Matt Fitzpatrick withdraws with a thumb injury and an 81 at the Paris Olympics
SAINT-QUENTIN-EN-YVELINES, France (AP) — Former U.S. Open champion Matt Fitzpatrick of Britain withdrew from the Olympic men’s golf competition after an 81 on Saturday because of a thumb injury. A […]
View ArticleTwo men who say they’re Russian appear in hostage video from Niger released...
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Two men claiming to be Russian nationals and saying they were taken captive in Niger by militants linked to al-Qaida appeared in a video published on […]
View ArticleRemco Evenepoel of Belgium becomes the first to sweep the Olympic road race...
PARIS (AP) — Remco Evenepoel became the first rider to sweep the Olympic road race and time trial on Saturday, relentlessly attacking over three climbs of Montmartre and building such […]
View ArticleAlgerian boxer Imane Khelif clinches Olympic medal after facing online abuse...
VILLEPINTE, France (AP) — Algerian boxer Imane Khelif clinches Olympic medal after facing online abuse over misconceptions about her gender.
View ArticleSilver lining for rowers, heartbreak for Warner in eventful Day 8 at Paris...
PARIS – Canada’s women’s eight rowing team may not have defended its Olympic title, but it pulled together when it mattered most and came away with a silver medal. There […]
View ArticleCanada downs Azerbaijan 21-19 in 3×3 basketball at Paris Olympics
PARIS – Canada closed out its preliminary round in the women’s 3×3 basketball tournament at the Paris Olympics with a win Saturday, downing Azerbaijan 21-19. Katherine Plouffe put up seven […]
View ArticleHorror at deaths of 12 children unites Druze across borders. But Mideast’s...
FARDIS, Lebanon (AP) — Alma Ayman Fakhr al-Din, a lively 11-year-old who loved basketball and learning languages, was playing on a soccer field a week ago in Majdal Shams, a […]
View ArticleZheng Qinwen wins China’s first Olympic tennis singles gold by beating Donna...
PARIS (AP) — Zheng Qinwen claimed China’s first tennis singles gold medal in Olympic history by defeating Donna Vekic of Croatia 6-2, 6-3 in the 2024 Paris Games women’s final […]
View ArticlePostmedia offers to purchase Atlantic Canada’s largest newspaper chain for $1...
HALIFAX – A monitor’s report says Postmedia Network Inc. has offered $1 million to purchase Atlantic Canada’s largest newspaper chain. The offer is being recommended by Toronto-based KSV Restructuring...
View ArticleSchauffele and Rahm share lead in a star-heavy chase for Olympic gold in golf
SAINT-QUENTIN-EN-YVELINES, France (AP) — American Xander Schauffele erased a two-shot deficit with a 25-foot eagle putt and Jon Rahm answered with a big putt of his own Saturday, leaving them […]
View ArticleGreat Scottie! Scheffler gets the Olympic gold medal in a thriller with a 62
SAINT-QUENTIN-EN-YVELINES, France (AP) — Scottie Scheffler delivered the best performance of his greatest year by rallying from four shots behind on Sunday with a 9-under 62 to win the Olympic […]
View ArticleLiberals borrow ‘weird’ tactic from Democrats in latest attack on Pierre...
OTTAWA – The Liberals are labelling federal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre “weird” in a new line of attack borrowed from the United States Democrats. Several Liberal MPs, including one cabinet […]
View ArticleWhen Léon Marchand swims, nearly all of France watches – even fans at other...
PARIS (AP) — The popularity of French swimmer Léon Marchand has caused some problems at the Olympics. It’s a distraction, at least for some. At the tennis venue on Wednesday […]
View ArticleWith a $97M second weekend, ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ sets a new high mark for...
NEW YORK (AP) — After 10 days in theaters, “Deadpool & Wolverine” is already the highest-grossing R-rated movie ever, not accounting for inflation. In its second weekend, the Marvel Studios […]
View ArticleDamian Warner says withdrawing from Olympic decathlon was a “worst nightmare”
PARIS – Four-time Olympian Damian Warner says withdrawing from the Olympic men’s decathlon competition in Paris was like a “worst nightmare come true.” The 34-year-old from London, Ont., fell out […]
View ArticleFive things to watch in Paris on Monday, Aug. 5
PARIS – From the 3×3 basketball to qualifiers for the men’s 200-metre race, here are five things to look out for at the Paris Olympics on Monday, Aug. 5: MEDAL […]
View ArticleUS rider Kristen Faulkner sprints clear to win women’s road race at Paris...
PARIS (AP) — Kristen Faulkner timed her attack to perfection to win the women’s road race at the Paris Olympics on Sunday, becoming the first American rider in 40 years […]
View ArticleSunisa Lee couldn’t get out of bed in December. Now she has three Olympic...
PARIS (AP) — There is a freedom that Sunisa Lee feels when she’s on the uneven bars that’s hard for her to describe. Sure, there’s anxiety before every routine. Funny […]
View ArticleSarah Sjöström of Sweden completes the 50-100 free double on the final night...
NANTERRE, France (AP) — Sarah Sjöström of Sweden claimed her second gold medal of the Paris Olympics, furiously dashing from one end of the pool to the other to easily […]
View ArticleUS extends Olympic win streak to 58 games with 87-68 victory over Germany;...
VILLENEUVE-D’ASCQ, France (AP) — Jackie Young scored 19 points and the U.S. showed off its incredible depth Sunday night, beating Germany 87-68 in the Americans’ final game of pool play. […]
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