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Cuba dominated Olympic boxing for decades. But the team was on the ropes in Paris Games
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Cuba dominated Olympic boxing for decades. But the team was on the ropes in Paris Games

PARIS (AP) — Erislandy Álvarez didn’t expect to carry the weight of a proud boxing nation on his shoulders when he takes the ring Wednesday night in an arena packed…
Posted by John McCarthy August 19, 2024
For Haiti, the Paris Olympics is about more than just winning gold
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For Haiti, the Paris Olympics is about more than just winning gold

PARIS (AP) — As he coasted along Paris’ Seine River during the Olympic opening ceremony, one word came to Haitian swimmer Alexandre Grand’Pierre’s mind. “Iconic.” For the seven athletes competing for Haiti,…
Posted by John McCarthy August 11, 2024
Jim Harbaugh to serve as honorary captain for Michigan’s season opener
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Jim Harbaugh to serve as honorary captain for Michigan’s season opener

ANN ARBOR — Michigan football will have a very familiar face back on the sidelines at Michigan Stadium as the honorary captain for the 2024 season opener against Fresno State on…
Posted by John McCarthy August 10, 2024
The scrutiny Khelif and Lin face over their sex at the Olympics is a repeating problem in sports
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The scrutiny Khelif and Lin face over their sex at the Olympics is a repeating problem in sports

PARIS (AP) — It’s 15 years ago this month that a teenage runner from South Africa was publicly scrutinized over her sex at a major sports event. The lesson everyone was meant…
Posted by John McCarthy August 9, 2024
Russian disinformation slams Paris and amplifies boxer debate to undermine the Olympics
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Russian disinformation slams Paris and amplifies boxer debate to undermine the Olympics

WASHINGTON (AP) — The actor in the viral music video denouncing the 2024 Olympics looks a lot like French President Emmanuel Macron. The images of rats, trash and the sewage,…
Posted by John McCarthy August 7, 2024
Thea LaFond wins triple jump to bring Dominica first ever Olympic gold medal
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Thea LaFond wins triple jump to bring Dominica first ever Olympic gold medal

PARIS — Thea LaFond made history for the Caribbean island nation of Dominica by winning gold in the triple jump on Saturday to claim the country's first-ever Olympic medal. Jamaica's…
Posted by John McCarthy August 6, 2024
Two Jamaican sprinters are no-shows and won’t race for individual medals at Olympics
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Two Jamaican sprinters are no-shows and won’t race for individual medals at Olympics

SAINT-DENIS, France (AP) — Two Jamaican sprinters pulled out of their women’s races this weekend and will not compete for individual medals at the Paris Games. Shericka Jackson, the defending world…
Posted by John McCarthy August 6, 2024
Whale breach seen during Paris Olympics surfing semifinal competition in Tahiti
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Whale breach seen during Paris Olympics surfing semifinal competition in Tahiti

TEAHUPO’O, Tahiti (AP) — With all eyes on the ocean during the final day of the Paris Olympics surfing competition in Tahiti on Monday afternoon, a surprise guest made an…
Posted by John McCarthy August 6, 2024
Pin-demonium hits Paris: Inside the pin-trading market at the Olympics
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Pin-demonium hits Paris: Inside the pin-trading market at the Olympics

PARIS (AP) — On the other side of the Atlantic from Wall Street, a market — more wholesome than cutthroat — has sprung up at the Paris Olympics. The commodity at the…
Posted by John McCarthy August 6, 2024
United States leads in medal count at 2024 Paris Olympics
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United States leads in medal count at 2024 Paris Olympics

PARIS — Medals will be awarded in 25 events as the 2024 Paris Olympics hit their midpoint today. The marquee event will take place on the track at Stade de France, where…
Posted by John McCarthy August 4, 2024

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