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On Thursday, thousands of French security forces locked down a six-kilometre (four-mile) stretch of central Paris in preparation for the highly complex Olympics opening ceremony next week. The July 26 opening parade, which will feature athletes sailing down the river Seine, led to the closure of central waterside residential districts to most vehicles starting at 5:00 am (0300 GMT). Traffic …

Spain’s Rafael Nadal aims to cap off his illustrious career on a high note as he prepares for his final appearance on the clay courts of Paris during the Olympic Games. While Nadal is set to fulfill his wish of competing on the clay in Paris, his participation in the US Open remains uncertain. The 22-time Grand Slam champion is …

The stage is set for the Women’s Asia Cup 2024, where 10 teams will compete for continental glory in Sri Lanka. A key highlight of the tournament is the highly anticipated clash between India and Pakistan on the inaugural day, July 19. Both teams are favorites to win the title. Here are the details on how to watch the exciting …

### Paris Olympics Organizers Announce Remaining Ticket Availability Organizers of the Paris Olympics announced on Wednesday that there are still 1.2 million tickets available, primarily for football, basketball, and handball events. Team sports like football have struggled to sell out the large venues selected for the matches. However, organizers are set to release additional, more sought-after tickets for the swimming …

Novak Djokovic is drawing inspiration from the chance to make tennis history as he prepares to face Carlos Alcaraz for the Wimbledon title. A victory would mark his eighth Wimbledon win and an unprecedented 25th Grand Slam, surpassing the current record he holds with Margaret Court. Just over a month after knee surgery, the 37-year-old Djokovic could become the oldest …

Argentina’s coach Lionel Scaloni expressed his hopes for a peaceful Copa America final following recent disturbances involving fans and players during the semifinal match between Colombia and Uruguay. In that incident, following Colombia’s 1-0 win in Charlotte, North Carolina, Uruguay’s players ended up in a physical altercation with Colombian fans in the stands. Looking ahead to the upcoming final where …

Seven-time champion Novak Djokovic showcased his best tennis on Friday, defeating Italy’s 25th seed Lorenzo Musetti 6-4, 7-6(2), 6-4 to reach his 10th Wimbledon final. He will face reigning champion Carlos Alcaraz in a highly anticipated rematch of last year’s final. This Sunday’s showdown will be the first time since 2014-15 that the same two players contest the Wimbledon final …

Novak Djokovic seeks redemption as he faces Carlos Alcaraz in the Wimbledon men’s singles final, a rematch of last year’s showdown. The eagerly anticipated match will take place on Sunday, July 14, with Djokovic aiming for a historic 25th Grand Slam title, while Alcaraz looks to defend his championship. Here are all the details you need for the Carlos Alcaraz …