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Biden says Olympians represented 'the very best of America'
Read full article: Biden says Olympians represented 'the very best of America'Declaring the U.S. the “greatest sports nation in the history of the world,” President Joe Biden welcomed U.S. Olympians and Paralympians at the White House on Monday to recognize their achievement in this summer’s games in Paris.
Australian breaker Rachael Gunn says ridicule of her Olympic performance has been 'devastating'
Read full article: Australian breaker Rachael Gunn says ridicule of her Olympic performance has been 'devastating'Australian breaker Rachael Gunn says the backlash to her much-ridiculed Olympic performance has been “devastating,” adding that she took the competition seriously and gave her best effort.
Paris closes the Olympics, and Los Angeles turns to Tom Cruise for its 2028 mission
Read full article: Paris closes the Olympics, and Los Angeles turns to Tom Cruise for its 2028 missionParis has closed out two and a half extraordinary weeks of Olympic sports and emotion with a star-studded show in France’s national stadium.
French berets, enlightenment, and unforgettable moments | See these stories and more in Episode 13 of the ‘Olympic Zone’
Read full article: French berets, enlightenment, and unforgettable moments | See these stories and more in Episode 13 of the ‘Olympic Zone’"Olympic Zone" is a showcase of Olympics content that sets the stage for the most important action every night of the Games.
Paris Olympics embrace accessibility technology for visually impaired fans
Read full article: Paris Olympics embrace accessibility technology for visually impaired fansAs Paris shines under the global spotlight of the Olympic Games, technological innovations are enabling people with visual impairments to take it in.
One and done: Michael Phelps calls for a lifetime ban for anyone who's caught doping
Read full article: One and done: Michael Phelps calls for a lifetime ban for anyone who's caught dopingIn the wake of a Chinese doping scandal, Michael Phelps doubled down on his support for tougher sanctions — including a lifetime ban for anyone who tests positive.
Spiraling drone-spying scandal at Olympics risks damage to Canadian soccer ahead of 2026 World Cup
Read full article: Spiraling drone-spying scandal at Olympics risks damage to Canadian soccer ahead of 2026 World CupCanada has lost its appeal against the deduction of six competition points following a drone-spying scandal in the Olympic women’s soccer tournament.
Ukraine's Olympic chief celebrates limited Russian presence at Paris Olympics
Read full article: Ukraine's Olympic chief celebrates limited Russian presence at Paris OlympicsThe head of Ukraine’s Olympic delegation touted the limited numbers of Russian athletes at the Paris Olympics — who must compete as neutrals — as war between the two countries grinds on for a third year.
‘Oh, I’m so excited!’: 94-year-old Olympic grandma ready to cheer for Houston native granddaughter
Read full article: ‘Oh, I’m so excited!’: 94-year-old Olympic grandma ready to cheer for Houston native granddaughterAlice Bing's granddaughter Kelsey Bing is the women's field hockey goalkeeper for Team USA
Workers go on strike at five-star Paris hotel where IOC members are staying for Olympics
Read full article: Workers go on strike at five-star Paris hotel where IOC members are staying for OlympicsWorkers have gone on strike at the five-star hotel in Paris where members of the International Olympic Committee are staying.
A French alleged neo-Nazi sympathizer, suspected of targeting Olympic torch, sentenced to 2 years
Read full article: A French alleged neo-Nazi sympathizer, suspected of targeting Olympic torch, sentenced to 2 yearsFrench authorities say a French alleged neo-Nazi sympathizer was sentenced to two years in prison after making threats online and was suspected of wanting to target the Olympic torch relay.
Peaceful pre-Olympic protest in Paris honors fallen Ukrainian athletes
Read full article: Peaceful pre-Olympic protest in Paris honors fallen Ukrainian athletesIn a powerful tribute to the hundreds of Ukrainian athletes who have perished since the Russian invasion of their homeland, the Union of Ukrainians of France led a peaceful march of several hundred people in Paris on Saturday.
Spain and England to contest Euro 2024 final in a former Nazi stadium where Jesse Owens won gold
Read full article: Spain and England to contest Euro 2024 final in a former Nazi stadium where Jesse Owens won goldSpain and England will play the European Championship final on Sunday in an imposing stadium with a dark history.
French far right works to turn election win into power. Its rivals want to stop it in decisive vote
Read full article: French far right works to turn election win into power. Its rivals want to stop it in decisive voteFrance’s fiercely anti-immigration National Rally and opponents of the far-right party are scrambling to capitalize on a first round of voting in high-stakes surprise legislative elections.
City of Minneapolis hosts athletes, tourists as Olympic trials continue ahead of Paris 2024
Read full article: City of Minneapolis hosts athletes, tourists as Olympic trials continue ahead of Paris 2024The Olympic Games Paris 2024 are in 29 days, and U.S. gymnasts are in Minneapolis, Minnesota for the U.S. Olympic trials. Sixteen women and 20 men are vying for a total of 10 spots; Five for women, five for men.
4 Texas men are competing during trials, hoping for a spot on the USA Olympics’ gymnastic team
Read full article: 4 Texas men are competing during trials, hoping for a spot on the USA Olympics’ gymnastic teamMinneapolis has a new name, Gymnastics City USA, and rightfully so as this is the final stop for these gymnasts hoping to make it to the Olympic Games Paris 2024.
In secular France, chaplains prepare to provide Olympians with spiritual support during the Games
Read full article: In secular France, chaplains prepare to provide Olympians with spiritual support during the GamesMore than 120 faith leaders are preparing for an Olympic challenge — how to spiritually support some 14,000 athletes and their staff who will take part in the Paris Games.
A Paris judge questions 3 men suspected of 'psychological violence' at Eiffel Tower
Read full article: A Paris judge questions 3 men suspected of 'psychological violence' at Eiffel TowerFrench prosecutors say three people have been released from custody pending further investigation after they allegedly placed five coffins at the foot of the Eiffel Tower.
Eight-time Olympian Oksana Chusovitina to miss Paris Games
Read full article: Eight-time Olympian Oksana Chusovitina to miss Paris GamesThe road to Paris has come to an end for the legendary Oksana Chusovitina after sustaining an injury in training at the Asian Championships, her last opportunity to qualify for the Paris Olympic Games.
Paris Olympic athletes will feast on freshly baked bread, select cheeses and plenty of veggies
Read full article: Paris Olympic athletes will feast on freshly baked bread, select cheeses and plenty of veggiesSome 40,000 meals will be served each day during the Paris Games to over 15,000 athletes from 200 different countries housed at the Olympic village.
Cycling 101: Mountain biking Olympic rules and competition format
Read full article: Cycling 101: Mountain biking Olympic rules and competition formatThis guide breaks down the rules and official competition format for Olympic cycling's mountain bike event. Learn how champions will be crowned in mountain biking at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Olympic champion Suni Lee is ready to make a push for Paris with kidney disease in remission
Read full article: Olympic champion Suni Lee is ready to make a push for Paris with kidney disease in remissionHow Tokyo Olympic all-around champion Suni Lee has persevered through illness and self-doubt to make a run for the Paris 2024 Olympics.
Torch and sandals: What to know about the flame-lighting ceremony in Greece for the Paris Olympics
Read full article: Torch and sandals: What to know about the flame-lighting ceremony in Greece for the Paris OlympicsIn a meticulously choreographed ceremony on Tuesday, the flame for this summer’s Paris Olympics will be lit at the birthplace of the ancient Olympic Games in southern Greece.
As many cities sour on hosting the Olympics, Salt Lake City's enthusiasm endures
Read full article: As many cities sour on hosting the Olympics, Salt Lake City's enthusiasm enduresMany other past Olympic hosts around the world have decided in recent years that bringing back the Games isn’t worth the money or hassle.
Police remove migrants from central Paris square ahead of the Olympics
Read full article: Police remove migrants from central Paris square ahead of the OlympicsPolice in Paris have removed about 50 migrants, including families with young children, from the Paris City Hall plaza as the capital prepares to mark 100 days to the start of the Olympic Games.
IOC sets deadline of 'early 2025' to keep boxing in the Olympics for Los Angeles with a new partner
Read full article: IOC sets deadline of 'early 2025' to keep boxing in the Olympics for Los Angeles with a new partnerThe International Olympic Committee says it needs to find a suitable new international boxing body by early next year or else risk boxing dropping out of the Olympics for the Los Angeles Games in 2028.
Ashleigh Johnson of U.S. ‘proud’ of water polo's improved diversity, admits work still remains
Read full article: Ashleigh Johnson of U.S. ‘proud’ of water polo's improved diversity, admits work still remainsU.S. waterpolo goalkeeper Ashleigh Johnson talks about the increase of diversity within the sport and what progress is being made.
Sport climbing 101: What's happened since the Tokyo Olympics?
Read full article: Sport climbing 101: What's happened since the Tokyo Olympics?Learn about the biggest storylines from sport climbing in speed, bouldering and lead in the three years since the Tokyo Olympics. Find out which sport climbers could be competing for gold at the 2024 Paris Games.
Sport climbing 101: Olympic history and results
Read full article: Sport climbing 101: Olympic history and resultsRecapping the most essential highlights from Olympic sport climbing, including a list of every medalist so far and the current records for sport climbing ahead of the 2024 Games in Paris.
A Paris exhibit shows how the Olympics mirror society, from Nazi propaganda to fighting inequalities
Read full article: A Paris exhibit shows how the Olympics mirror society, from Nazi propaganda to fighting inequalitiesAn exhibit in the French capital before this summer's Paris Olympics shows how the games have been a “mirror of society” since the beginning of the 20th century.
Breaking rises to Olympic stage with its culture in mind: ‘We can create whatever we want’
Read full article: Breaking rises to Olympic stage with its culture in mind: ‘We can create whatever we want’Breaking is making its Olympic debut in Paris. The community hopes its rich culture and Bronx roots are represented.
Surfing 101: What's happened since the Tokyo Olympics?
Read full article: Surfing 101: What's happened since the Tokyo Olympics?Learn about the biggest storylines from park men's and women's surfing in the three years since the Tokyo Olympics. Find out which surfers could be competing for gold at the 2024 Paris Games.
To avoid strikes at Paris Olympics, French government to pay bonuses to civil servants
Read full article: To avoid strikes at Paris Olympics, French government to pay bonuses to civil servantsFrance's public administration minister says the government will offer bonuses to civil servants mobilized to work in Paris during the Olympic and Paralympic Games in a bid to avoid strikes.
Parisians vote to hit SUVs with eye-popping parking costs in latest green drive before Olympics
Read full article: Parisians vote to hit SUVs with eye-popping parking costs in latest green drive before OlympicsParisians have voted to muscle SUVs off the French capital’s streets by making them much more expensive to park starting next September.
Ukrainian Olympic head on Russian rival: 'He is my enemy'
Read full article: Ukrainian Olympic head on Russian rival: 'He is my enemy'The presidents of Ukrainian and Russian Olympic committees fought together as teammates at the 1992 Barcelona Games and won a gold medal in fencing for the post-Soviet Unified Team.
Belarus coach who removed sprinter from Olympics charged
Read full article: Belarus coach who removed sprinter from Olympics chargedA Belarusian track coach who tried to force a sprinter to return home from the Tokyo Olympics after she was critical of the team has been charged with breaching the sport’s integrity standards.
Germany confirms $28M settlement with Munich attack families
Read full article: Germany confirms $28M settlement with Munich attack familiesThe German government has confirmed that families of 11 Israeli athletes killed by Palestinian militants at the 1972 Munich Olympics will receive a total of 28 million euros (dollars) in compensation.
Olympics attack victims' families agree on deal with Germany
Read full article: Olympics attack victims' families agree on deal with GermanyThe families of 11 Israeli athletes killed by Palestinian attackers at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich and the German government have reached a deal over the long-disputed amount of compensation.
What to know and how to watch the women’s curling gold medal game
Read full article: What to know and how to watch the women’s curling gold medal gameGreat Britain and Japan will face off Saturday night for the women's curling Olympic gold medal. Here's what to know about how both teams got here, and how to watch the game.
Thomas Krol wins men's 1000m, fifth speed skating gold medal for Netherlands
Read full article: Thomas Krol wins men's 1000m, fifth speed skating gold medal for NetherlandsThomas Krol from the Netherlands won the men's 1000m speed skating event for his first career Olympic gold medal at 29 years old.
Anna Shcherbakova wins women's figure skating gold, Kamila Valieva falls to fourth
Read full article: Anna Shcherbakova wins women's figure skating gold, Kamila Valieva falls to fourthIn an unexpected turn of events, medals will be awarded in women's figure skating to Anna Shcherbakova, Aleksandra Trusova and Kaori Sakamoto.
Shcherbakova wins figure skating gold as Valieva collapses
Read full article: Shcherbakova wins figure skating gold as Valieva collapsesAnna Shcherbakova won a stunning gold medal in women’s figure skating at the Beijing Games while Russian teammate Kamila Valieva tumbled all the way out of the medals after a mistake-filled end to her controversial Olympics.
Layden: Winning without winning -- Shiffrin sets new course at 2022 Olympics
Read full article: Layden: Winning without winning -- Shiffrin sets new course at 2022 OlympicsMikaela Shiffrin took ninth in the super-G Friday in China. Given her first two Olympic races, it was a success. And if you listened closely to her interview afterword, you might pick up the sounds of the best female skier on earth putting herself back together.
LIVE UPDATES: Lindsey Jacobellis wins Team USA's first gold medal of 2022 Winter Olympics
Read full article: LIVE UPDATES: Lindsey Jacobellis wins Team USA's first gold medal of 2022 Winter OlympicsResults, updates and latest news from Day 5 of competition at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics on Wednesday, February 9.
Layden: No time to dwell after Shiffrin's shocking 11-second DNF
Read full article: Layden: No time to dwell after Shiffrin's shocking 11-second DNFThe air went out of the sports world when Mikaela Shiffrin laid it down in Gate 7 Monday in China. With the slalom looming -- her specialty -- there's only one option: Re-focus and move forward.