Sportsbooks differ on settling bets for USA-China gold medal tie - ESPN
The United States was a heavy betting favorite to claim the most gold medals at the Olympics, a race that would come down to the final event and end in a tie.
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American gold medalist Quincy Wilson laments the end of Paris Olympics as school year set to begin
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Charlotte Kool claims opening stage of Tour de France Femmes on home soil
Dutch rider Charlotte Kool of Team DSM-Firmenich PostNL clinched the opening stage of Tour de France Femmes, a 123-km ride from Rotterdam to The Hague in the Netherlands, to take the first yellow jersey of this year's edition. Uno-X Mobility's Anniina Ahtosalo finished second ahead of Elisa Balsamo of Lidl-Trek, while Marianne Vos took the green jersey after winning the intermediate sprint at Groeneweg. "It's unbelievable, it's a dream coming true. It was not an easy season, but this is where it is all about," Kool said. "It was really hectic, but I like it.
Crystal Palace co-owner confirms interest in Everton
Crystal Palace co-owner John Textor is interested in acquiring a majority shareholding in Premier League side Everton, the American businessman told British newspaper The Daily Mirror in an interview.
France Bids Reluctant Farewell To Dazzling Paris Olympics 2024
France bid a reluctant farewell on Monday to an "enchanted" fortnight of Olympic sport as athletes headed home from Paris praising a dazzling edition of the Games that has breathed new life into the biggest show on earth. Hollywood star Tom Cruise delivered stardust at the closing ceremony on Sunday evening -- and a link with the next Games in Los Angeles -- by abseiling into the national stadium. The "Mission Impossible" star descended on a wire in front of 71,500 spectators, grabbed the Olympic flag and jumped onto a motorbike, to the delight of thousands of dancing athletes and awe-struck fans. The final act of the Paris Olympics brought relief that an event foreshadowed by worries about terror attacks, strikes or protests had passed off with barely a hitch.
Former Olympic Champion Tom Daley Retires From Diving
Former Olympic gold medallist Tom Daley announced his retirement from diving on Monday following the Paris Games. Daley, who won five Olympic medals during his decorated career, revealed the decision to call time on the sport during an interview with British Vogue. The 30-year-old bowed out after winning silver in the Olympic men's synchronised 10m platform in France, having clinched the gold medal in the same event at the Tokyo Games three years ago. "I have to make the decision at some point, and it feels like the right time. It's the right time to call it a day," Daley said. Daley emerged as the star of British diving after first competing at the Olympics in the 2008 Beijing Games aged just 14.
Closing Ceremony Olimpiade 2024: Hasil Manis Indonesia di Paris
Indonesia menutup Paris 2024 dengan satu perunggu dan dua keping emas. Sepasang medali emas itu ikut menyemarakkan defile Merah Putih saat Closing Ceremony Olimpiade 2024.
Lyles and Hassan bookend fabulous Paris programme
PARIS : The Olympic athletics programme, highlighted by the shortest event and then the longest, saw performances of astonishing quality and spine-tingling drama, played out to a beautiful and unique purple backdrop that will forever mean Paris.