Cuban Greco-Roman wrestler Mijain Lopez wins record fifth straight gold, retires

Following the match, he placed his shoes in the center of the mat, symbolizing his retirement. PARIS, France — Mijain Lopez has gone out on top. The 41-year-old Cuban wrestler defeated Yasmani Acosta Fernandez of Chile 6-0 in the 130-kilogram final at the Paris Olympics on Tuesday to win his fifth consecutive gold medal in … Read more

Team France, Wembanyama upset Canada in Olympic quarterfinals

France punched its ticket to the Olympics semifinals. They’re set to face a familiar foe. SAN ANTONIO — Team France punched its ticket to the 2024 Olympics basketball semifinals after beating Team Canada wire-to-wire, 82-73, pulling off the upset over a team featuring Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Dillon Brooks.  And the host country’s team managed to … Read more

Team France, Wembanyama defeat Canada in Olympic quarterfinals

France punched its ticket to the Olympic semifinals. SAN ANTONIO — Team France punched its ticket to the Olympic basketball semifinals after beating Team Canada wire-to-wire, 82-73. San Antonio Spurs‘ Victor Wembanyama finished with seven points, 12 rebounds, five assists, one block and three steals. Conseil : ne jamais nous enterrer 🤫🇫🇷 Les Bleus sont … Read more

Romanian PM to boycott Olympics’ closing ceremony after ‘scandalous situation’ in gymnastics ruling

Romanian gymnastics great Nadia Comaneci also lashed out after the event, writing on X, “I can’t believe we play with athletes mental health and emotions like this.” PARIS, France — Romania’s Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu said Tuesday that he will boycott the Paris Olympics ’ closing ceremony due to a “scandalous situation” that cost a Romanian gymnast … Read more