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'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.
China's world no.1 loses at Olympics after table tennis bat broken
China's table tennis world number one Wang Chuqin suffered a shock defeat in the men's Olympic singles on Wednesday, a day after having his bat broken.
Delight to disgust as Olympic champ has table tennis bat broken
A top-ranked Chinese table tennis player's elation at winning Olympic gold quickly turned to anger after a photographer accidentally broke his bat.
France win women's triathlon and home hero Marchand targets more golds
France's Cassandre Beaugrand won the Olympic women's triathlon on Wednesday after the event finally went ahead in a huge relief for organisers.
France's Beaugrand wins Olympic gold after triathlon finally goes ahead
France's Cassandre Beaugrand won 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.
Olympic triathlons go ahead and home hero Marchand targets two more golds
The women's Olympic triathlon finally set off in the River Seine on Wednesday, providing huge relief for organisers after problems with water quality marred the run-up to the competition.
Women triathletes dive into River Seine at Paris Olympics
Women triathletes dived into the River Seine on Wednesday, marking the start of the race and providing huge relief for organisers after problems with water quality marred the run-up to the competition.
North-South Korea Olympic podium selfie goes viral
Images of Olympic table tennis players from North Korea and South Korea taking a selfie together on the medal podium in Paris went viral in South Korea Wednesday, hailed as a rare show of cross-border unity.