PARIS (AP) - Athletes made some of their final preparations for the Paris Olympics on Thursday, the eve of the official start of the Games. Soccer and rugby action continued, while archery and handball competitions got underway.

This collection of photos features fans attending Copa America soccer matches.

DHARAMSHALA, India (AP) - Hundreds of mostly exiled Tibetans gathered in India's hillside town of Dharamshala to celebrate the birthday of the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism, the Dalai Lama, who turned 89 on Saturday.

AP photographers are making the most of the European Championship in Germany to take spectacular shots capturing the excitement of this major soccer tournament.

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Participants delighted the crowds as they raced in high heels through Madrid's Chueca neighborhood during Pride Week. In the heart of the city's gay district, competitors in vibrant footwear elicited cheers and applause as they crossed the finish line.