Victor Wembanyama had an easy time during the first three minutes and the last five minutes of Tuesday’s game. The rest of the game was challenging. After briefly leaving the court late in the first…
Category: Olympics 2024
Kaylee McKeown remains the top swimmer in Olympic backstroke, defeating Regan Smith in the women’s 100 meters
Kaylee McKeown remains the top swimmer in the women’s Olympic backstroke. The Australian defeated Regan Smith of the United States in the 100 backstroke on Tuesday night, keeping the title she won at the Tokyo…
Miezis guides defending champion Latvia to a 21-14 victory over Lithuania in 3×3 basketball at the Paris Games
Nauris Miezis scored nine points and grabbed four rebounds to help defending champion Latvia win 21-14 against Lithuania on Tuesday during the pool play of men’s 3×3 basketball at the Paris Olympics. Miezis and Karlis…
Djokovic defeats his rival Nadal at the Paris Olympics in their 60th and potentially final matchup
Novak Djokovic, who won, and Rafael Nadal, who lost, met at the net and shared a hug after their match at the Paris Olympics, marking the 60th — and possibly final — encounter in their…
Stephan Jaeger’s journey to Olympic golf travels from Germany to Tennessee
Stephan Jaeger often introduces himself with his golf score rather than talking about his German background, his slight Tennessee accent, or the journey that took him to Le Golf National for the Paris Olympics. Xander…
The Abe siblings from Japan won’t win double judo gold medals in Paris after Uta’s surprising loss
The Abe siblings’ hopes of winning judo gold medals for Japan on the same day in their second consecutive Olympics were dashed early on Sunday when Uta Abe suffered a surprising loss to Diyora Keldiyorova…
With French fans cheering every stroke, Marchand glides to the fastest time in the men’s medley
With a lively crowd cheering him on, Léon Marchand started his home Olympics by achieving the fastest time in the preliminaries of the 400-meter individual medley on Sunday. The 22-year-old Marchand led his heat with…
Simone Biles overcomes a leg injury to excel in Olympic gymnastics qualifying
Simone Biles didn’t let some leg discomfort slow her down. The American gymnastics star scored an all-around total of 59.566 during Olympic qualifying on Sunday at the busy and high-profile Bercy Arena, even though she…
Following his transfer to Chelsea, US defender Caleb Wiley is aiming to win a medal at the Paris Olympics
Chelsea will have to wait. Caleb Wiley’s main goal for the next two and a half weeks is to win a medal at the Paris Olympics. The American defender has already secured a move to…
The New Zealand Olympic soccer team lodged a complaint following the appearance of a Canadian team drone over its training session
New Zealand has filed a complaint with the International Olympic Committee’s integrity unit after discovering that a drone, operated by a member of the Canadian team’s support staff, flew over a training session for the…
The Paris Olympics kick off with soccer games featuring Spain and Argentina
The Paris Olympics started with soccer matches featuring Spain and Argentina on Wednesday. Spain played against Uzbekistan at Parc des Princes in western Paris, the former home of Kylian Mbappé when he played for Paris…
LeBron James scores the last 11 points for the US in a 92-88 victory over Germany, concluding the pre-Olympic tour
On Friday, LeBron James will carry the U.S. flag. But before that, he led the U.S. men’s basketball team once again. James scored the last 11 points as the Americans held off World Cup champions…
The French Minister of the Interior commends law enforcement for their security efforts during the Paris Olympics
Three days before the 2024 Olympics begin, France’s interior minister praised law enforcement for their diligent efforts in ensuring the safety of the Paris Games for thousands of athletes and millions of fans, despite significant…
The Dominican Republic’s Olympic soccer team will include several players with dual nationality making their debut
Fans in the Dominican Republic will miss out on seeing their dominant baseball team at the Paris Olympics, as the sport isn’t included in the 2024 lineup. However, the Dominican men’s soccer team is set…
Andy Murray has announced that the Paris Olympics will mark the conclusion of his competitive career, following his two-time gold medal-winning performances
Andy Murray, who has won the Olympic men’s singles gold medal twice, confirmed on Tuesday that he will retire after competing in the Paris Games next week. “Arrived in Paris for my last ever tennis…
Arike Ogunbowale and Caitlin Clark guide the WNBA All-Stars to a 117-109 victory against the U.S. Olympic team
Arike Ogunbowale stood out as the top scorer of the game. Caitlin Clark displayed exceptional passing skills. Angel Reese continued her consistent performance with another double-double. While the U.S. Olympic team may still be considered…
Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese shine brightly for the WNBA All-Stars. It may not be long before they do the same for the U.S. squad
Caitlin Clark showcased precise passing skills, while Angel Reese contributed with energetic hustle and strong rebounding. Both WNBA newcomers posed challenges for the U.S. Olympic team on Saturday night. In the future, they could become key…
Following her coach’s advice, Arike Ogunbowale dominates the second half and earns the MVP title at the WNBA All-Star Game
Arike Ogunbowale sat with her Team WNBA teammates in the locker room, waiting for coach Cheryl Miller’s halftime talk. Instead of addressing the team as a whole, Miller singled out Ogunbowale. In the first half,…
The US women’s Olympic basketball team acknowledges the need for improvement following their defeat against a WNBA team
The U.S. women’s Olympic team remains composed despite their recent loss. They fell to the WNBA All-Star team 117-109 on Saturday and are now preparing for the Paris Olympics with a trip to London. Breanna…
James scores clutch basket with 8 seconds remaining, securing victory as U.S. team narrowly defeats South Sudan 101-100 to avoid an upset
LeBron James rescued the U.S. team from what would have been a surprising defeat. James scored a crucial layup with 8 seconds remaining on Saturday, securing a 101-100 victory over South Sudan in London. The…
Arike Ogunbowale, a WNBA star, might pose challenges for Team USA once more
The last time the U.S. Women’s National Team didn’t pick Arike Ogunbowale, she showed her skills on the basketball court in response. Now, three years later, things are a bit different but her goal remains…
Tyler Adams, captain of the U.S. team, undergoes back surgery and will be absent at the beginning of the season with Bournemouth
Tyler Adams, the captain of the United States team, will not be able to start the Premier League season as he is recovering from back surgery, according to Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola. Adams missed most…
Marta is aiming for soccer gold at the Olympics while also preparing to inspire Brazil’s younger athletes
Marta is feeling a bit nostalgic as she heads into her final major tournament with the Brazilian national team. For the 38-year-old, who has been named World Player of the year six times, the time…
Katie Ledecky continues to persist, maintaining her enthusiasm for swimming after all these years
Katie Ledecky seems immune to burnout in her swimming career. There are moments when the routine of endless laps in the pool can feel mundane, staring at the bottom and pushing through without any immediate…
Only three players consistently start for Team USA
In Team USA’s three exhibition games so far — against Canada, Australia, and Serbia — the only players who have consistently started are LeBron James, Stephen Curry, and Joel Embiid. Coach Steve Kerr intends to…
LeBron James and Steph Curry set aside past tensions to join forces for Olympic success
LeBron James and Stephen Curry, two of the NBA’s top players, have set aside their past competition to team up for the Paris Olympics men’s national team. While they have shared the court in All-Star…
Despite stringent regulations, competition among swimsuit brands intensifies during an Olympic year
The iconic LZR Racer, worn by Michael Phelps during his historic eight gold medal wins at the Beijing Olympics, continues to hold a special place at Speedo’s design center. “It was truly a golden era…
Parisian authorities are closing off access to the Seine River before the Olympics opening ceremony
A strict security zone was enforced across central Paris on Thursday, marking the start of an anti-terrorism perimeter for the Olympics along the Seine River. This closure affected a stretch of several kilometers, restricting entry…
Carapaz secures his maiden stage victory in the Tour de France
Richard Carapaz earned his first Tour de France stage victory by demonstrating his climbing skills on Wednesday in the Alps. Current two-time champion Tadej Pogacar maintained his lead in the race standings. The 17th stage…
Delta arranges a farewell event for Team USA Olympic athletes at Atlanta airport
Delta Air Lines honored Team USA members on Wednesday at Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport before they departed for the Summer Olympic Games in Paris. The airline provided T-shirts and water bottles at the gate where…
Stephen Curry played exceptionally well in the US men’s basketball team’s 105-79 victory over Serbia in an Olympic preparation match
Stephen Curry didn’t score much in the first two exhibition games of the U.S. Olympic team before the Paris Games. But on Wednesday, with less than two weeks until his official Olympic debut, Curry became…
The French women’s gymnastics team thrives with a new training routine, perfectly timed for the Paris Olympics
During last year’s World Championships in Antwerp, there was a moment when the whereabouts of the female French gymnasts became uncertain. In an environment known for its strict, military-style discipline over many decades, this break…
The Paris mayor takes a dip in the Seine River to demonstrate its enhanced cleanliness ahead of the Olympic events
Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo fulfilled her promise on Wednesday by swimming in the Seine River. She aimed to demonstrate that the once heavily polluted waterway is now clean enough to host swimming events during the…
Italy’s Minisini announces retirement after no male artistic swimmers selected for Olympics 2024
Giorgio Minisini, a former world champion in artistic swimming, has decided to retire this week because no men were selected to compete in the discipline at the Paris Olympics, where they were eligible for the…
Mathias Christiansen, the Danish badminton player in mixed doubles, pulls out of the Paris Olympics
Mathias Christiansen, a Danish badminton player in mixed doubles, has pulled out of the Paris Olympics. His national federation stated on Wednesday that this decision came after he unintentionally made multiple errors in reporting his…