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French swim star Marchand bags more Olympic gold after gymnastics thriller
Home favourite Leon Marchand won his second gold in the pool on Wednesday, an action-packed day at the Paris Olympics that also saw Japanese gymnast Shinnosuke Oka take a thrilling all-round title.
Djokovic, Alcaraz close in on Olympics showdown as Swiatek survives bodyblow
Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz overcame off crushing humidity on Wednesday to stay on course for an Olympic final showdown as Iga Swiatek shrugged off a blow to the chest to reach the semi-finals.
Manchester City fined over £2 million for delayed kick-offs
Manchester City have been fined £2.09 million ($2.68 million, 2.48 million euros) by the Premier League for 22 instances of delaying the kick-off or restart of matches, it was announced Wednesday.
Tearful Marta sent off as Brazil lose to Spain in Olympic football
Brazil legend Marta exited the pitch in tears on Wednesday after being sent off in her side's 2-0 defeat by World Cup holders Spain which left them in danger of a group-stage exit in the women's Olympic football tournament.
Swiatek survives body blow to reach Olympic semi-finals
Iga Swiatek overcame being struck in the chest by a full-blooded backhand from US rival Danielle Collins on Wednesday before recovering to reach the Olympic Games semi-finals.
Kerber hails 'biggest success' after Olympics defeat ends tennis career
Three-time Grand Slam champion Angelique Kerber described her run to the Paris Olympics quarter-finals as the "biggest success" of her career after walking off court for the final time on Wednesday.
Spielberg, Cruise, Kidman: Hollywood comes to the Olympics
Hollywood is out in force at the Paris Olympics -- perhaps taking notes before the United States' turn to host with the next Games in 2028.
'Dangerous' for boxers who failed gender tests to compete at Olympics: Parker
An Australian woman boxer warned Wednesday it could be "incredibly dangerous" after it emerged that two fighters in the women's competition at the Paris Olympics failed gender eligibility tests last year.
Djokovic, Alcaraz close in on Olympics showdown as Zheng ends Kerber career
Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz shrugged off crushing humidity on Wednesday to stay on course for an Olympic gold medal showdown as Zheng Qinwen ended the career of former world number one Angelique Kerber.
China's Zheng ends Kerber's career to reach Olympic semi-finals
Zheng Qinwen became just the second Chinese player to reach an Olympic singles semi-final on Wednesday, ending the career of former world number one Angelique Kerber.
Snoop Dogg wows crowd at sizzling Olympic beach volleyball venue
US rapper Snoop Dogg entertained the crowds at a sizzling beach volleyball stadium on Wednesday, dancing along with fans after he turned up to support the US women's team.
'Different, but better' - Jacobs confident of defending Olympic 100m title
Olympic 100m champion Marcell Jacobs said Wednesday he is a "changed, but better" athlete and is confident of defending his title a the Paris Games.
Nakamura, Dion and the 'Smurf artist': Olympic show boosts music stars
It might have triggered some controversy and been damper than desired, but the Olympics opening ceremony was also a major boost for its music stars.
Jamaica's Shericka Jackson to skip Olympic 100m to focus on 200m
Jamaica's Shericka Jackson said Wednesday she will not compete in the women's 100m at the Paris Olympics.
Brentford's Thiago out of action until end of year after surgery
Brentford's new club-record signing Igor Thiago is expected to be sidelined until late 2024 following surgery on a knee injury, the Premier League club announced Wednesday.
Sifan Hassan to run marathon, 5,000m and 10,000m in Paris
Dutch long-distance star Sifan Hassan announced Wednesday she would run the marathon in addition to defending her 5,000m and 10,000m Olympic titles from Tokyo, as she seeks a historic treble.
France, Britain dominate triathlon after Seine suspense
France and Britain dominated the podiums in the Olympics triathlon on Wednesday, which finally began in the Seine after days of suspense over whether the river would be clean enough for racing.
'Sleeping' Chinese divers maintain perfect Paris Olympics record
China's divers were hailed as an inspiration by their beaten opponents Wednesday after winning a third gold from three so far at the Paris Olympics, as they pursue a clean sweep.
Jamaica's Shericka Jackson to skip Olympic 100m
Jamaica's Shericka Jackson said Wednesday she will not compete in the women's 100m at the Paris Olympics.
'That's it for me as a coach' says Klopp
Jurgen Klopp has ruled out a return to coaching in the near future, including for the vacant England job, saying Wednesday "as of today, that's it for me as a coach".
Melnyk's journey to Olympics embodies Ukrainian fighting spirit
Ukrainian athletes may not win many Olympic medals in athletics but for 400 metres runner Tetiana Melnyk it is a triumph just to be in Paris.
Djokovic edges closer to first Olympic gold as Nadal and Alcaraz eye semis
Novak Djokovic remained comfortably on course for a first Olympic gold medal to add to his record-breaking collection of titles on Wednesday as fellow superstars Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz aimed for a place in the doubles semi-finals.
Djokovic beats heat to reach Olympics quarter-finals
Novak Djokovic found his rhythm in the punishing heat to beat Germany's Dominik Koepfer and reach the quarter-finals of the Paris Olympics on Wednesday, staying on track for an elusive gold.
France, Britain win triathlon golds as LeBron's USA eye Olympic quarters
France's Cassandre Beaugrand and Britain's Alex Yee won gold as the Paris Olympics triathlon went ahead Wednesday in a huge relief for organisers, and the star-studded USA chased a spot in the men's basketball quarter-finals.
Five talking points before Olympic women's gymnastics all-around final
Simone Biles returns to the spotlight with a sixth Olympic title in her sights in the women's gymnastics all-around final on Thursday after helping the United States to team gold.
Britain's Yee wins thrilling delayed men's Olympic triathlon
Britain's Alex Yee won the men's triathlon at the Paris Olympics on Wednesday, passing New Zealand's Hayden Wilde in the final stretch in a dramatic finish to the delayed event.
Former Wales full-back Halfpenny joins Harlequins after New Zealand spell
Harlequins have signed former Wales full-back Leigh Halfpenny for the 2024/25 season, the English Premiership club announced Wednesday.
Danish table tennis star nearly paralysed eyes heroic Olympic medal
For Danish table-tennis player Anders Lind, just making the Paris Olympics is a triumph over adversity: after breaking two vertebrae in a serious car crash, he feared he would never walk again.
France captain Mbappe buys Ligue 2 club Caen
France captain Kylian Mbappe has taken over as majority shareholder of Ligue 2 club Caen, Mbappe's company Interconnected Ventures announced in a statement on Wednesday.
Britain's Yee wins delayed men's Olympic triathlon
Britain's Alex Yee won the men's triathlon at the Paris Olympics on Wednesday, passing New Zealand's Hayden Wilde in the final stretch in a dramatic finish to the delayed event.
McIntosh in cruise control as Tatjana Smith eyes Olympic golden double
Summer McIntosh cruised into the 200m butterfly semi-finals Wednesday as the Canadian sensation set her sights on adding a third Olympic medal to her Paris collection.
France's Beaugrand wins Paris Olympic gold after Seine suspense
France's Cassandre Beaugrand clinched victory in the women's triathlon at the Paris Olympics on Wednesday, which finally began in the Seine after days of suspense over whether the river would be clean enough for athletes.