Hockey-Smiling India GK Shreejesh relishing last dance
PARIS : India goalkeeper PR Shreejesh always knew the Paris Olympics would be his last major tournament after an illustrious 18-year career and a final chance to win Olympic gold.
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Germany make quarter-finals, Australia beat Canada
LILLE, France : Germany edged past Japan 75-64 in Group C to advance to the quarter-finals and Canada defeated Australia 70-65 in Group B in the second round of Olympic women's basketball games on Thursday.
Japan's Matsuyama takes early lead, Schauffele close
GUYANCOURT : Japan's Hideki Matsuyama grabbed an early lead in the men's Olympic golf tournament as he looked to outdo his fourth place finish in Tokyo, while French pair Victor Perez and Matthieu Pavon were roared on by the crowd in sunshine south of Paris.
Iga Swiatek upset by Zheng Qinwen in Paris Olympics semifinals - ESPN
PARIS — Iga Swiatek lost to Zheng Qinwen of China 6-2, 7-5 in the Paris Olympics semifinals Thursday, a surprising setback for the No. 1-ranked woman and champion at the French Open four of the past five years.
Mum given 10% chance of survival after horrific fall down stairs
A woman was given 10 per cent chance of survival after she tripped and fell down a flight of stairs. Taleese Penna, 38, was round at her friend's house watching the Australian Football League and the National Rugby League Grand Finals on October 2, 2023.
Southport stabbings murder suspect pictured as his full name is released in court
Pictured for the first time, this is the 17-year-old boy accused of murdering three children at a Taylor Swift-themed dance event in Southport. The teenager can be named as Axel Rudakubana for the first time today (August 1) after reporting restrictions were lifted by Judge Andrew Menary KC, Honorary Recorder of Liverpool.
Sailing-Swede hopes lucky flag manicure helps to nail gold
MARSEILLE, France : Swedish skiff sailor Vilma Bobeck will be hoping that her long-standing ritual of matching her nails to the colour of the 'kite' sail will help hand the crew Olympic gold on Thursday.
Fifteen Stadiums, Five Cities Tn Saudi Arabia 2034 World Cup Bid
Saudi Arabia, the only bidder for the 2034 World Cup, will host the 48-team tournament in fifteen stadiums across five cities, including eight in the capital, state media said on Wednesday. The announcement came days after the kingdom submitted its official bid to the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA). Saudi Arabia plans to host "the largest-ever edition" of the tournament in a single country, according to the bid book, details of which were carried by the Saudi Press Agency (SPA).