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Rockville native Helen Maroulis becomes first US female wrestler to qualify for three Olympic teams
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Spencer Lee wins at US Olympic Team Trials, one step from qualifying for Olympic Games
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DC's Absolute Power Event Pits Metahuman vs. Murder Machine: Who needs pesky flesh-and-blood heroes when you can just steal their powers for your androids ...
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Despite weather glitch, the Paris Olympics flame is lit at the Greek cradle of ancient games
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Quick Glance: Paris Olympics Flame Lit in Greek Cradle Amid Weather Challenges
- Despite the absence of Apollo, the flame for the Paris Olympics was ignited at the site of the ancient games in southern Greece on Tuesday.
- A backup flame was used as cloudy skies prevented the traditional lighting, where an actress dressed as an ancient Greek priestess typically uses the sun to ignite a silver torch.
- The flame will be carried by torchbearers from Olympia for over 5000 kilometers through Greece before being handed over to the Paris Games organizers in Athens on April 26.
- The Belem, a French three-masted sailing ship, will transport the Olympic flame from Greece to Marseille, arriving on May 8 after visiting the historic site of Olympia.
Marathon runner Adrian Lehmann: death at the age of 34 - the day before the race: Adrian Lehmann was one of the best marathon runners in Switzerland ...
welt.de/sport/leichtathletik/article251142584/Marathonlaeufer-Adrian-Lehmann-Tod-mit-34-Jahren-am-Tag-vor-dem-Rennen.html
Parisians struggle to cash in on Olympic Games rentals: A glut of apartments available in the French capital this summer is pushing down prices
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Ex-Resistance Olympic torch-bearer still wants to 'change the world': At the age of 102, Melanie Berger-Volle will carry the Olympic torch as high as she can ...
thelocal.fr/20240412/ex-resistance-olympic-torch-bearer-still-wants-to-change-the-world
Olyroos miss out on Paris Olympic Games qualification after 0-0 draw with Qatar at Under-23 Asian Cup
abc.net.au/news/2024-04-22/olyroos-miss-out-on-paris-olympic-games/103752198
Emile Cairess claims third at the 2024 London Marathon: Cairess thundered to a podium position while fellow Brit Mahamed Mahamed followed his footsteps in fourth ...
runnersworld.com/uk/news/a60567529/emile-cairess-london-marathon/
Quick Glance: Jepchirchir Sets New Record, Claims Victory at London Marathon
- Jepchirchir won the 44th London Marathon, breaking the women's-only world record. She crossed the finish line in front of Buckingham Palace in two hours, 16 minutes, and 16 seconds.
- Munyao clinched the men's race in 2:04.01, marking his most significant career triumph. Bekele secured the second position with a time of 2:04.15.
- The participation of around 50,000 runners made this edition of the London Marathon the largest event along the River Thames.
Singapore rower Saiyidah Aisyah qualifies for Paris Olympics : Saiyidah made history eight years ago by becoming the first Singaporean rower to qualify for the ...
channelnewsasia.com/sport/saiyidah-aisyah-rowing-team-singapore-olympics-paris-qualify-4280841
ITV's new series of Midsomer Murders - cast, storyline and when it's on TV: DCI John Barnaby and DS Jamie Winter are back on ITV1 for series 23 with a baffling ...
birminghammail.co.uk/news/showbiz-tv/itvs-new-series-midsomer-murders-28978859
Star Trek: Prequel film is official: Paramount Pictures has officially confirmed at CinemaCon that work has begun on a new Star Trek film. First ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/star-trek-prequel-film-ist-offiziell/
Nike’s US women’s Olympic team outfits criticized for being ‘born of patriarchal forces’
cnn.com/2024/04/15/sport/nike-us-olympic-team-outfits-design-spt-intl/
Quick Glance: Controversy Surrounding Nike's New Olympic Track Uniform for Women
- Elite athletes reveal Nike's new lineup in Paris
- Criticism over controversial design choices for Team USA's outfit
- Nike emphasizes diversity of available styles and athletes' comfort
- Discussion on women's sports attire and individual autonomy
Will Africa ever host the Olympic Games as Egypt prepares 2036 bid?: The 2024 Olympic Games in Paris are 100 days away, but Africa has never hosted the world's ...
bbc.com/sport/africa/68817809
Palaces, superyachts and chauffeurs: How the super rich will watch the 2024 Paris Olympics
cnn.com/travel/super-rich-2024-paris-olympics/
Paris Olympics opening ceremony on river Seine will last nearly 4 hours: With sunset and moonlight gleaming on the river, the grandiose opening ceremony for the ...
apnews.com/article/paris-olympics-opening-ceremony-23e64c51d56126663c7b3b1ef8443d8d
Paris 2024: These are the Olympic outfits of the German athletes: Together with supplier Adidas, the German Olympic Sports Confederation presented its athletes' ...
welt.de/sport/olympia/article251087362/Paris-2024-Das-sind-die-Olympia-Outfits-der-deutschen-Sportler.html
Takeaways from the 2024 Olympic wrestling trials: 13 athletes punch tickets to Paris
usatoday.com/story/sports/olympics/2024/04/21/olympic-wrestling-trials-takeaways-results-2024-paris-games/73395683007/
Olympic rings for the Paris Games will be displayed on the Eiffel Tower: The Paris Games organizers say the Olympics rings will be displayed on the Eiffel Tower ...
apnews.com/article/paris-olympics-paralympic-games-2024-rings-eiffel-tower-5c3a260d7cd79c04f003a7bfbe4dbfd5
Top Chinese swimmers tested positive for banned drug, then won Olympic gold: The episode sharply divided the anti-doping world, where China’s record has long ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/20/world/asia/chinese-swimmers-doping-olympics.html
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 ...
apnews.com/article/olympics-paris-covid-fans-dc5fbab9eb8e4c71ad18abb16737a5c4
This year’s Paris Olympics will be the first in history to have full gender parity
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Paris 2024: World Athletics to become first federation to award prize money at Olympic Games
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Quick Glance: World Athletics Introduces Prize Money for Olympic Champions
- World Athletics has announced it will be the first federation to award prize money at the Olympic Games, with a total prize pot of $2.4 million for the Paris Olympics and gold medallists receiving $50,000.
- President Lord Coe emphasized the importance of creating a stable financial landscape for athletes, describing the decision as a pivotal moment.
- The introduction of prize money for Olympic gold medallists was highlighted as a crucial step for World Athletics and the sport as a whole, recognizing the athletes' critical role in the success of the Games.
- It was noted that the payment of prize money will be subject to athletes undergoing standard anti-doping procedures, and details regarding the structure of prize money for the 2028 Games will be revealed later.
Eliud Kipchoge 'expects' to win third Olympic Games marathon: Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge has "huge expectation" to win a historic third successive Olympic marathon ...
bbc.com/sport/africa/68797836
Paris aims to rekindle love for the Olympics as the 100-day countdown begins: April 17 marks the 100 days countdown to the Paris Olympics ambitious opening ...
pbs.org/newshour/world/paris-aims-to-rekindle-love-for-the-olympics-as-the-100-day-countdown-begins
Australia's uniform for Paris Olympic Games opening ceremony unveiled: The outfits that Australia's Olympians will wear into the opening ceremony of the Paris ...
abc.net.au/news/2024-04-17/australian-paris-olympic-games-uniform-unveiled/103733320
Who is Emile Cairess?: Find out more about Emile Cairess, the third-place finisher at the 2024 London Marathon who is on course for the Paris Olympic Games.
runnersworld.com/uk/news/a38710837/emile-cairess/
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Chinese Olympic doping case swept ‘under the carpet' by WADA, U.S. anti-doping chief says
pbs.org/newshour/show/chinese-olympic-doping-case-swept-under-the-carpet-by-wada-u-s-anti-doping-chief-says
Warner Bros. Confirms Coyote vs. Acme Isn't Dead Just Yet: There are still some signs of life for Coyote vs. Acme amid reports of the movie getting shelved ...
cbr.com/coyote-vs-acme-still-acquisition/
10 Iconic Superhero Movies That Wouldn’t Be As Well Received If Released Today: Lots of superhero movies are milestones for the genre, but many of the most ...
screenrant.com/iconic-superhero-movies-not-well-received-today/
Torch and sandals: What to know about the flame-lighting ceremony in Greece for the Paris Olympics
apnews.com/article/olympics-flame-lighting-greece-ceremony-ancient-olympia-f68de04bd8871d08f06c5c6c724c3bdc
Please don't abandon women's sports. Let's use this moment to embrace greatness.: Women's sports don't have to be a niche community. I'm happy to be here and ...
usatoday.com/story/opinion/columnist/2024/04/22/caitlin-clark-wnba-sports-women-athletes-recognition/73356985007/
Olympians criticise Nike for skimpy women's kit: Nike's Team USA track and field kit for women is needlessly revealing and sexist, women athletes have said after ...
reuters.com/sports/athletics/olympians-criticise-nike-skimpy-womens-kit-2024-04-13/
Kyrie Irving says he ‘grew up in a time’ when you had to try out for USA Basketball after omission from Paris 2024
cnn.com/2024/04/19/sport/kyrie-irving-team-usa-olympics-selection-spt-intl/
Why Israel Should Be Banned From the Paris Olympics: If the IOC has excluded Russia from the games for actions contrary to the Olympic ethos of peace ...
commondreams.org/opinion/israel-2024-olympics
The U.S. Olympic wrestling trials are underway: TV schedule, time and how to watch
usatoday.com/story/sports/olympics/2024/04/19/olympic-wrestling-trials-brackets-live-stream-how-to-watch/73386792007/
Olympic Games in Paris: Senior citizen carries the Olympic torch: Paris is preparing for the Summer Olympics. Right in the middle of it: 102-year-old Melanie ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/panorama/olympia-fackeltraegerin-melanie-berger-volle-100.html
Preparation for the Olympic Games: French police clear occupied house with 450 refugees
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Nigeria and Zambia women seal final Olympic Games spots: Nigeria boss Randy Waldrum says his side must "prepare properly" for the 2024 Olympic Games women's ...
bbc.com/sport/africa/68778982
Female handball players at the Olympics: "We have, let me say, eaten a lot of shit in recent years"
spiegel.de/sport/handball/deutsche-handballerinnen-erstmals-seit-2008-bei-den-olympischen-spielen-a-41fbeb61-fb4b-4851-83f1-51cf97d8f21e
Braunschweig starts with a record, Salchow swims 100 meter standard | Next round of Olympic qualification
swim.de/aktuell/braunschweig-startet-mit-rekord-salchow-schwimmen-100-meter-norm-naechste-runde-der-olympiaqualifikation/
Joseph Schooling gave Singapore belief, but what would it take to repeat his Olympic gold?
channelnewsasia.com/sport/joseph-schooling-retirement-legacy-singapore-swimming-olympic-champion-4252436
Olympic athlete praised for refusing to swap plane seats with 'entitled' couple: Cynthia Appiah, a Canadian bobsledder, was on a four-hour flight from Toronto to ...
mirror.co.uk/news/us-news/olympic-athlete-cynthia-appiah-praised-32545088
15-strong NZ athletics team named for Olympics: A pair of reigning World Indoor champions and two former Olympic medallists headline the athletics team for this ...
rnz.co.nz/news/sport/514686/15-strong-nz-athletics-team-named-for-olympics
Commentary: Beyond the SEA Games, is Singapore ready to host major sporting events?
channelnewsasia.com/commentary/singapore-decline-host-commonwealth-games-ready-major-sporting-events-sea-games-4263276
Swede Caroline review: Midsomer Murders with marrows: This mockumentary about the heated world of veg growers should be awful - but it's laugh-out-loud ...
inews.co.uk/culture/film/swede-caroline-review-midsomer-murders-with-marrows-3009185
‘I can take anyone’: How Peter Bol fought back from false doping accusation to make Olympic team
smh.com.au/sport/athletics/i-can-take-anyone-how-peter-bol-fought-back-from-false-doping-accusation-to-make-olympic-team-20240415-p5fjxe.html
First trailer for the “Joker” film: Lady Gaga dances across the screen with Joaquin Phoenix
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Quick Glance: Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga in Joker: Folie à Deux Trailer
- Joaquin Phoenix's Joker embarks on a musical fantasy with Lady Gaga's Harley Quinn in the Joker: Folie à Deux trailer.
- The preview showcases a hallucinatory love story between the central characters leading to an escape from Arkham Asylum.
- Gaga's portrayal of Harley Quinn is contrasted with previous interpretations, highlighting her unique take on the character.
- The trailer hints at a sequel to the successful first Joker film, already generating awards buzz for Phoenix and Gaga's performances.
Macron says Paris Olympics opening ceremony could be moved: The French president says the opening ceremony could move from the River Seine if security is ...
bbc.com/news/world-europe-68815081
Quick Glance: Security Concerns Prompt Alternatives for France's Olympic Opening Ceremony
- France has developed contingency plans for the July 26 Olympics opening ceremony on the river Seine in response to security concerns, as stated by President Emmanuel Macron on Monday.
- Heightened security alert due to conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine, along with the threat of terrorist attacks, has prompted action by the French government.
- Expressing confidence, Macron believes the anticipated Games ceremony with large crowds by the Seine, involving around 160 boats embarking on a 6 km journey, will be a significant achievement.
- The leadership of the United States Olympic and Paralympic teams approves of the security arrangements along the Seine for the opening ceremony, according to the team's security head, Nicole Deal.
Adam Peaty on how his faith got him through mental health struggle and back in the pool
itv.com/news/2024-04-16/adam-peaty-faith-got-me-out-of-depression-struggle-and-back-in-the-pool
‘My hoo haa is gonna be out’: US Olympians slam Nike for skimpy women’s track kit
theguardian.com/sport/2024/apr/13/nike-olympic-track-and-field-uniforms-women-sexism
Quick Glance: Olympians Criticize Nike for Revealing Women's Attire
- Nike's Team USA track and field kit for women is criticized by female athletes as unnecessarily revealing and sexist.
- Debate over revealing outfits for women Olympians continues, with some changes in competition wear rules.
- Nike is offering athletes unitard options with both a brief and a short for this year's Olympics, providing more choices for athletes.
- While some athletes find the showcased attire concerning, others appreciate the variety of options available and advocate for custom tailoring for a better fit.
The Nike dresses worn by US female athletes are sexist: Various sports federations have taken measures against the sexualization of female athletes ...
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All Joker actors in the ranking: Far too few Batman fans know number 1: The Joker has appeared in films in six versions so far. However, Heath Ledger's ...
moviepilot.de/news/alle-joker-darsteller-im-ranking-platz-1-kennen-viel-zu-wenige-batman-fans-1146825
Player release issues threaten Japan and South Korea's Olympic hopes: Japan and South Korea's dominance of Asia's Olympic football qualifiers is at risk of ...
reuters.com/sports/soccer/player-release-issues-threaten-japan-south-koreas-olympic-hopes-2024-04-14/
With 100 days before the Paris Olympics, Team USA hopefuls meet the press: U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee officials and Team USA contenders met in New ...
npr.org/2024/04/17/1245221624/100-days-2024-paris-summer-olympics-team-usa-athletes
Draw at Loftus sends Banyana crashing out of Olympics and Nigeria through: Banyana Banyana’s Olympic dream went up in smoke after they were held to a 0-0 draw by ...
timeslive.co.za/sport/soccer/2024-04-09-draw-at-loftus-sends-banyana-crashing-out-of-olympics-and-nigeria-through/
From a Rocky Start, Dakotah Lindwurm Emerges With Unshakeable Self-Belief: She pulled out third place at the Olympic Marathon Trials, earning a spot on the ...
runnersworld.com/races-places/a60401977/dakotah-lindwurm-emerges-with-unshakeable-self-belief/
Spice Girls Reunite With Surprise Performance: Video: It's the moment the world has waited for since at least 2012 when they last performed at the London Olympic ...
newsweek.com/spice-girls-stop-victoria-beckham-david-performance-1892564
Quick Glance: Tom Cruise wows guests at Victoria's 50th birthday bash
- Tom Cruise wowed A-list guests at Victoria's party.
- The Spice Girls also performed and danced to their 1997 hit.
- Victoria Beckham called the celebration the best night ever.
- Brooklyn's wife Nicola Peltz Beckham did not attend the party.
France beefs up security as Paris Olympics approach: Officials stress IS-linked threats are not new, but police put on a show of force ahead of the Games.
bbc.com/news/world-europe-68772589
Doping: Wada defends decision regarding swimmers also China: 23 swimmers from China are suspected of doping. But WADA doesn't sanction them - and explains this ...
stern.de/sport/sportwelt/doping--wada-verteidigt-entscheidung-wegen-schwimmern-auch-china-34648888.html
Pinay rower Joanie Delgaco back in Manila after securing Olympic berth: Filipina rower Joanie Delgaco arrived in the Philippines on Tuesday following her ...
news.abs-cbn.com/sports/2024/4/23/pinay-rower-joanie-delgaco-back-in-manila-after-securing-olympic-berth-1349
Noah Eagle picked by NBC as play-by-play voice for basketball at the Paris Olympics
apnews.com/article/noah-eagle-nbc-olympics-e46a38dfa76a5fa5f9de786a84b22525
Puma hones focus on speed in Olympic battle with Adidas and Nike: German sportswear brand Puma is using this year's Olympic Games and its partnership with sprint ...
reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/puma-hones-focus-speed-olympic-battle-with-adidas-nike-2024-04-10/
"Dude, don't be a coward": Christopher Nolan wasn't in the mood for Batman, but a family member persuaded him
moviepilot.de/news/alter-sei-kein-feigling-christopher-nolan-hatte-keinen-bock-auf-batman-aber-ein-familienmitglied-konnte-ihn-ueberreden-1146674
Boris Becker is “surprised”: Djokovic sends warning in times of weakness: Novak Djokovic once again wins at the Laureus Awards - but his results this year are ...
n-tv.de/sport/Djokovic-sendet-Warnung-in-Zeiten-der-Schwaeche-article24894671.html
Kyle Dake gains Olympic berth after father's recent death: 'I just really miss him'
usatoday.com/story/sports/olympics/2024/04/20/kyle-dake-olympics-berth-father-death/73401466007/
With the NBA spotlight set to shine on OKC, is everything being done to make the best impression?
oklahoman.com/story/news/2024/04/20/nba-playoffs-2024-okc-thunder-ranks-high-but-does-oklahoma-city/73370482007/
Midsomer Murders fans fire angry demand as ITV 'replace' hit drama: Midsomer Murders returned for a new series on April 14 but has now disappeared from ITV ...
chroniclelive.co.uk/news/tv/midsomer-murders-itv-red-eye-29038755
USA: Anna Elendt, Rafael Miroslaw and Co. reach for the Olympic tickets: swimsportnews.de offers you all the information about swimming in Germany and the world.
swimsportnews.de/olympia-schwimmen-2024-paris/13107-usa-anna-elendt-rafael-miroslaw-und-co-greifen-nach-den-olympiatickets
The Olympics and AI: Games at ‘crossroads of change’ from judging to security: The IOC hopes to use AI in fields from talent identification to anti-doping ...
theathletic.com/5429739/2024/04/20/olympics-ai-bach-vonn-paris/
Paris Police evict migrants from makeshift camp in action decried as 'social cleansing'
euronews.com/2024/04/23/paris-police-evict-migrants-from-makeshift-camp-in-action-decried-as-social-cleansing
Game on. Tackling the impact of large-scale sporting events: Sports venues are notorious for their environmental impact. Issues with energy consumption ...
euractiv.com/section/energy/special_report/tackling-the-impact-of-large-scale-sporting-events/
Greek politicians “steal” the Torch from Olympic Games Winners: Greek athletes, winners of Olympic Games medals, were excluded from the torch relay apparently to ...
keeptalkinggreece.com/2024/04/23/torch-relay-athletes-politicians-greece/
"Who Knows If I Will Get Another Chance": Novak Djokovic On Paris Olympics | Tennis News
sports.ndtv.com/tennis/who-knows-if-i-will-get-another-chance-novak-djokovic-on-paris-olympics-5505593
Gymnast Ting Hua-tien secures Paris Olympic berth - Focus Taiwan: Gymnast Ting Hua-tien (丁華恬) has earned a spot in the balance beam event at the 2024 Paris ...
focustaiwan.tw/sports/202404230019
Olympic Flame Sets Sail: Historic Ship 'Belem' Arrives In Greek Port: A significant chapter in the journey of the Olympic flame unfolded as the ...
greekcitytimes.com/2024/04/23/olympic-flame-sets-sail-historic-ship-belem-arrives-in-greek-port/
Rowing, Asian Olympic Qualifer: Balraj Panwar qualifies for Paris 2024 in men’s single scull
scroll.in/field/1066879/rowing-asian-olympic-qualifer-balraj-panwar-qualifies-for-paris-2024-in-mens-single-scull
Iga Swiatek tips Emma Raducanu to return to top of women's tennis: Iga Swiatek tips Emma Raducanu to get back to the top level of women's tennis while in ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/19/iga-swiatek-tips-emma-raducanu-return-top-womens-tennis-20683977/
Peres Jepchirchir breaks the women's-only world record at the 2024 London Marathon
runnersworld.com/uk/news/a60567961/peres-jepchirchir-london-marathon/
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