Biles Shows Toughness in Second Olympic All-Around Victory
Paris report notes Simone Biles, adapting to life in Texas as a child, tests resilience amid rivals led by Rebeca Andrade and Kaylia Nemour. The piece recalls her abuse revelations, USA Gymnastics leadership critiques, and a storied career culminating in another Olympic all around title.
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Canadian athletes shine as they push Olympic medal hopes in Paris
Canada claims a trampoline bronze and adds to its Olympic medal tally with Bryony Page gold for Britain and Vivaleta Bardzilovskaya silver. In tennis, Auger Aliassime and Dabrowski reach the podium after a tight doubles final. Masse finishes third in the 200 backstroke while Leduc and Katzberg set Canadian marks in track. Canada also tops its pool in men's basketball after a narrow 88-85 win over Spain as coach Jordi Fernandez highlights growing experience.
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Demi Schuurs
Wesley Koolhof
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Roland Garros
Daniel Nestor
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Mark Woodforde
Spain
Carlos Alcaraz
Italy
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Masse
Phoebe Bacon
Australia
Kaylee McKeown
Regan Smith
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Athlete diplomat at Paris Olympics frames Gaza impact
Layla Almasri, American-born Palestinian runner, says eight Olympic teammates act as diplomats for their people as well as athletes. She finished near the back in the 800 heats but emphasizes the moment and the plight of Palestinians seen on TV amid the Israel Hamas conflict. Almasri grew up in Colorado Springs, earned a health promotion master's degree, and coaches at Colorado Springs U. She visited Nablus recently, recalling family and home bonds. Palestine Olympic Committee head Jibril Rajoub cites about 400 athletes died since October.
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Cape Verde Boxer Breaks Olympic Medal Record in Paris
Cape Verde’s David De Pina secured the nation’s first Olympic medal with a quarterfinal win in Paris, beating Zambia’s Patrick Chinyemba. The 51 kg boxer advances to the semifinals to face Hasanboy Dusmatov as Cape Verde celebrates a historic moment for its small island nation.
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Canada shines as World Cup team tops group in Thunder Bay
Manager lauds Thunder Bay venue as Canada's bats surge led by Leblanc Hicks and Valcke with seven RBI and nine hits. Anctil grand slam keys bronze bid while Lee fires a five inning one hitter in a complete game. Mexico touts Benitez Aguilar Del Castillo while Pluta hopes for a 2027 return to Port Arthur and Baseball Central as a home for women's baseball.
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