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Daniel Carter, a retired rugby player from New Zealand, bears the brigadier ahead of a men's rugby match between Australia and Samoa at Stade de France earlier this month. He's about to command the attention of the stadium's raucous crowd as part of a new, very French Olympic custom.

What’s that thumping sound in Paris? A dramatic new pre-game Olympics custom

In the moments before many Paris Olympic events get underway, someone comes out and taps a staff. The ritual, inspired by a French theatrical tradition, made its Olympics debut last week.

From left, Matthew Blowers and Patrick Brafford prepare to secure a lifeguard tower in preparation of potential storm at Clearwater Beach on Saturday, in Clearwater, Fla.

Tropical Storm Debby moving through Gulf toward Florida with hurricane warnings

A tropical depression strengthened into Tropical Storm Debby north of Cuba on Saturday and was predicted to become a hurricane as it moves through the Gulf of Mexico.

A CL 415 scooper, top, drops water on the Quarry Fire as a Firehawk helicopter maneuvers for a water drop Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024, southwest of Littleton, Colo.

Firefighters continue battling massive wildfire in California ahead of thunderstorms

Firefighters made progress Saturday against California's largest wildfire of the year ahead of expected thunderstorms that could unleash fire-starting lightning and erratic winds.

A man identified as Pablo González, second from left with shaved head, listens to Russian President Vladimir Putin, speaking to released Russian prisoners upon their arrival at the Vnukovo government airport outside Moscow, Russia, on Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024.

Spanish journalist or Russian spy? The mystery around Pablo González

Pablo González, a journalist from Spain who had been based in Poland, was freed in the largest prisoner swap since the Soviet era, confirming suspicions that he may have been a Russian operative.

Padre’s Opening Day Specials in the Gaslamp Quarter

The Gaslamp is bringing you Grand Slammin’ Specials to celebrate the Padres’ Opening Day! Get ready to swing into action as Gaslamp Quarter gears up to celebrate the opening day of Padres baseball season! From live music to rooftop parties, we've got the perfect lineup to kick off the season in style! Thursday, March 28, 2024 in The Gaslamp Quarter in Downtown San Diego Locations: HARD ROCK – 207 RESTAURANT Where: Hard Rock Hotel San Diego - 207 Restaurant Details: Enjoy live music by Joe Rathburn from 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM as you fuel up for the big game! Information/Booking: LEARN MORE MARGARITAVILLE OPENING DAY CELEBRATION Where: Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Details: Join the pregame and postgame celebration at 5 o'Clock Somewhere Rooftop Bar and LandShark Bar & Grill! DJ, live entertainment, giveaways, drink specials, and more! Information/Booking: LEARN MORE WEREWOLF PADRES OPENING DAY Where: Werewolf American Pub Details: Spend Opening Day with the Wolfpack! DJ spinning from 10am-2pm, free shots, and $1 WW Blonde drafts if the Padres win! Information/Booking: LEARN MORE NASON BEER HALL PADRES OPENING DAY Where: Nason's Beer Hall, Gaslamp Quarter Details: Celebrate the return of baseball season with craft beer, SoCal-inspired bites, and the Nason's Wagyu Hot Dog! Located just blocks from Petco Park. Information: LEARN MORE THE SMOKING GUN OPENING DAY SPECIALS Where: The Smoking Gun, Gaslamp Quarter Details: Enjoy $1 hot dogs, $3.94 Buenaveza, and the Padres Paloma special featuring Patron Silver, grapefruit liquor, sugar, and lime! Information: LEARN MORE SWING SOCIAL OPENING DAY SPECIALS Where: Swing Social, Gaslamp Quarter Details: Enjoy game day specials including $.99 cent beer if the Padres win and discounted sim rentals all day! Information: LEARN MORE PARKING & TRANSPORTATION: The Gaslamp Quarter has various modes of transportation that make it easy to get to and from! The Gaslamp Quarter offers parking at the following garages: Park-It-On Market and 6th & K Parkade For more information on transportation, visit https://gaslamp.org/transportation/. For more information, visit www.Gaslamp.org

Caitlin Clark — a 'tsunami of impact and influence' — breaks the NCAA scoring record

The Iowa senior now holds the NCAA women's points record. Here's how she got this far — and what it means for the sport.

Algeria's Imane Khelif (left) hits Hungary's Anna Hamori in their women's 66kg quarterfinal boxing match at the 2024 Summer Olympics on Saturday in Paris.

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif clinches Olympic medal after gender outcry

Imane Khelif clinched a medal in an emotional fight that followed sharp scrutiny and online abuse as misconceptions about her gender have exploded into a larger clash about identity in sports.

Simone Biles performs her signature 'Yurchenko double pike' to win gold in the gymnastics women's vault final during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games on Saturday at Bercy Arena.

Simone Biles wins her 3rd gold of the 2024 Olympics with the vault named after her

The Yurchenko double pike, the most difficult vault in women's gymnastics, was named after Biles when she first landed it in international competition in 2023. Now, it has won her an Olympic gold.

In this photo provided by the U.S. Navy, a U.S. fighter jet prepares to take off from USS Theodore Roosevelt aircraft carrier during the Freedom Edge exercise by the U.S., Japan and South Korea in Sea of Japan on June 28.

U.S. deploys ships and fighter jets to Middle East as Israel braces for Iran attack

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin ordered fighter jets as well as Navy destroyers and cruisers deployed to "bolster force protection for U.S. troops in the region and to defend Israel," the Pentagon said.

FILE - In this photo provided by Japan Coast Guard, debris believed to be from a U.S. military Osprey aircraft is seen off the coast of Yakushima Island in Kagoshima Prefecture in Japan, Nov. 29, 2023.

Japan Osprey crash caused by cracks in a gear and pilot’s decision to keep flying, Air Force says

The CV-22B Osprey crash killed eight Air Force Special Operations Command service members.

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