Tag: Olympics
Andy Murray uncertain if he’ll play in Paris Olympics
FILE–Britain’s Andy Murray gestures to the public after playing against Switzerland’s Stan Wawrinka during their men’s singles match on day one of The French Open tennis tournament on Court Philippe-Chatrier at The Roland Garros Complex in Paris on May 26, 2024. (Photo by Alain JOCARD / AFP) Andy Murray said Sunday he was “not 100…
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Joel Embiid says he’s feeling well, on track for Paris Olympics
FILE–Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers said he is ready to play for Team USA in the Paris Olympics. Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images/AFP DALLAS — Joel Embiid was at the NBA Finals, and said his next stop is the Paris Olympics. The Philadelphia 76ers center, who missed more than half of the regular season and then…
Read MoreUnsafe E. coli levels found in Seine River ahead of Olympics
FILE PHOTO: Athletes dive and swim in the Seine River from the Alexander III bridge on the first leg of the women’s triathlon test event for the Olympics Games in Paris, Aug. 17, 2023. Water in the Seine River had unsafe elevated levels of E. coli less than two months before swimming competitions are scheduled…
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Paris 2024 Olympics: Adam Peaty believes new ‘peaceful’ approach will take pressure off in quest for gold | Olympics News
Adam Peaty would join US great Michael Phelps as the only male swimmers to win gold in the same event at three Olympic Games if he were to triumph in the 100m breaststroke in Paris this summer; the 29-year-old took a break from competition last year for mental health reasons Last Updated: 12/06/24 11:58pm Adam…
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Andy Murray casts doubt over Paris Olympics participation if he is not selected to play doubles | Tennis News
Andy Murray may opt out of challenging for a third Olympic gold medal at Roland Garros in Paris if he is not selected to play in the doubles tournament. The three-time Grand Slam winner and two-time Olympic champion is eligible to compete in the singles at the Games with two places reserved for players who…
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Nikola Jokic on Serbia’s preliminary roster for Paris Olympics
FILE–Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) in the first half of Game 5 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series Monday, April 29, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) BELGRADE, Serbia — Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic was included on Serbia’s 16-man preliminary roster for the upcoming Paris Olympics on Monday, ending doubts he would…
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Caitlin Clark left off USA Basketball team for Paris Olympics
FILE–Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark ( 22) in the first half of a WNBA basketball game, Tuesday, May 14, 2024, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill) Caitlin Clark won’t be headed to the Paris Olympics, according to a person familiar with the decision. The person, who provided the full roster to The Associated Press, spoke…
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One of Taka Minowa’s goals is to help PH volleyball reach Olympics
Alas Pilipinas girls coach Taka Minowa.–Photo from SMM Volleybal MANILA, Philippines — New Alas Pilipinas girls coach Taka Minowa believes providing more international exposure to the country’s grassroots program is crucial to the development of Philippine volleyball. The Japanese coach, who was tasked to handle the youth team, is eager to help young Filipino players…
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Ex-NBA player Chase Budinger makes Olympics in beach volleyball
FILE– Chase Budinger, who is a fomer NBA player, is set to play in the Paris Olympics in beach volleyball. Adam Hagy/Getty Images/AFP Former NBA player Chase Budinger is going to the Olympics — for beach volleyball. The 6-foot-7 Californian, who helped Arizona reach the Sweet 16 in 2009 before playing seven seasons with the…
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Scouting key in Filipino boxers’ Paris Olympics campaign
Nesthy Petecio is headed to the Paris Olympics boxing competition. –OLYMPICS PHOTO Because of social media, Filipino pugs climbing the Olympic ring in Paris in a couple of months know that they have been studied and carefully tracked. With that being said, so are their opponents. “It will all boil down to who scouts the…
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