The 2024 Paris Olympics aim to be the greenest edition on record, and the first compatible with the Paris climate agreement. Talk of "green games" goes back to April 2021. At the time, the Organising Committee for the Olympic Games (OCOG) had even aspired to carbon neutrality by removing more greenhouse g
Washington [US], July 24 (ANI): As Jennifer Lopez marks another milestone today, her birthday celebrations are not just about candles and cake but also a tribute to her indelible mark on the world of fashion. Beyond her illustrious career in music and acting, JLo has consistently dazzled us with her impeccable style and daring fashion choices that have set trends and captivated audiences globally. From iconic red carpet a
BEIJING, July 24 (Xinhua) -- A selection of the best press photos from Xinhua.
Читать дальше...(Photo credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports) Tyler O'Neill hit two home runs, Rob Refsnyder had two hits and two RBIs and the Boston Red Sox beat the Colorado Rockies 6-0 in Denver on Tuesday night. Cooper Criswell pitched a career-high seven innings for the Red Sox, who snapped a four-game losing streak. Boston's Rafael Devers, Romy Gonzalez and Masataka Yoshida had two hits each. Brennan Bernardino and Greg Weissert ea
Nottingham [UK], July 24 (ANI): England batter Ollie Pope said that the team wants to be as aggressive as possible while batting and believes that scoring 600 runs in a single day is possible for them. Pope believes his side is still evolving and thinks they are capable of scoring 600 runs in one day of Test cricket. England's designated number three scored his sixth Test century when named Player of the Match in England'
France [Paris], July 24 (ANI): Tokyo Olympics silver medalist Mirabai Chanu started training in France ahead of the Paris Olympics 2024, which are just two days away from starting officially. Chanu, the 29-year-old weightlifter, started training at La Ferte-Milon in France. On Tuesday, Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya shared a video of Chanu training, urging people to cheer for the country with the 'Cheer4Bharat' h
(Photo credit: Kiyoshi Mio-USA TODAY Sports) The Los Angeles Angels activated infielder Luis Rengifo from the 10-day injured list prior to their Tuesday road game against the Seattle Mariners. Meanwhile, Mike Trout sustained a possible setback in his first rehab game in his return from knee surgery. Rengifo missed 15 games due to right wrist inflammation. He was hurt while swinging the bat on July 3 against the Oakland
(Photo credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports) Brandon Marsh hit a go-ahead sacrifice fly and Nick Castellanos hit a two-run double in the top of the ninth inning, and the Philadelphia Phillies held on for a 3-0 win over the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday night in Minneapolis. Bryce Harper doubled and scored for Philadelphia, which evened the series at one victory apiece with the rubber match set for Wednesday afternoon. The
(Photo credit: Andrew Dieb-USA TODAY Sports) Jon Gray allowed one run on four hits in 7 2/3 innings to lift the Texas Rangers to a 3-2 victory over the reeling Chicago White Sox on Tuesday in Arlington, Texas. Texas' Josh Smith had an RBI double to bring in a big insurance run in the eighth inning. He also scored on a double steal with Adolis Garcia in the first. Garcia also had an RBI single and Smith and Marcus Semien
(Photo credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports) Jeff McNeil continued his fast start to the second half by hitting a tiebreaking, two-run homer in the sixth inning and the visiting New York Mets hung on for a 3-2 victory over the New York Yankees on Tuesday. The Mets improved to 3-0 in the season series with the Yankees after arriving back to New York following a 6-4 win over the Miami Marlins on Monday around 5 a.m. on Tue
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Wednesday awarded the 2030 Winter Games to the French Alps, but under the condition that France offers financial commitments.
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BUENOS AIRES, July 23 (Xinhua) -- Eight people have died after a fishing boat capsized on Monday near the Malvinas Islands, known to English speakers as the Falkland Islands, which Argentina claims as its own but is governed by Britain, Argentine and Spanish media reported.
Читать дальше...(Photo credit: Lily Smith/The Register / USA TODAY NETWORK) Philadelphia Eagles rookie cornerback Cooper DeJean will be sidelined for approximately the first three weeks of training camp due to a hamstring injury, ESPN reported Tuesday. DeJean reportedly sustained the injury during offseason training workouts. DeJean, 21, was a second-round draft pick (40th overall) in April's NFL draft after being projected to be selec
(Photo credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports) Wide receiver Michael Gallup has decided to retire rather than play this season for the Las Vegas Raiders, the club indicated Tuesday with the announcement he was placed on the reserve/retired list. Gallup signed a one-year contract with the club in April. The 28-year-old Gallup, who spent all six of his NFL seasons with the Dallas Cowboys, was placed on the list one day befo
(Photo credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports) Brandon Lowe hit a two-run home run and the visiting Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 4-2 on Tuesday night in the opener of a three-game series. The Rays took advantage of three stolen bases to improve to 3-2 on their seven-game road trip. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Justin Turner hit solo homers for the Blue Jays, who are 1-3 to open a nine-game homestand. Tor
(Photo credit: Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports) Jesus Sanchez homered and Jazz Chisholm Jr. and Nick Gordon each drove in two runs as the Miami Marlins used early offense to beat the visiting Baltimore Orioles 6-3 on Tuesday night to begin a three-game series. Five Miami pitchers combined on a nine-hitter, including two hitless innings from A.J. Puk (4-8). Neither team scored after the third inning. Otto Lopez and Josh Bell
(Photo credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports) Jose Ramirez's first homer in nearly a month put Cleveland ahead for good in the fifth, and his RBI single an inning later provided some needed insurance, as the Guardians beat the visiting Detroit Tigers 5-4 on Tuesday night. Ramirez's 24th home run was his first since June 29, and it broke a 2-2 tie. He then capped a two-run sixth with a lined hit to right that put Clevela
(Photo credit: Kiyoshi Mio-USA TODAY Sports) The Los Angeles Angels activated infielder Luis Rengifo from the 10-day injured list prior to their Tuesday road game against the Seattle Mariners. Rengifo missed 15 games due to right wrist inflammation. He was hurt while swinging the bat on July 3 against the Oakland Athletics. Rengifo is enjoying a career-best season, batting .315 with six homers, 25 RBIs and 22 steals in
(Photo credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports) Alec Burleson hit a go-ahead RBI single in the top of the ninth as the visiting St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-1 on Tuesday to give rookie sensation Paul Skenes his first career major league loss. Nolan Arenado hit a solo home run for the Cardinals, who evened a three-game series at a victory apiece. Cardinals starter Lance Lynn blanked the Pirates
(Photo credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports) Tuesday night's game between the host Atlanta Braves and Cincinnati Reds has been postponed due to inclement weather. Atlanta and Cincinnati will now play a split doubleheader on Wednesday, with Game 1 set for 12:20 p.m. ET and Game 2 scheduled for 6:05 p.m. The Reds will send Frankie Montas (4-8, 4.85 ERA) to the mound to face fellow right-hander Allan Winans (0-1, 10.80) in
(Photo credit: Eric Bolte-USA TODAY Sports) The Toronto Maple Leafs re-signed forward Connor Dewar to one-year contract valued at $1.18 million on Tuesday. Dewar, 25, tallied one goal and four assists while averaging 12:54 of ice time in 17 games with Toronto last season after the Maple Leafs acquired him from Minnesota on March 8. He recorded 10 goals and four assists in 57 games for the Wild last season. He also notch
(Photo credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports) Randy Vasquez and three relievers combined on a five-hit shutout, and the visiting San Diego Padres beat the Washington Nationals 4-0 on Tuesday night. Luis Arraez and Jackson Profar hit back-to-back home runs in the fifth, and Jackson Merrill had two hits and drove in two runs for the Padres, who have won three straight. Vasquez (3-5) left after allowing a leadoff hit in
(Photo credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports) The 2024 MLS All-Star Game on Wednesday night will point a national and potentially international spotlight on host club Columbus Crew, which is more than worthy after being one of the league's best teams in the last two decades. The Crew are sometimes overshadowed by bigger markets -- and were once even in jeopardy of a move from Ohio to Austin, Texas, under previous ow
(Photo credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports) The Seattle Mariners placed star outfielder Julio Rodriguez on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday due to a right high ankle sprain. Shortstop J.P. Crawford (fractured right hand) also went on the IL as Seattle made a slew of moves prior to Tuesday night's game against the visiting Los Angeles Angels. Rodriguez was injured on Sunday when he crashed into the wall while at
Emergency services are responding to a collision involving a motorcycle and a car on Pembroke Street, Highbury in Palmerston North.
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