Simone Biles already has two elements named after her on vault and floor exercise, and one on balance beam. PARIS, France — Simone Biles is looking to add to the list of skills named after her in gymnastics’ Code of Points. The American superstar submitted an original skill on uneven bars to the International Gymnastics Federation … Read more
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