Olympic officials fix mistake after wrong anthem for South Sudan - ESPN
VILLENEUVE-D'ASCQ, France — South Sudan's Olympic debut in men's basketball started with a glitch.
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Australia's Rahimi hopes for change in France's hijab laws
PARIS : Australian boxer Tina Rahimi weighed into France's rules on secularism and athletes wearing the hijab on Saturday, saying she was saddened by the fact she could freely represent her faith while French athletes were not given the same opportunity.
The growing gambling trend among Nigerian youths
The problem of gambling among young people in Nigeria has become a concern for many parents. Nigerian teenagers often frequent casinos to participate in sports betting or slot games.
Freddie Freeman leaves Dodgers to be with ailing son - ESPN
First baseman Freddie Freeman was granted leave by the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday to be with his ailing 3-year-old son.
Teams sail down Seine in rain-soaked Olympics opening ceremony
Long queues had formed at access points along the Seine hours before the start of the parade. After passing scanners and checkpoints, the first arrivals discovered the numerous floating stages installed in the river channel and bridges that have been festooned with flags and the pink-and-purple colours of the Games. "The atmosphere is really friendly," said 75-year-old Frenchman Jean-Yves Herve, who watched the show with his granddaughter. "There are lots of foreigners, we're enjoying it. It's good for France."
Ederson breaks silence on Stefan Ortega 'dissatisfaction' amid Man City transfer uncertainty
Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson has hit back at 'false' reports suggesting he was unhappy with the praise that Stefan Ortega received last season.
Iraqi judoka first to test positive at 2024 Olympics - ESPN
PARIS — A male judoka from Iraq tested positive for two anabolic steroids at the Paris Olympics, the International Testing Agency said Friday.
Stirling Albion boss Alan Maybury says young side will learn from Premier Sports Cup shootout win
Alan Maybury admits his young Binos squad learned a key lesson on Tuesday after going from easy street to being pegged back to an extra point shootout by Stranraer.