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Biles dazzles in Paris Olympics despite injury scare
Simone Biles made a stunning return to Olympic competition on Sunday, powering through a left calf injury to get her multiple-medal bid off to a rousing start.
Nadal 'ready to play' Olympic singles with Djokovic in sight
Rafael Nadal "is ready to play" Olympic singles on Sunday despite concerns over a thigh injury with a mouthwatering clash against old rival Novak Djokovic tantalisingly within reach.
Olympics organisers cancel first triathlon training over Seine pollution
The River Seine failed its first Olympic test on Saturday as a training session for triathletes was scrapped after the water failed pollution checks.
Biles dazzles on Olympic return, swimming awaits blockbuster duel
Gymnastics icon Simone Biles dazzled in her long-awaited return to the Olympic stage on Sunday as Paris braced for a blockbuster swimming duel on an action-packed day two at the Games.
'Football crowd' as Marchand fires up Paris pool
French hero Leon Marchand threw down the gauntlet with a storming 400m medley swim Sunday as Mollie O'Callaghan outgunned Ariarne Titmus to top the women's 200m freestyle heats.
Convicted rapist booed at first Olympics beach volleyball
Fans booed a Dutch beach volleyball player convicted of raping an underaged girl as he played his first match at the Paris Olympics, where his controversial selection has put the sport in the spotlight.
Romania eyes first Olympic gymnastics medals after 12 years
In a training gym in central Bucharest, with heavily taped shins and calves, gymnast Sabrina Voinea steadies her feet on the beam, raises her arms, inhales deeply and sends her body flying through the air.
'Sword Queen' Kong cuts an Olympic dash
Vivian Kong is known in fencing as the "Sword Queen" and the tears that flowed after a memorable fightback on Saturday secured Hong Kong's third Olympic title were understandable after overcoming two career-threatening injuries.
Biles dazzles in Paris Olympics opening beam routine
Gymnastics superstar Simone Biles launched her Paris Olympics campaign with a stunning balance beam routine on Sunday as women's qualifying got underway in front of a star-studded crowd at Bercy Arena.
World Rugby aim to tweak calendar in wake of Olympic sevens high
World Rugby needs to recalibrate its international calendar to enable more players like Antoine Dupont to switch between sevens and 15s, according to the federation's CEO, Alan Gilpin.
Swimming blockbuster headlines Olympics stage as Biles returns
A blockbuster swimming showdown takes centre stage at the Paris Olympics on Sunday as gymnastics icon Simone Biles makes her eagerly anticipated first appearance of the Games.
Ukraine fencing icon Kharlan hopes fighting spirit delivers Olympic gold
Ukrainian fencing great Olga Kharlan says winning an Olympic gold medal will be an achievement against all the odds after fearing it "was my fate not to go Paris".
Biles makes Paris Olympics entrance as Peaty eyes swimming landmark
Simone Biles will make her eagerly anticipated first appearance at the Paris Olympics on Sunday while British breaststroke king Adam Peaty aims to emulate Michael Phelps in the swimming pool.
Messi-less defending champ Miami wins Leagues Cup opener
Defending champion Inter Miami, playing without injured star Lionel Messi, blanked Mexico's Puebla 2-0 at home on Saturday to begin defending their Leagues Cup crown.
AC Milan edge Man City and Arsenal beat Man United in USA
Lorenzo Colombo scored two first-half goals and Marco Nasti netted the game-winner to give AC Milan a 3-2 victory over English Premier League champion Manchester City on Saturday at New York.
Aussie Thompson to face Japan's Nishioka in ATP Atlanta final
Australia's Jordan Thompson, seeking his second ATP title of the year, and Japan's Yoshihito Nishioka advanced to the ATP Atlanta Open final with three-set triumphs on Saturday.
Ryu fires 64 to lead by one at LPGA Canadian Women's Open
South Korea's Ryu Hae-ran birdied the first four holes on her way to an eight-under 64, seizing a one-stroke lead after Saturday's third round of the LPGA Canadian Women's Open.
AC Milan edge Man City 3-2 and Celtic rip Chelsea in US matches
Lorenzo Colombo scored two first-half goals and Marco Nasti netted the game-winner to give AC Milan a 3-2 victory over English Premier League champion Manchester City on Saturday at New York.
Celtic crush Chelsea 4-1 in US friendly
Japan's Kyogo Furuhashi and Denmark's Matt O'Riley scored first-half goals to power Celtic over Chelsea 4-1 on Saturday in an international club football friendly.
Vegas leads Kuchar by one as both try to end PGA win drought
Jhonattan Vegas birdied six of the last eight holes on Saturday to grab a one-stroke Atlanta Open lead over Matt Kuchar with each trying to end a PGA win drought.
Emotional Dressel spearheads US to first Olympic gold in Paris
A formidable United States spearheaded by an emotional Caeleb Dressel stormed to the men's 4x100m Olympic freestyle relay title on Saturday for the country's first gold in Paris.
Aussie Thompson edges Shang to reach ATP Atlanta final
Australia's Jordan Thompson, seeking his second ATP title of the year, outlasted Chinese teen qualifier Shang Juncheng 6-3, 4-6, 6-3 on Saturday to reach the Atlanta Open final.
Tearful Kong spoils French party with Hong Kong's third ever Olympic gold
Fencer Vivian Kong won Hong Kong's third ever Olympic gold medal on Saturday, disappointing the home crowd as she beat France's Auriane Mallo-Breton 13-12 in sudden death in the women's epee final.
McKeon bags sixth Olympic gold as Australia win freestyle relay
Australia swam the second fastest time in history Saturday to clinch the women's 4x100m freestyle title, earning Emma McKeon a sixth Olympic gold medal.
China edge Japan as Olympic gymnastics springs into action
China shaded Japan in men's artistic gymnastics qualifying at the Paris Olympics on Saturday, with all-around leader Zhang Boheng hailing his team's spirit.
'Goofy girl' Titmus struggling to believe Olympic gold
Ariarne Titmus said Saturday she can't believe "a goofy girl" from Australia could win back-to-back Olympic 400m freestyle titles, while lavishing praise on rival Katie Ledecky.
Nadal set to dump Djokovic clash to focus on Olympic dream with Alcaraz
Rafael Nadal was poised to pull the plug on the chance of a highly anticipated Olympic showdown with Novak Djokovic on Saturday after making the second round of the doubles with Spanish compatriot Carlos Alcaraz.
Germany's Maertens overwhelmed by Olympic 400m freestyle gold
Germany's Lukas Maertens said he was "overwhelmed" Saturday after surging to the men's Olympic 400m freestyle gold medal, but always believed he would rise to the top.
Unstoppable Titmus dominates Ledecky to retain Olympic 400m free crown
Ariarne Titmus dominated rivals Katie Ledecky and Summer McIntosh to retain her Olympic 400m freestyle title on Saturday as German Lukas Maertens surged to the men's gold on day one in the pool in Paris.
Tearful Kong spoils French party with Olympic epee title
Vivian Kong won Hong Kong's second ever Olympic fencing gold medal on Saturday, disappointing the home crowd as she beat France's Auriane Mallo-Breton 13-12 in sudden death.
France win Olympics rugby gold as Titmus shines in pool
Rugby superstar Antoine Dupont inspired France to their first gold medal of the Paris Olympics on Saturday while Australia's Ariarne Titmus held off her rivals in the pool to retain her 400m freestyle crown.
Nadal may skip Olympic singles after Alcaraz dream-team win
Rafael Nadal said Saturday that he does not know if he will play singles at the Paris Olympics after picking up a thigh injury in training.
Sensational Dupont inspires France to Olympic rugby sevens gold
Antoine Dupont inspired France to a historic 28-7 win over two-time Olympic champions Fiji in a pulsating rugby sevens final Saturday, giving the hosts their first gold of the Paris Games.
England's Smith eager to stay on the attack after 95 against West Indies
Jamie Smith promised there will be no let-up in his aggressive approach after surviving a barrage of bouncers to make a dashing 95 that helped change the course of the third Test against the West Indies at Edgbaston on Saturday.
Gamble pays off as Dupont seals France's Paris Olympic sevens dream
A magnificent Antoine Dupont crowned his two-year odyssey into the world of rugby sevens with a dream Olympic gold for France in front of an adoring crowd in Paris on Saturday.
Dominant Titmus wins women's Olympic 400m freestyle gold
A dominant Ariarne Titmus held off Summer McIntosh and Katie Ledecky to successfully defend her Olympic 400m freestyle title Saturday, leading from start to finish.
Djokovic eyes Nadal Olympic clash as Alcaraz, Swiatek cruise
Novak Djokovic set up a potential Olympic Games blockbuster with Rafael Nadal on Saturday as French Open champions Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek made winning returns to a rain-swept Roland Garros.
Nadal, Alcaraz win Olympics double opener
Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz brought the Roland Garros crowd to its feet as the Spanish dream team opened their Olympic Games doubles campaign with a straight sets victory over Argentina's Maximo Gonzalez and Andres Molteni on Saturday.
Gamble pays off as Dupont seals Paris Olympic sevens dream
A magnificent Antoine Dupont crowned his two-year odyssey into the world of rugby sevens with a dream Olympic gold in front of an adoring crowd in Paris on Saturday.