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After Months Of Grumbling, Parisians Join The Olympics Party

After all the doubts, the grumbling and the gloom, Paris has finally embraced the Olympics, with some of its famously cynical residents even returning early from holidays to take part in the fun.

International Business Times · Aug 8, 2024

Day 13 at the Paris Olympics: Katarina Johnson-Thompson and Jade Jones in action

All eyes continue to be on the Stade de France and the velodrome for what should be some thrilling athletics and cycling.

The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2024

Netherlands to face China in Paris Olympics women's hockey final

NEW DELHI: The Netherlands, the defending champions, secured their spot in the women's Olympic hockey final with a convincing 3-0 victory over Argentina on Wednesday. They will face China, who defeated Belgium 3-2 in a shoot-out after a 1-1 draw in their semi-final match. The final will be a rematch…

The Times of India · Aug 8, 2024

Lyles Chases Olympic Double As LeBron Eyes Basketball Final

Noah Lyles targets the second leg of an Olympic sprint treble in the 200m on Thursday while LeBron James and his band of NBA superstars attempt to edge closer to a 17th basketball gold medal.

International Business Times · Aug 8, 2024

Formidable Spain Aim To Deny France Olympic Men's Football Gold

Thierry Henry's France are hoping a home crowd at the Parc des Princes can drive them on to win Olympic men's football gold but an impressive Spain side will attempt to deny them in Friday's final.

International Business Times · Aug 8, 2024

Thanks to Paris 2024, my kid wants to be an Olympian. What do I do now?

Children all over Australia have been watching the Olympics. At school and at home they have seen athletes win medals, waving flags and doing victory dances. For many this will be the first time they remember seeing the games.

The Conversation · Aug 8, 2024

Jackson ready for one last USA dance in Paris semi

Opals coach Sandy Brondello could take Lauren Jackson out of cotton wool for one final crack at the United States in their Olympics semi-final in Paris.

AAP · Aug 8, 2024

'Vinesh, aap haari nahi, haraaya gaya hai': Bajrang Punia after Vinesh Phogat announces retirement

NEW DELHI: Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat has announced her retirement following her disheartening disqualification from the Olympics, stating she no longer has the strength to continue. The 29-year-old, disqualified for being 100 grams overweight before her 50kg category gold medal bout on Wednesday, shared her decision on social media.

The Times of India · Aug 8, 2024

From maxing out to slowing down, how much do heart rates vary across sports?

A classic image of the Olympics and Paralympics is an athlete at the end of a race struggling for breath, their heart obviously racing.

The Conversation · Aug 8, 2024

Michael Phelps Admits He's 'Disappointed' in U.S. Men's Swimming in Paris

The 23-time gold medalist weighed in on the discouraging performance from the American men in individual swimming events.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 8, 2024