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Candace Parker, 3-time WNBA and 2-time Olympic champion, says 'it's time' to retire

After 16 seasons, two Olympic gold medals and three WNBA championships, Candace Parker announced her retirement from professional basketball on Sunday.

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Hockeyroos beat Japan but miss out on Perth Cup triumph

The Hockeyroos have won their final match on home soil before the Olympics - but they have no trophy to show for their 3-0 victory over Japan.

AAP

Larger-than-life photos make heroes of France's amateur athletes

Olympic spirit is the inspiration for this year's Urban Eye (L’Oeil urbain) photo festival in Corbeil-Essonnes outside Paris. Photographer in residence Cyril Zannettacci chose to celebrate amateur athletes through larger-than-life portraits in his outdoor exhibition "Citius, Altius, Fortius".

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Unions want justice for worker who died on Paris Olympics construction site

Trade unionists and relatives of a Malian worker who died on a construction site for the Paris Olympic Games gathered to demand recognition and justice. Their homage came on the eve of World Day for Safety and Health at Work.

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Gabby Douglas Makes Gymnastics Comeback, Eyes Paris Olympics

Gabby Douglas returns to gymnastics after 8 years, aiming for Paris Olympics. Challenges and promise ahead.

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Paris suburbs get spanking new Olympic venues while teachers and pupils seethe in decrepit schools

Teachers and parents in the north-eastern suburbs of Paris have staged several weeks of strikes and protests in the run-up to the Paris Olympics, leveraging the Games as they call for urgent measures to help struggling state schools in mainland France’s poorest region, home to many of the Olympics’ signature…

France 24

Steph Curry discusses representing Team USA at the Olympics

Steph Curry shared his excitement of playing for Team USA at the 2024 Paris Olympics later this summer.

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Esha Singh and Elavenil Valarivan’s day out in the finals

Esha Singh dominates Olympic shooting trials, securing top spot in women's air pistol; Arjun Singh Cheema leads men's air pistol.

The Hindu

Return of the queen: Peres Jepchirchir lays down a marker

Peres Jepchirchir dominates marathons, sets world records, and aims to defend her Olympic title in Paris.

The Hindu

Greece Hands Olympic Flame To 2024 Paris Games Hosts

Greece on Friday handed over the Olympic flame of the 2024 Games to Paris organisers in a ceremony at the Athens marble stadium where the competition was revived nearly 130 years ago.

International Business Times

Still lives and more dynamic, moving forms at the Louvre

Paris's landmark museum is gearing up for the Olympics, with a special exhibition that takes visitors through the history of the Games. We hear more about a project for those who want to combine exercise and culture, as the Louvre launches a fitness circuit that puts participants among the artwork.…

France 24

Beetroot and beefless bourguignon as Paris Olympics embraces vegetarian cuisine

Top chefs say the Games will rebrand French gastronomy as a showcase for plant-based food

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Tiruchi’s para-athlete Kalaiselvan hopes Olympics glory is around the corner

Para-athlete K Kalaiselvan, with a new prosthetic blade, aims for Paralympic qualification under coach M Manikanda Arumugam.

The Hindu

ATHLETICS | Tokyo bronze most special to Valerie who has won it all

Valerie Adams overcame challenges to win bronze at Tokyo Olympics, sharing her inspiring journey as a shot putter.

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Waratahs' Wilson gets chance for Paris sevens push

NSW Waratahs halfback Teddy Wilson has been called into Australia's men's team for the Singapore sevens, with the opportunity opening for Olympic selection.

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USATF Expands Maternity Support For Track Athletes

Learn how US Olympic hurdler Christina Clemons and USA Track & Field are supporting athlete-mothers in track with improved health care coverage and financi...

France 24

Can Paris still deliver on its Olympic promises with only three months to go?

The Eiffel Tower was supposed to greet the world’s athletes in a fresh coat of golden shimmer, the River Seine would be swimmable for the first time in 100 years and Paris was going to host the first-ever off-stadium opening ceremony in Olympic history. The hopes and expectations for the…

Golf Monthly

'An Olympic Medal Would Be Like A Dream' - Lowry And McIlroy Target Success In Paris

Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry are ready to get back into the Olympic spirit later this year as they look to win a medal at the Paris 2024 golf tournament

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Red blades atop Paris landmark Moulin Rouge windmill collapse overnight

The blades atop the red Moulin Rouge windmill, one of the most famous landmarks in Paris, fell to the ground in the early hours of Thursday, said firefighters. The collapse, which came just months before the French capital hosts the Olympics, caused no injuries.

Radio France Internationale

French police union threatens to disrupt Olympics relay

A French police trade union is threatening to disrupt the Olympics torch relay ahead of the start of the Paris Games in July unless officers are given bonuses they were promised. The union says they're ready to strike later today, Thursday.

The Hindu

Indian golfers Aditi, Diksha set to participate in Paris Olympics

Indian golfers Aditi Ashok (46) and Diksha Dagar (138) are set to participate in the Paris Olympics whereas Shubhankar Sharma (197) and Gaganjeet Bhullar (232) also have a strong chance of making it to the Games

The Guardian - AU

Mollie O’Callaghan: Australia’s ‘dolphin in a human body’ set for bumper Olympic haul

The swimmer is ‘slippery in the water’ while her ‘underwaters are phenomenal’ – and she is being backed to win six golds in Paris

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Paris Mayor Confident In Seine Water Quality For Olympics

Paris Mayor plans to swim in the Seine to demonstrate water quality improvements for Olympics. Cleanup efforts and testing ensure safety for events.

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USA Basketball 3X3 Team Gears Up For Paris Olympics

Allisha Gray gears up for Paris Olympics after Tokyo success in 3x3 basketball. Stay updated with AP Summer Olympics.

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Lotte Kopecky to skip Tour de France Femmes after Olympics, SD Worx confirm

World Champion will finish Omnium one day before start in Rotterdam

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