The Paris 2024 Olympics were an amazing spectacle, as athletes from all over the globe competed at the highest level watched by the entire world.
The opening ceremony alone was watched by three billion viewers globally – but this wasn’t just a win for sports or the medalists, but for digital infrastructure and connectivity, too.
Updated on: August 15, 2024 14:29 IST
West Indies will take on South Africa in the second and final Test of the two-match series on Thursday, August 15. CAS has dismissed Vinesh Phogat’s plea for a shared silver at the Paris Olympics. All of that and much more in today’s sports wrap.
Co-hosting the 2024 Olympics Closing Ceremony in a city like Paris is a huge adventure in itself — but Jimmy Fallon had an exciting experience one day before the big event, one that included hitchhiking, wandering lost amid the German countryside, and ultimately befriending a few nice locals. The Tonight Show Host shared his story on social media, and provided some jolly video proof of his escapades in Bavaria.
“I’m calling this story ‘Lost in Bavaria,'” Fallon said at the top of the TikTok posted on Saturday, August 10. He explained that before he headed to Paris to hang out with the likes of French president Emmanuel Macron, Mick Jagger and track and field…
Olympics presenter Matt Baker has been inundated with support after announcing that his pet Labrador Annie had passed away. The 46-year-old former host of The One Show shared the news in a post on Instagram on Sunday, August 11.
Sharing a series of photos of Annie, Matt said: “Sad to say we’ve said our goodbyes to Annie, our beautiful Lab. She helped me and Nicola raise our kids and we owe her so much – just pleased we were all with her at home.
“I’m sure you’ll agree the reason we all love our dogs so much is because the only time they break our hearts is when they leave us.”
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Olympics host Gabby Logan previously shared how she maintains a happy marriage to husband Kenny.
The sports presenter – who is hosting the Olympics today (August 10) – is married to retired Scottish rugby player Kenny. The pair tied the knot way back in 2000. And over the years, Gabby and Kenny have endured a variety of challenges including IVF, her menopause struggles and his battle with prostate cancer.
What’s more, in a recent interview, Gabby let slip the key to their relationship, and the three-step plan that helps maintain their marriage.
Speaking to The Sun last month, Gabby claimed the key to…