The French Alps has been awarded as the host of the 2030 Winter Olympic Games subject to submission of the Games Delivery Guarantee under timelines set by the IOC Executive Board. #XinhuaNews
(Photo credit: Christopher Creveling-USA TODAY Sports) Salt Lake City was awarded the 2034 Winter Olympic Games in a vote of the International Olympic Committee on Wednesday. The Utah city was host of the 2002 Winter Games. The IOC revealed Salt Lake City earned 83 votes out of a possible 89. The committed revealed the location as its preferred choice in June. France, and the French Alps, was given conditional approval
(Photo credit: Susan Mullane-USA TODAY Sports) Coco Gauff will join LeBron James in carrying the American flag in the opening ceremonies of the Summer Olympics on Friday in Paris. The 20-year-old tennis star is the youngest American to serve as a flag bearer. The 39-year-old James was selected as part of the male-female duo earlier this week. Gauff was selected by a vote of U.S. Olympic team members to lead the United S
Detroit Arsenal, Mich. -- Several hundred Detroit Arsenal teammates turned out this afternoon to participate in this month's Retirement, Recognition and Retreat Ceremony, Army Birthday Celebration and first-ever Mega Right Arm Night at the flagpole on the South side of Bldg. 230.
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PARIS, July 24 (Xinhua) -- China's legendary table tennis player Ma Long and artistic swimmer Feng Yu will carry China's flag at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games opening ceremony on Friday evening.
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BEIJING, July 24 (Xinhua) -- A newly published report from Swiss-based consultancy CIES Football Observatory has revealed that most footballers are "playing the same amount of minutes" as they were before amid the controversy about FIFA Club World Cup and congested match calendar.
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PARIS, July 24 (Xinhua) -- The French Alps has been awarded as the host of the 2030 Winter Olympic Games pending certain conditions, and Salt Lake City of the United States will stage the 2034 edition after a vote by the International Olympic Committee Session here on Wednesday.
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Detroit Arsenal, Mich. - The United States Army Garrison Detroit Arsenal was named best in all of Installation Management Command's Sustainment Directorate and fourth overall during the Army June 4 during the IMCOM Commander's Conference in San Antonio, Texas.
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SYDNEY, July 24 (Xinhua) -- Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) announced on Wednesday that paddler Jessica Fox and hockey veteran Eddie Ockenden were selected as flag-bearers for the Australian team at the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games in Paris.
Читать дальше...(Photo credit: Jonathan Hui-USA TODAY Sports) There might be "Welcome back" banners all around when the Los Angeles Dodgers play host to the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday. The Giants will send left-hander Robbie Ray to the mound for his first start in a San Francisco uniform and his first outing in a major league game since March 31 of last season. Ray makes his return after recovering from Tommy John surgery and a p
(Photo credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports) The Kansas City Royals are attempting to look beyond hot-hitting Bobby Witt Jr. as a means for success on Wednesday when they play the rubber match of their three-game series against the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks. "A good team identity is diversity," Royals manager Matt Quatraro said. "You can't just rely on a bunch of guys that can run. You can't just rely on power all t
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Tee Higgins, one of the Bengals' biggest big-game wide receivers in franchise history, came up big again when he reported to Paycor Stadium for training camp.
"You know me. I like to work," Higgins said Tuesday. "I want to keep putting smiles on people's faces. Especially our fans. I grew a love for the city I didn't think was going to happen. Love the fans. They embrace me. I hope to put on a
(Photo credit: Andrew Dieb-USA TODAY Sports) The Texas Rangers have won three in a row and 10 of their past 14 games to remain within striking distance in the American League West. The Rangers will aim to keep the heat on Wednesday when they host the reeling Chicago White Sox in the third contest of their four-game series in Arlington, Texas. Jon Gray allowed one run on four hits and retired the final 15 batters he face
(Photo credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports) The visiting Tampa Bay Rays aim to go two games above .500 for the first time since May 20 when they face the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday night. The Rays recorded a 4-2 win in the opener of the three-game series against Toronto on Tuesday night. Brandon Lowe belted a two-run homer for Tampa Bay, which holds a 5-3 edge in the season series. The Rays were at .500 for the 23
(Photo credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports) In the weeks leading up to their first two meetings at Citi Field, the New York Mets seemed headed for a second straight losing season and possible sell off at next week's trade deadline, while the Yankees appeared poised to dominate the American League. Instead, the Mets are firmly in the National League wild-card race while the Yankees are still trying to shake a lengthy slu
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CHARLOTTE --When Bryce Young walked through the gate at 9:12 am Tuesday morning, it was with little fanfare. He had already been in the building the day before, so by the time veteran report day rolled around, it was just another day for the second-year passer. He gave a nod and a smile to the camera, commented on the cloudless sky and then headed inside.
When Bryce Young walked through the ha
(Photo credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports) Juan Yepez will look to continue what has been a stellar start to his time with Washington when the Nationals host the San Diego Padres on Wednesday night. Washington fell to San Diego for the fourth time in as many meetings this season following a 4-0 setback on Tuesday in the opener of a three-game series. Yepez had two of the Nationals' five hits in the series opener on Tu
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EAGAN, Minn. - Duke Shelley is back in action with the Vikings.
The team announced the signing Tuesday, bringing the cornerback back to Minnesota, where he appeared in 11 games with five starts in 2022.
Shelley recorded 30 tackles (22 solo), an interception and a career-high eight passes defensed for the Vikings and added one tackle on special teams. The pick occurred at
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EAGAN, Minn. - Christian Darrisaw is considered one of the NFL's best young tackles.
And the 25-year-old will be a Viking for years to come after agreeing to terms on a four-year contract extension with Minnesota on Tuesday. The deal will place Darrisaw under contract through the 2029 season.
Darrisaw has started 39 of 41 games played for the Vikings since his selection
(Photo credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports) The Baltimore Orioles, trying to get back in a groove, will turn to a newcomer for help. Right-hander Chayce McDermott will make his major league debut as the starting pitcher Wednesday night when the Orioles meet the host Miami Marlins. "We've got to figure a lot of things out at this point,"Baltimore manager Brandon Hyde said of the pending roster move. The Marlins won 6-3
New Delhi [India], July 24 (ANI): The Indian U17 men's team camp has been ongoing for the last two weeks in Srinagar and head coach Ishfaq Ahmed believes it's been so far, so good. The Blue Colts are preparing for the upcoming SAFF U17 Championship in September and the AFC U17 Asian Cup Qualifiers in October. "I am happy with how everything is going so far. I'm keeping my fingers crossed. We don't have any injury issues,"
(240724) -- PARIS, July 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on July 24, 2024 shows a meeting during the 142nd International Olympic Committee (IOC) session in Paris, France. Salt Lake City of the United States has been awarded as the host of the 2034 Winter Olympic Games at the 142nd IOC session here on Wednesday. (Xinhua/Sun Fei)
Washington [US], July 24 (ANI): Grammy-winning artist Celine Dion is set to captivate audiences once again as she prepares to perform at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics on July 26, confirmed E! News. This performance marks a significant return for the iconic singer, her first since revealing diagnosis with stiff-person syndrome in 2022. Despite the challenges posed by her health condition, Dion, renowned f
PARIS, July 24 (Xinhua) -- Salt Lake City of the United States has been awarded as the host of the 2034 Winter Olympic Games at the 142nd International Olympic Committee (IOC) session here on Wednesday.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Tehran derby between Persepolis and Esteghlal football teams has been scheduled for Matchweek 6.
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