Argentina Shakes off Chaos of Morocco Game by Beating Iraq 3-1

Sports  Argentina's Ezequiel Fernandez celebrates after scoring during the men's Group B soccer match between Argentina and Iraq at the Lyon stadium during the 2024 Summer Olympics, Saturday, July 27, 2024, in Decines, France. (AP)

Argentina Shakes off Chaos of Morocco Game by Beating Iraq 3-1

Argentina got its Olympic men's soccer campaign back on track by beating Iraq 3-1 on Saturday in Lyon. Argentina, one of the pre-tournament favorites,…

Sports United States' Coco Gauff and Lebron James travel along the Seine River in Paris, France, during the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympics, Friday, July 26, 2024. (AP)

For Olympic Athletes Soaked by Rain at the Opening Ceremony, Getting Sick Isn’t a Concern

The Olympians were wet for hours. For some, it didn't matter. Others had to navigate the unexpected conditions and make the most of it. Athletes from around…

Sports  Paris 2024 Olympics - Paris, France - July 27, 2024. A general view of the balloon and Olympic cauldron in Jardin des Tuileries. (Reuters)

Olympic Cauldron to Rise into Paris Skies Each Night

The Olympic cauldron that made a stunning first flight at the Paris Games opening ceremony will sit on the ground during the day and rise again every evening. …

Sports  China's Huang Yuting and Sheng Lihao pose on the podium after winning the gold of the shooting 10m air rifle mixed team during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at Chateauroux Shooting Centre on July 27, 2024. (AFP)

China’s Huang and Sheng Win First Gold of Paris Games at Air Rifle Mixed Team Event

China's Huang Yuting and Sheng Lihao won the first gold medal of the Paris Games on Saturday in the 10 meters air rifle mixed team event. Keum Ji-hyeon and…

Sports Saudi athletes wave their country’s flag during the opening parade. (Saudi Olympic Committee)

Paris 2024 Opening Ceremony: Saudi Team Highlights Cultural Heritage

Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal, Chairman of the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee, and his deputy, Prince Fahd bin Jalawi bin Abdulaziz, attended…

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Sports Jun 25, 2024; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; A young fan cheers during the match between Argentina and Chile during the second half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Argentina Advances to Copa America Quarterfinals, Beats Chile 1-0

After nearly 90 minutes of total domination, Lionel Messi and defending champion Argentina advanced to the Copa America quarterfinals after the ball ricocheted…

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Sports 24 June 2024, United Kingdom, London: Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon ahead of the Wimbledon Championships, which begins on July 1st. (dpa)

Djokovic to Play Wimbledon but Only if He Feels He Can Challenge for the Title 

Novak Djokovic is encouraged by his progress after undergoing minor knee surgery less than three weeks ago, but the seven-times Wimbledon champion said he will…

Sports Afghan cyclist Masomah Ali Reza, leader of the refugee team for the Paris Olympics, poses at the COJO headquarters in Saint Denis on June 19, 2024. (AFP)

Afghan Masomah ‘Proud’ to Be a Voice for Refugees at Olympics 

Masomah Ali Zada is "proud" to represent "all those who have been forced to flee their country" in her role as chef de mission of the Refugee team at the Paris…

Sports Croatia's midfielder #10 Luka Modric celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the UEFA Euro 2024 Group B football match between the Croatia and Italy at the Leipzig Stadium in Leipzig on June 24, 2024. (AFP)

Croatia’s Modric Is Oldest Player Ever to Score at European Championship and He’s Not Done Yet 

A standing ovation, a man-of-the-match award and a record. But Croatia star Luka Modric was in no mood to celebrate, regardless of the accolades, after what…

Sports 24 June 2024, US, Inglewood: Brazil's Vinícius Júnior (L) and Costa Rica's Haxzel Quirós battle for the ball during the CONMEBOL Copa America 2024 Group D soccer match between Brazil and Costa Rica at the SoFi Stadium. (dpa)

Brazil Held to 0-0 Draw by Costa Rica in a Stunner to Open Copa America Group Play 

Brazil was held to a 0-0 draw by Costa Rica on Monday night, with the international powerhouse inauspiciously failing to break through in its Copa America…

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Taif Hosts Arab Diar Championship for West Asian U-19 Teams

The Arab Diar Championship for West Asian U-19 teams, hosted by Taif Governorate, is scheduled to start Tuesday and will continue until July 5. The…

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Sports Brazil's coach Dorival Junior speaks during a press conference ahead of the Conmebol 2024 Copa America tournament group D football match between Brazil and Costa Rica at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California on June 23, 2024. (AFP)

Brazil Coach Dorival Junior Aims for Consistency to Achieve Copa America Success 

Brazil coach Dorival Junior has identified balance and consistency as the keys to success ahead of Monday's Copa America opener against Costa Rica. Dorival,…

Sports Tennis - Halle Open - OWL Arena, Halle, Germany - June 23, 2024 Italy's Jannik Sinner poses with the trophy after winning the final against Poland's Hubert Hurkacz. (Reuters)

Sinner More Confident Ahead of Wimbledon After First Grasscourt Title 

Jannik Sinner is primed for a Wimbledon title tilt after picking up his first grasscourt trophy at Halle on Sunday and the Italian said he is more confident on…

Sports Nestor Lorenzo, coach of Colombia speaks during a press conference ahead of the CONMEBOL Copa America group stage match against Paraguay at NRG Stadium on June 23, 2024 in Houston, Texas. (Getty Images/AFP)

Colombia Coach Lorenzo Reluctant to Be Labeled Favorites 

Colombia coach Nestor Lorenzo is looking forward to his side's Copa America opener against Paraguay on Monday and insists he does not like being labeled one of…

Sports Germany's goalkeeper Manuel Neuer reacts to a goal attempt by his teammate during a Group A match between Switzerland and Germany at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Frankfurt, Germany, Sunday, June 23, 2024. (AP)

Germany Gets Late Goal to Draw 1-1 with Switzerland and Finish Top of Euro 2024 Group 

They all jumped for the ball in a frantic late push for the goal that would save Germany from its first loss at the European Championship, against an…

Sports Uruguay's Maximiliano Araújo, bottom center celebrates with teammates after scoring his side's opening goal against Panama during a Copa America Group C soccer match in Miami Gardens, Fla, Sunday, June 23, 2024. (AP)

Uruguay Starts Copa America Campaign with 3-1 Win Over Panama 

Maximiliano Araújo scored when he sent a left-footed shot into the top far corner in the 16th minute, Darwin Núñez and Matías Viña added late goals and Uruguay…

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Liverpool Great Alan Hansen Released from Hospital

Former Liverpool and Scotland defender Alan Hansen has been released from hospital and will now continue his recovery at home. A statement from his family on…

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Sports Formula One F1 - Spanish Grand Prix - Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain - June 23, 2024 Red Bull's Max Verstappen celebrates after winning the Spanish Grand Prix REUTERS/Albert Gea

Verstappen Wins Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix

Max Verstappen steered his Red Bull to victory at the Spanish Grand Prix on Sunday to increase his lead in the Formula 1 drivers championship. Verstappen…

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Sports FILE PHOTO: Tennis - Queen's Club Championships - The Queen's Club, London, Britain - June 19, 2024 Britain's Andy Murray salutes the spectators after retiring due to injury in his men's singles second match against Australia's Jordan Thompson Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs/File Photo

Murray Out of Wimbledon after Surgery

Twice champion Andy Murray will miss Wimbledon after having back surgery, the ATP announced on Sunday. "After an operation on a spinal cyst, Andy Murray is…

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Sports The five-time world player of the year set up the third goal by Bruno Fernandes with an unselfish pass - The AP

No Goals but Selfies for Ronaldo in Portugal's Chaotic 3-0 win over Türkiye at Euro 2024

There were no goals, one assist and no less than four selfie-pursuing field invaders for Cristiano Ronaldo in Portugal's 3-0 win over Türkiye that secured a…

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Sports Pandya struck four boundaries and three sixes in an unbeaten 50 to lead India to 196-5. (The AP)

India Makes 196 and Beats Bangladesh by 50 at Twenty20 World Cup

Hardik Pandya blasted Bangladesh with a 27-ball half-century and Kuldeep Yadav's three wickets finished off India's win at the Twenty20 World Cup on Saturday. …

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Sports Argentina's Lionel Messi was involved in both goals on Thursday night, setting up the second for Lautaro Martinez in the 88th minute and extending his tournament assists record to 18. Photograph: Charly Triballeau/AFP/Getty Images

Ageless Lionel Messi Remains Central to Argentina’s Global Ambitions

Was this the beginning of the end? The bald facts on his birth certificate suggest so. Lionel Messi turns 37 on Monday. There can’t be another tournament in…

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Italian Coaches are Dominating the Dugouts at Euro 2024. The Coaching School is the Reason Why

Italy continues a tradition at the European Championship with Italian coaches — this time five — in charge of national teams at the tournament in Germany. …

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Sports Kylian Mbappé of France leaves the field at the end of a Group D match between the Netherlands and France at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Leipzig, Germany, Friday, June 21, 2024. (AP)

Mbappé Watches from Subs’ Bench as France and Netherlands Produce Euro 2024’s First 0-0

Kylian Mbappé watched from the substitutes’ bench as France and the Netherlands finished 0-0 in a heavyweight European Championship clash on Friday. Antoine…

Sports Brazil's Endrick, right, celebrates with Rodrygo after scoring his side's second goal during a friendly soccer match between Spain and Brazil at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Spain, Tuesday, March 26, 2024. (AP)

Brazilian Prodigy Endrick Looks to Make Major Tournament Debut at Copa America

Brazil's teenage prodigy Endrick will be hoping to make his first appearance for the national team at a major tournament when his country take on Costa Rica in…

Sports Chile midfielder Erick Pulgar reacts after the CONMEBOL Copa America 2024 group A match between Peru and Chile, in Arlington, Texas, USA, 21 June 2024. (EPA)

Chile Frustrated after Stop-Start Copa America Draw with Peru

Coach Ricardo Gareca lamented Chile's inability to find their rhythm in a stop-start 0-0 Copa America draw with Peru on Friday, but he stressed he was not…

Sports Caeleb Dressel of the United States looks on during the medal ceremony for the Men's 50m freestyle final on Day Seven of the 2024 US Olympic Team Swimming Trials at Lucas Oil Stadium on June 21, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Getty Images/AFP)

Dressel Wins 50 Meters Free Splash and Dash to Set up Paris Title Defense

Seven-time Olympic champion Caeleb Dressel earned a shot a defending is 50 meters freestyle title in Paris after powering home first in the event known as the…

Sports Colombia's Radamel Falcao celebrates after scoring against Poland goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny during the group H match at the soccer World Cup at Kazan Arena in Kazan, Russia, June 24, 2018. (AP)

After Nearly 25 Years Away, Falcao Returns Home to Colombia to Play for Millonarios de Bogotá 

After nearly 25 years away, Radamel Falcao is coming back home to Colombia. The 38-year-old striker will play for Millonarios de Bogotá next season, the team…

Sports Italy's Riccardo Calafiori (5) scores an own goal during a Group B match between Spain and Italy at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, Thursday, June 20, 2024. (AP)

Own-Goals Lead the Way in the Scoring Chart After Bizarre Start to Euro 2024 

There’s just no stopping the top scorer at the European Championship. Own-goals lead the way in the scoring chart, with the fifth one of the tournament…