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Boxing News 24 

The Juggernaut Paradox

Joe Joyce is a fighter who:

1) Is consistently down (or close to even) on the cards, even when he wins.
- Implying that he lands fewer effective shots than his opponents RBR.

2) Is an...

The Juggernaut Paradox

BigNewsNetwork.com (sports) 

Royals, Cole Ragans seek series win in finale vs. Cubs

(Photo credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports) The Kansas City Royals look to close out a successful homestand on Sunday in the rubber match of their three-game series against the Chicago Cubs. The Royals enjoyed good starting pitching and timely hitting to win five of their first seven games following the All-Star break before dropping a 9-4decision to the Cubs on Saturday. Three Kansas City starting pitchers rank am

Caught Offside 

Mikel Arteta sends clear message to 17-year-old star

Mikel Arteta was full of praise for young Arsenal star Ethan Nwaneri as he put in a stand-out performance during Arsenal’s pre-season clash. The Gunners faced off against Manchester United in the Sofi Stadium in Los Angeles in the second game of their United States pre-season tour as they prepare for the start of the […]

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Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

'Read a lot of Gita': 22-year-old Manu Bhaker after scripting history in Paris

Manu Bhaker became the first Indian woman to win a medal in the Olympics, bagging a bronze in the 10m Air Pistol event in Paris 2024. Bhaker said the medal was long due as the country's shooters had fired blanks in the last two editions of the games at Rio (2016) and Tokyo (2020). In a post-victory conversation with JioCinema, Bhaker recollected the teachings of the Hindu scripture, Bhagwad Gita, which advised focusing on one's karma rather than the outcome of destiny. With a score of 221.7, Bhaker... Читать дальше...

OpEdNews.com 

My plastic finger

I don't know how she got it / Or, more to the point, / Why she thinks it is mine.

Voice of America 

Paris officials confident water quality will improve to let Olympians swim in the Seine 

Paris — The swimming portion of a practice run for the Olympic triathlon was canceled Sunday because of concerns about water quality in the Seine River, but Paris officials said they're confident that triathletes will be able to swim in the city's famed waterway during the actual events this coming week.  The men's triathlon is scheduled for Tuesday, while the women are set to compete Wednesday. The triathletes were supposed to have a chance to familiarize themselves with the course Sunday, but... Читать дальше...

Business Standard 

Australian cyclist undergoes surgery after fall during Olympic time trial

Australian cyclist Lucas Plapp underwent abdominal surgery overnight at a Paris hospital following a hard crash on rain-slicked roads during the Olympic time trial on Saturday, the Australian team said. AusCycling, Australia's cycling governing body, confirmed the procedure early Sunday. No other details were available. Plapp was among the last riders to start on the 32.4-kilometer (20-mile) course and was laying down a medal-worthy ride at the first time check, trailing then-leader and eventual... Читать дальше...

France24.com (en) 

Olympic surfers deal with towering Teahupo'o

When the French Pacific island was first chosen it sparked controversy over the construction of an aluminium judges' tower at the paradisiacal venue. But after the fears of local environmentalists that the coral reef would be damaged were allayed, surfing royalty pulled on their wet suits on Saturday with a mixture of fear and excitement. For good reason because they are facing the majestic Southern Ocean waves, which when they explode on the reef produce the fearsome Teahupo'o. Roughly translated as "sever the head" or "place of skulls"... Читать дальше...