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Dion makes return to live stage in Paris opening ceremony
PARIS : Celine Dion made a comeback to the live stage on Friday singing Edith Piaf's classic "L'Hymne A l'Amour" to close the Paris Olympics opening ceremony.
An Evening In Paris: France Dazzles World With Vibrant Olympics Opening Ceremony
The city of Paris turned into a colossal amphitheater, and the iconic river Seine served as a track for the athletes' parade as France showcased its cultural diversity, spirit of revolution, impeccable craftsmanship and architectural heritage in a riveting opening ceremony for the 33rd Olympic Games on Friday. The spectacle started with a dreamy break from tradition as 'Parade of Nations' kicked off the proceedings in which athletes from 205 countries and one refugee team sailed down the Seine on boats despite heavy rain, in the run-up to and during the ceremony, threatening to play spoilsport.
French gold medallists Perec and Riner light Olympic cauldron
PARIS :French three-times Olympic gold medallists Marie-Jose Perec and Teddy Riner lit the Paris 2024 Olympic cauldron on Friday during the opening ceremony, where it will burn while the Games are under way in the French capital.
Paris Olympics begin with rainy opening ceremony on River Seine - ESPN
PARIS — Celebrating its reputation as a cradle of revolution, Paris kicked off its first Summer Olympics in a century Friday with a rain-soaked, rule-breaking opening ceremony studded with stars and fantasy along the Seine River.
Top-10 recruit Darius Acuff commits to John Calipari and Arkansas - ESPN
Top-10 senior Darius Acuff, one of the elite guards in high school basketball, announced his commitment to John Calipari and Arkansas on Friday — becoming the first five-star prospect off the board in the 2025 class.
Iraqi judoka positive for anabolic steroids, provisionally suspended, ITA says
PARIS : Iraqi judoka Sajjad Ghanim Sehen Sehen was provisionally suspended on Friday after he tested positive for anabolic steroids, the International Testing Agency said on Friday.
Drogheda defeat Waterford to end winless streak
Drogheda United earned just their fourth league victory of the season at United Park as Waterford failed to move clear of the chasing pack towards the top of the SSE Airtricity Premier Division.
Nuggets add Westbrook on 2-year, vet minimum deal, agent says - ESPN
Russell Westbrook's deal to join the Denver Nuggets will be a two-year, veteran minimum contract with a player option for 2025-2026, his agent Jeff Schwartz of Excel Sports told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.