‘Flooding Rains’ Threaten to Dampen Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony

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‘Flooding Rains’ Threaten to Dampen Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony

The Paris Olympics look likely to get off to a soggy start. Meteo-France, the French weather service, is predicting “flooding rains” Friday evening when the…

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Saudi Arabia’s Participation in Paris Olympics Part of Quality of Life Program, Al-Bakr Says

CEO of Saudi Arabia’s Quality of Life Program Khalid bin Abdullah Al-Bakr said on Friday the Kingdom’s participation in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games is part of…

Sports Paris 2024 Olympics - Olympic Village Torch Relay - Olympic Village, Paris, France - July 26, 2024. Matthieu Garel, Emma Terho, Chair of the IOC Athletes' Commission, Ban Ki-moon, former Secretary-General of the United Nations, Thomas Bach, President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization and Filippo Grandi, Commissioner of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees pose before the Olympic Village Torch Relay. (Reuters)

Can Paris 2024 Be the Greenest Olympic Games Yet? 

With medals made of iron salvaged from Eiffel Tower refurbishments and stadium seating of recycled plastic, Paris 2024 aims to be the greenest Olympics yet. …

Sports Ukrainian canoeist Anastasiia Rybachok attends a training session ahead of traveling to Paris 2024 Olympic Games, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, at the Olympic training camp in Kyiv, Ukraine July 24, 2024. (Reuters)

For Ukrainian Athletes, Joy Mixes with Sorrow at the Paris Olympics 

For Ukrainian competitors in Paris for the Olympics, joy goes hand in hand with sorrow. Athletes are striving to enjoy the dream of competing at one of the…

Sports Spain's Rafael Nadal (L) and Spain's Carlos Alcaraz pose for pictures during a press conference at the Olympic Village, in Paris, on July 24, 2024, prior to take part in the men's singles tennis competition of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. (AFP)

Nadal Trains Ahead of Doubles Opener Despite Injury Worries 

Rafa Nadal practiced alongside doubles partner Carlos Alcaraz at Roland Garros on Friday as doubts continued about the Spaniard's fitness ahead of the Olympic…


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Paris Braces for 'Most Incredible' Olympics Opening Ceremony

Thousands of athletes are set to sail through central Paris on Friday during an unprecedented and high-risk Olympics opening ceremony that will showcase the…

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Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Meets Saudi Athletes at Paris Olympic Village

Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki bin Faisal, the chairman of the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee and head of the Saudi delegation to the 33rd Summer Olympic…

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Djokovic, Nadal Could Meet in the 2nd Round at Paris Olympics

Top-seeded Novak Djokovic could meet his longtime rival Rafael Nadal in the second round of the Paris Olympic tennis tournament. Djokovic was drawn Thursday…

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Sports Soccer Football - Europa Conference League - Semi Final - First Leg - Aston Villa v Olympiacos - Villa Park, Birmingham, Britain - May 2, 2024 Aston Villa's Moussa Diaby celebrates scoring their second goal. (Reuters)

France Winger Diaby Joins Saudi’s Al-Ittihad 

France winger Moussa Diaby has joined Saudi Arabia's Al-Ittihad, where he will team up with compatriots Karim Benzema and N'Golo Kante under French coach…

Sports Alpine's French driver Esteban Ocon arrives at the Hungaroring race track in Mogyorod near Budapest on July 18, 2024, ahead of the Formula One Hungarian Grand Prix. (AFP)

F1 Driver Esteban Ocon to Join American Haas Team from Next Season 

Frenchman Esteban Ocon will drive for Haas from next season as a replacement for Kevin Magnussen, the American Formula 1 team said on Thursday. Details of…

Sports Britain's Andy Murray plays a forehand return to Switzerland's Stan Wawrinka during their men's singles match on day one of the French Open tennis tournament on Court Philippe-Chatrier at The Roland Garros Complex in Paris on May 26, 2024. (AFP)

Andy Murray Withdraws from Olympic Tennis Singles, Will Only Play Doubles 

Two-time Olympic tennis gold medalist Andy Murray pulled out of singles at the Paris Games on Thursday and only will compete in doubles with Dan Evans. …

Sports Centrist presidential candidate and French President Emmanuel Macron wears boxing gloves as he campaigns in the Auguste Delaune stadium, Thursday, April 21, 2022, in Saint-Denis, outside Paris, France. (AP)

Macron Aims to Sidestep Political Concerns and Regain Prestige with the Paris Olympics 

Emmanuel Macron has pledged to make France shine during the Olympics. Weaker than ever at home after recent elections, the French president hopes the Paris…

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With Big Goals and Gambles, Paris Aims to Reset the Olympics with Audacious Games and a Wow Opening

Paris has long been a city of dreamers: Just look at the Eiffel Tower, for decades the world's loftiest structure. Audacity also underpins the French capital's…

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'We Love Life': Gaza's War-weary Footballers Play On

On an improvised pitch in war-ravaged Gaza, a young player and goalkeeper block out the boisterous crowd and focus solely on the football as they square off. …

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Chaos, Crowd Trouble as Morocco Beat Argentina in Men's Olympic Football Opener

Chaos and confusion reigned on Wednesday as Morocco beat Argentina 2-1 in their opening game of the men's Olympic football tournament, but only after a late…

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IOC: France Conditionally Confirmed as 2030 Winter Games Hosts

France was conditionally picked as the host of the 2030 Winter Games on Wednesday and must now deliver key financial guarantees in a timeline to be set by the…

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Sports The last five champions have all been Latin American, largely because of the willingness of Argentina and Brazil to send major stars such as Lionel Messi and Neymar.  (file photo/The AP)

Men’s Olympic Soccer Remains Stuck in the Game’s Second Tier

The Poststadion still stands, about 10 minutes’ walk north-west of Berlin’s Hauptbahnhof. It’s set up for American football these days and this summer it was…

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Eddie Howe Seeks Right ‘Dynamic’ as Newcastle Future Comes Under Question

Appearances can be deceptive and the apparently carefree Howe had much to ponder at a moment when he appears high on the Football Association’s shortlist to…

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Saudi Arabia Presents Bid to Host 2025 Olympic Esports Games

The 142nd session of the International Olympic Committee (142nd IOC Session), held on Tuesday in Paris, reviewed Saudi Arabia's bid to host the inaugural…

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Riyadh to Host Meeting of International Association of Football Lawyers in November

The Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) will host the International Association of Football Lawyers (AIAF) 11th annual congress in Riyadh on November 13…

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EWC Counter-Strike 2, Dota 2 - Riyadh Masters Tournaments Concluded

The Counter-Strike 2 and Dota 2 - Riyadh Masters tournaments concluded as part of the E-Sports World Cup (EWC) championship held at Riyadh Sports Boulevard…

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Soccer-FIFA Targeted in European Leagues, FIFPRO'S EU Antitrust Complaint

European Leagues and FIFPRO Europe will jointly file a complaint to EU antitrust regulators against FIFA's international match calendar, the sports…

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Paris Olympics: What to Know and Who to Watch during the Men's Soccer Competition

A roadmap to follow for men's soccer during the Paris Olympics, according to The AP. Athletes to Watch —Michael Olise, France: After scoring 10 goals for…

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De Bruyne Won't Be Leaving Man City Says Guardiola

Pep Guardiola insists Kevin De Bruyne will not leave Manchester City this season. De Bruyne has just one year left on his current City contract and the…

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Inter Miami Stars Messi, Suárez to Miss MLS All-Star Game

Inter Miami star Lionel Messi won't play in the MLS All-Star Game while nursing an ankle injury. The 37-year-old Messi left the July 14 Copa America final win…

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Andy Murray Confirms Paris Olympics Last Event Before Retiring

Two-time Olympic men’s singles champion Andy Murray confirmed Tuesday he will end his career next week at the Paris Games. “Arrived in Paris for my last ever…

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LeBron James to be Team USA Flagbearer for Paris Olympics

LeBron James, the NBA's all-time leading points scorer, will be the male flagbearer for Team USA at the Paris Olympics, the USOPC announced on Monday. James,…

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Nadal Falls to Nuno Borges in Nordea Open Final

Rafael Nadal's winning run at the clay-court Nordea Open ended Sunday when the Spaniard was beaten by Nuno Borges 6-3, 6-2 in the final on Sunday. The seventh…

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Sports France's paralympian cyclist Florian Jouanny poses at the Bir-Hakeim Bridge ahead of the Paris Olympics and Paralympics. Joël SAGET / AFP

Iconic Sites Hosting Paris Olympics Events

The Paris Olympics have been designed to showcase the City of Light in all its splendor, with events taking place at iconic locations. AFP looks at five sites…

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