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Russia hits out at Olympics supremos over athletes' return to competitions

A Russian government spokesman on Wednesday added to the discomfort of Olympic Games supremos with a broadside at their decision to usher Russian and Belarusian athletes back into international competitions on certain conditions.

Radio France Internationale

France approves algorithmic video surveillance to safeguard Olympics

France has legalised the use of intelligent video surveillance for major events including the 2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics – despite warnings the technology is a blatant breach of privacy that violates civil liberties.

Radio France Internationale

Bulls’ DeMar DeRozan says Billy Donovan is the right man for the job

Not only does DeRozan feel like the Bulls have one of the top coaches in the Association, but the veteran said Donovan might be the best coach he’s ever had at any level ... and he’s not alone.

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Julie Ertz Named to Latest USWNT Roster As Surprise Addition

The two-time World Cup champion hasn’t played with the squad since the Tokyo Olympics in 2021.

Sports Illustrated

Teenager aiming for Olympics after grandad told him to try athletics

Sam Lunt went unbeaten last season and broke national records

Liverpool Echo

Olympics supremos clear return of Russian and Belarusian athletes to competition

Russian and Belarusian athletes took a step closer to taking part in next year's Olympics in Paris after the top brass at the event's ruling body on Tuesday backed plans to allow them to compete in international competitions under a neutral flag.

Radio France Internationale

Backstroker happy to stay in the Bay to reach Paris

Emma Godwin aims to be just the second Kiwi female from the provinces to swim at a senior long course world champs, and become an Aquablack. And she's determined to get to the Paris Olympics, but not to move to a big city to do so.

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Usain Bolt feels athletics is ‘missing a superstar’ who can excite crowds again

The fastest man in history captured the world’s attention during his stunning, medal-laden sprint career.

The Independent UK

The Games: Clarke and Dawe’s Sydney Olympics mockumentary deserves a gold medal

If you enjoyed the absurdity of Cunk on Earth, it’s worth trying this Australian classic, filled with Seinfeldian nothingness and crap spin doctors

The Guardian - AU

Lawmakers Vote on Paris Olympic Law with Surveillance Fears

A proposed French law for the 2024 Paris Olympics that critics contend will open the door for privacy-busting video surveillance technology in France and elsewhere in Europe faces an important hurdle on Tuesday with lawmakers set to vote on it. The bill would legalize the temporary use of so-called intelligent…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Lawmakers vote on Paris Olympic law with surveillance fears

A proposed French law for the 2024 Paris Olympics that critics contend will open the door for privacy-busting video surveillance technology in Europe faces an important hurdle with French lawmakers set to vote on it

The Independent UK

Russia 'could be banned' from team sports at Paris 2024 as Olympic chiefs 'toughen stance'

A firm decision has yet to be made by the IOC on the participation of Russian athletes at the 2024 Paris Olympics, amid Vladimir Putin's ongoing invasion of Ukraine

Daily Mirror

England Lionesses winning 2022 Euros named the greatest sporting moment of all time

Other top moments in sporting history include Usain Bolt's 100-metre gold medal at the London 2012 Olympics, and Roger Bannister breaking the four-minute mile in 1954

Daily Mirror

Russian soldiers should be allowed to compete at Olympics, says UN expert

Alexandra Xanthaki provoked outrage by telling the IOC that Russian soldiers who have fought in Ukraine should be allowed at Paris Games – as long as they have not committed war crimes

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UN expert advising IOC gives views on Russians at Olympics

A United Nations rights expert advising the International Olympic Committee says Russian athletes who actively served in the war in Ukraine should be let back into international sport if they didn't take part in war crimes

Reuters

IOC should stick to ban on Russian, Belarusian athletes - Poland, UK, Baltic states

Russian and Belarusian athletes should be banned from the 2024 Olympics in Paris unless Moscow pulls its forces out of Ukraine, according to Poland, Britain and the Baltic states, despite the IOC saying it plans to let them compete as neutrals.

The Times of India

Shooting World Cup Bhopal: China's second string contingent steals the thunder from India

BHOPAL: India's opening-day high delivered by Sarabjot Singh's air pistol gold was overshadowed in style by China with a sweep of gold medals on three of the five competition days of the ISSF World Cup held here at the Madhya Pradesh State Shooting Academy.

AAP

Russian athletes to compete at Brisbane Olympics

The Australian Olympic Committee maintains Russian athletes will compete at the 2032 Brisbane Games despite calls from the federal government for the opposite.

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Australia will fail at Olympics without action: AOC

Australian sports face failure at the upcoming Olympic and Commonwealth Games without strong government action, the Australian Olympic Committee says.

Salon

Is Olympic abuse commission for real?

Given U.S. Olympic history, some athletes see an "obvious conflict of interest" behind new congressional panel

The Times of India

'I hope I keep improving': Manu Bhaker hopes Bhopal World Cup bronze is a sign of good days ahead

BHOPAL: The wide smile on Manu Bhaker's face said it all. Before the 25m pistol final on Saturday here at the ISSF World Cup, and even before the rapid stage of qualification, Manu was trying her best to hide her nervousness. Her father was by her side for all this…

Daily Mirror

Sir Jim Ratcliffe's right-hand man has crucial Man Utd role after Aaron Ramsey talks

INEOS chief Sir Jim Ratcliffe wants to purchase Manchester United from the Glazers and is likely to call on Sir Dave Brailsford's expertise if his bid is successful

The Independent UK

A special event – Grace Prendergast could not believe how big the Boat Race is

The New Zealander won gold at the 2020 Olympics.

AAP

Gabba's Olympic rebuild will solve electrical woes

Queensland's Gabba stadium was well prepared for a blackout that occurred during a major AFL fixture on Friday night after a similar situation occurred in 2019.

The Times of India

Mary Tucker shuts up doubters with her shooting skills

The American defied her mother, ignored taunts, to pursue the sport

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