Gotham FC signs Mak Whitham, 13, youngest in NWSL history - ESPN
By around 8 years old, McKenna «Mak» Whitham knew she wanted to be a professional soccer player. What she probably didn't know is how soon that dream would become a reality.
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Coco Gauff 'grateful' to be 1st tennis player as U.S. flag-bearer - ESPN
PARIS — As the reigning U.S. Open champion and the current No. 2 women's tennis player globally, Coco Gauff was already going to be fairly recognizable around the Olympic Village.
Weather forecaster sees rain 'disaster' for opening ceremony
PARIS : Weather forecasters are predicting heavy rain showers during the Olympics opening ceremony later on Friday, with one meteorologist even calling it a "disaster" for the unprecedented open-air ceremony in the heart of Paris.
Brazilian Football Great Zico Robbed In Paris Ahead Of Paris Olympics 2024
The Brazilian former footballer Zico filed a complaint with French police on Friday after having his bag stolen which contained cash, watches and diamond jewellery. The 71-year-old former Flamengo forward, who appeared in three World Cups, was in transit at the time of the theft and had left his car window open. The Parisien daily reported the goods Zico lost to be worth 500,000 euros ($542,000) while a source close to the matter told AFP this sum was highly exaggerated. The Selecao legend is in Paris as an guest of the Brazilian Olympic team as the 2024 Games get underway this weekend.
Super Bowl champion coach Barry Switzer makes stance on trans inclusion in women's sports clear
Former Dallas Cowboys head coach Barry Switzer shares his take on the inclusion of trans athletes in women's sports on OutKick's 'Don't @ Me with Dan Dakich.'
What to expect in the Olympic opening ceremony
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Paris Olympics 2024 Opening Ceremony: Performers, Timing, Venue And All Other Details
The Opening Ceremony of Paris Olympics 2024 is set to be the one of its kind with the event set to take place at the Seine River in the French capital. For the first time ever, the opening ceremony will be held outside a stadium, instead the city of Paris will be turned into a grand arena. A whopping 10,500 athletes are set to sail across the Seine, and the two representatives for India are veteran table tennis star Achanta Sharath Kamal and shuttler PV Sindhu. The Opening Ceremony is expected to start at 11 PM IST (7:30 PM local time).
Indonesia aims for gold in weightlifting at Paris Olympics
JAKARTA: After winning seven silvers and eight bronzes in weightlifting at the Olympic Games, Indonesia is aiming for that elusive first gold.