Man climbing Eiffel Tower prompts evacuation before Olympics closing ceremony - ESPN
PARIS — French police evacuated the area around the Eiffel Tower after a man was seen climbing the Paris landmark hours before the Olympics closing ceremony Sunday.
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Motta looks to bring the joy back to rebuilt Juventus
It has been a tough few years for Juventus fans who have grown used to success but new manager Thiago Motta has set about revitalising the squad with the aim of bringing the good times back and restoring the club's reputation at home and abroad.
Jamaica's sprint dominance comes to a sudden end in Paris
PARIS : Jamaica's dominance in the women's 100 and 200 metres came to an abrupt end in Paris with sprint queens Elaine Thompson-Herah, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and Shericka Jackson absent or injured.
Weightlifting-Georgia's Talakhadze wins his third gold medal
PARIS :Georgia's Lasha Talakhadze won his third Olympic weightlifting title with a dominant performance in the men's over 102kg class on Saturday, lifting a total of 470kg to prevail in a dramatic three-way battle.
Kerr wins men's high jump after jump-off
PARIS :New Zealand's Hamish Kerr won gold in the men's Olympic high jump on Saturday by beating American Shelby McEwen in a jump-off - in contrast to the last Games when the gold was shared.
New Zealand's Kerr wins gruelling men's high jump
PARIS :New Zealand's Hamish Kerr won gold in the men's Olympic high jump on Saturday with a best effort of 2.36 metres after a long and gruelling final, securing his country's first medal in the event.
Wanyonyi extends Kenya's 800 metres domination
PARIS : Kenya's Emmanuel Wanyonyi held off one of the strongest fields in history to win the Olympic gold medal in the men's 800 metres on Saturday, securing his country's fifth consecutive Olympic title in the event.
Championship round-up: Leeds and Portsmouth open with a thriller, dream start for Oxford
Brenden Aaronson's equaliser in the fifth minute of stoppage time salvaged a thrilling 3-3 draw for Leeds against newly-promoted Portsmouth as the new English Championship season kicked off.