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Why the Olympic Games are a ‘civil religious’ ceremony with a global congregation
The Conversation via Yahoo Canada News· 4 hours agothe opening and closing ceremonies, which highlight civil religion. The ancient Greeks organized the...
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...
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...
At 28, Bardella could become youngest French prime minister at helm of far-right National Rally
Associated Press via Yahoo Canada News· 7 days agoAt just 28 years old, Jordan Bardella has helped make the far-right National Rally the strongest...
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...
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...
Off the Grid: Sally breaks down USA TODAY's daily crossword puzzle, Slow Burn (Freestyle)
USA TODAY via Yahoo Canada News· 1 day agoMonkeys, apes, and humans are classified as SIMIANS. EXPATS (42D: Some "An American in Paris"...
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...
National silver for New West-born, Port Coquitlam-raised hammer-thrower
Tri-City News· 5 days agoKaila Butler will have to wait another four years to possibly earn her first trip to a Summer...
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...