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Biles bows to Brazil's Olympics gymnastics floor queen Andrade

US gymnastics great Simone Biles on Monday physically bowed to rival Rebeca Andrade on the podium after being pipped for gold by the Brazilian in the women's floor exercise final at the Paris Olympics.

Five talking points from swimming at the Paris Olympics

France's Leon Marchand stole the show in the pool at the Paris Olympics while Katie Ledecky rewrote the history books.

Olympics force Kolisi's Racing to move games to fourth-tier football ground

Siya Kolisi's Racing 92 will play three home games at a fourth-tier football ground due to their La Defense Arena home being used for the Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games, the French rugby club announced on Monday.

Simone Biles: Gymnastics great who transcends sport

Simone Biles may not have won another gold on Monday but she took the Paris Olympics by storm to cement her legacy as the greatest gymnast of all time.

British women riders break team sprint world record

Britain smashed the women's team sprint world record in the Olympics qualifying competition on Monday, crossing the line in 45.472sec.

Italy's D'Amato triumphs as Biles falls in 'weird, awkward' balance beam final

Alice D'Amato gave Italy a historic Olympic gymnastics gold as Simone Biles joined the fallen in what the US great called a "weird and awkward" balance beam final on Monday.

Biles errors cost medals, Olympic triathletes take the plunge

Two rare errors proved costly for Simone Biles, as the US gymnastics superstar failed to add to her gold haul at the Paris Olympics on Monday, which also saw triathletes plunge into the River Seine.

'Happy, proud' Biles caps Paris campaign with floor silver after beam fall

US gymnastics superstar Simone Biles polished off a redemptive Paris Olympics campaign with a floor exercise silver on Monday, shrugging off a balance beam fall to finish runner-up to Brazilian Rebeca Andrade.

Australian Olympic champion swimmer Titmus to take 'extended break'

Four-time Olympic gold medallist Ariarne Titmus said Monday she will take an "extended break" from swimming with the aim of being back to her best for the 2028 Los Angeles Games.

Biles caps glittering campaign with floor exercise silver after beam fall

US gymnastics superstar Simone Biles polished off a redemptive Paris Olympics campaign with a floor exercise silver on Monday, shrugging off a balance beam fall to finish runner-up to Brazilian Rebeca Andrade.

Biles fall costs Olympic medal, triathletes plunge into Seine

A dramatic fall off the balance beam Monday cost US gymnastics legend Simone Biles a medal at the Paris Olympics, which also saw triathletes plunge into the River Seine.

Japan's Oka wins third gold at Paris Olympics on horizontal bar

Shinnosuke Oka's fairytale debut Olympics got even better on Monday as the Japanese gymnast added horizontal bar gold to his team and all-around titles.

Nations gather on Paris Olympics fringe for cheers and beers

After Teddy Riner and his French teammates won the Olympic judo medal team they headed across Paris to celebrate with their delirious fans at their own Games 'house'.

Dramatic fall costs Biles Olympic medal, triathletes plunge into Seine

A dramatic fall off the balance beam Monday cost US gymnastics legend Simone Biles a shot at her fourth gold at the Paris Olympics, which also saw triathletes plunge into the River Seine.

Italy's D'Amato wins Paris balance beam gold, Biles fifth after fall

Italy's Alice D'Amato won balance beam gold as a fall doomed US gymnastics great Simone Biles's bid for a record five gold medals at the Paris Olympics on Monday.

Graham Thorpe: A shining light in a tough era for England

It is a measure of Graham Thorpe's class that despite emerging during one of English cricket's most difficult periods, he still managed to win exactly 100 Test caps.

Kerr expects 'vicious' clash with Ingebrigtsen in 1500 final

Josh Kerr says his clash with bitter rival and defending champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen in Tuesday's men's 1500 metres Olympic final will be one of the "most vicious and hardest" people have ever seen.

South Korea's An says best still to come after Olympic badminton gold

South Korea's An Se-young warned her best was still to come after winning Olympic badminton gold on Monday to consolidate her status as the world's top player.

World indoor champ Caudery fails to make women's Olympic pole vault final

World indoor pole vault champion Molly Caudery was inconsolable after a disastrous performance on Monday saw her fail to qualify for the Olympic final in Paris.

South Korea's An wins Olympic badminton women's singles

South Korea's An Se-young consolidated her status as the top player in women's badminton by winning the Olympic title on Monday, beating China's He Bingjiao in the final in Paris.

Lyles taking athletics back to 'Bolt territory', says Coe

World Athletics chief Sebastian Coe said Monday newly crowned Olympic sprint king Noah Lyles has given a boost to the sport not seen since the glory years of Usain Bolt.

Dutch midfielder Simons extends loan at RB Leipzig

Paris Saint-Germain's Dutch midfielder Xavi Simons has extended his loan at RB Leipzig by another year, knocking back reported interest from Bayern Munich.

Germany wins illness-affected Olympic mixed team relay triathlon

Germany won gold in the mixed triathlon relay on Monday at the Paris Olympics, with the event disrupted by illnesses that saw at least three teams report sick team members who swam in the River Seine last week.

Triathletes dive into Seine, as Biles seeks to extend Olympic gold rush

Triathletes in the Olympic mixed relay plunged into the River Seine Monday, the waterway deemed clean enough to compete, as legendary gymnast Simone Biles eyes an extraordinary fourth and fifth gold in Paris.

Germany win thrilling Olympic mixed team relay triathlon

Germany won gold in the mixed triathlon relay on Monday at the Paris Olympics, with the build-up to the event marred by news that a Belgian athlete had fallen sick after swimming in the Seine last week.

'Like a funeral' - All Blacks eager to avoid repeat of Pumas 2022 defeat

The All Blacks are eager to avoid a repeat of their shock 2022 home defeat to Argentina, flanker Dalton Papali'i said Monday, as New Zealand prepare to host the Pumas this weekend.

Athletics at the Paris Olympics: Day 5 highlights

Armand Duplantis is odds-on favourite to retain his Olympic pole vault crown at the Stade de France on Monday.

Toronto books Leagues Cup knockout start with Messi's Miami

Toronto FC edged reigning CONCACAF Champions Cup champion Pachuca 2-1 on Sunday to book a first-round knockout match against defending Leagues Cup champion Inter Miami.

Biles seeks to extend Olympic gold rush as Duplantis targets world record

Simone Biles is targeting two more Olympic golds on Monday to crown a historic Games in Paris as pole vault king Armand Duplantis aims for yet another world record.

Spain and USA on course for Olympic women's football final showdown

World Cup holders Spain and four-time gold medallists the United States are on course for a showdown in the Olympic women's football final with the two heavyweights favourites to win on Tuesday.

Spain's Badosa, USA's Korda capture Washington Open titles

Former world number two Paula Badosa of Spain and American Sebastian Korda each enjoyed the "most special moment" of their careers on Sunday by winning titles at the ATP and WTA Washington Open.

Thailand's Moriya fires 66 to win LPGA Portland Classic

Thailand's Moriya Jutanugarn won her third career LPGA title on Sunday, going bogey-free for 71 holes to capture the Portland Classic by two strokes.

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