France burkini highest court suspends ban
The Council of State's ruling suspends a ban in the town of Villeneuve-Loubet, near Nice, and could affect cities around the country that have prohibited the full-length swimsuit. The controversy deepened when images circulated showing police on a beach appearing to enforce the ban, and a woman removing an item of clothing. A human rights group, the Human Rights League (LDH), and an anti-Islamophobia association (CCIF), brought the ban in Villeneuve-Loubet to the court's attention.
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Texans center Nick Martin has ankle surgery, could miss entire season
Sources told ESPN on Thursday that Martin is expected to miss four months , which, in theory, means he could return at some point later in the season. The 2nd round pick was drafted to be the Texans starting center this season, but has been plagued by injury this camp. The NFL Network first reported Martin's surgery.
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Rio Olympics: Elaine Thompson becomes new Jamaican sprint queen
In recent years, thanks to a tradition first established by the likes of Merlene Ottey and continued by Bolt and Fraser-Pryce, Jamaica has dominated the world-best time lists and medal podiums through four Olympics. Yet, as they strained the last couple of meters to the finish line, the growing daylight between Thompson and Bowie was emblematic of how much Olympic sprinting has changed.
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Neymar, Brazil come out blazing in Olympic soccer semifinals
Football great Zico talks Olympic football during his visit to Tokyo 2020 House. Brazil have been ruthless in front of goal in their last three matches: they defeated Denmark 4-0 in their last group game, Colombia 2-0 in the quarter-finals and Honduras 6-0 in the two sides' final-four meeting.
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Franco's homer pushes Phillies past Dodgers
I'm out there, we're trying to beat him but it's also tough too because I played so many years alongside him and always want to see him do well", Howard said. Kenta Maeda (12-7) allowed two runs and three hits in six innings with nine strikeouts and one walk for the Dodgers, who began Tuesday a half-game back of the Giants in the NL West and leading the NL wild-card race by 3 ½ games.
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5 things to know about the next Olympics in Tokyo
About $413 million was spent for the London 2012 Games where Team GB won 65 medals including 29 gold. At the same time, 57 percent were proud the event boosted Brazil's image overseas. "There you go. I'm the greatest", Bolt said. A total of 87 Olympic nations won medals, a record, and 10 won the first gold medals in their countries histories.
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Everyone knows Bravo's deal is nearly done - Guardiola
Guardiola had dropped Hart in the first three matches of the season, 2 Premier League and 1 UEFA Champions League qualifying match as he preferred Willy Caballero. After [the deadline] we will speak about everything". It's not pressure for me to play alongside him. If I'm in the team, I'm going to do my best and try to do everything we do in training.
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Reigning champ Alabama kicks off 2016 at No. 1
The top four spots are identical to those in the preseason coaches' poll released earlier this month. The Seminoles started No. 1 in the 2014 season, the year after they won the national championship. The Southeastern Conference, led by Alabama, has six ranked teams. The Yellow Jackets, which were No. 16 in last year's preseason poll, didn't receive any votes in this year's poll.
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Claudio Bravo arrives in Manchester to close Man City transfer
Cape Town - Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says Joe Hart has a chance of returning to the starting XI when they face Steaua Bucharest in the second-leg of the UEFA Champions League play-offs. I have seen many times in the Champions League - at half-time an experienced team like AC Milan were 3-0 ahead and the final was done, but Liverpool won the Champions League final.
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Roger Federer plans January return in Australia
A comeback to the top of the ranks in tennis is possible if he continues being healthy and the tourney in Australia would serve as a preparatory tournament in 2017's first Grand Slam, the Australian Open. McEnroe acknowledged that for now at least, his World squad would be the heavy underdog, though a lot can happen in just over a year. The 17-time Grand Slam victor had surgery in February before a back issue ruled him out of the French Open.
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'Will India Send Army To Save Baloch Leaders?' Sena Taunts Prime Minister
These comments by Modi incited protest across different parts of Pakistan and especially Balochistan. Five cases, including that of sedition, were registered recently against three top Baloch nationalist leaders in Pakistan who had thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his support for their struggle.
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Form Mendis inspires Sri Lanka to ODI triumph
But it was Mathews's two wickets and a half-century in the first half that played the key role in Sri Lanka registering their biggest win against Australia in terms of runs. The pair put quick runs on the board before a triple strike by Adam Zampa checked their surge. The wicketkeeper-batsman was adjudged not out by the on-field umpire but Australia successfully reviewed the decision.
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Redskins acquire center Bryan Stork from Patriots
Stork started the 2015 season on Injured Reserve/designated to return before making his season debut against the Redskins on November 8, where he played four different positions during the game including right tackle. Stork was selected by the Patriots in the fourth round of the 2014 draft. Once he began playing center, the whole line improved and gave Tom Brady enough time to throw without being hit.
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Team USA's Hammer takes silver in women's omnium
The 28-year-old from Bolton emulated Sir Chris Hoy's 2008 achievement of winning three titles at one Olympics to move level with the Scot as the Briton with the most Games golds. Jason Kenny and Laura Trott , Rio 2016 Olympic Games. Her tally in Rio stands at two golds. Things will be getting even better for the star couple later this year, although Kenny is not sure whether he will carry on to another Olympics or not.
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Rajnath Singh to interact with all stakeholders in Kashmir
That peace has been eluding the Valley was once again in evidence today when there were incidents of violence in parts of the Shopian district, Nowgam area of Srinagar , Khushhalpora in the Sopore area of Baramulla district and Bandipora town.
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Golden moment for US basketball
He had already become the leading scorer earlier in the tournament, capping an Olympic career that began with disappointment as a member of the US team that finished third in 2004. This USA Basketball defied all the backlash that it received and played hard and strong, even though they nearly came close to losing, but with strong plays and offensive skills, they came out and beat their opponents like they were expected to.
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Carmelo Anthony gets emotional following Team USA's win
And of course there was Durant, who paced the team's equal-opportunity attack with 19.4 points per game, fifth-best in the tournament. By the final horn, the United States had won the game, 96-66, capturing their third straight gold medal, their 25th straight Olympic victory, and their 53rd consecutive win in Olympic, FIBA World Cup , or FIBA Americas action.
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Paul George Proves He's Team USA's X-Factor in Win Over Argentina
George gave the US a defensive boost and the Americans clawed back, finishing the quarter on a 16-2 run to take a 25-21 lead. The Argentines made nine of their first 10 shots inside the arc and led 19-9, when Nocioni drilled a three-pointer.
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Browns' Josh Gordon reacts to trade rumors: 'Cleveland is my team'
A Browns team source said they are not looking to trade Gordon. Cleveland has tried to establish an environment in which Gordon could thrive, and many around the league believe that first-year head coach Hue Jackson is the right coach for him.
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Zlatan scores 2, Pogba stars as United beats Southampton 2-0
Jordy Clasie, on for the injured Oriol Romeu in the first half, daftly brought down Luke Shaw in the penalty area, and Ibrahimovic stepped up to slot the ball into the bottom corner. "Always", Ibrahimovic said in a TV interview after the match. "For 10 days' work, first match of the season, not even 10 minutes of a friendly, I think he played phenomenal".
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Romo, Prescott lead Dallas win; Dolphins move with Tannehill
LANDOVER, Md. - Top running back Matt Jones left with a sprained shoulder and receiver Rashad Ross made his best case for a roster spot and Washington came back to beat NY in the second preseason game for each team. The Dolphins twice had options of two penalties that were either personal fouls or unsportsmanlike conduct. The Miami offense is much more unsettled than Dallas in terms of who will start, including a competition at running back between Arian Foster and Jay Ajayi.
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Geniez wins 3rd Vuelta stage
Geniez compared the short, but very steep ascent to a "little Alpe d'Huez", one of the classic mountain climbs of the Tour de France. He claimed the red jersey after leading a late charge by Movistar that shook up the times among the contenders, and dropped Alberto Contador even further off the lead.
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Liverpool, Everton, Chelsea advance in English League Cup
Chelsea have started off the campaign much better than a Bristol Rovers side who have not had such an easy start to life in League One . Chelsea go up against Bristol Rovers in the EFL Cup second round on Tuesday night and it could give Antonio Conte a chance to see what his fringe players can do.
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Jurgen Klopp demands improvement upfront from Liverpool
This evening, Liverpool take their place in the relatively unfamiliar setting of the second round of the EFL Cup knowing they must treat the early rounds with extra special care this season. "To create something like a real mentality you need time". Additionally, James Milner didn't look particularly comfortable at left-back when deputising for the much-maligned Alberto Moreno.
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Rio Olympics Closing Ceremony: Simone Biles Carries Flag for Team USA
In her Olympic debut, Biles won gold medals in the women's all-around , vault and floor exercise adding a bronze on the balance beam. Biles also said that she and the other members of the Final Five - the nickname for the talented women's gymnastics team - plan to go on a three-month Tour of Champions, visiting 36 USA cities.
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Rio Olympics 2016: Spectacular closing ceremony as Olympic flag goes to Tokyo
While we'll have to wait for the final figures, Rio's Closing Ceremony is now eyeing one of the least-watched Olympic Closing Ceremonies in decades. For India, the first female wrestling medalist, Sakshi Malik carried the Flag into the stadium.
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Team USA takes Rio Olympics medal race with ease
Phillip Hindes, Jason Kenny and Callum Skinner took to the start-line for qualifying as the defending champions, but with the world unsure as to just how fast they'd be able to go. A special moment, shared with family and friends. The rain soaked Castro, and aided in extinguishing the torch that had burnt in all its glory over the past 17 days, during which 206 teams - including a first-ever refugee delegation - engaged in a fierce competition for a booty of 306 gold medals.
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Phelps wins 22nd Olympic gold, grabs slice of history
Lochte and Phelps' unique relationship has been closely followed by sports fans for more than a decade, with the two first competing against each other on the global stage during the 2004 Olympic games in Athens. "Win or lose, we're still good friends". All three of them are shortlisted for Thursday's 200 IM final match. The father-of-one is already a swimming champion and he continues to win rack up the medals.
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US romps to men's basketball gold, beats Serbia 96-66
Deandre Jordan (USA) of the USA dunks. The sequence was replayed and praised over and over again on the NBC broadcast by Marv Albert and Doug Collins. They have plenty of time to figure it out. Shields becomes 1st American boxer with 2 Olympic golds: RIO DE JANEIRO - Claressa Shields had Olympic gold around her neck and a secret keepsake in her warmup jacket pocket.
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Inbee Park celebrates 'unreal' Olympic golf gold
China's Shanshan Feng earned the bronze another shot behind Ko at 10 under par. The South Korean golfer now has a one-shot lead over the 31-year-old American Stacy Lewis, who had an 8-under-par round two on Thursday, according to Xinhua.
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Rays' offense stays hot in 8-4 win over Rangers
The Rays are also 5-1 in their last six games overall and are 4-1 in their last five home games. Hamels had retired 14 straight, striking out seven, when Corey Dickerson singled with two outs in the sixth for Tampa Bay's first hit .
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Kerri Walsh Jennings Is Fine With a Bronze Medal, Thanks for Asking
Kerri Walsh Jennings and April Ross' bid for Olympic gold falls short. But after dropping a lopsided first set, Walsh Jennings and Ross rallied for redemption in a thrilling three-set win over the host nation. In the parlance of beach volleyball, receiving serve is called passing. "You've got to pass the ball to win matches", she said. The team had won gold at the 2008 and 2012 Games.