Joel Embiid Cites LeBron James's Age As One Reason Why He 'Doubts' USA Will Win Gold Embiid explained that the James "now" is not the same one as the past. Sports Illustrated · Jul 20, 2024
This week in audio: Escape from the Maze; State of Play: Summer Games; Today With Tonies – review An even-handed account of the biggest jailbreak in British and Irish history is essential listening The Guardian - UK · Jul 20, 2024
Makers of ‘spray-on’ trainers hoping to strike gold at the Olympics Swiss company On will make history in Paris and is challenging the sneaker superbrands The Guardian - UK · Jul 20, 2024
Adam Peaty finds peace in church and therapy before Olympic challenge Adam Peaty is targeting a third consecutive gold at the Paris Olympics but says he now realises that medals are ‘not going to solve’ any problems The Guardian - UK · Jul 20, 2024
Rafael Nadal reaches first final in two years by beating Ajdukovic at Bastad The 38-year-old beat Duje Ajdukovic 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 in Bastad to give him a chance to win his first title since the 2022 French Open The Guardian - UK · Jul 20, 2024
Rafael Nadal continues Olympics preparations by reaching final in Sweden The Spaniard clicked into gear after losing the opening set in Bastad. The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2024
For Palestinian athletes, the Olympics is about more than sports Most of the athletes representing the Palestinian territories at the Paris Olympics were born somewhere else -- Saudi Arabia, Dubai, Germany, Chile and the United States – yet they care deeply about the politics of their parents’ and grandparents’ homeland The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2024
How Olympics opening ceremony artistic director Thomas Jolly is capturing the essence of France Thomas Jolly is preparing to share France with the world with the Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2024
7 inspiring sports movies to stream ahead of the Olympics These sports movies go for gold, including "Bend It Like Beckham" and "Cool Runnings" Tom’s Guide · Jul 20, 2024
How Swimsuit Technology Advances Olympic Games — And Went Too Far Can you cheat with technology at the Olympics? Not if these gatekeepers have anything to say about it. The saga of a LZR swimsuit tells everything about tech in the Olympics. Inverse · Jul 20, 2024
Paris Olympics Preparations Move Up A Gear Preparations for the Paris Olympics stepped up a gear on Saturday as security teams scoured the banks of the Seine ahead of Friday's opening ceremony and top International Olympic Committee officials met in the French capital. International Business Times · Jul 20, 2024
Raven Saunders: 5 facts about the Hulk mask-wearing shot put star headed to their 3rd Olympics Raven Saunders has one thing on their mind: Olympic gold. USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 20, 2024
The player Tyrese Haliburton wants to see most at the Olympics? Boston Celtics vet Jrue Holiday Because of how elite he is defensively," said the star Pacers guard. USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 20, 2024
Eight Palestinian Olympic athletes to compete in Paris under the shadow of Gaza war Eight Palestinian athletes will take part in the Paris Olympic Games, which get under way on July 26. After nine months of war in Gaza, their presence will serve as a platform to raise public awareness of their commitment to their people, according to Palestinian officials. France 24 · Jul 20, 2024
The Times of India · Jul 20, 2024 Indian contingent for Paris Olympics includes 24 armed forces' personnel, maiden participation of female athletes from Services Neeraj Chopra, the gold medalist from the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, is one of the 24 armed forces personnel who will represent India at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The Indian contingent, consisting of 117 athletes, will compete in the global event starting from July 26.
Al Jazeera · Jul 20, 2024 Paris Olympics 2024: Ledecky vs Titmus – five biggest rivalries to watch From the women’s swimming events to men’s javelin throw, Al Jazeera picks out the top five rivalries to watch at Paris.
FourFourTwo · Jul 20, 2024 The weird history of Olympic football: Featuring Thierry Henry, protesting sailors and a very angry Hitler France have an all-star boss targeting gold in Paris – if the past 128 years are anything to go by, he’ll have to navigate some bizarre events to succeed
Radio France Internationale · Jul 20, 2024 Olympic security jitters rise as French police deal with string of attacks A series of violent attacks have French police on edge as the opening of the Paris Olympics approaches on 26 July. While the incidents do not appear to be connected, police suspect at least some are linked to terrorism.
The Times of India · Jul 20, 2024 Watch: Indian special forces' canine squad part of Paris Olympics security - a historic first for India's CAPF A group of ten highly skilled dogs from various Indian Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) and special commando units has been deployed in France to ensure the safety and security of different locations during the upcoming Paris Olympics, set to commence on July 26.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 20, 2024 Liberté, egalité … fraternité? Conflict looms large as Paris welcomes world to Olympics With the shadow of war as a backdrop, can the Paris Games live up to its ideals?
The Guardian - UK · Jul 20, 2024 Wembanyama leads rivals hoping to deny James and the US juggernaut Can France’s 7ft 4in NBA rookie of the year and the hosts stop the Americans from claiming a fourth straight gold?
The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2024 The Olympics are coming to the capital of fashion. Expect uniforms befitting a Paris runway Sure, they call it the City of Light
AAP · Jul 20, 2024 Hockeyroo's goal pledge after Olympics show of faith Alice Arnott's whirlwind ride from Hockeyroos outcast to Olympics-bound striker was years in the making and has steeled her to be influential in Paris.
The Times of India · Jul 20, 2024 Olympics are not Grand Slams, pressure is very different: Sumit Nagal BENGALURU: Sumit Nagal took a midseason break in April-May because of an injured right shoulder. His serve and forehand were hampered. Nagal hadn’t planned to take a break then. Unfortunately the body doesn’t send out preinjury notifications.
AAP · Jul 20, 2024 Enhanced Games to sign Olympians post-Paris: D'Souza Australians could be among athletes signing up for the pro-drug Enhanced Games after the Paris Olympics.