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…
On the final day of artistic gymnastics at the Paris Olympics, Zou Jingyuan successfully defended his title on the parallel bars
On Monday, Zou Jingyuan from China was nearly perfect in defending his Olympic title on the parallel bars, marking the last day of artistic gymnastics at the Paris Games. This was Zou’s third medal in…
A back injury prevents Evan Carter from building on his impressive debut with the Texas Rangers
Evan Carter didn’t get the chance to follow up on his impressive debut with the Texas Rangers last year. A slow start turned into a persistent back strain, and recently general manager Chris Young said…
Eovaldi’s franchise-record streak of pitching without issuing a walk for the Texas Rangers ends with a free pass in the first inning
Nathan Eovaldi’s streak of innings without a walk for the Texas Rangers came to an end when he walked Boston’s Masataka Yoshida with one out in the first inning. Eovaldi had an 0-2 count on…
Matt Chapman hit a home run and made a key defensive play to save a run, leading the San Francisco Giants to an 8-2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds
Matt Chapman hit his 17th home run and made a crucial play by catching a slow roller with his bare hand, helping the San Francisco Giants to an 8-2 win over the Cincinnati Reds on…
Luis García Jr.’s home run and James Wood’s bases-loaded triple lifted the Washington Nationals to a 4-3 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers
Luis García Jr. hit a home run for the second day in a row, and rookie James Wood drove in three runs with a bases-loaded triple to lead the Washington Nationals to a 4-3 win…
MJ Melendez smacked a pinch-hit home run in the 9th inning to lift the Kansas City Royals to a 3-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers
MJ Melendez hit a pinch-hit three-run homer in the ninth inning to lead the Kansas City Royals to a 3-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Sunday. Down 2-0 going into the ninth inning, Hunter…
Cabrera’s five solid innings and Bride’s three-run homer lead the Miami Marlins to a 7-0 victory over the Atlanta Braves
Edward Cabrera pitched five strong innings with eight strikeouts, and Jonah Bride hit a three-run homer as the Miami Marlins defeated the Atlanta Braves 7-0 on Sunday, evening their four-game series. Cabrera (2-3) gave up…
Pederson’s home run leads the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 6-5 victory; Pittsburgh Pirates rookie Paul Skenes does not get a decision
Joc Pederson’s three-run home run in the seventh inning helped the Arizona Diamondbacks come back to win 6-5 on Sunday, while Pittsburgh Pirates rookie Paul Skenes did not get a decision after pitching a shutout…
Tyler Alexander and four other Tampa Bay Rays pitchers combine for a three-hit game in a 1-0 victory over the Houston Astros
Tyler Alexander and four other Rays pitchers combined to allow just three hits, Brandon Lowe hit an RBI double in the third inning, and Tampa Bay defeated the Houston Astros 1-0 on Sunday. Alexander (5-3)…
Gunnar Henderson and Adley Rutschman drive in 5 RBIs together as the Baltimore Orioles defeat the MLB-leading Cleveland Guardians 9-5
Gunnar Henderson hit a two-run home run and Adley Rutschman drove in three runs as the Baltimore Orioles defeated the MLB-leading Cleveland Guardians 9-5 on Sunday. Henderson hit his 29th home run of the season…
Abreu hits two home runs, and Duran adds a go-ahead shot as the Boston Red Sox defeat the Texas Rangers 7-2
Wilyer Abreu hit two home runs and matched his career high with four RBIs a day after his grandmother passed away, leading the Boston Red Sox to a 7-2 win over the Texas Rangers on…
The Chicago White Sox lost 13-7 to the Minnesota Twins, marking their 20th consecutive defeat, the longest losing streak in Major League Baseball in 36 years
The Chicago White Sox have been struggling for nearly a month and are now making unwanted history. On Sunday, the White Sox lost their 20th straight game, marking the longest losing streak in Major League…
The St. Louis Cardinals have placed center fielder Michael Siani on the injured list and recalled outfielder Victor Scott II
The St. Louis Cardinals placed rookie center fielder Michael Siani on the 10-day injured list with a right oblique strain on Sunday and recalled outfielder Victor Scott II from Triple-A Memphis. Siani, known for his…
Wheeler’s solid performance ends the Philadelphia Phillies’ losing streak with a 6-0 victory over the Seattle Mariners
Kyle Schwarber started the game with a home run, and Zack Wheeler pitched eight scoreless innings as the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Seattle Mariners 6-0 on Sunday. Bryson Stott, Bryce Harper, and Alec Bohm also…
David Peralta hits a home run and makes a great catch to take away another as the San Diego Padres defeat the Colorado Rockies 10-2 to win the series
David Peralta hit a three-run home run an inning after stopping Sam Hilliard from hitting a home run, and the San Diego Padres defeated the Colorado Rockies 10-2 on Sunday. This win gave the Padres…
Boston Red Sox’s Wilyer Abreu channels his emotions into a two-homer game one day after his grandmother’s death
Wilyer Abreu didn’t talk much to his teammates, coaches, or Boston manager Alex Cora when he came to play against the Texas Rangers the day after his grandmother passed away. The 25-year-old outfielder couldn’t hide…
Canning and the Los Angeles Angels’ relievers silenced the New York Mets in a 3-2 victory
Griffin Canning pitched five strong innings for his first win in six weeks, and the Los Angeles Angels defeated the New York Mets 3-2 on Sunday. Matt Thaiss and Kevin Pillar each contributed a sacrifice…
Kiké Hernandez’s 2-run double and Cavan Biggio’s RBI single led the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 3-2 victory over the Oakland Athletics
Kiké Hernandez hit two doubles and drove in two runs, while Cavan Biggio added a run-scoring single to help the Los Angeles Dodgers defeat the Oakland Athletics 3-2 on Sunday. This win ended a streak…
LeMahieu’s single in the 10th inning secured a 4-3 victory for the New York Yankees against the Toronto Blue Jays
DJ LeMahieu hit a game-winning single through a five-man infield in the 10th inning to give the New York Yankees a 4-3 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday after a rain delay. Juan…
Freddie Freeman and his wife have announced that their 3-year-old son is back home after an 8-day stay in the ICU
On Sunday, Freddie Freeman and his wife announced that their 3-year-old son, Maximus, is back home after being treated for Guillain-Barre Syndrome, a rare nerve disorder. In a joint social media post, Freddie and Chelsea…
Steele leads the Chicago Cubs to a 6-2 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals with homers from Tauchman and Amaya
Justin Steele pitched effectively, allowing only three hits into the seventh inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-2 on Sunday night. This win marked their fourth victory in their last five…
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…
Mixed-gender boats begin racing in the first Games where men and women have equal chances for sailing medals
The mixed-gender boats, including dinghies and multihulls, raced in the Mediterranean in Marseille on Friday and Saturday for the 2024 Olympics. This happened alongside the first medal races in skiffs and windsurfing. In Rio, the…
Rams Evaluate Matthew Stafford’s Future Annually with Contract Restructuring and Backup Plan in Place
The Los Angeles Rams are taking a cautious, year-to-year approach when it comes to quarterback Matthew Stafford’s future with the team. According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, Stafford’s tenure with the Rams is being evaluated on…
Steelers Consider Justin Fields for Starting QB Role Amid Open Competition and Injury-Influenced Opportunities
The Pittsburgh Steelers are considering Justin Fields as a serious contender for the starting quarterback position, according to ESPN’s Dan Graziano. While Fields is seen as needing to improve his performance to surpass Russell Wilson,…