Huge comedy festival featuring Jon Richardson, Sara Pascoe and Dara Ó Briain coming to Manchester
A huge comedy festival featuring some of the biggest names in stand-up will be coming to Manchester’s Castlefield Bowl next month.
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Trampoline-Britain's Page wins gold in women's trampoline
PARIS : Britain's Bryony Page claimed gold in the women's trampoline at the Paris Games on Friday in an action-packed final at the Bercy Arena on her third Olympic medal-winning appearance.
Watch Canada vs. Spain in Olympic men's basketball
Click on the video player above beginning on Friday at 11:15 a.m. ET to watch live coverage of men's basketball at the Paris Olympic Games.
From Cinema To Track: John Abraham Joins Goa Aces As Owner In Indian Racing Festival
Film icon John Abraham's passion for motorsports takes center stage with him stepping into the spotlight as owner of the Goa Aces by JA Racing for the Indian Racing Festival 2024. Renowned for his on-screen charisma and off-screen enthusiasm for racing, Abraham's new role promises to drive the Goa franchise forward with a fervent commitment to advancing motorsports in India, adding as much substance as glamour and excitement. As the countdown to the thrilling season begins, the star's dual passion for the sport and the spotlight ensures that it will be nothing short of spectacular.
Highs and Lows: Loh Kean Yew’s road to the Paris Olympics badminton quarter-finals
SINGAPORE: Singapore's Loh Kean Yew staged an upset by defeating China's world No 6 Li Shifeng on Thursday (Aug 1), setting up a tantalising quarter-final clash with Denmark's world No 2 Viktor Axelsen.
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.
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.