Paris organizers take delivery of Olympic flame at Greek venue of first modern Games
The Paris Oympics flame was formally handed to French organizers on Friday in the all-marble stadium where the first modern Games were held in Athens in 1896.
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Paris organisers receive flame in Athens ahead of relay
ATHENS : Paris 2024 Olympics organisers on Friday received the Games' flame in a handover ceremony in Athens ahead of a 68-day torch relay that will end with the opening ceremony on July 26.
Dutch great Van Vleuten happy with life in slow lane
ALCUDIA, Spain : Retired Dutch cycling great Annemiek van Vleuten will be back in the saddle on Saturday in one of Europe's biggest Gran Fondos - a recreational long distance ride - but do not expect any trademark solo attacks.
With connection formed through curling, Bob Cole instilled belief in Brad Gushue
Canadian curling champion Brad Gushue first struck up a friendship with Bob Cole some 20 years ago during the NHL lockout.
WADA ask 'independent prosecutor' to examine Chinese swimmers case
MIAMI: The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has asked an independent prosecutor to review its handling of the case where 23 Chinese swimmers tested positive for a prescription heart drug.
Commentary: How breakdancing became the latest Olympic sport
NEWCASTLE: “Breaking” is the only new sport making its debut at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Breaking is probably better known to most of us as breakdancing. So why is the sport officially called breaking, and how is something so freestyle and subjective going to play out as a scored sport in Paris this summer?
Brazil legend Marta to retire from international football - ESPN
Brazil's all-time top scorer in both men's and women's football, Marta, will retire from internationals this year, the 38-year-old striker said on Thursday.
29 Olympics, no medals? No problem. Quebec-led fencing squad hungry for history
François Cauchon has had a lot on his plate recently — all of it good.