Today: September 12, 2024
Today: September 12, 2024

Paris Olympics

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Olympics-Dion makes return to live stage in Paris opening ceremony

Celine Dion made a comeback to the live stage on Friday singing Edith Piaf's classic "L'Hymne A l'Amour" to close the Paris Olympics opening ceremony.

Olympics-Dion makes return to live stage in Paris opening ceremony
Europe|Sports

Uzbekistan loses the match but wins over crowd as soccer competition kicks off Paris Olympics

Uzbekistan lost the match but won over the crowd as competition at the Paris Olympics officially began with soccer matches in Paris and Saint-Etienne

Uzbekistan loses the match but wins over crowd as soccer competition kicks off Paris Olympics
Sports

All Aboard! US women's basketball team arrives at Olympics via train from London

The U.S. women's basketball team has arrived at the Olympics via train

All Aboard! US women's basketball team arrives at Olympics via train from London
News|Sports|World

Joel Embiid decides to play for USA — not France — in Paris Olympics

Reigning NBA MVP Joel Embiid has told USA Basketball that he intends to play for them at the Paris Olympics

Joel Embiid decides to play for USA — not France — in Paris Olympics
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Financial investigators probing suspected contracts descend again on HQ of Paris Olympic organizers

Organizers of next year’s Paris Olympics say their headquarters have again been visited by French financial prosecutors who are investigating suspicions of favoritism, conflicts of interest and misuse of funds in the awarding of contracts

Financial investigators probing suspected contracts descend again on HQ of Paris Olympic organizers
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Work to resume at Tahiti's legendary Olympic surfing site after uproar over damage to coral reef

Organizers of the Paris Olympics say work will resume this week to prepare the surfing venue in Tahiti after an uproar over damage to a coral reef put efforts on hold

Work to resume at Tahiti's legendary Olympic surfing site after uproar over damage to coral reef
Sports

Jake Paul will train with USA Boxing fighters, accompany team to Paris Olympics to raise exposure

Jake Paul is teaming up with USA Boxing to put a spotlight on the nation’s top competitors at the Paris Olympics

Jake Paul will train with USA Boxing fighters, accompany team to Paris Olympics to raise exposure
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New tower at surfing venue in Tahiti spurring more blowback against Paris Olympic organizers

Organizers of the Paris Olympics say work will continue on a new tower for judges and TV cameras at the surfing venue in Tahiti

New tower at surfing venue in Tahiti spurring more blowback against Paris Olympic organizers
Sports

Grant Hill explains the decision surrounding Draymond Green's omission from the Olympic pool

USA Basketball says it wants the best for Draymond Green, which is why the federation does not have him in its plans for the Paris Olympics

Grant Hill explains the decision surrounding Draymond Green's omission from the Olympic pool
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Paris won't allow tourists free access to Olympics opening ceremony along the Seine River

The French government says tourists won’t be allowed to watch the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics for free as initially promised

Paris won't allow tourists free access to Olympics opening ceremony along the Seine River
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Major French union threatens strikes during Olympics. Hospital workers could walk off the job

A major French union is warning of possible strikes in the public sector, including at hospitals, during the Paris Olympics

Major French union threatens strikes during Olympics. Hospital workers could walk off the job
Sports

Paris Olympics opening ceremony to be held during sunset on July 26

Organizers say the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics along the river Seine will be held during sunset

Paris Olympics opening ceremony to be held during sunset on July 26
Entertainment|Sports

Kelly Clarkson and Peyton Manning join NBC's Paris Olympics opening ceremony coverage as hosts

Singer Kelly Clarkson and NFL legend Peyton Manning will bring a new flavor to NBC Universal’s upcoming Paris Olympics coverage this summer

Kelly Clarkson and Peyton Manning join NBC's Paris Olympics opening ceremony coverage as hosts
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At birthplace of Olympics, performers at flame-lighting ceremony feel a pull of the ancient past

Every two years, a countdown to the Olympic Games is launched from its ancient birthplace with a flame-lighting ceremony in southern Greece at ancient Olympia

At birthplace of Olympics, performers at flame-lighting ceremony feel a pull of the ancient past
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Paris prepares for 100-day countdown to the Olympics. It wants to rekindle love for the Games

April 17 marks the 100 days countdown to the Paris Olympics ambitious opening ceremony

Paris prepares for 100-day countdown to the Olympics. It wants to rekindle love for the Games
News|Sports

Paris-bound Olympians look forward to a post-COVID Games with fans in the stands

The biggest moments for many of this generation’s Olympic athletes came in front of mostly empty stands

Paris-bound Olympians look forward to a post-COVID Games with fans in the stands
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Security and transportation issues overshadow grandiose opening ceremony heading into Paris Games

The talk before the opening ceremony of the Paris Games ideally should be about its grandiose backdrop: a summer sun setting on the Seine River as athletes drift by in boats and wave to cheering crowds

Security and transportation issues overshadow grandiose opening ceremony heading into Paris Games
Political|Sports

Olympic sports bodies criticize track and field's move to pay $50,000 for Paris gold medalists

The collective group of Summer Games sports has criticized World Athletics for promising to pay $50,000 for each track and field gold medal won at the Paris Olympics

Olympic sports bodies criticize track and field's move to pay $50,000 for Paris gold medalists
Sports

Olympic gold medalist Allisha Gray hopes to be part of US 3x3 team in Paris Games

Allisha Gray is glad to be back playing 3x3 with an eye towards being a member of the team at the Paris Olympics this summer

Olympic gold medalist Allisha Gray hopes to be part of US 3x3 team in Paris Games
Sports|Travel|World

Refugee Team for Paris Olympics has 36 athletes from 11 countries across 12 sports

The Refugee Team for the Paris Olympics will feature 36 athletes from 11 countries in 12 sports

Refugee Team for Paris Olympics has 36 athletes from 11 countries across 12 sports
News|Sports|World

Three-time US Olympian Emma Coburn says Paris dream 'is over' after ankle fracture and surgery

Three-time U.S. Olympian Emma Coburn says her “dream of Paris is over” after breaking her ankle at the Diamond League meet in Shanghai and undergoing surgery

Three-time US Olympian Emma Coburn says Paris dream 'is over' after ankle fracture and surgery
Entertainment|Sports

Flavor Flav is the official hype man for the US women's water polo team in the Paris Olympics

Flavor Flav believes the hype on the three-time defending Olympic champion U.S. women's water polo team, and now he's stepping in to help its quest for another gold medal

Flavor Flav is the official hype man for the US women's water polo team in the Paris Olympics
Sports|Entertainment|Travel

Paul McCartney song starts Paralympics on 100-day countdown to opening ceremony in Paris

With an assist from Paul McCartney the Paralympic Games is starting its 100-day race to the opening ceremony in Paris on Aug. 28

Paul McCartney song starts Paralympics on 100-day countdown to opening ceremony in Paris
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France files preliminary terrorism charges against teenager accused of plan to attack Olympic fans

French authorities have handed preliminary terrorism charges to an 18-year-old accused of a plot targeting spectators attending Olympic soccer games

France files preliminary terrorism charges against teenager accused of plan to attack Olympic fans
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

In secular France, chaplains prepare to provide Olympians with spiritual support during the Games

More than 120 faith leaders are preparing for an Olympic challenge — how to spiritually support some 14,000 athletes and their staff who will take part in the Paris Games

In secular France, chaplains prepare to provide Olympians with spiritual support during the Games

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