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AFP NewsJapan's Yoshizawa, 14, makes a big leap to land Olympic skateboard gold
Japan's 14-year-old Coco Yoshizawa grabbed gold in the all-teenage women's street skateboard final at the Paris Olympics on Sunday, after nailing a high-risk ride down the hand-rail. With defending Olympic champion Yuto Horigome, Sora Shirai and 14-year-old Ginwoo Onodera, Japan could again be set to dominate. pb/rox
- The Guardian
Manchester United agree fee for Bayern Munich defender Noussair Mazraoui
Manchester United have agreed a fee for Bayern Munich right-back Noussair Mazraoui, with the deal dependent on the sale of Aaron Wan-Bissaka
- HuffPost
15 Celebs Who Are Dating Or Married To Olympic Athletes
Shaun White and Nina Dobrev first met in 2019 when they both presented at the same event. Afterward, they went to dinner together. He didn't realize she was also famous until the restaurant staff asked to take a picture with her!
- The Telegraph
Dutch admit ‘we are protecting a convicted child rapist, yes’ at Paris Olympics
The Dutch Olympic team have explicitly admitted that they are shielding Steven van de Velde, the beach volleyball player who made his Games debut here on Sunday despite being convicted of raping a 12-year-old British girl when he was 19, from talking publicly about his past.
- The Independent
Lewis Hamilton hints at Mercedes error before George Russell disqualification
Hamilton could not catch George Russell on the track but takes the win after his team-mate was disqualified post-race
- Associated Press
Hamilton declared winner of F1 Belgian GP after Mercedes teammate Russell DQ for underweight car
SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium (AP) — Lewis Hamilton was promoted to first place at the Belgian Grand Prix after race officials disqualified his Mercedes teammate George Russell for driving an underweight car on Sunday. Russell crossed the line first after making only one pit stop, finishing just ahead of Hamilton.
- Evening Standard
Arsenal 2-1 Manchester United: Gabriel Martinelli seals win after Rasmus Hojlund and Leny Yoro injuries
The young striker and defender were both forced off in the first half
- Evening Standard
Manchester United: Leny Yoro and Rasmus Hojlund injury latest as Erik ten Hag provides update
Yoro and Hojlund were both forced off in the pre-season friendly defeat to Arsenal in Los Angeles
- The Guardian
Ping-pong the latest vehicle for China’s continuing face-off with Taiwan
Military tension simmers between the entities but a mixed doubles match in Paris still managed to turn into a minor classic
- Evening Standard
Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal plot Merino bid; Chelsea double medical; Man Utd 'sign' Mazraoui; Spurs latest
All the latest news, rumours, deals and gossip from the summer transfer window
- Evening Standard
Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal want Raphinha; Gyokeres bid; Man Utd agree Mazraoui deal; Chelsea latest
Follow all the latest news, rumours, deals and gossip from the summer transfer window
- The Independent
Chinese swimmer hits out at ‘tricks’ as doping scandal arrives at Olympics 2024
Another installment in the saga of Olympic doping scandals is looming ahead of the first day of racing as accusations continue to fly
- The Telegraph
Manchester United’s new goalkeeping coach making big impression with ‘innovative’ techniques
Manchester United’s new goalkeeping coach Jelle ten Rouwelaar has wasted no time introducing a series of new training techniques in a bid to help Andre Onana better adapt to pressure situations in games.
- France 24
Here comes the sun: Teenage skaters fall and rise again at Paris Games
The sprawling skate park set up in Paris’s Place de la Concorde was packed with spectators on Sunday who came to cheer on some of the 2024 Olympics’ youngest champions. Unphased by the unrelenting – though welcome – sunshine, teenage Japanese skaters Coco Yoshizawa and Liz Akama won the gold and silver medals, with Brazilian icon and crowd favourite Rayssa Leal snatching bronze with her final trick. In the centre of Paris’s largest public square stands the more than 3,000-year-old Luxor Obelisk,
- Associated Press
Nita Ambani inaugurates India House, a first for the country at the Olympics
Fresh off the year's most extravagant wedding, Nita Ambani inaugurated the India House for the Paris Olympics on Saturday. The first of its kind at an Olympic Games for India, the temporary house is meant to promote Indian culture as the country aspires to host the 2036 Games. The endeavor was born from the partnership between the Indian Olympic Association and the Reliance Foundation, which Ambani founded and chairs.
- The Telegraph
Andre Onana told to ‘keep his mouth shut’ by Arsenal defender Gabriel after penalty mind games
Manchester United lost their opening US tour game against Premier League rivals Arsenal 2-1 in Los Angeles on Saturday evening.
- Evening Standard
Enzo Maresca explains why Chelsea lost to Celtic with message to fans
The Blues boss is still searching for his first win
- Associated Press
Olympic surfers sleep on a cruise ship in Tahiti, a first for the Games
TEAHUPO’O, Tahiti (AP) — Cardboard beds might be Paris' solution to providing athletes a place to sleep for the 2024 Olympics. “They have a wonderful location for the village, which is on a ship,” French Polynesian President Moetai Brotherson told The Associated Press. While media have been restricted from boarding the ship, athletes have shared photos and video on their social media that offer a glimpse into what the Olympics say is the first-ever floating athlete village.
- The Telegraph
Jonny Evans on Manchester United job cuts: ‘It is difficult to see’
Jonny Evans has spoken of his sadness at seeing so many Manchester United staff at risk of losing their jobs.