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www.aljazeera.com
4 weeks ago
Golden State Warriors

James to headline another US Dream Team' at the Paris 2024 Olympics

LeBron James joins star-studded USA men's basketball team for the Paris Olympics. [ more ]
www.france24.com
1 month ago
France news

Olympic flame to burn in front of Louvre museum during Paris 2024 Games

Olympic flame to burn in Tuileries Garden during Paris Games.
Tuleries Garden chosen for easy public access and security. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
France news

The Paris Olympics medals are monumental: They're made with metal chunks from the Eiffel Tower

Gold, silver, and bronze medals at the Paris Games and Paralympics will contain pieces of the Eiffel Tower as a unique design element.
The iron pieces embedded in the medals were cut from girders and other parts of the Eiffel Tower during renovations. [ more ]
moreolympics
www.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
Europe news

Ukrainian athletes told to avoid Russians at Olympics in Paris

Ukraine's Olympic athletes advised to avoid contact with Russian and Belarusian counterparts at Paris Games. [ more ]
euronews
5 months ago
Europe news

Russia threatens Olympic boycott over 'neutral' athlete decision

Vladimir Putin criticizes the IOC's decision to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to participate in the 2024 Paris Games under a neutral flag.
Ukraine also condemns the decision and believes it encourages Russia's invasion of Ukraine. [ more ]
Dodger Blue
1 month ago
LA Dodgers

MLB World Tour: Plans Canceled To Play Regular Season Games In Paris

MLB expanding internationally with games in South Korea, Mexico, London, and potentially Paris
MLB canceled games in Paris in 2025 due to lack of profitability, but plans to continue with games in Tokyo, Mexico City, and Puerto Rico in 2025. [ more ]
www.france24.com
2 months ago
France news

Paris Olympics must have plan B' for Seine swimming events, open water champion says

Ana Marcela Cunha calls for a 'plan B' for Paris Games due to poor water quality in the Seine.
Health of athletes should take precedence over showcasing city beauty in open water events. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
France news

The Eiffel Tower reopens to visitors after a six-day closure due to an employee strike

The Eiffel Tower reopened after a closure due to strike demands.
An investment of 380 million euros for renovation work was promised. [ more ]
ESPN.com
3 months ago
Running

O'Keeffe sets U.S. marathon mark; going to Paris

Fiona O'Keeffe set a new record in the women's U.S. Olympic marathon trials, securing her spot in the Paris Games.
Conner Mantz and Clayton Young finished 1-2 in the men's marathon trials to qualify for Paris. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Running

Fiona O'Keeffe smashes US Olympic marathon trials record on debut

Fiona O'Keeffe broke the women's US Olympic marathon trials record in her debut at the distance, securing her spot in the Paris Games.
Conner Mantz and Clayton Young finished 1-2 in the men's trials, qualifying for the Paris Games. [ more ]
WSLS
5 months ago
Major League Baseball

MLB cancels 2025 Paris games after failing to find promoter, AP sources say

MLB has canceled plans to play regular-season games in Paris in 2025 due to a lack of a promoter.
The decision was made after no progress was made in recent months to make the games work financially.
MLB will continue to play regular-season games in other international locations, including Seoul, South Korea and Mexico City. [ more ]
WJXT
5 months ago
Major League Baseball

MLB cancels 2025 Paris games after failing to find promoter, AP sources say

Major League Baseball has canceled plans to play regular-season games in Paris in 2025.
No progress was being made financially to make the Paris games work. [ more ]
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