Olympics chief Thomas Bach says will not seek third term
International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach said at the Paris Games on Saturday he will not seek to remain in charge for a third term.
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Disappointing Olympics: Minister apologises, vows comprehensive review
Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan-Enoh, has apologised for the disappointing performance of Team Nigeria at the Paris 2024 Olympics and promised a comprehensive review.
Bubbling Abdallah Sima to Rangers transfer swirl may have answer as Brighton exile signals one route 'home'
Winger Abdallah Sima has rapidly dropped out of the picture at Brighton - leading some fans to call for a return to Rangers.
Spain's men reassert dominance, US women reclaim throne
PARIS : Spain's men added their first Olympic soccer gold medal in 32 years to their glittering trophy cabinet, while the U.S. women's team won a record-extending fifth title and their first since London 2012 before packed crowds at the Paris Games.
Athletics Body Chief Sebastian Coe To Give IOC Presidency Tilt 'Serious Thought'
World Athletics president Sebastian Coe said Sunday he would give "serious thought" about throwing his hat into the ring to succeed Thomas Bach as head of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Bach, who has led the Olympic movement since 2013, told a session of IOC members on Saturday that he will not seek to remain in charge for a third term. "New times are calling for new leaders," the 70-year-old German lawyer said. Coe, whose third and final term as athletics chief ends in 2027, has long been suggested as a successor to Bach.
USA Basketball Team Trolled For 'World Champions' Post After Winning Olympics Gold
The United States won their fifth straight Olympic men's basketball crown on Saturday, holding off a battling France 98-87 to take their tally of Olympic golds to 17. After the famous win, however, the USA basketball team's official X account became the subject of social media trolling over the post "Are we the World Champs now?" This post was seemingly a direct swipe at the country's own sprinter, Noah Lyles, who had questioned why the NBA champions call themselves 'world champions.'
Modern pentathlon: German called up for final had already run 8km
VERSAILLES, France: Annika Zillekens had done an 8km morning run and was about to go and see her family, a day after ending her career, when the call came telling the German she was in the Modern Pentathlon final.
Chelsea sign Portuguese forward Neto from Wolves
Chelsea have signed Portuguese winger Pedro Neto from Wolverhampton Wanderers on a seven-year contract, the West London club said on Sunday.