Olympic gold medalist retires months before 2024 Paris Games
SYDNEY – Australian gold medalist Mack Houghton, who had a bitter rivalry with China's Sun Yang, announced his retirement from international swimming on Sunday. Horton, 27, won gold in the 400m freestyle at the 2016 Rio Olympics, but with six months to go before the Paris Games, she says she no longer has the motivation […]
Irina Shayk hangs with Lewis Hamilton in Paris after date night with Tom Brady
A moment spent in the city of love. Irina Shayk was photographed hanging out with Lewis Hamilton in Paris on Friday night, four days after having a date night with Tom Brady in New York City. The model, 38, and the British racing driver, 39, were seen in a photo obtained by Page Six in […]
Nets still looking for answers after losing continues in Paris
The Nets stayed in Paris looking for answers after a month-long slump, but are still firmly in the dark after losing yet again in the City of Lights. Thursday's loss to Donovan Mitchell and the Cavaliers marked the seventh time in the last eight games for the struggling Nets and the 12th time in 15 […]
Nets hoping a win in Paris can reignite their season
Will eating croissants help the Nets' perimeter defense? Will drinking Pinot Noir help the Nets shoot better? With the season in turmoil, the Nets flew to Paris in preparation for Thursday's international game against the Cavaliers at Accor Arena. Now, in the City of Love, there's not much to like about the Nets' recent performance. […]
Paris pays tribute to musician David Bowie by naming street after him
The city of Paris has named a street on the southeast side of the city Rue David Bowie in honor of the late musician David Bowie's birthday. The opening of the street commemorates Bowie's first performance in Paris in 1965 and his significant contribution to music, fashion and culture. The memorial celebrates Bowie's lasting influence […]
Demolition of Marie Curie’s Paris lab ‘suspended’
The demolition of Marie Curie's Paris Institute has been temporarily halted as campaigners fight to have the building designated as a historic monument. The Nobel Prize-winning scientist's laboratory at 26 Rue Ulme in Paris' Latin Quarter was scheduled to be bulldozed on Monday, but France's Culture Minister Rima Abdul Malak intervened to stop it. Malak […]
‘Rue David Bowie’ — Paris to Name Street After Rock Icon
PARIS (AFP) – The city of Paris will name a street after rock music icon David Bowie, authorities said on Monday. This is the first tribute to the singer eight years after his death. “David Bowie Street'' will be officially opened in the capital's 13th arrondissement on the city's left bank. The street was recently […]
Trans Athletes to Face Increased Restrictions at Paris 2024 Olympics
Restrictions on transgender athletes will be tightened at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics amid controversy over their superiority over women. The new restrictions will require transgender people to have a new gender identity before they turn 12, meaning other transgender athletes who may have wanted to compete in this year's tournament will be excluded. For […]