Canada's women's 4x100m relay team back in the Olympics with something to prove
Hands on her head, Crystal Emmanuel looked skyward, waiting for the confirmation.
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The beach near Greater Manchester with a bar right on the sand
If you’re truly after the holiday experience this summer, one beach near Greater Manchester has just what you need to make you feel like you’re abroad. And with the glorious weather we’re experiencing this week it would be rude not to make the most of it.
Who Is Imane Khalif? The Algerian Boxer At Center Of 'Gender Controversy' In Paris Olympics
A new storm has erupted at the Paris Olympics Games 2024 over boxer Imane Khalif's participation in the quadrennial event as a woman boxer, despite possessing male chromosomes. It all started when Imane took on Italian boxer Angela Carini, who decided to abandon the match after just 46 seconds, in order to 'preserve her life'. It isn't the first time that Imane has been at the center of such a controversy, having previously been disqualified from competing in the 2023 championships over gender eligibility issues.
Simone Biles clinches sixth Olympic gold at all-around gymnastics final
PARIS: Simone Biles clinched her sixth Olympic gold medal in front of an ecstatic crowd at the Paris Games on Thursday (Aug 1), reasserting her status as the number one all-around gymnast three years after she withdrew from the same final at the Tokyo Games. In a tight race between Biles and Brazil's Rebeca Andrade, the American was surprisingly left trailing in third place after a flawed performance on the uneven bars. But she was back on top after a solid performance on her next apparatus - the balance beam. As she waited to perform last on the floor, she knew the gold would be hers if she avoided any unexpected slip-ups. She executed an electrifying routine to secure the gold with a total of 59.131 points, just 1.199 points ahead of her Brazilian rival.
Simon Biles clinches sixth Olympic gold at all-around gymnastics final
PARIS: Simone Biles clinched her sixth Olympic gold medal in front of an ecstatic crowd at the Paris Games on Thursday, reasserting her status as the number one all-around gymnast three years after she withdrew from the same final at the Tokyo Games. In a tight race between Biles and Brazil's Rebeca Andrade, the American was surprisingly left trailing in third place after a flawed performance on the uneven bars. But she was back on top after a solid performance on her next apparatus - the balance beam. As she waited to perform last on the floor, she knew the gold would be hers if she avoided any unexpected slip-ups. She executed an electrifying routine to secure the gold with a total of 59.131 points, just 1.199 points ahead of her Brazilian rival.
Review: Argentina wins controversial Copa America 2024
The final game was delayed by over 80 minutes, and issues with crowd control overshadowed the dramatic late goal scored in extra time. This came just days after Uruguay players jumped the stands to clash with Colombian supporters after their semi-final win.
PCB Chief Mohsin Naqvi Issues Order To His Office Not To Make Statements On India's Participation In Champions Trophy
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi has advised his office and fellow colleagues to not issue any statements related to India's decision on sending its team for the ICC Champions Trophy early next year. According to information gathered by PTI, the PCB chief has adopted a policy for himself and other officials about not commenting on the issue and allowing the ICC to handle the matter. "That is why in recent days there is no comments or statement coming from either Naqvi or any other board official on what will happen if India doesn't send its team to Pakistan," one PCB insider said.
Canada's Auger-Aliassime to play Alcaraz in men's singles semis after topping Ruud
Montreal's Felix Auger-Aliassime's run at the Paris Olympics will continue after defeating No. 6 Casper Ruud in the quarterfinals of men's tennis singles.