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The week in TV: Paris Olympics 2024; Atomic People; Saucy! Secrets of the British Sex Comedy; House of the Dragon – review

After opening ceremony japes, Olympic competitors go higher, stronger, faster. Elsewhere, Japan’s atomic bomb survivors look back, and British comedy at its lewdest

The Guardian - UK · Aug 4, 2024

Princess Anne’s trendy black trainers make a statement at the Olympics - and we’ve found some lookalikes for less than half the price

The Princess Royal stepped out in an unexpected choice of footwear at the Paris Olympics

Woman & Home · Aug 4, 2024

‘The new face of Irish athletics’: Sprinter Rhasidat Adeleke goes for gold at Paris Olympics

Sprinter Rhasidat Adeleke will represent Ireland at the Paris Olympics in the 400m athletics events from August 5. The national athletics record holder has suffered a torrent of racial abuse online. But this has not discouraged her from aiming to become the first Irish woman athlete to secure a gold…

France 24 · Aug 4, 2024

Paris 2024: Formidable Li Qian stands in Lovlina Borgohain's way to Olympic glory

Lovlina Borgohain gave a dominating display in her opening bout of the Paris Olympics against Norway's Sunniva Hofstad to make it to Sunday's quarterfinals in the 75kg category. If she wins her last-eight bout, she will confirm herself a medal and become only the fourth Indian to win two individual…

The Times of India · Aug 4, 2024

Paris Olympics: How two below-par rounds cost double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker historic treble

CHATEAUROUX: A rollercoaster. That's how Manu Bhaker described it later here on Saturday morning. Her bid for a historic third medal had ended in an agonizing finish. It must have left her feeling empty inside, but she did not show it. She has learnt not to show it. She was…

The Times of India · Aug 4, 2024

Snoop Dogg Was Most Engaged Fan at Olympics Equestrian Event

Snoop Dogg was clearly the most engaged fan at an equestrian event at the Paris Olympics, as he even put on the clothing worn by the top equestrian athletes in the world, to the delight of fans.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 3, 2024

Katie Ledecky Had Classy Gesture for USA Teammate on Olympics Podium After Winning Gold

Katie Ledecky had such a classy gesture for USA Swimming teammate Paige Madden on the Paris Olympics podium after winning her fourth straight gold medal in the women's 800m freestyle.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 3, 2024

Proud Titmus relieved her Paris Olympics is over

Australian swim star Ariarne Titmus is proud, relieved and physically spent after her successful Paris Olympics.

AAP · Aug 3, 2024

'That was really, really long' - Meet the rider who finished last in the Paris Olympics road race

Charles Kagimu was the only person from the early breakaway to complete the course, just a week after he was bedbound with illness

Cycling Weekly · Aug 3, 2024

In late response, Vatican 'deplores the offense' of Paris Olympics' opening ceremony tableau

The Vatican says it “deplored the offense” caused to Christians by the Olympic Games opening ceremony

The Independent UK · Aug 3, 2024