Olympic Highlights: Thrilling and Unprecedented Moments in Paris

A series of unprecedented and thrilling events unfolded in the Paris Olympics, featuring remarkable performances in women's rugby sevens, swimming, and boxing. Serbia's Novak Djokovic overcame Rafael Nadal, while two boxers previously disqualified for failing gender tests were cleared to compete.

Following is a summary of current sports news briefs.

Olympics-Rugby Sevens-Canada ruin French party, NZ claim record win

Battling Canada brought the Stade de France Olympic party to a shuddering halt when they stunned France 19-14 on Monday to set up a women's rugby sevens semi-final with Australia after Maddison Levi set an Olympic record as they beat Ireland 40-7. In the other semi-final, New Zealand, who posted a record 55-5 victory over China, will play the United States after they fought back to beat Britain 17-7.

Olympics-Swimming-It's Summer time as McIntosh makes winning look easy

Canada declared Summer time in the Paris Olympic pool on Monday and the country's 17-year-old sensation Summer McIntosh made it look easy while others celebrated medals won by barely a fingertip. The world record holder blew away her four-stroke rivals to win the women's 400 metres individual medley (IM) gold and add a second medal to her haul after Sunday's silver in the 400 freestyle.

Olympics-Djokovic survives wobble to ease past error-prone Nadal, Swiatek cruises

Serbia's top-seeded Novak Djokovic overcame a brief bout of nerves in the second set before beating 14-times French Open champion Rafael Nadal 6-1 6-4 at the Paris Olympics on Monday and moving into the third round. His counterpart in the women's draw, world number one Iga Swiatek of Poland had an even easier morning, crushing France's Diane Parry 6-1 6-1 to book her own third round spot.

Texans DE Denico Autry suspended 6 games for PEDs

Houston Texans defensive end Denico Autry has been suspended six games for violating the NFL's policy against the use of performance enhancing drugs. Autry, 34, who signed a two-year deal worth $20 million with the Texans in March, released a statement asserting that he took a medication that, unbeknownst to him, contained a banned substance.

Olympics-Basketball-U.S. on target for eighth gold after beating Japan, France upset Canada

The United States romped to a resounding 102-76 victory over Japan in the women's basketball tournament at the Pierre Mauroy stadium on Monday, demonstrating that the defending champions are positioned to make a strong push for their eighth consecutive Olympic gold medal. In their Group C opener, the Americans took to the court with all the firepower of Breanna Stewart and A'ja Wilson, who combined to pour in 46 points, and under the leadership of captain Diana Taurasi, who is making her sixth Games appearance in Paris.

Aaron Rodgers looking for 'two more years' with Jets

Quarterback Aaron Rodgers says he would still like to have 'two great years' with the New York Jets. That was the initial plan when the four-time NFL MVP joined the Jets in April 2023 after 18 seasons in Green Bay.

Olympics-Boxing-Two boxers who failed gender tests at World Championships cleared for Games

Two boxers who were disqualified from last year's World Champion­ships for failing gender eligibility tests are eligible to compete at the Paris Olympics, the International Olympic Committee said on Monday. Algeria's Imane Khelif was disqualified hours before her gold medal bout at the women's World Championships in New Delhi last year after she failed to meet the International Boxing Association's (IBA) eligibility criteria.

Olympics-Surfing-Competition off as storm wrecks perfect Tahitian surf

Surfing in the Olympics was called off after the men's third round on Monday, after the arrival of a storm wrecked a morning of phenomenal waves at Tahiti's Teahupo'o.

Olympics-Gymnastics-Underdogs no more, U.S. men nab bronze in Olympic resurgence

The U.S. men's gymnastics squad made a huge statement in Paris on Monday as they put together a stunning third-place performance to end their 16-year Olympic medal drought, announcing themselves as a force in the gymnastics world. The energy inside Bercy Arena was electric heading into the sixth and final rotation with the Americans battling Ukraine and Britain for the bronze medal, while favourites Japan and China were squaring off for gold.

Royals acquire RHP Michael Lorenzen from Rangers

The Kansas City Royals acquired right-hander Michael Lorenzen from the Texas Rangers on Monday in exchange for left-hander Walter Pennington. Lorenzen, 32, is 5-6 with a 3.81 ERA in 19 games (18 starts) in his first season with the Rangers.

(With inputs from agencies.)