Zverev makes strong start to title defence
PARIS : Germany's Alexander Zverev made a confident start to his Olympic title defence with a convincing 6-2 6-2 first-round victory over Spain's Jaume Munar on Sunday.
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Varane signs for Italian club Como
French defender Raphael Varane has joined Como on a two-year deal with an option to extend the contract, the newly-promoted Serie A club said on Sunday.
Raphael Varane agrees deal to join Cesc Fabregas's Como
Former Manchester United defender Raphael Varane has joined Serie A newcomers Como on a two-year deal.
Global leaders react to 'unique' opening ceremony in Paris
The 2024 Paris Olympic Games kicked off with an opening ceremony held on the Seine River in Paris that featured mechanical horses, Lady Gaga, and Marie Antoinette.
Fencing-Upsets galore as local hopes lie in tatters
PARIS : Defending men's epee champion Romain Cannone and Hungarian title favourites Mate Tamas Koch and Gergely Siklosi suffered early eliminations on a day of upsets at the Paris Olympics, while homegrown hopefuls failed to shine on the fencing piste.
Nadal makes majestic return to Roland Garros for Spain
PARIS :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.
Japan frustrate Brazil with late 2-1 win, Colombia outclass New Zealand
PARIS : Brazil missed the chance to secure a quarter-final spot after a late 2-1 loss to Japan in their Group C clash at Parc des Princes, while Colombia edged Group A rivals New Zealand 2-0 in the second matchday of women's Olympic football on Sunday.
Magic Marchand delivers 400 metres IM gold for France
PARIS : World record holder Leon Marchand claimed the 400 metres individual medley gold medal at his home Paris Olympics on Sunday to send fans into delirium at La Defense Arena.