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Good HousekeepingCéline Dion Fans Won't Believe How Much She’s Getting Paid by the Olympics
Céline Dion and Lady Gaga are performing a duet at the 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony. Here's how much they are reportedly being paid for one song.
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From ‘country full of cheaters’ to ‘cancel culture sucks’: Canada Soccer divides sports world over spy drone scandal
Soccer legend Christine Sinclair has come to the defence of the Canada WNT after recent revelations over Canadian mens and womens national soccer teams using drones for allegedly spying on their opposition
- People
Caitlin Clark Vacations in Mexico with Boyfriend Connor McCaffery and Fever Teammates: 'Just a Couple Mermaids'
The Fever are currently on a month-long break due to the Sumemr Olympics, in which members of the WNBA will be vying for a gold medal in women’s basketball
- The Canadian Press
Nigeria women's basketball team denied entry to opening ceremony boat by federation, AP source says
PARIS (AP) — The Nigeria women's basketball team wasn't allowed to board the delegation's boat for the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics, said a person familiar with the situation.
- The Canadian Press
Canada Soccer suspends women's coach Bev Priestman amid Olympic drone spying scandal
PARIS — Bev Priestman's time at the Paris Olympics ended before the opening ceremony.
- InStyle
Charlize Theron Looks Statuesque in a Sleek White Minidress at Pre-Olympics Event
Bright, brilliant and bold.
- The Canadian Press
Argentina coach slams chaotic 'scandal' at Olympic soccer match vs Morocco
The head of Argentina's soccer federation said the chaotic ending to its Olympic soccer match against Morocco on Wednesday “makes no sense," and coach Javier Mascherano called the scene “a scandal.”
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Watch: Pro whiffs putt from inches away at major championship
Missing a short putt can leave scar tissue — just ask Rory McIlroy — but it happens to the best of us. What's worse is to miss the ball completely. That's what happened to British pro Paul Broadhurst, 58, during the first round of the British Senior Open…
- The Canadian Press
Swanson's 2 goals lead US over Zambia at the Olympics, Canada tops New Zealand after drone scandal
NICE, France (AP) — Mallory Swanson scored a pair of goals just moments apart in the first half and the United States opened the Olympics with a 3-0 victory over Zambia on Thursday night, giving new coach Emma Hayes a win in her first major tournament with the team.
- Football Today
Man Utd now want to sign four-time league winner, Erik ten Hag likes him – report
Manchester United could be close to securing their third signing of the summer transfer window.The Red Devils have already recruited Joshua Zirkzee and Leny Yoro this summer and they have now received...
- USA TODAY Sports
Olympics TV schedule today: Here's every event happening today at Paris Games
The 2024 Paris Olympics kick off in earnest today with the opening ceremonies. Here's the full schedule of streaming and TV events today.
- The Canadian Press
Bassitt says everyone to blame as Jays' shoddy season worsens with 13-0 loss to Rays
TORONTO — Chris Bassitt declared everyone in the Toronto Blue Jays organization should bear the blame for its shoddy season.
- PA Media: Sport
Lewis Hamilton hits out at Max Verstappen over X-rated radio exchanges with team
Verstappen defended his approach, saying: ‘I am very driven to succeed’.
- The Canadian Press
Australia field hockey player has part of a finger amputated to compete at the Paris Olympics
COLOMBES, France (AP) — Olympians come in all shapes and sizes. Rarely do they come deliberately amputated.
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Can Randy Arozarena save the free-falling Seattle Mariners?
The Seattle Mariners have acquired 2023 All-Star Randy Arozarena in a trade with the Tampa Bay Rays.
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Chincoteague’s 99th Pony Swim attracts thousands
Thousands of people gathered Wednesday in Virginia for the 99th year of Chincoteague’s annual Pony Swim.
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Georgia wide receiver Rara Thomas suspended following arrest on cruelty to children, battery charges
Georgia wide receiver Rodarius “Rara” Thomas has been suspended indefinitely following his arrest on charges of cruelty to children and battery early Friday, adding to the team's recent legal woes. Athens-Clarke County jail records show Thomas was booked at 3:20 a.m. on felony charges of cruelty to children and misdemeanor battery charges. It is the second arrest for Thomas in two years.
- The Canadian Press
Verstappen in defensive mode against hard-charging McLaren, takes 10-place penalty at Belgian GP
SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium (AP) — When Max Verstappen raced at the Belgian Grand Prix last season, he was cruising to a third straight Formula One world championship.
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Liverpool 'refuse to go away' after kickstarting near-£100m Premier League raid
Liverpool are reportedly plotting a double-raid on a Premier League club that could cost near £100m. They’re refusing to go away.GiveMeSport reports that Liverpool have made contact with Wolves ove...
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Watch Simone Biles nail a Yurchenko double pike vault at Olympics podium training
Simone Biles stuck her trademark Yurchenko double pike vault during training at the Paris Olympics. Watch her pull it off.