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…
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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,…