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Paris get Olympic Games under way with stylish opening ceremony
Olympics

Paris get Olympic Games under way with stylish opening ceremony

July 26, 2024
Paris kicked off the 2024 Olympic Games by making history with the first opening ceremony to be held outside on a rainy night in France. It is the first time…
Kishane Thompson crossing the finish line ahead of Botswana's Letsile Tebogo at the Gyulai Istvan Memorial in Hungary on July 9.
Olympics

“The favourite is Thompson”-Boldon highlights Jamaican champion as man to beat in 100m in Paris

Bradley Jacks July 26, 2024
Trinidadian four-time Olympic medallist Ato Boldon has named Jamaican sprinting sensation Kishane Thompson as his favourite to take 100m gold at the Olympic Games in Paris. Thompson, 23, is currently…
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce launches hair care line, AFIMI, ahead of final Olympic Games
Jamaica Athletics

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce launches hair care line, AFIMI, ahead of final Olympic Games

July 26, 2024
In what is hoped will be a memorable year for Jamaican track and field star Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, the legendary sprinter has announced the launch of her new hair care line,…

Peaty ready to 'attack' Paris Olympics in search of gold medal hat-trick

July 26, 2024
Adam Peaty insists he arrives in Paris ready to "attack" a third-straight Olympic triumph in the 100m breaststroke Peaty, who is a 16-time European Champion, won his first gold medal…
Djokovic thrilled by prospect of 'one last dance' with Nadal
Olympics

Djokovic thrilled by prospect of 'one last dance' with Nadal

July 26, 2024
Novak Djokovic is thrilled by the prospect of meeting Rafael Nadal for "one last dance" at the Paris Olympics, if the Spaniard overcomes an injury setback to feature at Roland-Garros.…
Haitian swimmer Alex Grand'Pierre gushes over opening ceremony outfit for 2024 Paris Olympics
Olympics

Haitian swimmer Alex Grand'Pierre gushes over opening ceremony outfit for 2024 Paris Olympics

Leighton Levy July 26, 2024
Haitian swimmer Alex Grand'Pierre believes his Olympic team will be the best-dressed at tonight's Opening Ceremony for the 2024 Paris Olympics after receiving his stunning outfit, designed by celebrated Italian…
Olympic legend, Veronica Campbell-Brown sends best wishes to athletes ahead of 2024 Paris Olympics
Olympics

Olympic legend, Veronica Campbell-Brown sends best wishes to athletes ahead of 2024 Paris Olympics

July 26, 2024
With the 2024 Paris Olympics on the horizon, two-time Olympic 200m gold medalist Veronica Campbell-Brown has extended her heartfelt best wishes to participating athletes. Campbell-Brown, the most decorated Jamaican female…
Minister Grange and French Ambassador His Excellency Olivier Guyonvarch at the signing of the MOU on Bilateral Sports Cooperation.
Olympics

Jamaica and France sign landmark MOU for bilateral sports cooperation

July 26, 2024
As the world eagerly anticipates the start of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, Jamaica and France have marked the occasion with a significant step towards enhancing their bilateral relations…
Caribbean athletes arrive in Paris, sharing early experiences on social media
Olympics

Caribbean athletes arrive in Paris, sharing early experiences on social media

July 26, 2024
The anticipation for the 2024 Paris Olympics is building as Caribbean athletes have arrived in the French capital, sharing their experiences and activities on social media. Ahead of Friday's highly…
Hayes seeking to solve "easy fixes" following United States win
Olympics

Hayes seeking to solve "easy fixes" following United States win

July 26, 2024
Emma Hayes insisted that she will seek to solve "easy fixes" from her United States players despite a resounding 3-0 victory over Zambia in their opening game at the Paris…
Paris Olympics: Home hero Dupont sends France into rugby sevens semi-finals
Olympics

Paris Olympics: Home hero Dupont sends France into rugby sevens semi-finals

July 25, 2024
Antoine Dupont sealed hosts France's progression to the rugby sevens semi-finals as his late try clinched victory over Argentina at the Paris Olympics. Dupont, voted the 2021 World Player of…
Devynne Charlton (left) and Steven Gardiner.
Olympics

Gardiner, Charlton named flag bearers for The Bahamas ahead of Paris opening ceremony

July 25, 2024
Reigning 400m Olympic champion Steven Gardiner and World Indoor 60m hurdles champion Devynne Charlton will be flag bearers for The Bahamas at the much-anticipated Paris Olympic Games opening ceremonies on…
United States 3-0 Zambia: Hayes off to flying start at Paris Olympics
Olympics

United States 3-0 Zambia: Hayes off to flying start at Paris Olympics

July 25, 2024
The United States made light work of minnows Zambia as they began their Paris Olympics campaign with a 3-0 victory. There had been pressure on the USA going into the…
Ballon d'Or winner Bonmati inspires Spain to opening Olympics victory
Olympics

Ballon d'Or winner Bonmati inspires Spain to opening Olympics victory

July 25, 2024
Aitana Bonmati inspired Spain past Japan as La Roja started their Paris Olympics campaign with a 2-1 victory on Thursday. Spain are aiming to become the first side to win…
Kerr demands improvements from Team USA as Olympic opener looms
Olympics

Kerr demands improvements from Team USA as Olympic opener looms

July 25, 2024
United States coach Steve Kerr wants to see higher levels of intensity from his team as their Olympics campaign approaches. Kerr was unhappy with the lacklustre displays from his side…
Nadal suffers injury 'setback' as Olympics participation thrown into doubt
Olympics

Nadal suffers injury 'setback' as Olympics participation thrown into doubt

July 25, 2024
Rafael Nadal may be facing another injury setback at the Paris Olympic Games after his coach warned over the Spaniard's fitness. The 22-time major champion is widely expected to retire…
Durant warns Team USA 'everybody is a contender' in Olympic basketball tournament
Olympics

Durant warns Team USA 'everybody is a contender' in Olympic basketball tournament

July 25, 2024
Kevin Durant has warned Team USA they will not have an easy ride through the basketball tournament at the Paris Olympic Games, declaring: "Everybody is a contender". The United States…
Nadal could face Djokovic in second round at Olympic Games
Olympics

Nadal could face Djokovic in second round at Olympic Games

July 25, 2024
Rafael Nadal could face Novak Djokovic in a heavyweight second-round match at the Paris Olympic Games after the draws for the tennis tournaments were made on Thursday. Nadal is widely…
Angelique Kerber to retire after Olympic Games
Olympics

Angelique Kerber to retire after Olympic Games

July 25, 2024
Angelique Kerber has announced she will retire from professional tennis after the Olympic Games in Paris. Kerber, who won singles titles at the Australian Open, US Open and Wimbledon between…
Murray has played final singles match as Scot focuses on Olympic doubles
Olympics

Murray has played final singles match as Scot focuses on Olympic doubles

July 25, 2024
Andy Murray has played his final singles match after withdrawing from the event at the Paris Olympics, choosing to focus on his doubles campaign alongside Dan Evans. Having endured a…
Murray's last hurrah, Nadal and Alcaraz dream team and Swiatek the big favourite at Paris Olympics
Olympics

Murray's last hurrah, Nadal and Alcaraz dream team and Swiatek the big favourite at Paris Olympics

July 25, 2024
Every four years, players across the ATP and WTA Tours get another shot at major glory. And with three grand slams already down in 2024, the Paris Olympics provides that…
Daley and Glover confirmed as Team GB flagbearers at Paris Olympics
Olympics

Daley and Glover confirmed as Team GB flagbearers at Paris Olympics

July 24, 2024
Tom Daley and Helen Glover have been confirmed as Team GB's flagbearers for Friday's opening ceremony at the Paris Olympics. Daley is set to become the first British diver to…
Chelsea Edghill
Olympics

Guyana's table tennis star Chelsea Edghill feeling good after 'solid practice sessions' in Paris

July 24, 2024
By all indications, Guyana’s top table tennis player, Chelsea Edghill is relaxed and ready to go at the Olympic Games as she continues to get acclimatised to conditions in Paris.…
'Right time' for Murray to retire in Paris: 'I want to'
Olympics

'Right time' for Murray to retire in Paris: 'I want to'

July 24, 2024
Andy Murray is in no doubt this is "the right time" to retire as he bows out after the Paris Olympics. There had long been speculation around how long Murray…
'A scandal' - Mascherano fumes following Argentina's controversial defeat at Paris Olympics
Olympics

'A scandal' - Mascherano fumes following Argentina's controversial defeat at Paris Olympics

July 24, 2024
Javier Mascherano labelled Argentina's controversial defeat to Morocco as "a scandal" in their opening game at the Paris Olympics. Argentina looked to have rescued a point having come from two…
France 3-0 United States: Slow-starting hosts rally to opening Olympics win
Olympics

France 3-0 United States: Slow-starting hosts rally to opening Olympics win

July 24, 2024
Hosts France recovered from a slow start to ease to a 3-0 opening win over the United States at Paris 2024 on Wednesday. There has been plenty of excitement around…
Muir lauds 'inspirational' Murray ahead of Olympics swansong
Olympics

Muir lauds 'inspirational' Murray ahead of Olympics swansong

July 24, 2024
Olympic silver medallist Laura Muir described fellow Team GB member Andy Murray as "inspirational" ahead of the Paris Games. Muir, who came second in the 1,500m in Tokyo three years…
Pogacar girlfriend's snub 'certainly didn't help' as Tour de France champion skips Olympics
Olympics

Pogacar girlfriend's snub 'certainly didn't help' as Tour de France champion skips Olympics

July 24, 2024
Tadej Pogacar has acknowledged girlfriend Urska Zigart's Olympics snub contributed to his decision to withdraw from Paris 2024. The three-time Tour de France champion had been scheduled to take part…
Antigua and Barbuda: A storied Olympic history and promising prospects for Paris 2024
Olympics

Antigua and Barbuda: A storied Olympic history and promising prospects for Paris 2024

July 24, 2024
Antigua and Barbuda's Olympic history began in 1965 with the formation of their National Olympic Committee (NOC), which gained full recognition by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on July 19,…
Canada send two staff members home from Paris Olympics following drone incident
Olympics

Canada send two staff members home from Paris Olympics following drone incident

July 24, 2024
The Canadian Olympic Committee have confirmed that two members of the women's coaching staff have been sent home from the Paris Olympics following a drone incident ahead of their opening…
Wightman expects big things at Paris Olympics amid Team GB 'golden era'
Athletics

Wightman expects big things at Paris Olympics amid Team GB 'golden era'

July 24, 2024
Jake Wightman believes Team GB athletics are enjoying a 'golden era' and could record one of their best medal hauls at the Olympic Games in Paris. Wightman won 1,500m gold…
Muir hoping Paris gold is 'meant to be' after claiming British record
Olympics

Muir hoping Paris gold is 'meant to be' after claiming British record

July 24, 2024
Laura Muir hopes breaking the British 1,500m record in Paris earlier this month is a sign of things to come as she guns for gold at the Olympic Games. Having…
Morocco beat Argentina as Olympic opener finished after VAR call and two-hour delay
Olympics

Morocco beat Argentina as Olympic opener finished after VAR call and two-hour delay

July 24, 2024
Morocco were 2-1 winners over Argentina in their opening match at the Olympics, with Cristian Medina's potential equaliser disallowed as crowd trouble caused a two-hour delay. Argentina looked to have…
Sinner withdraws from the Paris Olympics due to tonsillitis
Olympics

Sinner withdraws from the Paris Olympics due to tonsillitis

July 24, 2024
Jannik Sinner will not be participating in the Paris Olympics due to tonsillitis, the world number one confirmed on Wednesday. Sinner has not played since his quarter-final defeat against Daniil…
Argentina 2-2 Morocco: Medina scores 106th-minute leveller as Albiceleste fight back
Olympics

Argentina 2-2 Morocco: Medina scores 106th-minute leveller as Albiceleste fight back

July 24, 2024
Cristian Medina equalised 16 minutes into second-half stoppage time as Argentina fought back for a 2-2 draw with Morocco in their opening game at the Olympic Games in Saint-Etienne. Morocco…
Argentina 1-2 Morocco: Crowd trouble causes two-hour delay as Atlas Lions hang on
Olympics

Argentina 1-2 Morocco: Crowd trouble causes two-hour delay as Atlas Lions hang on

July 24, 2024
Morocco upset Argentina for a 2-1 victory in the teams' opening match at the Olympic Games, with the contest ending in chaotic fashion after a two-hour delay caused by crowd…
Uzbekistan 2-1 Spain: Gomez rectifies penalty miss to get La Roja up and running at Paris Olympics
Olympics

Uzbekistan 2-1 Spain: Gomez rectifies penalty miss to get La Roja up and running at Paris Olympics

July 24, 2024
Sergio Gomez led Spain to a winning start at the Paris Olympics, making amends for his penalty miss to score the winner in Wednesday's 2-1 win over Uzbekistan. La Roja…
Nadal and Alcaraz cautious over gold medal chances at Paris Olympics
Olympics

Nadal and Alcaraz cautious over gold medal chances at Paris Olympics

July 24, 2024
Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz have been generating excitement as they prepare to represent Spain at the Paris Olympics, but have been tempering expectations despite their impressive credentials. Alcaraz triumphed…
Chelsea new boy Wiley eyes up Olympic gold with USA
Olympics

Chelsea new boy Wiley eyes up Olympic gold with USA

July 24, 2024
Chelsea's new signing Caleb Wiley is hopeful of clinching Olympic success with the United States in Paris. Wiley secured a move to Stamford Bridge from Atlanta United for a reported…
Cavendish lauds 'incredible person' Murray as British tennis great nears retirement
Olympics

Cavendish lauds 'incredible person' Murray as British tennis great nears retirement

July 24, 2024
Cycling great Mark Cavendish has hailed Andy Murray as an "incredible person" ahead of his impending retirement after the Paris Olympic Games. Murray confirmed this week that the tennis tournament…
KNIGHT...I can’t complain too much about the setbacks; life happens and everything doesn’t always go according to plan.
Olympics

Overcomer: Andrenette Knight takes Olympic Games appearance in stride after personal loss, physical setback

Sherdon Cowan July 23, 2024
For Jamaica's Andrenette Knight, the path to the Paris Olympic Games has been a journey marked by both triumph and heartbreak. Knight had always envisioned her first Olympic Games appearance…
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