Equestrian-Germany's Kukuk wins showjumping gold
PARIS :Germany's Christian Kukuk with his grey Gelding Checker won Olympic gold in individual showjumping on Tuesday, showing a flawless ride in the final jumpoff between the three best riders.
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How to watch Manchester United vs Liverpool friendly - TV channel, live stream, kick-off time
Manchester United face Liverpool in a pre-season friendly for the fourth time in the last decade this weekend.
Manchester Christmas Markets bombshell as hopes of 'big comeback' for 2024 dashed
A planned "big return" of Manchester's famous Christmas Markets to their landmark location on the city's Albert Square for 2024 is OFF.
Equestrian: Britain win team jumping gold ahead of US and France
VERSAILLES: British showjumpers Ben Maher, Harry Charles, and Scott Brash won Olympic team gold on Friday (Aug 2), making stellar rides with almost no errors on a challenging track.
Cauldron designer 'happy' at popularity of Olympic flame
PARIS : The designer of France's Olympic cauldron said it would be an "honour" if the hugely popular attraction were to become a permanent feature of the Paris skyline, much like the Eiffel Tower did after the 1889 World Fair.
San Carlo Alderley Edge launches 'suntrap' terrace inspired by Italian garden restaurants
Last summer, famed Italian restaurant San Carlo unveiled its lavish new location in the Cheshire village of Alderley Edge. The impressive £3m restaurant on London Road took over from Gino D'Acampo's short-lived Luciano restaurant.
Paris Wants To Keep Balloon, Olympic Landmarks After Games: Mayor
Paris will explore ways to keep on display popular landmarks adorning the French capital for the Olympics even after the Games are over, including the rings on the Eiffel Tower and the hot air balloon tethered to the Olympic cauldron, its mayor said Monday. Anne Hidalgo told the France Bleu broadcaster that she hoped a hugely popular hot air balloon in the Tuileries gardens could find a permanent home in Paris, as could the statues of 10 French women that were part of the Olympics opening ceremony last week.
Lebanon's Hassan makes history with win over Eubanks
PARIS : Benjamin Hassan secured a landmark victory on Sunday as he became the first Lebanon player to win a match in an Olympic tennis event, stunning American Christopher Eubanks.