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NBA legend Magic Johnson says playing at the 1992 Olympics after his HIV diagnosis ‘was the greatest moment’ of his life

After sponsors dropped him and other players refused to work with him, Johnson used the game to shatter stigma around the disease.

Fortune

Mélina Robert-Michon and Florent Manaudou: Flag-bearers for the French delegation

France has just officially unveiled its flag-bearers for the French delegation during the opening ceremony on July 26th. Swimmer Florent Manaudou and discus thrower Mélina Robert-Michon have been given the honour.

France 24

U.S. gymnasts will wear $3k leotards adorned with 10,000 Swarovski crystals during the Paris Olympics

During the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, U.S. gymnasts will wear custom garments adorned with up to 10,000 Swarovski crystals.

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Celtics star Jaylen Brown hints that Nike kept him off Paris Olympics team

Team USA instead took Brown’s teammate, Derrick White. There are now three members of the 2024 Boston Celtics on the squad.

Fortune

Sports Audio: Can You Hear the Difference?

Technology, expertise and viewer expectations continue to push audio for live sports

TV Tech

NBCUniversal to Offer 400+ Hours of 4K HDR Olympics Coverage on USA Network, a Record

The 4K HDR with Dolby Atmos audio will focus on Team USA and team sports

TV Tech

Has motorsport ever featured in the Summer Olympics?

Paris is set to host the 30th edition of the modern Olympics, with the French capital staging the event from 26 July-11 August 2024.

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French Union Leader Calls For Mass Strikes Before Olympics

French union leader calls for mass strikes to pressure Macron after election results. Macron delays new prime minister appointment.

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USA Basketball Defeats Canada In Paris Olympics Tune-Up

USA Basketball defeats Canada 86-72 in a tune-up game ahead of the Paris Olympics, showcasing depth and talent.

The Times of India

Mary Kom: The lioness in winter

This is the Olympic season, but Mary Kom, India's brightest star not so long ago, is happier away from the limelight than in it. It is a space, she says, of her own making

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Olympics right in the mix when it comes to equality

In Paris an equal number of women and men will compete for the first time, plus there's a record number of Olympic mixed-gender events.

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Surfer Wright battling balance issues ahead of Olympics

Australian surf star Tyler Wright says she has been battling balance issues in the lead-up to the Paris Olympics.

International Business Times

Paris Dream Of Swimming In The Seine Part Of Its Olympics Vision

Going for a dip in the Seine on a hot summer's day has been the pipedream of many a Parisian since swimming in the river was formally banned a century ago.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Angel Reese said she hopes she and Caitlin Clark will be 2028 Olympians together

Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark playing in the 2028 Olympics together sounds *awesome.*

The Conversation

Anyone for obstacle course swimming? How some of the more unusual Olympic Games sports came to be

The Latin motto of the Olympic Games, which Baron Pierre de Coubertin – known as the father of the Olympics – resurrected at Athens in 1896, is “citius, altius, fortius – communiter”.

AAP

Matilda signs for leading US club Portland Thorns

Matildas goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold will join US club Portland Thorns after the Paris Olympics on a deal that could run until the end of 2027.

France 24

Russia relies on missiles with western-designed components to strike Ukraine

The Russian military still relies on western-designed components to fire missiles at Ukraine, an FT report has found. Mexican navy officials are flagging concerns about the rising flows of unregulated “dual use” chemicals used to produce synthetic drugs. The S&P 500 climbs to a fresh record, breaking about 5,600 for…

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