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Wine
fromNew York Post
6 days ago

US Olympic hero Mary Lou Retton allegedly had a bottle of wine in Porsche, was slurring words during DUI arrest: report

Mary Lou Retton was arrested for DUI after being found with wine in her car.
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

DSD athletes ban: How testosterone ruined an Olympic dream DW 03/25/2025

When I was told I was not going to be able to be in London, it distorted everything in my mind. It was my dream to be in the Olympics.
Social justice
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

What challenges lie ahead for the new IOC president?

Kirsty Coventry is the first woman and African leader of the International Olympic Committee, facing challenges like geopolitical issues and financial pressures.
Media industry
fromNBC News
2 months ago

Comcast expands partnership with Olympics, extends media rights through 2036

Comcast's new $3 billion deal with the IOC extends media rights for the Olympics to 2036, establishing a strategic partnership.
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

What Germany's election means for sports and an Olympic bid DW 02/16/2025

The CDU, SPD, Greens and FDP collectively support a German bid for the Olympic and Paralympic Games, with specific conditions tied to sustainability and taxes.
Germany politics
Toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
5 months ago

Summer McIntosh wins CP female athlete of year in overwhelming vote | CBC Sports

Summer McIntosh won the 2024 female athlete of the year award after making history at the Olympics, securing three gold medals.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

How the Guardian ranked the 100 best female footballers in the world 2024

"Our panel once again includes some of the most respected and influential coaches in the women's game, signifying the prestige of the Best Female Footballers voting process this year."
Miscellaneous
fromcyclingnews.com
8 months ago

State of the nation - Analysing Belgium's all-star 2024 World Championships team

Remco Evenepoel, having remained in Switzerland after the World Championships time trial, considered a lengthy training ride reminiscent of Johan Museeuw’s legendary ride in 1996.
Bicycling
Running
fromESPN.com
9 months ago

WR Hill, sprinter Lyles chirp over who's faster

Tyreek Hill challenges Olympic champion Noah Lyles to a 50-yard race, igniting a public rivalry and debate over athletic prowess between different sports.
fromBuzzFeed
9 months ago

This Is What Breakfast Looks Like For A Pro Athlete Versus The Average Person

"I have worked with an athlete who prefers two boiled eggs with peanut butter toast and a coffee, an athlete who prefers an acai bowl and sauteed veggies, and an athlete who orders two breakfast sandwiches and tater tots," she told HuffPost.
Digital life
Running
fromwww.ocregister.com
9 months ago

Sifan Hassan wins Olympic marathon, makes statements on and off the road

Sifan Hassan made a bold statement by wearing a hijab on the podium, defying the ban set by sports federations during the Paris Games.
#france
fromcyclingnews.com
10 months ago

How to watch Olympics Mountain Bike at Paris 2024

Tom Pidcock, favorite for the men's race, competes against Nino Schurter, Mathias Flückiger, Sam Gaze, and Victor Koretzky. On the women's side, top contenders include Pauline Ferrand-Prévot, Jolanda Neff, Puck Pieterse, and Loana Lecomte.
Bicycling
France politics
fromPitchfork
10 months ago

Lady Gaga, Gojira, and More Perform at Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony

The artist is honored to open the Paris Olympics 2024 with a special French song, paying tribute to French culture and history.
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