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Pat McAfee takes issue with certain aspect of Olympics opening ceremony: 'Want it to revolve around sport'

July 29, 2024

Pat McAfee takes issue with certain aspect of Olympics opening ceremony: 'Want it to revolve around sport'

ESPN radio host Pat McAfee discussed the Paris Olympics' opening ceremony on Monday and revealed there was one aspect of the controversy he didn't like.

French official says 'ultra-left activist' arrested for breaking into railway site amid train 'sabotage' probe

July 29, 2024

French official says 'ultra-left activist' arrested for breaking into railway site amid train 'sabotage' probe

French authorities arrested a man for breaking into a railway site Sunday, as the investigation into arson attacks on the nation's train system before the Paris Olympics continues.

French people react to 'freakshow' Paris Olympics opening ceremonies: 'What is that?'

July 27, 2024

French people react to 'freakshow' Paris Olympics opening ceremonies: 'What is that?'

French social media users reacted to the controversial Paris Olympic Games opening ceremonies Friday, and their reactions weren't all positive.

2024 Team USA Olympics men's swimming team: PHOTOS

July 27, 2024

2024 Team USA Olympics men's swimming team: PHOTOS

Caeleb Dressel will hope to lead Team USA men's swimming to another successful Olympics at the Paris 2024 Games over the next couple of weeks.

Olympics opening ceremony sparks outrage with drag queens parodying Last Supper: 'Gone completely woke'

July 26, 2024

Olympics opening ceremony sparks outrage with drag queens parodying Last Supper: 'Gone completely woke'

Commentators around the world expressed outrage over a drag-themed rendition of the famous Christian painting "The Last Supper" at the opening ceremonies for the 2024 Paris Olympics.

French Olympic heroes Marie-José Pérec, Teddy Riner light cauldron to kick off Paris games

July 26, 2024

French Olympic heroes Marie-José Pérec, Teddy Riner light cauldron to kick off Paris games

Two French Olympic heroes, track star Marie-José Pérec and judoka Teddy Riner, lit the cauldron to mark the official beginning of the Summer Games in Paris.

USA track star Noah Lyles paints 'ICON' on fingernails for opening ceremony

July 26, 2024

USA track star Noah Lyles paints 'ICON' on fingernails for opening ceremony

Noah Lyles has had his sights set on four gold medals in track and field at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris and a world record in the 200-meter — and he showed his self-confidence during the opening ceremony.

Opening ceremony nods to headless Marie Antoinette, ménage à trois receive mixed reactions

July 26, 2024

Opening ceremony nods to headless Marie Antoinette, ménage à trois receive mixed reactions

The Opening Ceremony in Paris included a nod to Marie Antoinette and depicted a ménage à trois, both of which received mixed reactions on social media.

Paris rail system disrupted just hours before Olympics opening ceremony Friday

July 26, 2024

Paris rail system disrupted just hours before Olympics opening ceremony Friday

The 2024 Summer Olympics officially kick off with Opening Ceremony tonight, just a few hours away in Paris and an attack on the major rail system is causing delays.

2024 Paris Olympics: Everything to know about opening ceremony

July 26, 2024

2024 Paris Olympics: Everything to know about opening ceremony

The 2024 Paris Olympics will officially begin on Friday when more than 10,000 athletes sail along the Seine River for a historic opening ceremony.