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Harper & Mew Jensen win Team GB's first Paris medal

Divers Yasmin Harper and Scarlett Mew Jensen win Team GB's first medal of the Paris 2024 Olympics with a dramatic bronze in the women's synchronised 3m springboard.

Paris 2024: What you can expect to watch today

Our guide to what sports you can expect to watch and when on the BBC on Saturday.

Day one at the Games - Swimming and rugby finals top the bill

Your day-by-day guide to what is happening when - and who to watch out for - at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

Park's 'brilliant' solo goal gives GB lead against Spain

Watch as Team GB's Nick Park gets their Paris 2024 men's hockey campaign off to the perfect start with a brilliant solo goal against Spain.

Hockey: Team GB start in style with 4-0 win against Spain

Watch the highlights as Great Britain start their hockey campaign in style with a 4-0 win against Spain in the pool stages of the Paris 2024 Olympics.

Best bits of Paris 2024 opening ceremony

Watch the best bits of the Paris 2024 opening ceremony featuring cameos from Zinedine Zidane, Lady Gaga, Minions, Rafael Nadal and Celine Dion.

Jackman & Reynolds react to funny Olympic moments

Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds watch and react to funny Olympic moments.

Olympic flag raised upside down during opening ceremony

Watch as the Olympic flag was raised upside down in the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympics

Szoboszlai goal gives Slot first win as Liverpool boss

Hungarian midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai scores against Real Betis in Pittsburgh to give Arne Slot a first win in the post-Jurgen Klopp era.

Opening ceremony lights up Paris in unique style

The 2024 Olympics opened in Paris in spectacular style with thousands of athletes sailing along the River Seine past lively performers on bridges, banks and rooftops in an ambitious take on an opening ceremony.

England target 'big runs' after 'special' Atkinson delivers

Despite losing three wickets late on day one of the third Test, England can still pile on "big runs" against West Indies at Edgbaston, says Chris Woakes.

McLaren fastest in FP2 as Verstappen takes grid penalty

McLaren's Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri seal a one-two in second practice at the Belgian Grand Prix - with Max Verstappen set for a 10-place grid drop.

Fashion, food and sport - Fred Sirieix's guide to 'sexy' Paris

First Dates star Fred Sirieix tours Paris, meeting professionals from the French capital's fashion, food and sport scenes.

Canada used drones before and Tokyo gold could be 'tarnished'

Canada Soccer's chief executive confirms drone use prior to Paris 2024, including at the recent Copa America.

Inside the $5bn World Cup stadium hosting Man Utd v Arsenal

Inside the $5bn SoFi stadium in LA that will host Manchester United against Arsenal this weekend in part to prepare for the opening game of the World Cup in 2026.

Edwards v Muhammad - big fight predictions

Fighters and pundits offer their predictions with Britain's Leon Edwards set to defend his welterweight title against Belal Muhammad at UFC 304 in Manchester this weekend.

Warrington thrash Wigan to go top of Super League

Warrington atone for their Wembley Challenge Cup final defeat by crushing title rivals Wigan to go top of Super League.

Holder stars as late wickets leave third Test finely poised

Watch highlights as Jason Holder hits 59 and takes two catches as England surrender the initiative to reach 38-3 at stumps on day one of the third Test against West Indies.

Tottenham lead race to sign Chiesa - Saturday's gossip

Tottenham lead the race to sign Federico Chiesa, Newcastle are confident Anthony Gordon will remain with the club, plus more.

France suspend Jaminet for 34 weeks over racist video

France full-back Melvyn Jaminet is suspended for 34 weeks and fined by the French Rugby Federation (FFR) after he posted a racist video on social media.

New season will be 'survival of fittest' - Ten Hag

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag wants to draw a line under uncertainties of the past before a season he is calling "a survival of the fittest".

Flintoff's Superchargers lose to Rockets

Andrew Flintoff suffers a heavy defeat in his first match as a head coach as his Northern Superchargers side lose to Trent Rockets by 47 runs in The Hundred men's competition at Headingley.

'I didn't say I was leaving' - Guardiola undecided on future

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says he could stay at the club beyond the end of the season, when his contract expires.

Sessegnon returns to Fulham on free transfer

Ryan Sessegnon signs for Fulham on a two-year deal as a free agent after the expiry of his contract with Tottenham.

Sciver-Brunt leads Rockets to win over Superchargers

England all-rounder Nat Sciver-Brunt puts in a strong all-round performance as Trent Rockets beat Northern Superchargers by 20 runs in their opening match of The Hundred women's competition at Headingley.

Why life hasn't been all guns and roses for GB shooter

Medals of all different colours at world, European and Commonwealth are only part of Seonaid McIntosh's remarkable story.

Sessegnon returns to Fulham on free transfer

Ryan Sessegnon signs for Fulham on a two-year deal as a free agent after the expiry of his contract with Tottenham.

'Forget what he says' - Edwards fired up at final face-off

British champion Leon Edwards and American Belal Muhammad weigh in before their welterweight title fight at UFC 304 in Manchester on Saturday.

English hits debut century in crushing Scotland win

Michael English makes 107 on his debut as Scotland trounce Namibia to close a good 10 days at home in the World Cup League 2.

Maresca will 'surprise' at Chelsea - Dewsbury-Hall

Summer signing Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall is backing new Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca after following him to Stamford Bridge from Leicester City.

Rangers sign Wolfsburg winger Cerny on loan

Rangers sign Czech Republic winger Vaclav Cerny on a season-long loan from Wolfsburg.

'Surprise' if no Liverpool summer signings - Slot

Liverpool manager Arne Slot says "it would be a surprise for all of us" if the club do not make any signings during the summer.

Australian hockey star amputates finger to play at Olympics

Matt Dawson broke his finger only two weeks ago but will join the Kookaburras in their medal campaign.

Sleep doctors, 5am bed time & chasing the 0.1% - inside UFC 304

Britain's Leon Edwards has spent 10 weeks altering his body clock to prepare for the defence of his welterweight title against Belal Muhammad at UFC 304.

Quiz: How well do you know Team GB's athletes?

The Paris Olympics are getting under way, but how well do you remember Team GB successes from Games gone by? Try our quiz.

Southampton to sign Brazilian pair from Sao Paulo

Southampton sign pre-contract agreements with Brazilian pair Welington and Juan from Sao Paulo.

Man City's Shimizu out of Olympics with knee injury

Manchester City's Japanese defender Risa Shimizu has been ruled out of the remainder of the Olympics with a knee injury.

Shields issues GWOAT challenge to Taylor & Serrano

American boxer Claressa Shields says if Katie Taylor or Amanda Serrano want to be considered the GWOAT, they must all fight her.

What next for Everton after latest takeover collapse?

Everton are back to square one on the takeover front after the latest proposed acquisition of the club fell through, so what next for the Toffees?

Olympic flame & Celine Dion close opening ceremony

Watch as the opening ceremony for the Paris 2024 Olympics comes to an end with the lighting of the Olympic flame and Celine Dion's performance on the Eiffel Tower.

Tom Hiddleston opens BBC’s Paris 2024 coverage

Actor Tom Hiddleston opens up the BBC's coverage of the Paris 2024 Olympics by paying homage to the French capital's 100-year connection to the Games.

Lady Gaga performs at Olympics opening ceremony

Watch American singer Lady Gaga's stunning performance at the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympics.

Minions make Olympics cameo

The Minions make a cameo appearance at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Team GB arrive at Paris 2024 opening ceremony

Team GB make their entrance at the Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony, led by flagbearers Tom Daley and Helen Glover.

Green's 'wonderful cameo' - The Hundred's plays of the day

Watch the best plays from day four of the 2024 Hundred as Northern Superchargers hosted Trent Rockets at Headingly, Leeds.

Holder takes 'really good catch' to dismiss Crawley

West Indies' Jason Holder takes a "really good catch" to dismiss England opener Zak Crawley on day one of the third Test at Edgbaston.

Root takes 'brilliant catch' to remove Motie

Joe Root takes a "brilliant" one-handed catch behind wicketkeeper Jamie Smith to remove Gudakesh Motie on day one of the third Test at Edgbaston.

Australian coach to remain after backing Korean rival

Australian Olympic swimming coach Michael Palfrey remains with the team after he said he hoped South Korean swimmer Kim Woo-min beats his Australian rivals to Olympic 400m freestyle gold in Paris.

Olympics opening ceremony - the show-stopping outfits

As the Paris 2024 Olympics gets under way, BBC Sport looks at some of the best recent opening ceremony outfits.

Everton sign Napoli midfielder Lindstrom on loan

Everton sign Napoli midfielder Jesper Lindstrom on a season-long loan.

Footballers 'scared' after Reading Women collapse

Footballers are “scared” and “anxious” about the collapse of major women's teams following the demotion of Reading, according to Bristol City midfielder Amy Rodgers.

Bordeaux file for bankruptcy after FSG end takeover talks

French club Bordeaux file for bankruptcy following the collapse of takeover talks with Fenway Sports Group, who own Liverpool.

England great Sciver-Brunt joins Yorkshire board

Former England fast bowler Katherine Sciver-Brunt is named an independent non-executive director on the board of Yorkshire County Cricket Club.

Scott 'must go faster than ever before to claim gold'

Duncan Scott says he will have to swim faster than he ever has before to have a chance of earning individual Olympic Games gold.

Intense sci-fi thriller featuring George Clooney

Two astronauts become stranded in space and must find a way to return to Earth

The 24 British stars to watch at Paris 2024

From Olympic golden oldies to fresh-faced debutants, BBC Sport picks out 24 of the Team GB athletes to particularly focus on during Paris 2024.

All you need to know about the Paris 2024 Olympics

All you need to know about Paris 2024, including dates, venues, schedule and how to watch.

'My heart is broken by France's Olympic hijab ban'

How France's ban on the hijab affects athletes, including an Olympic prospect who will be watching from the sidelines.

Low pressure but not low key as Biles returns to Games

Simone Biles lands a spectacular vault in Paris training to make a huge statement in a low-pressure return to the Olympic stage.

'Fearless Chisora keeps pushing boundaries'

If Derek Chisora beats Joe Joyce on Saturday he will be back at the highest level, but if he loses he should retire, writes Steve Bunce.

New football kits 2024-25: Rate your favourite

It's the best time of the year for football kit enthusiasts as clubs get decked out ready for the new season - but which is your favourite?

The people v Andy Murray: Four weeks that changed him and us

In the space of a month in 2012, Andy Murray went from tears in the rain to gold in the sunshine, winning hearts and medals on Centre Court.

An Olympic friendship that defied Hitler

Jesse Owens and Luz Long's embrace has become a defining image of Olympic sportsmanship, but it came with consequences.

Inside the gym building champions - and community

Molly McCann and Paddy Pimblett are MMA superstars but their Liverpool gym focuses on fighters of all abilities

Chasing the 'Ghost' - a superstar struck down by lightning

John White did the League and Cup Double, but his sudden death left his son searching for the man behind the comic-book persona.

Fuelling the Tour de France: Secrets of the team kitchens

Replacing the 6,000 calories burned daily by a Tour de France rider, while negotiating the vaguaries and motorways of a 21-stage, 2,100 mile race is a formidable challenge.

Panenka - the penalty that killed a career and started a feud

Antonin Panenka's penalty in the Euro 1976 final birthed a whole new 12-yard tactic. But the risks were higher than anyone could imagine.

Running on a volcano's rim - the race in the shadow of an eruption

In 2021, La Palma's volcanos erupted, issuing tonnes of molten rock and a reminder of the perilious nature of the island's premier running race.

Hobson's 'life fell apart' before dementia diagnosis

Ex-Bristol and England prop Jason Hobson says his life "went off the rails" before being diagnosed with early onset dementia.

Hoy and Kenny back Finucane for Olympic glory

Two of the biggest names in British Olympic cycling history believe Wales' Emma Finucane can star for Team GB in Paris.