Canada Basketball's bet on chemistry set to be tested in Olympic quarterfinals
The Paris Olympics have, to date, proceeded as planned for the Canadian men's basketball team.
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Paris 2024: Zheng Qinwen captures Olympic tennis crown
Zheng Qinwen defeated Donna Vekic to become China's first Olympic tennis singles champion.
Aryna Sabalenka Beats Victoria Azarenka To Reach Washington Open Semi-Final
Aryna Sabalenka withstood a shaky second set to defeat Victoria Azarenka 6-4, 6-4 in a Friday showdown of two-time Australian Open champions to reach the Washington Open semi-finals. Third-ranked Sabalenka fired eight aces in the matchup of Belarus rivals at the WTA and ATP hardcourt tuneup for the US Open. "Always tough battles against her," Sabalenka said. "She always brings the best fight she can. I always enjoy playing against her. Just super happy to get through this tough match.
Swiatek, Krejcikova withdraw from Canadian Open
TORONTO : World number one Iga Swiatek, fresh off winning a bronze medal at the Paris Olympics, and Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova, headlined a slew of players who have withdrawn from next week's Canadian Open, Tennis Canada said on Friday.
Big Evs holds on for King George win at Goodwood
Big Evs just held off a late challenge from Asfoora to exact revenge in King George Qatar Stakes at Goodwood.
Tennis: Italians Paolini and Errani speed into Olympic doubles final
PARIS: Jasmine Paolini and Sara Errani eased past Czech duo Karolina Muchova and Linda Noskova 6-3 6-2 in the women's doubles semi-final on Friday to ensure a first tennis medal for Italy since 1924.
Judo-Frenchman Riner improves to reach +100kg semis and raise home hopes
PARIS :French judoka Teddy Riner raised his level to book a spot in the semi-finals of the men's +100kg category, beating Georgia's Guram Tushishvili at the Paris Games on Friday to stay on course for a fourth Olympic gold medal.
Judo: Riner huffs and puffs into +100kg quarter-finals, defending champion Krpalek out
PARIS: French judoka Teddy Riner laboured into the quarter-finals of the men's +100kg category when he beat Magomedomar Magomedomarov of the United Arab Emirates on golden score in the last 16 as defending champion Lukas Krpalek was eliminated on Friday (Aug 2).