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The 16th Paralympic Games kicked off under clear skies before illuminating the evening as Paris aimed to infuse disability sports with similar enthusiasm that's marked its historic summer event thus far. In their upcoming eleven days, new champions will emerge and compelling narratives unfolding alongside possibly initiating a

A prominent Chinese breaststroke specialist has voiced concerns over what he perceives as biased anti-doping efforts targeting his team during their participation at the Olympic Games. The athlete suggests that such actions may be intended to undermine China's performance, which has seen significant success in recent years. Qin

The current model for selecting Team USA's Olympic roster raises concerns about its long-term effectiveness given recent underwhelming performances in major international competitions. This approach of assembling a "superteam" each Olympics has shown cracks, with questionable decisions and notable absences from expected players due to factors

Maxime Vachier-Lagrave emerged victorious in the £1.7m CrunchLabs Masters on Champions Tour, defeating Alireza Firouzja twice and ultimately winning against Magnus Carlsen after eliminating him from contention. Carlsen, who faced personal loss with his mother's passing earlier this month, conceded to Vachier-Lagrave in the semi-final matchup at

The Canadian Olympic Committee has appointed a new leader for Canada's national women's football squad amidst an unfolding inquiry into drone-related allegations during the Paris Games. Assistant coach Andy Spence will take over from head coach Bev Priestman, who stepped down after two team staff members

An unprecedented riverfront event unfolds along the Seine for the first time outside a stadium: A fleet of barges, carrying approximately 10,500 participants, navigates from Pont d'Austerlitz to Pont d'Iéna at sunset. Directed by esteemed French theatre director Thomas Jolly, this unique endeavor marks an