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China edge Japan as Olympic gymnastics springs into action

China edge Japan as Olympic gymnastics springs into action

China shaded Japan in men's artistic gymnastics qualifying at the Paris Olympics on Saturday, with all-around leader Zhang Boheng hailing his team's spirit.

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'Goofy girl' Titmus struggling to believe Olympic gold

'Goofy girl' Titmus struggling to believe Olympic gold

Ariarne Titmus said Saturday she can't believe "a goofy girl" from Australia could win back-to-back Olympic 400m freestyle titles, while lavishing praise on rival Katie Ledecky.

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Nadal set to dump Djokovic clash to focus on Olympic dream with Alcaraz

Nadal set to dump Djokovic clash to focus on Olympic dream with Alcaraz

Rafael Nadal was poised to pull the plug on the chance of a highly anticipated Olympic showdown with Novak Djokovic on Saturday after making the second round of the doubles with Spanish compatriot Carlos Alcaraz.

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Germany's Maertens overwhelmed by Olympic 400m freestyle gold

Germany's Maertens overwhelmed by Olympic 400m freestyle gold

Germany's Lukas Maertens said he was "overwhelmed" Saturday after surging to the men's Olympic 400m freestyle gold medal, but always believed he would rise to the top.

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Harris says 'underdog' campaign will overcome Trump's 'wild lies'

Harris says 'underdog' campaign will overcome Trump's 'wild lies'

US Vice President Kamala Harris on Saturday acknowledged the uphill climb to defeating Donald Trump in November, but said her freshly-minted presidential campaign would prevail over the "wild lies" of her Republican rival.

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Unstoppable Titmus dominates Ledecky to retain Olympic 400m free crown

Unstoppable Titmus dominates Ledecky to retain Olympic 400m free crown

Ariarne Titmus dominated rivals Katie Ledecky and Summer McIntosh to retain her Olympic 400m freestyle title on Saturday as German Lukas Maertens surged to the men's gold on day one in the pool in Paris.

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Tearful Kong spoils French party with Olympic epee title

Tearful Kong spoils French party with Olympic epee title

Vivian Kong won Hong Kong's second ever Olympic fencing gold medal on Saturday, disappointing the home crowd as she beat France's Auriane Mallo-Breton 13-12 in sudden death.

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France win Olympics rugby gold as Titmus shines in pool

France win Olympics rugby gold as Titmus shines in pool

Rugby superstar Antoine Dupont inspired France to their first gold medal of the Paris Olympics on Saturday while Australia's Ariarne Titmus held off her rivals in the pool to retain her 400m freestyle crown.

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Nadal may skip Olympic singles after Alcaraz dream-team win

Nadal may skip Olympic singles after Alcaraz dream-team win

Rafael Nadal said Saturday that he does not know if he will play singles at the Paris Olympics after picking up a thigh injury in training.

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Sensational Dupont inspires France to Olympic rugby sevens gold

Sensational Dupont inspires France to Olympic rugby sevens gold

Antoine Dupont inspired France to a historic 28-7 win over two-time Olympic champions Fiji in a pulsating rugby sevens final Saturday, giving the hosts their first gold of the Paris Games.

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