As the world’s eyes turn to Paris for the 2024 Olympics, we’re not just looking forward to the athletic feats, but also the sartorial showdowns. From the NBA’s LeBron James to breaking star Ami Yuasa, these athletes are bringing their A-game to both the competition and the streets of Paris.
Punjab FC has made its first foreign signing for the 2024-25 season, bringing in experienced Croatian midfielder Filip Mrzlijak from HNK Gorcia. Mrzlijak, a graduate of the renowned Dinamo Zagreb Academy, brings a wealth of experience from top-flight clubs in Croatia, Romania, and Russia, and will add leadership and defensive strength to the Punjab FC midfield.
The Paris Olympics opening ceremony faces a 70-80% chance of moderate to heavy rain, according to French weather channel forecasts. Despite uncertainty about the storm’s trajectory, organizers are preparing for potential downpours as hundreds of thousands gather for the event.
Simone Biles, renowned for her gymnastics prowess, once again demonstrates her unwavering support for fellow athletes. This time, she intervened to ensure German gymnasts secured seats on a crowded bus heading to the Paris 2024 gymnastics venue. Biles’ actions exemplify her commitment to advocating for athletes’ well-being, reflecting her own battles with mental health and her desire to empower others.
Indian swimmer Srihari Nataraj is gearing up for his second Olympic appearance in Paris, aiming to improve on his performance in Tokyo. He reflects on his journey, the lessons learned, and his aspirations for the future.
The Asia Cup 2023 group stage has concluded with India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan advancing to the Super Four. UAE, Nepal, Malaysia, and Thailand have been eliminated. Follow all the live updates here on Sportstar.
Unified super middleweight champion Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez will face undefeated contender Edgar Berlanga Jr. on September 14 in Las Vegas. The fight will mark Alvarez’s fifth defense of his unified titles since 2021, though his IBF title may not be on the line due to a potential mandatory challenge by William Scull.
Coco Gauff, the youngest-ever US flag bearer, expressed excitement and nervousness about meeting fellow flag bearer LeBron James for the first time at the Paris Olympics opening ceremony. The tennis star, who will share the honor with the NBA legend, is still awaiting instructions on her duties for the ceremony, which will see the pair carry the American flag on a boat down the Seine River.
Ireland’s fast bowler Barry McCarthy took 3-42 to help dismiss Zimbabwe for 210 on the rain-shortened first day of their historic one-off Test match. Zimbabwe’s collapse from 97-0 after lunch to 210 all-out was a remarkable turnaround, with McCarthy and Andy McBrine (3-37) leading the charge. Rain prevented Ireland from beginning their reply.
Suryakumar Yadav, India’s newly appointed T20 captain, is ready to lead the team with humility and a strong focus on teamwork. He emphasizes the importance of learning from past experiences and the special relationship he shares with new head coach Gautam Gambhir.
