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One-of-a-kind Paris Olympics opening ceremony: Five memorable moments

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PARIS, France — Boundary-breaking, genre-defying, and unprecedented: the opening ceremony for the Paris Olympics got the 2024 Summer Games underway with a pulsating energy and unique show that will never be forgotten. Here are five…

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Cauldron at Paris Olympics looks like a hot-air balloon

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PARIS — The identity of the person who would light the Olympic cauldron for the Paris Olympics 2024 on Friday night (spoiler alert: Marie-José Pérec and Teddy Riner) was up in the air … and so, it turns out, was the cauldron itself: a ring…

Lady Gaga, Celine Dion add sparkle to Paris Olympics opening show

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Lady Gaga, Celine Dion and French-Malian singer Aya Nakamura joined dancers, an opera diva and even a heavy metal band in an opening ceremony for the Paris Olympics that sought to proudly showcase French culture with a modern twist. The…

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Carlos Yulo, EJ Obiena, boxers top hopes for Team Philippines

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The Philippines was the latest among five Southeast Asian (SEA) nations to win a gold medal in the Olympics. The country is hoping to become the third in that list to win a gold in the Summer Games following its breakthrough triumph when…

From Manila to France, South Sudan eyes victory beyond basketball

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KIGALI—”Bigger than basketball.” After qualifying for the Olympics for the first time, South Sudan’s basketball team is on a mission to make their troubled young country proud. The players come from the United States, Australia, Canada,…

Delgaco joins short list of PH rowers who have made Olympic grade

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Joanie Delgaco kicks off the Philippines’ campaign in the Paris Olympics Saturday as one of a few Filipino rowers to participate in the pinnacle of athletic competition. If very few people are aware of that, it’s understandable. And even…

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Team Philippines sails into Paris Olympics 2024 opening ceremony

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Team Philippines made its first appearance early Saturday morning (Manila time) in the 2024 Paris Olympics, whose opening ceremony was a first of its kind. The ceremony, along with the traditional parade of nations, took place on the River…

Rain couldn’t drown out cheers at Paris Olympics opening ceremony

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PARIS — It’s raining harder and harder on the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics, and ponchos, umbrellas and tarps aren’t enough to to protect the increasingly drenched — but largely enthusiastic — crowds watching the show on the banks…

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Paris Olympics begins with ambitious, sprawling opening ceremony

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PARIS — Celebrating its reputation as a cradle of revolution, Paris kicked off its first Summer Olympics in a century on Friday with a rule-breaking opening ceremony studded with stars and fantasy, showcasing the city’s resilience as…

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Flag bearers for Paris Olympics 2024 opening ceremony

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PARIS — Most countries will have two athletes hoisting a large flag in the boats along the Seine River for the Paris Olympics opening ceremony Friday. It’s considered an honor to be chosen for the duty at the Games, and for years there was…

Long queues, ticketing problems ahead of Paris Olympics opening

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Thousands of spectators faced long queues and ticketing problems as they arrived for the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics 2024 along the River Seine on Friday. Many gates opened an hour late and at least one opened two hours late…

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First positive doping test at Paris Olympics is Iraqi judoka

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PARIS— A male judoka from Iraq tested positive for two anabolic steroids at the Paris Olympics, the International Testing Agency said Friday. Sajjad Sehen, a 28-year-old first-time Olympian, tested positive for metandienone and boldenone…

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Japan exhibition takes Manny Pacquiao way back to 1998

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TOKYO—Manny Pacquiao’s latest exhibition match on Sunday will also mark his first ring appearance in Japan since 1998 when he was still an up-and-comer. Throughout his 26-year pro boxing career, Pacquiao only fought in the country…

Paris Olympics: Hergie Bacyadan faces tall order in boxing opener

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SCHEDULE: Team Philippines at Paris Olympics 2024 MANILA, Philippines—Hergie Bacyadan may be facing a tougher route in the Paris Olympics 2024 women’s boxing tournament compared to her Team Philippines compatriots. Carlo Paalam and Eumir…

Arson attacks cause travel chaos before start of Paris Olympics

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PARIS— Arsonists attacked the French high-speed rail network early Friday, paralyzing travel to Paris from across the rest of France and Europe for some 800,000 people, including Olympic athletes heading to the grand opening ceremony of…

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Paris Olympics: Tough road ahead for PH bet Samantha Catantan

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MANILA, Philippines—Team Philippines’ fencing bet Samantha Catantan is set for a tough start in the Paris Olympics 2024. For Catantan’s first match in the Summer Games, she will take on Brazil’s Mariana Pistoia in a match that will…

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LIVE UPDATES: Paris Olympics 2024 Opening Ceremony

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The Paris Olympics 2024 officially opened the Summer Games with an elaborate opening ceremony on July 26 (July 27, Manila time) in Paris France. The Team Philippines was among those joining the Parade of Nations. The Filipino athletes was…

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PH gymnast Levi Ruivivar recovering after anaphylactic reaction

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MANILA, Philippines—Team Philippines gymnast Levi Jung-Ruivivar had an unforgettable experience even before the Paris Olympics 2024 officially opened. Jung-Ruivivar, the youngest athlete in the Team Philippines delegation this Summer Games…

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SCHEDULE: Team USA basketball at Paris Olympics 2024

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MANILA, Philippines—Team USA is out for redemption in the Paris Olympics 2024 men’s basketball tournament. The Americans are, indeed, the defending kings of Olympic basketball with 16 overall titles but the 2024 Fiba World Cup saw Team USA…

Paris braces for ‘most incredible’ Olympics opening ceremony

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Thousands of athletes are set to sail through central Paris on Friday during an unprecedented and high-risk Olympics opening ceremony that will showcase the country’s hugely ambitious vision for the Games. The parade on Friday evening will…

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Angelique Kerber will retire from tennis after Paris Olympics

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PARIS — Three-time Grand Slam champion Angelique Kerber announced Thursday that she will retire after the Paris Olympics. The 36-year-old German player won majors at every tournament except for the French Open at Roland Garros — on the…

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Palestinian Olympic team greeted with cheers and gifts in Paris

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PARIS — Palestinian Olympic athletes were greeted with a roar of a crowd and gifts of food and roses as they arrived in Paris on Thursday, ready to represent war–torn Gaza and the rest of the territories on a global stage. As the beaming…

‘Professor’ Pacquiao masterclass looms in Japan exhibition

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TOKYO–Manny Pacquiao had a lot of monikers throughout his professional boxing career, which spanned 26 years. Before being bestowed as the PacMan, Pacquiao had been called “Destroyer” early in his career as he beat one opponent after…

Paris Olympics: Argentina coach slams ‘scandal’ in loss to Morocco

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The head of Argentina’s football federation said the chaotic ending to its Paris Olympics football match against Morocco on Wednesday “makes no sense,” and coach Javier Mascherano called the scene “a scandal.” The opening match of the…

Paris Olympics: Canada coach removed over drone scandal

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PARIS — The Canadian Olympic Committee removed women’s national soccer head coach Bev Priestman for the remainder of the Paris Olympics following an alleged drone spying scandal. The COC said in a statement released early Friday that…

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Paris Olympics: Rafael Nadal could meet Djokovic in second round

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PARIS — Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic could meet in the second round of the tennis tournament at the Paris Olympics — which might end up being the last event of Nadal’s career. Djokovic was drawn Thursday against Australian Matthew Ebden…

Canelo Alvarez to defend his world titles vs Edgar Berlanga

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Mexican superstar Canelo Alvarez announced on Thursday that he will defend three super-middleweight world boxing titles on September 14 against undefeated Edgar Berlanga in Las Vegas. Alvarez continues a tradition of fighting on the…

Pacquiao foe Rukiya Anpo risking $5 million fine in exhibition

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TOKYO–Japanese kickboxer and mixed martial artist Rukiya Anpo faces a steep risk taking on Manny Pacquiao in a three-round exhibition in the main event of Super RIZIN 3 on Sunday at Saitama Super Arena in Japan. A strike attempt outside…

Paris Olympics: Coco Gauff excited to meet fellow flag bearer LeBron

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PARIS — Coco Gauff plans to avoid pestering LeBron James when they share flag-bearing duties for Team USA’s during Friday’s Paris Olympics 2024 opening ceremony along the Seine River. Yes, the reigning U.S. Open champion said Thursday, she…

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SCHEDULE: Team Philippines at Paris Olympics 2024

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With a 22-strong delegation, the Team Philippines kicks off its campaign in the Paris Olympics 2024 Summer Games on Saturday, July 27. The Philippines will be competing in several events across nine sports–athletics, boxing, fencing,…