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World sport degrading in absence of Russian athletes — Russian diplomat

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The 2024 Summer Olympic Games will be hosted by the French capital of Paris between July 26 and August 11

Sports News | Avinash Sable Rewrites His National Record in 3000m Steeplechase

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Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. Indian runner Avinash Sable, who is all set to compete at his second Olympic Games in Paris in a few weeks, broke the national record in the men's 3000m steeplechase event at the…

Team Nigeria Will Have Adequate Preparation For 2024 Olympics– Sports Minister

The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh has stated that the Ministry is putting the final touches on Team Nigeria’s preparation plans for the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympics, alongside the Nigerian Olympic…

Olympics Preparation: We Won’t Leave Any Stone Unturned – Sports Minister

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Senator John Owan Enoh, the Minister of Sports Development, has stated that the ministry is putting the final touches on Team Nigeria’s preparation plans for the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympics, alongside the Nigerian Olympic Committee and…

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Kenya: Omanyala to Chisel Up for Grand Olympic Dream At FBK Games in Hengelo

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Nairobi — African 100m record holder Ferdinand Omanyala will head to the FBK Games in Hengelo, a World Athletics Continental Gold Tour meet in the Netherlands on Sunday, for his final competition before switching energy and focus to the…

Noah Lyles Unveils the Reason for His Controversial Statement Against the NBA in Netflix’s Sports Documentary ‘Sprint’

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Track and field may be one of the most-anticipated sports now due to the upcoming Paris Olympics, but for the rest of the season, the popularity has unfortunately been lacking. Several veterans have since commented on how they need to…

Dream Team’s Michael Jordan, Charles Barkley and Magic Johnson showed ultimate act of loyalty during ’92 Olympics with defiant act during gold medal ceremony

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The most marketable athlete in the history of North American sports has been intertwined with the venerated Swoosh brand ever since he put pen to paper on a five-year, $2.5-million endorsement deal in 1984.

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“Terrible for the Sport”: Wrestling Community Divided Over Russian Federation’s 2024 Olympics Decision

The Russian Wrestling Federation had two options – go with the qualified wrestlers for the Paris Olympics or bow out of the upcoming contest in the French capital. The Russian squad already lost a few big names due to the IOC and UWW’s…

Sudanese Olympic backstroker Ziyad Saleem of Cal looks to leave his mark on Paris Games

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AP Sports Writer BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — As a boy in Milwaukee, Ziyad Saleem would walk through the house pretending to swim backstroke — arm circling backward along the right ear and over his shoulder, then the other arm doing the same on…

Thoughts about the US Olympic Trials

This past week the Olympic Trials were held in several sports for the big event in Paris at the end of the month. Being a sports junkie, I enjoyed watching the athletes compete for the coveted three spots on the USA Olympic team. Being an…

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Sports News | Diksha Dagar Finishes Tied-14th in London

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Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. Diksha Dagar, who is headed to the Major Evian Championships next week, and then the Olympic Games in Paris, finished with a round of 2-over 75 and was T-14 after being inside Top-5 at…

Sports News | Feel Confident About Winning Gold at Olympics: Lovlina Borgohain

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Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. Lovlina Borgohain's confidence is backed by a series of remarkable performances, including a gold medal at the 2023 World Boxing Championships and a silver medal at the Hangzhou Asian…

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Squaw Valley 1960 Winter Olympics Torch Up For Auction

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There's a super cool piece of sports history going up for sale ... one of the rarest Olympic torches ever made is hitting the auction block. Get a load of this ... the official torch from the 1960 Winter Olympics in Squaw Valley, CA is…

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Georgia Bell: GB runner’s journey from quitting athletics to Paris 2024 Olympic ‘dream’

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None of this was conceivable in 2021. In truth, the Olympics only felt realistic six months ago when she went close to the qualifying time during the indoor season. Repeated injuries and subsequent stagnation contributed toward Bell…

Olympics: Stakeholders to establish Southwest sports development rust Fund

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As part of efforts to fund and discover more talents to represent the country, athletics stakeholders have concluded plan to establish the South West Sports Development Trust Fund. The plan formed …

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Sports News | Back for a 4th Olympics Run, LeBron James Says Gold is All That Matters

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Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. He first played on the U.S. Olympic team as a 19-year-old. He did it again in his 20s, twice. And now, a few months from turning 40, he's back for one more run.

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Onyekwere happy to make Nigeria Olympics team

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Nigerian women’s discus thrower Chioma Onyekwere is delighted to have made the Nigeria list for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. She shared her excitement in an Instagram post on Saturday, a few hours after the…

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Australia Announces $489 Million (AUD) Investment in Olympic/Paralympic Sports Over Two Years

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Elite Australian athletes will receive $283 million AUD dedicated to direct support, training, and travel-related expenses — a 50% increase from 2021-22.

Saturday, Jul 6

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It’s not just Greg Norman: Saudis sign raft of Aussies in sport splurge

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Pouring billions into golf, football and now the Olympics, the oil-rich Gulf state is pressing ahead with ambitious plans despite accusations of sportswashing.

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Full list of Nigeria’s Olympic Team for Paris 2024

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Nigeria’s team for the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics has been revealed, and sports fans across the country are eager to see their athletes compete on the world stage. The event is set to start on July 26 in the French capital, with Nigeria…