Jade Melbourne scored 14 of her 18 points by halftime, helping Australia advance to the Paris Olympics semifinals in women’s basketball with an 85-67 victory over Serbia on Wednesday. To reach the elimination round, the…
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China takes the top two spots in the semifinals of the men’s 3-meter springboard diving at the Paris Olympics
China is closer to winning its sixth consecutive gold medal in diving after taking the top two spots in the men’s 3-meter springboard semifinals on Wednesday. Wang Zongyuan led with 537.85 points from six dives,…
Speed sport climber Aleksandra Miroslaw wins Olympic gold just two days after breaking the world record twice
Two world records and one Olympic gold medal. Aleksandra Miroslaw from Poland ended her outstanding performance at the Paris Games by winning the gold in women’s speed climbing on Wednesday. This was her first Olympic…
The U.S. will compete against New Zealand for the gold medal in the women’s team pursuit at the Olympic velodrome
Olympic road race champion Kristen Faulkner will aim for her second gold medal of the Paris Games with U.S. teammates Chloe Dygert, Jennifer Valente, and Lilly Williams as they compete against New Zealand in the…
Marit Bouwmeester wins gold in the women’s dinghy, marking her fourth sailing medal in as many Games and her first since becoming a mother
Marit Bouwmeester from the Netherlands won the gold medal in the women’s dinghy at the Paris Olympics on Wednesday. This is her fourth consecutive Games where she has reached the podium. Denmark’s Anne-Marie Rindom, a…
India’s Vinesh Phogat was disqualified from Olympic wrestling after reaching the final
India’s Vinesh Phogat has been disqualified from the 50-kilogram Olympic wrestling final after failing to meet the weight limit on Wednesday. This has caused changes in the medal matches and required adjustments from the organizers.…
It’s uncommon for the U.S., a country with a legacy in long jump thanks to athletes like Lewis and Owens, to have no men competing in the Olympic final
From Jesse Owens to Bob Beamon to Carl Lewis and many others, Americans have been dominant in the men’s long jump at the Summer Olympics. However, on Tuesday night, there were no American competitors in…
Discus thrower Allman and pole vaulter Kendricks both secured Olympic medals for the US just moments apart
Sam Kendricks is finding joy in the Olympics again, while Valarie Allman has always been passionate about it. On Monday night, Allman secured her second consecutive Olympic gold in the discus throw, and Kendricks won…
The test run for the Olympic marathon swim has been canceled due to concerns about the water quality in the Seine River
A test run for Olympic marathon swimming in the Seine River was canceled on Tuesday due to worries about water quality. World Aquatics decided to cancel the test after a morning meeting. Concerns about fluctuating…
Armand “Mondo” Duplantis sets a new pole vault world record with his gold-medal performance at the Olympics
The pole vaulter known as “Mondo” really knows how to impress. With the track events at the Olympics done for the night and the 80,000-strong crowd at the Stade de France still cheering, Armand Duplantis…
Greinacher’s clutch shot gives Germany a 17-16 victory over Spain, securing the gold medal in women’s 3×3 basketball at the Paris Games
Sonja Greinacher made a decisive 2-pointer with 30 seconds remaining, leading Germany to a 17-16 win over Spain and securing the gold medal in women’s 3×3 at the Paris Olympics on Monday night. Spain briefly…
France defeated Egypt 3-1 and will play against Spain in the men’s soccer final at the Paris Olympics
Thierry Henry stood with his arms outstretched, facing the excited crowd and taking in the moment. The final of the men’s soccer tournament at the Paris Olympics was approaching after France was pushed hard by…
Kauli Vaast from French Polynesia and Caroline Marks from the U.S. won gold medals in surfing at the Paris Olympics
French Polynesian Kauli Vaast won the gold medal in men’s surfing, and Caroline Marks from the United States won the women’s surfing gold medal on Monday at the Paris Olympics in Tahiti. The crowd cheered…
Worthy de Jong’s two points in overtime lead the Netherlands to a victory over France, securing gold in men’s 3×3 basketball at the Paris Games
Worthy de Jong switched to 3×3 basketball after a long career in 5×5 play because he had lost his passion for the game. Now he’s an Olympic gold medalist. De Jong’s 2-pointer in overtime helped…
Cuba has long been a powerhouse in Olympic boxing, but the team is struggling at the Paris Games
Erislandy Álvarez didn’t expect to be carrying the hopes of a proud boxing nation when he steps into the ring Wednesday night in an arena full of fans cheering for his opponent. But that’s where…
Germany’s strong second half propels them past Greece 76-63 and into their first-ever Olympic semifinals
Franz Wagner scored 18 points as Germany bounced back from a slow start to beat Greece 76-63 on Tuesday and reach the Olympics semifinals for the first time. Dennis Schroder added 13 points and eight…
Lauren Jackson and Diana Taurasi add a wealth of experience to their Olympic women’s basketball teams
Diana Taurasi wants people to stop mentioning her age, while Lauren Jackson just acknowledges it—she’s older. Both players, who are over 40, are in the Olympic quarterfinals and could face each other in a game…
Christian Kukuk claims the equestrian individual jumping title for a strong Germany at the Paris Olympics
Christian Kukuk achieved a perfect round to win the individual jumping title at the Paris Olympics on Tuesday, adding to Germany’s equestrian medal count. It was Kukuk’s first Olympic medal at age 34. He was…
American Sam Watson sets a new sport climbing world record at the Paris Olympics, surpassing his previous mark
American Sam Watson broke his own world record for speed sport climbing at the Paris Olympics on Tuesday. Watson achieved a time of 4.75 seconds in an elimination heat, improving his previous record of 4.79…
Two German forwards will be unavailable for the Olympic semifinal against the U.S. women’s team due to illness and injury
Germany will be missing team captain Alexandra Popp and forward Lea Schüller for Tuesday’s semifinal match against the United States in the Olympic women’s soccer tournament. The German soccer federation reported that Popp is ill,…
Kipyegon moves past the drama from the previous night and begins her pursuit of a third consecutive 1,500-meter Olympic title
Faith Kipyegon from Kenya began her quest for a third consecutive Olympic 1,500-meter title on Tuesday, moving past a tough night that ended with a medal for her. Kipyegon finished fourth in her first-round heat,…
American Masai Russell heads a strong group of hurdlers vying for Camacho-Quinn’s Olympic title
After qualifying for the Paris Olympics, 100-meter hurdler Masai Russell celebrated by getting a new black Mercedes. If Russell wins gold, it will be a huge reward, and she’ll likely have a lot of social…
Coach Emma Hayes’ steady approach leads the US to the Olympic semifinals in women’s soccer
New U.S. coach Emma Hayes hasn’t always chosen the usual approach during her brief time with the team, but she’s been remarkably steady with one thing during the Paris Olympics. In her lineup, Hayes has…
Tom Brady visits the gymnastics Olympic venue to watch Simone Biles on the final day of competition
It was the last chance to see Simone Biles at the Paris Olympics, and Tom Brady took it. Like many top athletes and celebrities before him, the former NFL quarterback came to watch the American…
The Paris Olympic men’s basketball quarterfinals are packed with star players and have the intensity of a Game 7
The men’s basketball quarterfinals at the Paris Olympics are filled with NBA champions, All-Stars, and award winners. Every game feels intense, like a Game 7. Tuesday is the crucial day of the Olympic men’s tournament.…
Italy wins the first Olympic mixed team skeet gold medal, while Vincent Hancock takes silver
After winning four Olympic gold medals, Vincent Hancock had to settle for a silver medal this time. Italy narrowly defeated the United States 45-44 on Monday in the final of the first Olympic mixed team…
Leigh Diffey on the incorrect Paris Olympics 100 meters call: “I got it wrong”
NBC announcer Leigh Diffey admitted “I got it wrong” regarding his mistaken call of the Paris Olympics 100 meters race, where he incorrectly named Kishane Thompson of Jamaica as the winner. The race was a…
After concerns about water quality led to the cancellation of test runs, Olympic triathletes jumped into the Seine for the relay
Olympic triathletes jumped into the Seine River for the mixed relay event on Monday after organizers confirmed that bacteria levels in the long-polluted Paris waterway were now at acceptable levels. The plan to hold the…
Simone Biles wraps up her return to the Olympics with a silver medal in the floor exercise
American gymnast Simone Biles didn’t get the perfect ending she hoped for. Biles won silver in the floor exercise finals on Monday, marking her 11th Olympic medal. Her performance included a few mistakes that led…
Equestrian star Werth calls for improved horse welfare but gets defensive when asked about a rider who is currently suspended
Equestrian star Isabell Werth has been advocating for better horse welfare at the Paris Olympics. However, she became frustrated when the focus shifted from the competition to discussions about suspended riders. Following the Charlotte Dujardin…
Karsten Warholm, Rai Benjamin, and Alison dos Santos all moved on from the 400-meter hurdles heats at the Paris Games
Norwegian world-record holder Karsten Warholm posted the fastest time in the 400-meter hurdles qualifying on Monday as he aims to defend his Olympic title. Warholm is expected to face strong competition in Paris from Rai…
Noah Lyles wins the Olympic 100-meter sprint in a historically close race, finishing just five-thousandths of a second ahead
Noah Lyles paced at the far end of the track, hands on his head, staring up at the scoreboard, waiting for the result he had been working hard for over the past three years. He…
Two-time Olympic gold medalist boxer Arlen López from Cuba was defeated by Oleksandr Khyzhniak in the semifinals in Paris
Two-time gold medal-winning boxer Arlen López from Cuba was knocked out of the competition by Oleksandr Khyzhniak from Ukraine on Sunday night in the 80-kilogram semifinals at the Paris Olympics. López missed the chance to…
Andreeva and Shnaider, who are members of AIN, are the first Russians to win a medal at the 2024 Olympics
The first medal for any Russian athlete at the 2024 Olympics — technically not representing their country but competing as neutrals due to the war on Ukraine — was won in tennis on Sunday. Mirra…
Morocco is impressing with their skillful play and passionate supporters at the Olympics. They now look forward to facing Spain in the soccer semifinals
Moroccan soccer is in the spotlight right now. Two years ago, the men’s team made it to the World Cup semifinals, and they have achieved the same feat at the Paris Olympics. Morocco beat the…
Sarah Sjöström claims her second gold medal in the Paris Olympics with a commanding victory in the 50-meter freestyle
Sarah Sjöström from Sweden won the 50-meter freestyle on Sunday night during her fifth Olympics, adding this victory to the 100-meter freestyle gold she secured earlier in the Paris Games. Sjöström finished in 23.71 seconds,…
US men are out of the 3×3 competition after a 2-5 record in pool play, missing Jimmer Fredette
The U.S. men’s team was knocked out of the 3×3 competition on Sunday at the Paris Olympics after finishing 2-5 in pool play, with their last five games played without star Jimmer Fredette. “We fought…
High jumper Yaroslava Mahuchikh wins Ukraine’s first individual gold medal of the Paris Olympics
It was a night of celebration for Ukraine amidst its ongoing conflict. Thousands of Ukrainians tuned in on YouTube as high jumper Yaroslava Mahuchikh won gold for her country, which she had to leave due…
Steven van de Velde, the Dutch beach volleyball player convicted of rape, has been eliminated from the Olympics
Steven van de Velde, the Dutch beach volleyball player convicted of raping a 12-year-old British girl in 2016, was eliminated from the Paris Olympics on Sunday night when he and his partner Matthew Immers lost…
Japan defeats Italy to win the final fencing gold medal of the Paris Olympics in men’s team foil
Japan secured its second fencing gold medal of the Paris Olympics by defeating Italy 45-36 in the final of the men’s team foil on Sunday. Japan’s alternate, Yudai Nagano, stepped in for the eighth leg…
From being known as ‘monkey boy’ to ‘horse guy,’ Stephen Nedoroscik is now enjoying the spotlight
Stephen Nedoroscik is embracing his new fame as a quirky, bespectacled video gamer who recently won two bronze medals at the Paris Olympics. “It’s still just surreal to me. I wake up in the morning,…
Americans Hughes and Cheng move on to the quarterfinals in the beach volleyball tournament at the Paris Olympics
Americans Kelly Cheng and Sara Hughes lost a set for the first time in the Paris Olympics beach volleyball tournament. Instead of getting discouraged, it motivated them. “When we bring the fire, the energy, the…
The U.S. will play against quarterfinals newcomer Nigeria as the official draw for women’s basketball elimination matches is announced
Nigeria is heading to the quarterfinals, becoming the first African team to reach this stage at the Olympics. Their reward is a game against the seven-time defending champion U.S. in Paris on Wednesday, following the…
After gold medals for Novak Djokovic and Zheng Qinwen, tennis moves from the Olympics to the US Open
Hours after he knelt on the red clay and cried with joy, finally able to kiss his Olympic gold medal won for Serbia, Novak Djokovic was asked if he now sees his tennis career as…
Kristen Faulkner becomes the second U.S. Olympic road race champion, joining Connie Carpenter-Phinney 40 years after her win
Forty years after winning gold in Los Angeles, Connie Carpenter-Phinney watched nervously, hoping and praying that Kristen Faulkner could maintain her lead in the road race at the Paris Olympics. When Faulkner succeeded, finishing her…
Scottie Scheffler wins the Olympic gold medal with a thrilling 62
Scottie Scheffler gave the best performance of his amazing year by coming from four shots behind on Sunday with a 9-under 62 to win the Olympic gold medal in men’s golf at Le Golf National.…
Germany, Spain, the U.S., and Canada have moved on to the semifinals in women’s 3×3 basketball at the Paris Games
Germany, Spain, the U.S., and Canada all reached the semifinals in women’s 3×3 basketball at the Paris Olympics on Saturday. Germany and Spain secured their spots in Monday’s semifinals by finishing in the top two…
The U.S. will face Brazil in the Olympic men’s quarterfinals, with Serbia or Australia awaiting in the semifinals
The U.S. will play against Brazil in the quarterfinals of the Olympic men’s basketball tournament in Paris on Tuesday. If the U.S. wins, they will face either Serbia or Australia in the semifinals. The earliest…
Even winning an Olympic gold medal hasn’t been enough to make Hungarian swimmer Kristóf Milák break his silence
Not even winning an Olympic gold medal could get Kristóf Milák to talk. Despite his victory on Saturday night in the 100-meter butterfly at the Paris Olympics, it was expected that he would remain silent.…
The rapidly advancing U.S. women’s wrestling program is set to compete with Japan for dominance
Kennedy Blades was very close to achieving her dream of wrestling for the United States at the Olympics. To make her dream come true, the 20-year-old had to win against Adeline Gray — a six-time…