Not far from home, Canadian canoeist Alex Baldoni impresses in Paris Olympic debut
Few Canadians are more familiar with France than canoe-kayak paddler Alex Baldoni.
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Wembanyama helps France win, Antetokounmpo's Greece lose to Canada
LILLE, France : Frenchman Victor Wembanyama's brilliant performance led the hosts to a 78-66 win over Brazil, while Giannis Antetokounmpo's Greece lost 86-79 to Canada on the opening day of the men's Olympic basketball tournament on Saturday.
Canada's Bansley, Bukovec fall to Americans to open Olympic beach volleyball
Saturday was always going to be a special day for Canadian beach volleyball player Sophie Bukovec — a picturesque setting just made it even more memorable.
Gilgeous-Alexander, Canada outlast Greece, 86-79, on Day 1 - ESPN
VILLENEUVE-D'ASCQ, France — Canada was tested, then held on to get its first Olympic win in 24 years.
Van der Merwe sets new Scotland try record in win over Uruguay
MONTEVIDEO : Duhan van der Merwe set a new try scoring record for Scotland as they concluded their month-long tour of the Americas with a hard-fought 31-19 win over Uruguay at Estadio Charrua on Saturday.
U.S. Soccer aware of prior Canada spying incidents - sources - ESPN
MARSEILLE, France — When news first broke of Canada's Olympic soccer team being caught using a drone to spy on an opponent's training session, there was significant shock and surprise among many athletes and officials.
Ariarne Titmus wins 400 free gold; Katie Ledecky takes bronze - ESPN
PARIS — No matter having the second-fastest qualifying time earlier in the day, nor even accidentally going to the wrong lane at the race's start, Australia's Ariarne Titmus proved her dominance in the women's 400m freestyle on Saturday night with her second gold medal in the race.