Scorching heat grips US Open second round
NEW YORK : Sweltering conditions gripped the U.S. Open on Wednesday, testing spectators and competitors alike as athletes tried to wrap up their second-round matches quickly.
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Garcia blames 'unhealthy betting' for online abuse after US Open exit
NEW YORK : Caroline Garcia said she had received online abuse after her first-round loss at the U.S. Open, with the French player on Wednesday blaming "unhealthy betting" as one of the main reasons why players are targeted on social media.
The Paris Paralympics declared open by President Macron
PARIS: The 2024 Paralympics were opened in Paris on Wednesday (Aug 28) by French President Emmanuel Macron, firing the starting gun on 11 days of competition in a city still riding the wave of the successful Olympics. Macron declared the Games open during an exuberant and colourful opening ceremony in a balmy Place de la Concorde in central Paris -- the first time a Paralympic opening ceremony has taken place away from the main stadium. The 4,400 athletes from 168 delegations paraded into the arena as the sun set with host nation France entering last to a standing ovation and chanting from 30,000 spectators packed into the stands around the square.
Paralympics 2024 Officially Open; Sumit Antil, Bhagyashree Jadhav Lead Indian Contingent
Paralympics 2024 Opening Ceremony Highlights: French President Emmanuel Macron declared the 2024 Paralympics open on Wednesday during a colourful ceremony in the heart of Paris. A total of 4,400 Paralympians, representing 167 nations, marched from Champs-Elysees to Place de la Concorde. In a moment of pride for India, para-athletes Sumit Antil and Bhagyashri Jadhav led the Indian contingent, which is the largest ever in the nation's Paralympic history with 84 athletes in 12 different sports. The opening ceremony itself was a spectacular celebration of diversity, resilience, and the spirit of competition, featuring breathtaking performances that highlighted French culture and the Paralympic values of determination and equality.
Frances Tiafoe, Alexander Zverev reach US Open 3rd round - ESPN
Frances Tiafoe advanced to the third round of the US Open on Wednesday when Alexander Shevchenko retired in the third set with the 20th-seeded American leading 6-4, 6-1, 1-0.
Caroline Garcia details online abuse after US Open exit, cites 'unhealthy betting' - ESPN
NEW YORK — Caroline Garcia, a US Open semifinalist in 2022, on Wednesday shared some of the derogatory online messages she has received following recent losses and pointed to «unhealthy betting» as one of the reasons players are targeted on social media.
Celtic turf out £10m Hatate bid, Trusty latest, Engels final push and Bogusz deal is off
Celtic have reportedly turfed out a £10million bid from a club in France for Reo Hatate and told the star midfielder he is not for sale.
Tiafoe and Keys lead home charge into US Open third round
NEW YORK : Big-hitting Frances Tiafoe and former finalist Madison Keys did their bit to boost American hopes at the U.S. Open when they both booked their tickets into the third round in convincing fashion on Wednesday.