Eagle-eyed viewers may have caught a couple of mix-ups during the Paris Opening Ceremony. PARIS, France — Olympic Games organizers said they “deeply apologize” for introducing South Korea’s athletes as North Korea during the opening ceremony in Paris. As the South Korean athletes waved their nation’s flag on a boat floating down the Seine River … Read more
A hot-air balloon brought an Olympic ring of fire into a rainy sky and singer Celine Dion belted from the Eiffel Tower as Paris kicked the Summer Olympics. PARIS, France — It looked like the Paris Olympics would get off to a rough start on Friday, but despite the rainy skies, joy and happiness radiated … Read more
Dallas put in a bid for the 2024 Olympics, which are getting underway in Paris this week. Here’s a look at what the Games would look like in North Texas. DALLAS — The Summer Olympics get underway Friday in Paris, France, where athletes from around the world will float the River Seine in an Eiffel … Read more
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has insisted this season won’t be Prescott’s final Dallas go — but he also spoke to the importance of affordability throughout a roster. OXNARD, Calif. — Dak Prescott is entering his ninth year as the starting quarterback of the Dallas Cowboys. He’s been the starter since Week 1 of 2016. And, … Read more
Tests results showed the water quality in the River Seine was slightly below the standards needed to authorize swimming — just as the Olympics got their start. WASHINGTON — Tests results released Friday showed the water quality in the River Seine was slightly below the standards needed to authorize swimming — just as the Paris … Read more
One state leads the way by far on Team USA. WASHINGTON — Team USA will be sending a roster to the Summer Olympics that represents 46 states and spans ages 16 to 59. The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee announced on July 10 the 592-member contingent that would be heading to Paris for the Games. The … Read more
There is already some serious hardware up for grabs on the first full day of competition after the Opening Ceremony. PARIS, France — The Summer Games will officially get underway Saturday with the first Paris medals on the line. Here’s what’s ahead for Saturday, July 27 in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Swimming Pool powerhouse Katie … Read more