France’s capital city is set to rock to a sporting beat on Saturday as the Olympic Games get under way in earnest.
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Arsonists Target France Railways Hours Before Opening Ceremony
As the Olympics are set to begin, arsonists attacked France’s high-speed rail network Friday morning, setting fires that stalled train travel to Paris for over 800,000 people across Europe, including athletes who were set to arrive for the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games.
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Leonard will not play for US men’s basketball team in Paris
Leonard, who has struggled with injuries throughout the latter half of his career, missed the final three games of the Clippers’ first-round playoff loss to the Dallas Mavericks due to right knee inflammation.
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American Swims in Paris’ Seine River Ahead of Olympics Despite Contamination Risks
A 75-year-old American swimmer swam in the Seine River in central Paris on Thursday to celebrate Independence Day and raise awareness of the French government’s efforts to clean up the river in preparation for the Olympic Games.
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French players selected with first and second picks at NBA draft
The French revolution in the NBA continued on Wednesday when Zaccharie Risacher was selected first overall by the Hawks and Alex Sarr was picked second by the Wizards.
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