New Man United signing and other explanations for surprising Rasmus Hojlund change
A new season is just around the corner for Manchester United and anticipation is building for what is hoped to be a much improved campaign.
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U.S. men's 2000 Olympic medal-round run: An improbable adventure, told by those who lived it - ESPN
When the United States U23 men's national team kicked off in the Olympic qualifying tournament, it did so understanding that the only meaningful way to measure success would be simple: qualify. Anything short of securing a trip to the delayed Tokyo Games will be viewed as a failure, especially in the wake of the senior team's collapse in 2018 World Cup qualifying and with the emergence of young Americans such as Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie, Tyler Adams and Sergino Dest playing at high levels in Europe.
Sources - Alex Cora, Red Sox in talks over contract extension - ESPN
The Boston Red Sox and manager Alex Cora have engaged in recent talks on a contract extension, and there is momentum toward a deal to end his lame-duck status and keep him in Boston for three years at a total of $21.75 million, sources told ESPN.
IOC pushes Utah officials, US Olympic leaders to persuade FBI to drop WADA probe as part of 2034 Games deal
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Jill Biden, Royalty But No Vladimir Putin: Top Guests At The Paris Olympics
France is preparing to welcome over a hundred heads of state and government, royalty and US First Lady Jill Biden for the Summer Olympics which begin with a dazzling ceremony on the river Seine on Friday. No Russian official representing Vladimir Putin's government has been invited due to the Kremlin's war against Ukraine, while an Israeli delegation will be heavily protected as tensions rage over Israel's continuing bombardment of Gaza. "We are ready to welcome the world," said Samuel Ducroquet, France's ambassador for Sports.
Football kicks off Games ahead of opening ceremony
PARIS: The sporting action at the Paris Olympics kicked off with two football matches on Wednesday (Jul 24), two days before thousands of athletes and artists are set to take part in an ambitious opening ceremony at the heart of the French capital.
'Stunning' study shows twice-a-year jab could offer 100% protection against HIV infection
A jab given twice-yearly to treat AIDs was found to be 100 per cent effective in preventing new infections in women, according to the results of a new study published on Wednesday.
French police arrest Russian man on accusations of planning to 'destabilize' Olympics
French authorities have foiled several plots to disrupt the 2024 Olympics, including arresting a Russian man in one of them, officials said Wednesday, just days before the opening ceremony of the Summer Games in Paris.