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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Canadians seek podium in Paris amid tougher Paralympic competition
Paralympic Games medals have become harder for Canadians to win, which makes them precious in Paris.
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.
Ex-cheerleader drops lawsuit vs. Northwestern - ESPN
A federal lawsuit alleging sex trafficking and forced labor against Northwestern University and four employees, including former athletic director Mike Polisky, has been dropped by the plaintiff, a former cheerleader at the school.
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.
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.
Iga Swiatek among stars who say tennis tours ignore players' health - ESPN
NEW YORK — It's nothing new for tennis players to worry aloud about their sport's overcrowded calendar, too-tough season and too-short offseason.
Paris Paralympics 2024 Opening Ceremony Live Streaming Paralympic Game Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch
Much like the Olympics, the Paris Paralympics 2024 opening ceremony won't be held inside a single stadium. Instead, France's Place de la Concorde - one of its popular public plazas - and the Champs-Elysees avenue alongside it, will host the 4,400-odd athletes set to take part. With France hosting the Paralympic Games for the first time, French artistic director Thomas Jolly has promised a ceremony of spectacular performances. Javelin thrower Sumit Antil and shot putter Bhagyashree Jadhav will be India's flag-bearers during the opening ceremony.