French police said they have not found a direct link to the Games, but the arsonist is still on the run after fleeing from the scene of the fires. PARIS, France — France’s high-speed rail network was hit Friday with widespread and “criminal” acts of vandalism including arson attacks, paralyzing travel to Paris from across … Read more
Jones’ season-opening State of the Team press conference focused heavily on the three massive contracts dangling in the Cowboys’ future. OXNARD, Calif. — The first couple of days in California were pretty slow. The Dallas Cowboys arrived at their hotel on Tuesday afternoon, and we briefly heard from a pair of Cowboys players. And then … Read more
Taking the field at the Astrodome on July 10, 1979 — the Houston Astros and Pittsburgh Pirates. Plus, some other guys sporting Astros caps. HOUSTON — There’s dressing down, dressing up, and, in this case, dressing in whatever is available. Taking the field at the Astrodome on July 10, 1979 — the Houston Astros and … Read more
Head coach Bev Priestman denied any involvement, but did not attend Canada’s 2-1 victory Thursday over New Zealand as the investigation continues. PARIS, France — The Canadian Olympic Committee removed women’s national soccer head coach Bev Priestman for the remainder of the Paris Games following an alleged drone spying scandal. The COC said in a … Read more
The full order for the Parade of Nations at the Olympics Opening Ceremony can change majorly depending on the host country. WASHINGTON — The Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony is expected to be a one-of-a-kind spectacle with thousands of athletes parading on more than 90 boats on the Seine River. The open-air ceremony, something that’s never been … Read more
The union said the employees were demanding a pay increase, having not received a raise for seven years. PARIS, France — Workers went on strike Thursday at the five-star hotel in Paris where members of the International Olympic Committee are staying, walking out just a day before the opening ceremony of the Games. According to … Read more
The Yurchenko double pike has never been done during Olympic competition, but Simone Biles seems poised to change that this summer. WASHINGTON — Days before she takes the Olympic stage, Simone Biles wowed fans with a signature vault during Thursday’s podium training session in Paris. The 27-year-old athlete nailed the Yurchenko double pike vault, a … Read more