Russian wrestlers set on competing in Paris Olympics despite bans on teammates
MOSCOW : Russian wrestler Nadezhda Sokolova is determined to compete in the Paris Olympics even if that means taking part as an independent.
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France says it foiled attack targeting Olympic Games at St Etienne
PARIS :French security forces arrested earlier this month in Saint-Etienne an 18-year old Chechen suspected of planning an attack at the city's soccer stadium during this summer's Olympic Games, Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin said.
New Zealand cyclist Gate pedals for Paris redemption after Tokyo crash
New Zealand cyclist Aaron Gate will be on a mission at the Paris Olympics to make up for a crash at the Tokyo velodrome three years ago which denied the nation a medal in the men's team pursuit.
Endrick ready for last hurrah as just a Real Madrid fan
:Brazil's teenage prodigy Endrick broke down in tears as he stepped out to play his last match for his lifelong club Palmeiras on Thursday, with fans serenading him while they held up a giant flag with his image and the words "See you soon".
West Indies head into T20 World Cup on home soil with renewed hope
West Indies will be eager to hoist the Twenty20 World Cup for a third time when they co-host next month's tournament with the United States, and in the process bury the heartbreak of failing to even qualify for last year's 50-over World Cup.
Militao on cloud nine for Champions League final after ACL recovery
MADRID : When Real Madrid centre back Eder Militao was forced out of their season opener against Athletic Bilbao on Aug. 12 after badly hyper-extending his left knee, he was sure his 2023-24 campaign was already over.
French connection boosts Australian Fox for more canoe slalom glory
MELBOURNE : Born in Marseilles to an Olympic medal-winning French mother, Australian canoeing great Jessica Fox will savour a unique Games in Paris when she paddles for more glory in the slalom events.
Fiorentina out for revenge and to honour Barone, says Biraghi
Fiorentina's painful defeat last season will inspire them in this year's Europa Conference League final against Olympiakos, where they will bid to lift the trophy for their late general manager Joe Barone and loyal fans, captain csaid.