Paris 2024: Ireland lose Sevens opener to Great Britain
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Paris 2024: Rafael Nadal sets up blockbuster Novak Djokovic showdown
Spain's Rafa Nadal made a triumphant return to Roland Garros on Sunday to blast his way into the second round of the Olympic tennis tournament and set up a blockbuster clash with nemesis Novak Djokovic of Serbia.
Simone Biles dazzles at Paris Olympics despite injury scare
PARIS: Simone Biles made a stunning return to Olympic competition on Sunday (Jul 28), powering through a left calf injury to get her multiple-medal bid off to a rousing start.
One Last Battle? Rafael Nadal vs Novak Djokovic In Olympics 2024 Second Round Showdown
Rafael Nadal set up a blockbuster showdown with Novak Djokovic at the Paris Olympics as the Spaniard battled to victory over Marton Fucsovics in the first round on Sunday. Nadal had left his participation in the singles in doubt until the last minute because of a thigh injury, and was made to work hard for his 6-1, 4-6, 6-4 victory. The 38-year-old looked to be cruising after racing through the first set on Court Philippe Chatrier, the site of his 14 French Open titles, before Fucsovics dug his heels in. The Hungarian world number 83 raised his level after a poor start and forced Nadal to a third set.
France investigates death threats against Israeli Olympic athletes
PARIS : French police have opened an investigation into death threats against three Israeli athletes at the Paris Olympic Games, the Paris' prosecutors office said on Sunday.
Amita Berthier exits Paris Olympics after narrow loss to world number 11 Lauren Scruggs
PARIS: The disappointment etched on Amita Berthier's face was a testament to the 23-year-old's growth as a fencer.
French joy as Ferrand-Prevot solos to mountain bike gold
ELANCOURT, France : Pauline Ferrand-Prevot delivered France's second gold medal of the Paris Olympics as she took a high-quality field apart to win the women's cross-country mountain bike race on Sunday.
Accused Of Mocking Christianity In Opening Ceremony, Paris Olympics Organisers Send Apology
Organisers of the Paris Olympics said Sunday they were "really sorry" for any offence caused by their daring and quirky opening ceremony but denied "any intention to show disrespect to any religious group." Some Catholic groups and French bishops have condemned what they saw as "scenes of derision and mockery of Christianity" in the parade on Friday choreographed by theatre director Thomas Jolly. Criticism has focused on a scene involving dancers, drag queens and a DJ in poses that recalled depictions of the Last Supper, the final meal Jesus is said to have taken with his apostles.