After Tokyo wipeout, McEvoy blazes own trail to Paris gold
PARIS : Three years ago Australian swimmer Cameron McEvoy had all but quit the pool and resigned himself to a sporting career lacking a crowning Olympic achievement.
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Simone Biles' gymnastics titles: Olympics, Worlds, more stats - ESPN
Since she burst onto the elite scene in 2011, Simone Biles has been a one-of-a-kind force in gymnastics. Apart from success at her craft, Biles has also opened up important mental health conversations within the sport (after grappling with twisties at the 2020 Olympics). She took on her third Olympic cycle at the 2024 Summer Games in Paris.
Huge delays on M60 after car bursts into flames
All traffic is being held on the M60 this afternoon following reports of a vehicle fire.
Canoeing-Phenomenal Fox grabs kayak gold for Australia
PARIS : Australia's Jessica Fox stormed to Olympic gold in the women's kayak slalom in a time of 96.08 seconds, recovering from a poor semi-final performance to smash the field at the Vaires-sur-Marne Nautical Stadium on Sunday.
French joy as Ferrand-Prevot solos to mountain bike gold
ELANCOURT, France : Pauline Ferrand-Prevot delivered France's second gold medal of the Paris Olympics as she took a high-quality field apart to win the women's cross-country mountain bike race on Sunday.
Rugby Sevens-Last-gasp South Africa take dramatic bronze
PARIS : South Africa beat Australia 26-19 with the last play of a pulsating rugby sevens third-place playoff on Saturday to win their second Olympic bronze and complete a remarkable turnaround in their fortunes this season.
Airdrie 2 Queen of the South 0: Wilson strikes again as Diamonds book last 16 place in Premier Sports Cup
New signing Ben Wilson struck yet again for Airdrie as they booked their place in the last 16 of the Premier Sports Cup with victory over Queen of the South.
Trinity Rodman flashes new USWNT style in Olympic-opening win - ESPN
NICE, France — Trinity Rodman was nervous on the bus ride into the stadium here Thursday night. It was her first Olympic game for the United States women's national team, and Rodman knew she needed to get touches on the ball before she'd really feel comfortable.