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Liam Griffin is a sports reporter for The Washington Times. A graduate of George Mason University, he previously covered local news for Patch in northern Virginia. He can be reached at lgriffin@washigntontimes.com.

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Israel stand for the national anthem during the men's group D match between Israel and Mali at the Parc des Princes during the 2024 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, July 24, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Israeli soccer team booed during national anthem at Olympic opener

The "Olympic values" of excellence, respect and friendship were absent Wednesday when Israel's national soccer team faced Mali in their first match of the Paris Games. Fans showered Israeli players with boos and whistles during the pre-match national anthem.

July 26, 2024
The Olympic rings are seen in front of the Paris City Hall, in Paris, on April 30, 2023. Olympic organizers will release tens of thousands of extra tickets for the Paris Games Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024 on the day they will unveil medals awarded to the top finishers. Organizers said the sale will start at 10 a.m. local time on the official ticketing website, with seats available for all sports. (AP Photo/Aurelien Morissard, File)

Under-the-radar storylines for the Paris Olympics

Everyone knows about Simone Biles, Katie Ledecky and Kevin Durant, right? Their exploits are legendary and millions of fans will tune in to see those American superstars compete at the Paris Olympics that begin Friday.

July 25, 2024
United States' Kevin Durant arrives at St Pancras Station with teammates, to take the Eurostar train as they make their way to the Olympic Games in Paris, in London, Wednesday, July 24, 2024.(AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)

Washington region well-represented in Paris

Their athletic journeys have taken them from the District, Maryland and Virginia to Paris. More than two dozen athletes with ties to the region will compete on the biggest stage in sports at the Paris Olympics over the next two weeks.

July 24, 2024
Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo speaks with reporters about the team's recent trades before a baseball game against the New York Mets at Nationals Park, Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022, in Washington. The Washington Nationals look like sellers again as they approach the July 30 trade deadline. For the third consecutive year, analysts around the league expect Rizzo to dish veteran players for prospects and draft picks as the team prepares for the future. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) **FILE**

Nationals expected to become sellers ahead of July 30 trade deadline

The Washington Nationals look like sellers again as they approach the July 30 trade deadline. For the third consecutive year, analysts around the league expect Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo to dish veteran players for prospects and draft picks as the team prepares for the future.

July 17, 2024