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Return to Olympics after 16 years ends in disappointing loss for US Men’s Soccer Team
The Independent· 5 days agoIn that tournament, the US bested Japan in penalties, 5-4, after a 2-2 draw in overtime before...
2024 Paris Olympics: How a table tennis player became an Olympian after 30-plus years away from her...
Yahoo Sports· 2 days agoZeng was a childhood table tennis prodigy growing up in China, but trying to become the best...
Canada's drone use includes Chile training at Copa America, scrimmage against USMNT
New York Times· 1 day agoCanada used a drone to monitor a Chile training session before their match at the men’s Copa America...
Venezuelan opposition says it has proof of election victory
Irish Examiner· 3 hours agoRolling coverage of the international stories of interest to our readers
U.S. Set For First Men’s Olympic Soccer Match Since 2008
Forbes· 6 days agoThe 2024 Olympic Games will bring a host of medal hopes for Team USA, but one of the more unexpected...
These Countries Pay Olympians Six-Figure Bonuses For Winning Gold
Forbes· 4 days agoWhen LeBron James and the U.S. men’s national basketball team take the court on Sunday, they will be competing for more than national pride. Every American athlete who wins ...
Canada Olympic spying scandal: The unanswered questions and possible punishments
New York Times· 3 days agoWhat initially seemed to be an isolated incident of drone espionage by an overzealous staffer at the Paris Olympics has evolved into a far wider spying scandal that risks staining Canada’s reputation ...
Underdog guide to the Olympics: The most compelling long shots to root for
New York Times· 6 days agoAs experts on all things underdog-related, we can tell you the Olympics are a buffet of awesomeness. With more than 10,000 athletes competing in 32 different sports, there is an abundance of ...
U.S. Olympian cheat sheet: Top athletes to watch in Paris beyond the best-known stars
New York Times· 6 days agoFor example, perhaps you didn’t know a horse named Ilex is going for his first Olympic medal or that...
Lewisburg's Cassie Sumfest fulfills Olympic dream on Team USA's field hockey lineup
The Daily Item, Sunbury, Pa.· 3 days agoJul. 26—"My dream has always been to be an Olympian." You can count Cassie Sumfest among the multitudes who are enthralled at a young age by the Olympic rings, gold medals and pageantry of the ...