest day ever recorded, Queensland’s custody failure, US Secret Service chief resigns

Data shows the average surface air temperature reached 17.09C on Sunday; Kimberly Cheatle resigns in wake of Trump assassination attempt

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The Conversation

Nude athletes and fights to the death: what really happened at the ancient Olympics

The first recorded victor at the Olympics was Coroebus of Elis. A cook by profession, Coroebus won the event called the “stadion” – a footrace of just under 200 metres, run in a straight line.

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Macron Maintains Centrist Caretaker Government Through Olympic Games

French President Macron extends caretaker government until Olympics end, appoints Lucie Castets as prime minister. Political landscape in France remains di...

The National (Scotland)

Rap icon Snoop Dogg to feature as part of Paris Olympics relay

Snoop Dogg is set to lend his special “shizzle” to the final stages of the Olympic torch relay in the Paris suburb of Saint-Denis on Friday.

The Conversation

Transgender athletes face an uncertain future at the Olympics as reactionary policies gain ground

At the last Summer Olympics held in Tokyo, New Zealand weightlifter Laurel Hubbard made history as the first openly transgender athlete in Olympic history. American transgender and non-binary runner Nikki Hiltz recently qualified for the 2024 Paris Games, marking their Olympic debut.

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Kevin Durant’s Agent Responds to Claims Star Won’t Play in Team USA Olympics Opener

Rumors are swirling around Durant's availability for the Paris games.

The Guardian - UK

Pro-Palestine campaigners to stage protest against Israel team inside stadium at Olympics

Campaigners plan to stage a protest from the stands of the Parc des Princes stadium when the Israel men’s football team play Mali in their opening match

France 24

Macron says he won't name new French government until after the Olympics

France's President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday said he would maintain the current centrist caretaker government through the end of the Paris Olympics to avoid “disorder”. His remarks came just after the leftist New Popular Front bloc, which won the most seats in parliament during the snap elections this month, finally…

AAP

Hoffman wants to break Olympic medal drought with gold

Despite Australia's lack of Olympic success in the men's team sprint, Leigh Hoffman says they are setting the bar high in Paris.

The Guardian - UK

Weather forecaster, mouthwash and Coca-Cola to aid Team GB medal charge

Team GB’s athletes will benefit from the services of a meteorologist – as well as using mouthwash and full-fat Coca-Cola – at the Paris Olympics

France 24

US rapper Snoop Dogg to carry Olympic torch ahead of opening ceremony

American rapper Snoop Dogg will be one of the final torchbearers before the Olympics opening ceremony this Friday. There are rumours about who will be performing after sightings of Céline Dion and Lady Gaga in Paris. Also in Destination Paris, we catch up with Colombian racewalker Éider Arévalo as part…

International Business Times

Cuba Demands Expulsion Of Canoeist From Olympic Refugee Team

Cuba's Olympic Committee on Tuesday demanded the expulsion of citizen Fernando Jorge, a champion sprint canoeist, from the refugee team taking part in the Paris Olympics.

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