U.S. 'can't get lulled to sleep' by past wins vs. Jokic, Serbia - ESPN
PARIS — Was Serbia playing possum?
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Pakistan Names New Vice-Captain In Test Squad Against Bangladesh
Pakistan have promoted Saud Shakeel to the role of vice-captain as the Pakistan Cricket Board announced a 17-player squad for their two-match Test series against Bangladesh that commences later this month. Shakeel will take over the crucial job of vice captain from Shaheen Afridi, with selectors advising the star quick to have his workload managed over the coming months, with the side scheduled to play nine Tests, 14 T20Is, and at least 17 ODIs between now and the start of April next year, as per the ICC. The promotion of Shakeel to partner skipper Shan Masood in the leadership positions is among the biggest surprises from Pakistan's announcement, as the Asian side named a new-look 17-player squad for their first Test series under head coach Jason Gillespie.
Canada's 3x3 basketball women will remember hard-fought journey more than Olympic medal miss
Kacie Bosch committed blood, sweat and tears to the Canadian women's 3x3 basketball team at the Paris Olympics.
Canoeing-We couldn’t have scripted it, says kayaker Fox of family triumph
PARIS : The Paris Games were a triumphant homecoming for the French-born Fox sisters, who returned to Europe in the colours of Australia and grabbed a stunning sweep of the women's canoe slalom titles at the Paris Olympics.
Bright start for Boutier boosts French hopes
GUYANCOURT : France's Celine Boutier raced into an early lead as the women's golf competition at the Paris Games got under way on Wednesday after the main home medal hope negotiated a tricky course better than other favourites like defending champion Nelly Korda.
Cocaine Controversy At Olympics: Australian Star Arrested Over Suspected Drugs Purchase
French police have arrested Australian Olympic field hockey player Tom Craig on suspicion of buying cocaine from a drug dealer in central Paris, police and prosecutors said Wednesday. Midfielder Craig, 28, last played for Australia on Sunday in his team's quarter-final defeat to the Netherlands at the Paris Olympics. A police source said he was arrested Wednesday around 00:30 am (2230 GMT) after "a cocaine transaction" near an apartment building.
Australia earn revenge and spot in last four with Serbia win
PARIS : Australia got their revenge and a spot in the Paris Olympics women's basketball semi-finals as they breezed past Serbia 85-67 to earn a shot at another rival on Wednesday.
2024 Olympic basketball: Takeaways from Team USA's quarterfinal win - ESPN
PARIS — For months, Tuesday's Olympic men's basketball knockout round had been marked as a much anticipated day for international basketball.