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Exclusive: Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo says terror attacks pushed her to bid for the Olympics

Paris, France CNN  —  Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo said on Thursday that the Paris 2015 terror attacks, which left over…

The USWNT kicks off in France as a team in transition – and one that’s looking to make a point

Paris CNN  —  As the US Women’s National Team made attack after attack last week in Washington, DC, the final…

From ‘one of the lowest points’ of his life to interim UFC heavyweight champion: the rise of Tom Aspinall

CNN  —  Five wins to open his UFC career had Tom Aspinall on course for a title shot. Then everything…

The ‘Olympic Picasso’ finally finds recognition for his athletics-inspired art

CNN  —  Roald Bradstock can remember the exact moment when he began to feel unwell. The former Olympic javelin thrower’s…

Canadian women’s soccer team staffer given suspended prison sentence over drone incident, prosecutor says

Paris, France CNN  —  A Canada women’s soccer team staff member has been given an eight-month suspended prison sentence after…

US men’s soccer team dealt heavy defeat by host France in opening Olympic match

CNN  —  The US men’s soccer team suffered a brutal return to Olympic action as it was beaten 3-0 by…

Argentina coach slams ‘circus’ as chaos descends on Olympic soccer opener

CNN  —  Argentina thought it had leveled its Olympic soccer opener against Morocco in the dying seconds on Wednesday –…

‘It’s all about getting a little bit better’: Team USA continues to show flaws but improves in 27-point hammering of Germany

O2 Arena, London CNN  —  The USA’s women’s basketball team finalized preparations for Paris 2024 with a resounding 84-57 victory…