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Olympics fervor stems from 'civil religion'
United Press International via Yahoo Canada Sports· 3 hours agoThe ancient Greeks organized the Olympic Games to demonstrate their devotion to Zeus and other deities. However, as Frank Kühn from the
Inside Day 1 of Team USA's Olympic training camp: 'You can feel the greatness in the room'
New York Times· 1 day agoFollow our Olympics coverage in the lead-up to the Paris Games. LAS VEGAS — Kawhi Leonard was...
Sudanese Olympic backstroker Ziyad Saleem of Cal looks to leave his mark on Paris Games
Toronto Star· 1 day agoThe swimming bug had hit hard, and Saleem began dreaming big. Little did Dad know this might...
This Olympics Could Be the Hottest Yet. Here’s How Athletes Are Preparing.
The New York Times via Yahoo Canada News· 1 day agoA June report highlighted the potential health risks for athletes competing in extreme heat at this...
Devout athletes find strength in their faith. But practicing it and elite sports can pose hurdles
Toronto Star· 6 days agoIt’s been 100 years since a Scottish runner famously refused to race on a Sunday at the Paris...
Fandom usually means tracking your favorite team for years − so why are the Olympics so good at...
The Conversation via Yahoo Canada Sports· 5 days agoThe imagined community that American fans feel part of when they root for Team USA is no accident. ...
At 28, Bardella could become youngest French prime minister at helm of far-right National Rally
The Canadian Press via Yahoo Canada News· 1 day agoNICE, France (AP) — At just 28 years old, Jordan Bardella has helped make the far-right National...
Transgender, nonbinary 1,500 runner Nikki Hiltz shines on and off track, earns spot at Paris Games
The Canadian Press via Yahoo Canada Sports· 4 days agoEUGENE, Ore. (AP) — While Nikki Hiltz took a victory lap to celebrate a long-awaited trip to the...
Who is Ilona Maher? US rugby Olympian hailed as the “TikTok Queen” - Dexerto
Dexerto· 10 hours agoAmerican rugby union player Ilona Maher has not only competed at the Olympics but also taken over...
New West-born, Port Coquitlam-trained gymnast an alternate for Canadian Olympic team
Tri-City News· 6 days agoSydney Turner is going to Paris this month with Canada's Olympic artistic gymnastics team. The New Westminster-born athlete unveiled via social media that ...
