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Monaco's Princess Charlene Tests Positive for COVID

Princess Charlene of Monaco, who had been away from the principality for months due to health issues, has tested positive for COVID-19, the palace said in a statement, as the number of cases in neighboring France begin to rise again. The 44-year-old former Olympics champion, who married Prince Albert in…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Lessons learned from an analyst’s journey into COVID-Zero China

Wenting Shen usually travels to China annually as part of her job as an analyst and portfolio manager at investment company Harding Loevner, but the country’s strict “COVID Zero” policies and this year’s Winter Olympics in Beijing made it almost impossible to book a flight.

Tribune News Service

Nikhat Zareen: Golden fists forged in the fires of adversity

Nikhat Zareen’s steely resolve — hardened by the challenges she has faced both inside and outside the boxing ring — took her all the way to the top at the World Championships. She has now set her sights on the 2024 Paris Olympics

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Sakshi Malik wins first international gold in nearly 5 years at UWW Ranking Series

The 2014 Olympics wrestling bronze medallist Sakshi Malik seems to have gotten over her recent struggles, winning the gold medal at the Ranking Series in Kazakhstan

The Hindu

Ron DeSantis blocks funds for Tampa Bay Rays after team’s gun safety tweets

Florida governor Ron DeSantis defended his veto of $35m in funding for a potential spring training site for the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday

The Guardian - US

Freedom-loving Florida man Ron DeSantis is on quite a roll this week

The pettiest bitch in politics has set his sights on the Special Olympics and America's national pastime.

Mic

Special Olympics drops COVID vaccine mandate after Florida threatens $27.5 million fine

ORLANDO, Fla. — Florida threatened to fine the Special Olympics $27.5 million for requiring 5,500 participants at this weekend’s USA Games in Orlando to be vaccinated against COVID, prompting the organization to drop the mandate.

Orlando Sentinel

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DeSantis bullies Special Olympics on vax

Special Olympics dropped vaccine requirement after state Health Department threatened massive penalties

Salon

Fearless Sakshi Malik wins first international gold in almost 5 years in Almaty

ALMATY: Sakshi Malik's struggles were nowhere to be seen as a fearless and aggressive Rio Olympics bronze medallist grabbed her first international gold medal in almost five years at the UWW Ranking Series event here on Friday.

The Times of India

Inspiring Perthshire people named on Queen's Birthday Honours list led by curling legend Eve Muirhead

The Perthshire skip, honoured with an OBE, and Olympic team-mate Mili Smith, awarded an MBE, were joined by many other delighted recipients

Daily Record

Dumfries and Galloway curling Olympians recognised in Queen's birthday honours list

Vicky Wright and David Murdoch have both become Members of the British Empire for their services to the sport

Daily Record

Back from the dead: The Olympian who beats brain damage to race for Hyundai

In over 30 years of talking to racing drivers, I’ve suspected that a few of them have suffered a brain injury along the way but, until now, I’ve never heard one openly speak about it. Not one who isn’t retired, at least.

Motorsport

The Olympian who beats brain damage to race for Hyundai

Despite a life-changing trauma that meant he had to learn to read, write and speak again, Aaron Muss made a successful career in snowboarding and even reached the Olympics. Now, he's attempting to translate his skills to the track in IMSA's TCR series with the Bryan Herta Autosport Hyundai team…

Autosport

Bavaria releases all files on Munich Olympic massacre

Authorities in Bavaria say they're releasing all previously unpublished files on the attack at the 1972 Munich Olympics following criticism from relatives of Israeli athletes and coaches who died there

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Drew McIntyre Remains Laser Focused on Roman Reigns

But he’s also working with Special Olympics ahead of a potential showdown in Cardiff in September.

Newcastle Herald

Hunter swimmer Abbey Harkin preparing to take on the world

She leaves for Europe and the world titles on Saturday.

Daily Mirror

Jurgen Klopp blamed for Champions League final chaos after invite to Liverpool fans

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has been criticised by the French home secretary for comments he made to the club's supporters ahead of their Champions League final in Paris

France 24

French minister blames 'ticket fraud’ for stadium violence in Champions League final

France's interior minister on Monday blamed massive ticket fraud for the chaotic scenes that marred the Champions League final between Liverpool and Real Madrid over the weekend, raising questions over the ability of Paris to host the 2024 Olympics and other sporting events. UEFA has announced an independent investigation into…

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The Hindu

Emergency meeting in France after Liverpool fans blamed for Champions League final trouble

The crowd mismanagement that delayed the UEFA Champions League final in Paris has become a political issue ahead of French parliamentary elections, with France also set to host the 2023 Rugby World Cup and the 2024 Olympics

Tribune News Service

Ron Cook: McDavid's Oilers vs. MacKinnon's Avalanche sure to be must-see TV in NHL playoffs

First, Wayne Gretzky and Mario Lemieux.

Radio France Internationale

French sports minister blames Liverpool fans for Champions League chaos

France's sports minister on Monday blamed Liverpool for the chaos that marked Saturday's Champions League final against Real Madrid in Paris, while expressing regret that tear gas had been used against some supporters.

ABC News

Liz Cambage denies reports she racially abused Nigerian players in controversial pre-Olympics game

Liz Cambage denies she racially abused members of the Nigerian national basketball team in a controversial pre-Olympics warm-up game.

Daily Record

Reo Hatate insists dream Celtic derby double saw him become target for robust rivals

The Japanese midfielder hit the ground running with a flying start to Hoops career

AAP

Cambage called Nigerians monkeys: report

Liz Cambage allegedly called Nigerian players "monkeys" and elbowed an opponent so hard she left a gash in her neck in a pre-Olympics warm-up match.

Sports Illustrated

Report: WNBA Star Cambage Directed Racial Slur at Nigerian Players

The Australian center was involved in an incident during a scrimmage with Nigeria prior to her withdrawal from the Tokyo Olympics.

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