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Biles chases first Paris Olympic gold, triathlon postponed
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Biles chases first Paris Olympic gold, triathlon postponed

Paris, France Simone Biles is tipped to win her first Olympic gymnastics gold since 2016 on Tuesday, while Paris organisers postponed the men’s triathlon by a day over pollution in the Seine just hours before it was due to start. America’s Biles appears to be back at the peak of her powers as she leads the...

Messi out for defending champ Miami as Leagues Cup begins
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Messi out for defending champ Miami as Leagues Cup begins

Miami, United States Lionel Messi will not play for Inter Miami as the defending Leagues Cup champions begin their repeat bid on Saturday at home against Puebla, Miami coach Gerardo Martino said Friday. The 37-year-old Argentine striker suffered a right ankle injury in his nation’s victory over Colombia in the Copa America final this month. Messi...

American Bridgeman fires 63 to grab US PGA 3M Open lead
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American Bridgeman fires 63 to grab US PGA 3M Open lead

Washington, United States Jacob Bridgeman birdied five of the last seven holes to grab a one-stroke lead after Thursday’s opening round of the US PGA Tour’s 3M Open.The 24-year-old American fired an eight-under-par 63 to finish one stroke ahead of Canada’s Mackenzie Hughes after 18 hopes at TPC Twin Cities in Blaine, Minnesota. France’s Martin Trainer...

Japan defender Sakai joins new A-league team Auckland FC
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Japan defender Sakai joins new A-league team Auckland FC

Wellington, New Zealand Japan defender Hiroki Sakai has joined new A-League side Auckland FC, whose coach said Thursday it was a signing “coup” ahead of their inaugural season. The 34-year-old, who has enjoyed spells at Germany’s Hannover 96 and Marseille in France, joined from Japanese club Urawa Red Diamonds, where he had been captain. Sakai has...

Paris mayor to take dip in Seine ahead of Olympics
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Paris mayor to take dip in Seine ahead of Olympics

Paris, France The mayor of the French capital Anne Hidalgo is set to splash into the murky waters of the Seine on Wednesday to demonstrate that the river is clean enough to host the outdoor swimming events at the Paris Olympics later this month.Despite an investment of 1.4 billion euros ($1.5 billion) to prevent sewage leaks...

Colombian football federation president arrested: police
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Colombian football federation president arrested: police

Miami, United States Colombian Football Federation president Ramon Jesurun was arrested in Miami during an incident at Sunday’s Copa America final, according to a police report issued on Monday. A Miami-Dade County police file indicated Jesurun was arrested on charges of “assault on officer/employee” on Sunday night at Hard Rock Stadium. There was chaos as spectators...

Spain players always believed in me, says Euros winner De la Fuente
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Spain players always believed in me, says Euros winner De la Fuente

Berlin, Germany  Spain coach Luis de la Fuente thanked his players for delivering a record fourth European Championship on Sunday, saying they always believed in him, while others didn’t. De la Fuente replaced Luis Enrique after Spain crashed out of the 2022 World Cup in the last 16 but many doubted whether the 63-year-old had the...

Smith on target as US sink Mexico in Olympic warm-up
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Smith on target as US sink Mexico in Olympic warm-up

New York, United States Sophia Smith scored the only goal as the United States warmed up for the Olympics with a 1-0 victory over Mexico in New Jersey on Saturday. Portland Thorns striker Smith rounded off a superb team move with an emphatic finish on 64 minutes to seal a deserved win for Emma Hayes’s youthful...

Thompson bids farewell to Warriors after exit
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Thompson bids farewell to Warriors after exit

San Francisco, United States Klay Thompson paid tribute to his former Golden State Warriors team-mates on Friday in a heartfelt farewell to the club.Thompson, 34, left Golden State this week in free agency after spending the entirety of his 13-season NBA career with the team. A key part of Golden State’s championship-winning seasons in 2015,...

Euros history-makers Georgia to ‘fight’ against Spain, says Sagnol
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Euros history-makers Georgia to ‘fight’ against Spain, says Sagnol

Gelsenkirchen, Germany Willy Sagnol said Wednesday that Georgia will put up a fight against Spain after his team made history by progressing to the last 16 of Euro 2024. Georgia face a daunting tie with in-form Spain, after beating Portugal 2-0 in Gelsenkirchen and qualifying from Group F in their first-ever appearance in a major international...