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Olympics in Africa: Egypt’s ambitious bid to host the games could succeed – but will it be worth it?

The modern Olympic Games is billed as the largest multi-sport event in the world, with a history dating back to 1896. Yet there’s a glaring absence on the Olympic map and on its logo of five rings representing the five inhabited continents: Africa has never hosted.

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Nearly two million Paris Paralympics tickets sold as excitement builds

Paris Paralympic organisers on Wednesday hailed the milestone of nearly two million tickets sold for the Games, which start on 28 August in Paris.

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Shaquille O’Neal wasn’t impressed with Team USA winning the gold medal

Lakers great Shaquille O'Neal seems disappointed with how Team USA played in the Olympics and felt it should've been much more dominant.

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France ramps up security with 25,000 police officers to guard Paralympics

Some 25,000 police officers are to be be deployed daily across Paris and surrounding areas during the Paralympic Games, mirroring the security measures implemented during the recent Olympics.

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Taapsee Pannu questions on Imane Khelif gender row at Paris Olympics

Actor Taapsee Pannu has proven her acting talent by doing challenging roles. Apart from being a versatile actor, she has also been vocal about different subjects. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Los Angeles is in a 4-year sprint to deliver a car-free 2028 Olympics

With the Olympic torch extinguished in Paris, all eyes are turning to Los Angeles for the 2028 Olympics.

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“Are You Insane?”: Simone Biles Reveals Paris Nightclub Tried To Charge Her $26k For Champagne

Despite having much to celebrate, Simone wasn't about to pay $26k for champagne. The post “Are You Insane?”: Simone Biles Reveals Paris Nightclub Tried To Charge Her $26k For Champagne first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Joy Taylor and M.J. Acosta-Ruiz broke down why powerful women (Simone Biles!) ruled the Paris Olympics

Joy Taylor and M.J. Acosta-Ruiz say there's a reason why athletes like Simon Biles ruled the Olympics.

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Gabby Williams Re-Signs With Seattle Storm For Remainder Of Season

Gabby Williams re-signs with Seattle Storm after Olympic success, aiming for playoff spot. Excitement builds for upcoming game.

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YouTube is now way more popular than Netflix and Disney Plus on smart TVs – here's how they compare

YouTube grabbed gold in July's streaming Olympics – here's how much more popular it was than Netflix, Disney Plus and others.

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Australian cycling ‘let down’ and ‘blindsided’ by Matthew Richardson’s shock switch to GB

Richardson won three medals at the Paris Olympics for Australia but will now compete for Great Britain

The Independent UK

Matildas prepared to turn to interim coach if needed

The Matildas return to action against Germany away in October and Football Australia is prepared to turn to an interim coach if required by that date.

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Sir Jason Kenny: ‘It’s healthy that people can celebrate other medals’

Britain’s most successful Olympian Jason Kenny tells Emma John about his first experience of coaching at the Games and the ‘money pit’ of pets

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Taking a closer look at 10 of the best ever summer Paralympians

Paris 2024 takes place between August 28 and September 8.

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Bob Katter Got Laughed Out Of Parliament After Rant About ‘Pagan Rituals’ To ‘Crocodile Gods’

Bob Katter has gone on a bizarre rant about crocodile gods, pagan rituals, and the Olympic Opening Ceremony. Totally normal stuff.

The Independent UK

Simone Biles claims Paris nightclub tried to charge her $26,000 for champagne after Olympics

‘That’s wild,’ Olympian says in her TikTok

The Independent UK

Simone Biles pokes fun at her viral Olympic stare in new video

Biles’ made waves online with her intense competition stare during the Paris 2024 Olympics

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What Gabby Williams’ return to the WNBA means for the Seattle Storm

Here's how adding Gabby Williams changes things for the Seattle Storm.

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Golfer Charley Hull reveals she is suffering from degenerative arthritis before Open

Hull finished second in last year’s Women’s Open behind Lilia Vu

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Carmelo Anthony disagrees with Jayson Tatum’s treatment by Steve Kerr

Carmelo Anthony doesn't believe Team USA treated Jayson Tatum fairly at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

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Jayson Tatum’s Team USA role wasn’t clearly defined

The Boston Celtics star didn't have a clear-cut role at the 2024 Paris Olympics under Steve Kerr.

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Olympics Drives Rare Upswing in TV Viewing for July

YouTube becomes first streamer with more than a 10% audience share and Peacock viewing up 33%

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“They wanted to create a moment similar to the Eddie Van Halen solo in Michael Jackson’s Beat It”: Unmasking the Paris Olympics’ mystery guitar virtuoso, who shredded his way through the closing ceremony in front of millions

The internet furiously debated the identity of the hooded shredder, better known as Phoenix collaborator Noé Efira. He shares the hidden meaning behind his outfit, how he secured his ultra-rare aluminum guitar from another iconic French group – and why we wasn't nervous performing in front of the audience of…

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Charley Hull Explains Why She Finds St Andrews 'A Harder Links' Than Most Ahead Of AIG Women's Open

The World No.10 shared a swing change she has been working on recently and explained why St Andrews' Old Course represents a particularly difficult challenge for her

The Independent UK

French interior minister says 25,000 police will guard the Paralympic Games

France’s interior minister says that about 25,000 police officers will be deployed every day in Paris and beyond to watch over the Paralympic Games, in line with the security implemented during the Olympics

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