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Andy Murray shares fan's hilarious post that claims tennis star 'will start rusting out in the rain' during Paris Olympics opening ceremony... as British legend gears up for final tournament of his career

Fans have hilariously warned Sir Andy Murray not to stay out in the rain of Paris' Olympic opening ceremony, as they fear he will rust.

2024-07-27T00:01:57Z

Erik ten Hag backs Marcus Rashford to rediscover his best form with Man United next season... and suggests assistant manager Ruud van Nistelrooy can 'help' the forward

CHRIS WHEELER: Rashford hit the 30-goal mark in Ten Hag's first season but dropped to eight last term after signing a new £300,000-a-week contract at Old Trafford.

2024-07-26T23:17:25Z

MAN UNITED CONFIDENTIAL: Erik ten Hag's putting in the hard graft with the new hierarchy, autograph session makes players late to training and two more stars go to LA... but on holiday!

Kobbie Mainoo and United's new £36.5million signing Joshua Zirkzee have both turned up on holiday in LA even though they are not part of the club's pre-season tour.

2024-07-27T09:18:38Z

Why Aussie swimmer Zac Stubblety-Cook could be sanctioned over planned podium protest - as tension increases with China's world record holder Qin Haiyang

Australia's Olympic swimming champion Zac Stubblety-Cook has confirmed he is weighing up a possible protest if he loses to a drug-tainted Chinese star at the Paris Games.

2024-07-27T02:17:19Z

Report: Newcastle nearing deal for Chelsea’s Noni Madueke

The player has agreed terms with NUFC pending an agreement between both clubs.

2024-07-27T09:57:08Z

Rising Ballers: Inside Gen Z football brand that showcased Jadon Sancho and Phil Foden

Brendon Shabani came up with the idea for Rising Ballers during his time at Leyton Orient and has seen the Gen Z football brand go from strength to strength in recent years

2024-07-27T07:45:10Z

Skateboarding event at the Paris Olympics is POSTPONED due to 'adverse weather conditions'... after heavy rain marred the opening ceremony

The men's skateboarding street competition has been postponed because of heavy rain at the Paris Olympics. It comes after the opening ceremony was affected by the adverse weather conditions.

2024-07-27T09:03:33Z

Paris 2024's novel opening ceremony was well-intentioned but London 2012 it was not... sometimes you cannot beat a stadium, writes IAN HERBERT

IAN HERBERT IN PARIS: For the Tokyo closing ceremony three years ago, plans were laid to beam a live feed of the Tricolor being hoisted up the Eiffel Tower.

2024-07-26T23:17:25Z

Fan Zhendong: China’s table tennis star looking to complete grand slam with Olympic gold

He has become a household name after winning at least one title each year since emerging on the international scene in 2013 Chinese table tennis star Fan Zhendong has become a household name after winning at least one title each year since emerging on the international scene in 2013. He is looking to upgrade his silver medal from the Tokyo Games to...

2024-07-27T09:29:06Z

Paris Olympics: Singapore’s Loh Kean Yew became world badminton champ despite ankle injury

The Malaysian-born shuttler was crowned Singapore's first world champion in 2021, but he has struggled to replicate that form since Fans in Singapore roared with surprise and pride when shuttler Loh Kean Yew, then something of an underdog, was crowned the city state's first badminton world champion in 2021. The then 24-year-old stormed to fame when...

2024-07-27T02:12:46Z

West Ham 'set sights on Man United's Aaron Wan-Bissaka' to boost right-back options - after £13.5m deal with Bayern Munich for Noussair Mazraoui collapsed

The 26-year-old has made 190 appearances for the Red Devils but the side are reportedly open to selling the full-back to free up funds for a summer spending spree.

2024-07-27T09:18:36Z

Fans slam Kelly Clarkson's 'horrendous' coverage of NBC's Olympics opening ceremony: 'Why is she there?'

Rather than hiring a panel of former Olympians or traditional broadcasters, the two-time Super Bowl champ and the Grammy winning songstress were joined by commentator Mike Tirico.

2024-07-26T23:17:34Z

While you were sleeping: 5 things to know from the Paris Olympics opening ceremony

Lady Gaga dazzled, a mystery man came and went without a trace, some athletes got very wet, and the Olympic cauldron broke new ground The 2024 Paris Olympic Games officially opened while most of Hong Kong was sleeping, with a four-hour extravaganza that, although enthralling in places, stretched the patience of even the keenest of observers. Athlet...

2024-07-26T23:57:29Z

Sounkamba Sylla allowed to participate in Olympic opening ceremony despite hijab ban

French sprinter Sounkamba Sylla, who said she would not be permitted to participate in the... The post Sounkamba Sylla allowed to participate in Olympic opening ceremony despite hijab ban appeared first on Sportsry.

2024-07-27T02:26:28Z

How Australian coach Brian Goorjian inspired Boomers to break one of the longest running hoodoos in international basketball at Paris Olympics

A Josh Giddey-inspired Boomers outfit has made a strong start to their Paris Olympics campaign, defeating bogey team Spain 92-80 in Lille on Saturday night

2024-07-27T12:19:01Z

Olympics legend Michael Johnson questions why Coco Gauff was named Team USA's flagbearer in Paris

The tennis star joined LeBron James at the head of Team USA's opening ceremony boat to hold the flag as they made their way along the Seine on Friday night.

2024-07-26T22:31:44Z

Adam Peaty reaches semi-final of 100m breaststroke as he hunts for historic third consecutive Olympic gold

The Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020 champion, seeking to become just the second male swimmer after Michael Phelps to win Olympic gold at three successive Games, finished first his heat.

2024-07-27T10:48:43Z

Katie Ledecky edges Australian rival and reigning gold medalist to kickstart Olympics with fastest time in 400m freestyle prelims

Ledecky fired the first shot in her duel with Ariarne Titmus, posting the fastest time the preliminaries of the women's 400-meter freestyle Saturday as the swimming competition began in Paris.

2024-07-27T12:03:59Z

CHELSEA'S GREATEST EVER PLAYER: John Terry was their ultimate captain, while Bobby Tambling, Frank Lampard and Didier Drogba have ALL scored more than the 'King of Stamford Bridge' - but who do YOU think is the club's all-time star?

JOE BERNSTEIN: Mail Sport with the help of our readers is on a mission to find the greatest player of all-time at each of the 20 Premier League clubs. Today it's the turn to look at the legends of Chelsea.

2024-07-27T11:18:59Z

Simone Biles' parents reveal why she MISSED 2024 Olympics opening ceremony in Paris

When viewers tuned in to the Opening Ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics, a familiar face was noticeably missing. Simone Biles opted not to attend the star-studded event, held on the Seine.

2024-07-26T21:46:43Z

Emotional Tom Daley says he thinks about his late father Robbie 'every day' as he reflects on the 'special' bond they had following his death in 2011

The Olympic diver, 30, who is competing at his fifth Olympiad in Paris , said he thinks about his father 'every day' after he passed when he was just 17-years-old.

2024-07-27T10:28:04Z

Chinese FURY at 'dirty tricks' at the Olympics: Tainted swimmer - and Adam Peaty's biggest rival - Qin Haiyang reveals his anger over extra drug testing in Paris

RIATH AL-SAMARRAI IN PARIS: The name of Qin Haiyang might draw little recognition from those who tap into swimming every four years, but he presents Adam Peaty's biggest obstacle.

2024-07-26T21:46:45Z

Vaclav Cerny in line for Rangers debut as Clement hint shines light on Berlin plans - lineup predicted for Union clash

Rangers are set to go strong for their final warmup friendly in Berlin

2024-07-27T08:33:32Z

Watch the INCREDIBLE transformation of an Olympic swimming pool - as £300m La Defense Arena prepares to welcome Adam Peaty after hosting Taylor Swift

It is the stadium where Taylor Swift inspired her adoring crowd to shake it off just two months ago. From 10am today, it is the place where Adam Peaty will start his quest for yet another Olympic gold.

2024-07-27T07:33:10Z

Paris Olympics: fencer Vivian Kong and her singular pursuit of a spot on the Games podium

An only child and obsessive student, the world No 1 epeeist has won medals everywhere except the Olympics - a gap in her CV she aims to fill Hong Kong epeeist Vivian Kong Man-wai has been on the podium for every major tournament in which she has competed - but not at the Olympics. And after previous medal-free appearances in 2016 and 2021, the left...

2024-07-27T06:13:28Z

Cheung Ka-long’s role in Paris Olympics ceremony a good omen in Hongkonger’s history bid

The fencing champion also carried the flag at the opening of the Tokyo Games - and coach Greg Koenig hopes history will repeat itself Fencing coach Greg Koenig said Cheung Ka-long being the city's flag-bearer at Friday's Olympic opening ceremony could be a good omen as the Hongkonger seeks to defend his title in Paris. The reigning men's foil champ...

2024-07-27T00:27:33Z

Sabotage at the Olympics: Russian revenge?

Friday morning five electricity installations of high-speed lines around Paris were set on fire in France. Military experts do not rule out that Russia was behind this sabotage. The sabotage, just before the start of the Paris Olympics, could be the work of groups affiliated with or inspired by Moscow, according to a Belgian military expert. "After all, Russia has been excluded from the Olympics, and may be taking revenge for that." Russia also...

2024-07-27T12:33:45Z

Scarlett Mew Jensen admits she's 'lost for words' after synchronised diving medal with Yasmin Harper... as she didn't think she would make the Paris Olympics a month ago because of a 'back fracture'

The duo sensationally secured bronze in the women's 3m synchronised diving today with a score of 302.28 after a disastrous error from the Australian pair.

2024-07-27T13:04:09Z

Tom McEwen admits 'shock' over Charlotte Dujardin horse whip video but insists the sport's horses are treated 'like kings and queens' as the equestrian gets under way at Paris Olympics

On the grounds of the Palace of Versailles, a member of Britain's equestrian royalty declared that the sport's horses were treated 'like kings and queens'.

2024-07-27T11:18:53Z

Goldman Sachs CEO flies to Paris on private jet after 'banning' staff from attending the Olympics: 'Hypocrisy at its finest'

The Wall Street tycoon chartered the bank's private luxury jet earlier this week to attend a series of parties and events ahead of the 2024 Games, the New York Post reports.

2024-07-27T00:47:09Z

On This Day (27th July 2019): Sunderland lose pre-season friendly at the SOL!

Ahead of our second season in League One, the Lads hosted Heerenveen in a pre-season friendly on this day five years ago

2024-07-27T05:11:31Z

Julen Lopetegui refuses to be drawn on potential West Ham signings amid pursuit of Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran after having £32m bid rejected

Lopetegui is in day-to-day contact with sporting director Tim Steidten, who is leading on transfers and was spotted taking several calls during the team's open training session in Florida on Friday.

2024-07-27T08:18:24Z

French rugby star Melvyn Jaminet handed 34-week ban after video of the Toulon full-back making a racist remark circulated on social media

The 25-year-old shared the clip on his Instagram account after kicking a penalty in France's 28-13 victory over Argentina on July 6. He then apologised for the comments and deleted the post.

2024-07-27T11:03:45Z

Collum vows to restore Scottish referees to major tournaments after admitting their absence from Euro 2024 was 'painful'

New SFA head of referees Willie Collum has vowed to restore Scottish officials to major tournaments after expressing 'hurt' at their exclusion from Euro 2024.

2024-07-26T21:46:45Z

Ariarne Titmus shakes off defeat to arch-rival Katie Ledecky as Aussie swimmers make strong statement in the opening heats in Paris

Ariarne Titmus isn't sure about the motive of American swim legend Katie Ledecky, who tasted success in their entree to a main course of the Paris Olympics

2024-07-27T12:18:58Z

Aussie viewers left confused over Channel Seven Olympics mix-up

The Olympics got off to a flying start with the star-studded opening ceremony airing at 3.30am AEST, with Celine Dion and Lady Gaga taking to the stage.

2024-07-27T12:28:18Z

Former Aussie Olympian James Magnussen slams Australian Olympic Committee for treating swim team like 'hired guns'

James Magnussen has slammed Australia's Olympic officials for treating swimmers as "hired guns" by removing them from the athletes' village 48 hours after their final races

2024-07-27T03:17:37Z

Balde gives Casado a new nickname after Barca win

The youngster impressed....

2024-07-26T22:10:14Z

Olympics Breakfast Briefing with SIR STEVE REDGRAVE: British rowing legend previews Saturday's action and names Team GB's THREE main medal hopes competing today

In total 327 British athletes have crossed the Channel with hopes of Olympic glory across 26 sports. Sir Steve Redgrave looks forward to those ambitions being acted on.

2024-07-27T07:48:15Z

Fans go wild for Beyonce's 'iconic' Olympics promo for Team USA as singer stuns in America leotard

The songstress made a surprise appearance during the 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony broadcast on NBC Friday night, as she introduced several American athletes.

2024-07-27T05:48:01Z

Heavy rain continues to wreck havoc at Paris Olympics as swimming practice for men's triathlon is thrown into doubt... with major concerns over whether the River Seine will be safe for athletes

MIKE KEEGAN: The threat of pollution - in particular E.coli - is a concern, with heavy rainfall particularly damaging given it can trigger problems with wastewater.

2024-07-27T13:19:06Z

Erling Haaland insists he's ready for another grueling season with Manchester City... but warns exhaustion will lead to a drop in quality in football

JACK GAUGHAN IN NEW YORK: The striker, who has plundered 90 goals in 98 appearances over two years for City, believes the excessive schedule played a significant part at the Euros.

2024-07-27T01:17:08Z

Team USA WINS its first medal of the Olympic Games thanks to Sarah Bacon and Kassidy Cook in Paris

The Americans have won their first medal of the Paris Olympic Games in the synchronized three-meter springboard event. Sarah Bacon and Kassidy Cook took silver in the event.

2024-07-27T12:19:02Z

Soccer-Brazil teenager Endrick joins Real Madrid

(Reuters) - Brazilian forward Endrick shed tears of pride after signing a six-year contract with Real Madrid, days after celebrating his 18th birthday. The LaLiga club had agreed to sign Endrick from Sao Paulo-based Palmeiras in 2022, with a view to him joining Madrid in July 2024 after turning 18. Spanish media reported that Endrick, who will wear Real's number 16 jersey, was signed for an

2024-07-27T13:42:35Z

Andy Murray's Team GB partner Dan Evans says he wants to win an Olympic medal to give the Scot a perfect send-off - as pair prepare for doubles opener

Murray is playing the final tournament of his career in Paris and, having withdrawn from the singles, his hopes now rest on the men's doubles campaign alongside Evans.

2024-07-27T12:04:12Z

Riccardo Calafiori 'flies to London for medical with Arsenal' as the Italian defender closes in on a £42m move from Bologna

Riccardo Calafiori has posted a picture of himself aboard a private jet, as he makes his way to London for his medical at Arsenal.

2024-07-27T13:04:04Z

Arne Slot's bizarre formation, an exciting display from another young talent and the obvious need for a new midfielder: FIVE THINGS WE LEARNED as Liverpool beat Real Betis 1-0

LEWIS STEELE IN PITTSBURGH: Liverpool marked the beginning of the Arne Slot era with a convincing win over Real Betis. Mail Sport takes you through five things we learned.

2024-07-27T02:17:24Z

Man Utd could eye up five Olympic stars including 6ft4 goal machine and £50m Spurs target

Football may be one of the less popular events at the Olympic Games, but Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag could still find some top players in Paris worth signing

2024-07-27T05:44:47Z

Going for gold! Mail Sport writers pick Team GB's top medal hopes for the Paris Olympics and give their favourite memories from past Games

The Paris Olympics are officially underway and Team GB will be hoping to rack up a big collection of medals over the coming weeks.

2024-07-27T08:18:24Z

Team GB WIN their first medal of the Olympic Games as Yasmin Harper and Scarlett Mew Jensen claim bronze in the women's 3m synchronised diving - after a disastrous error from Australia's pair

It looked as if the pair had lost out going into the final round as Australia only needed a score of 58.68 to overtake them.

2024-07-27T10:03:35Z