Olympic newsletter: Canada wins its first 2 golds, plus Tuesday's medal chances
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American artist Feuerman aims to inspire with her 'Diver' sculpture
PARIS - American artist Carole Feuerman, renowned for her super-realist sculptures of swimmers and divers, has a larger-than-life work on exhibit centre stage at the Olympics in Paris.
Can U.S. women's basketball win eighth straight Olympic gold? - ESPN
The 2024 WNBA season is on pause, but there will be no shortage of meaningful basketball over the next three weeks as the U.S. Olympic women's basketball team looks to extend one of the most impressive dynasties in sports.
Canada eyes improved showing against formidable Australia in Olympic men's basketball
Improvement was the shared message after Canada's men's basketball team earned its first win at the Olympics.
Nigeria stun Australia in Olympic boil over - ESPN
The Opals have been turned over by Nigeria in a stunning Olympic basketball upset that's left Australia's medal campaign on the brink.
COC, Canada Soccer appeal FIFA's 6-point deduction from women's team in Olympic tournament
The Canadian Olympic Committee and Canada Soccer are appealing FIFA's six-point penalty to the national women's soccer team in the wake of a spying scandal at the Paris Games.
Gymnastics-Biles doing well, back at practice after injury scare, mom says
PARIS : Simone Biles is doing well and was back at practice on Monday, a day after the American made a triumphant return to the Olympic stage despite being hobbled by pain in her left calf, her mother Nellie told NBC's Today Show.
Paris Olympics 2024: Lakshya Sen Overcomes Julien Carraggi In Straight Games
India shuttler Lakshya Sen defeated Julien Carraggi of Belgium in the Group L men's singles badminton match at the ongoing Paris Olympics on Monday. The Indian defeated his Belgian opponent in straight sets 21-19, 21-14 win. The match lasted for 43 minutes at the La Chapelle Arena. Lakshya turned over a four-point deficit to clinch the first game, and was in full command in the second over Carraggi. On Sunday, Lakshya's dominating win over Guatemala's Kevin Cordon in the badminton men's singles Group L match was "deleted" after the Guatemalan pulled out of the multi-sport event due to a left elbow injury.