'French Phelps' Marchand ready for the Paris craze
PARIS : Being the child of swimming Olympians and dubbed the "French Michael Phelps", living up to the hype may be the biggest test for Leon Marchand when the home hero dives into the Paris pool.
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Record Shooting Contingent Out To End India's 12-Year Medal Drought
A squad full of debutants free from past baggage will aim to ace the ultimate test of their lives when the shooting competition of the Paris Olympics begins in the sleepy French town of Chateauroux on Friday. India has won four Olympic medals in shooting out of its overall tally of 35 but none in the last two editions of the Summer Games, putting the additional pressure of expectations on the record 21-member Indian contingent based in central France. The national shooting federation NRAI chose current form over pedigree to pick the squad for the mega event and it will be hoping they hit the bullseye at the National Shooting Centre.
Brathwaite half-century helps West Indies to 97-3 at lunch v England
West Indies captain Kraigg Brathwaite scored an unbeaten 56 as the tourists reached 97 for three at lunch on day one of the third and final test against England at Edgbaston on Friday, but will rue the loss of late wickets to ruin their session.
Sailing-British medals machine faces French test with new events
MARSEILLE : Britain's sailing team, which have dominated Olympic medals for decades, face a new challenge in defending their crown with the advent of new events in 2024, their leader Mark Robinson said.
Paris rail system disrupted just hours before Olympics opening ceremony Friday
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Jerry Jones reaches settlement in paternity case, says ordeal was 'sensitive to me and my family'
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Jalen Hurts, Nick Sirianni say they’re 'in a great place’ as Eagles open camp
Jalen Hurts got to the point faster than he gets into the end zone on a tush push. Before a reporter could finish the first question to Hurts on the first day of Philadelphia Eagles training camp about the franchise QB's seemingly complicated dynamic with coach Nick Sirianni, Hurts cut him off: The bottom line, all is good between Hurts and the fourth-year coach.
Israel warns France of Iran-backed plot
PARIS : Israel's foreign minister warned his French counterpart on Thursday of a potential Iranian-backed plot to target Israeli athletes and tourists during the Paris Olympic Games.