Olympic newsletter: Hammer history, 100m photo finish, and what to watch Monday
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Canada's Wyatt Sanford claims Olympic bronze after losing boxing semifinal by split decision
Wyatt Sanford became Canada's first Olympic boxing medallist in 28 years on Sunday following a semifinal loss to France's Sofiane Oumiha in the men's 63.5-kilogram weight class.
Canada's Camryn Rogers advances to Olympic women's hammer throw final
It took only two rounds for Canada's Camryn Rogers to automatically advance to Tuesday's final in the Olympic women's hammer throw.
US women to face Nigeria in basketball quarters
LILLE : Olympic champions the United States will meet Nigeria in the quarter-finals of the women's basketball tournament at the Paris Games, while hosts France face Germany, Belgium take on Spain and Serbia meet Australia.
Canada's Katzberg wins gold in men's hammer throw
PARIS : Canada's Ethan Katzberg won gold in the men's hammer throw at the Paris Olympics on Sunday, cementing his dominance of the discipline after becoming the youngest ever world champion last year.
2024 Olympic odds: LeBron James leads group of NBA superstars for Olympic MVP
There is an ongoing MVP race between the best hoopers in the world — and for the first time in what feels like forever, Nikola Jokic is not one of the favorites.
Swimming: US win Olympic women’s 4x100m medley gold with world record
The United States set a new world record time as they powered to Olympic gold in the women’s 4x100m medley relay on Sunday, with Australia taking silver and China taking bronze.
Canada leaves France without an Olympic soccer medal, but the 22 indefatigable players lost on their own terms
Minutes after the Canadian women's soccer team took down Colombia, winning the third of three must-win games to complete an improbable Olympic group stage sweep, goalkeeper Kailen Sheridan was asked what could stop her team.