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The Team USA women’s basketball team clinched its eighth consecutive Olympic gold medal on Sunday, narrowly defeating host nation France 67-66 in a tight final at Bercy Arena in Paris. A’ja Wilson, who was named game MVP in the victory with her 21 points and 13 rebounds, shared a special post-game moment with NBA and […]

The International Olympic Committee confirmed a controversial ruling on Sunday that will require American gymnast Jordan Chiles to return the bronze medal she won in the Paris Olympics floor exercise event. The decision, upheld by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), sparked widespread debate and an impending appeal from U.S. Olympic officials. The ruling […]

World No. 2 tennis star Coco Gauff reflected on her challenging experience at the Paris Olympics, offering a candid assessment of what she described as a “disappointing” campaign. Gauff, who competed in singles, doubles and mixed doubles, faced early exits in all three events but remains optimistic about her Olympic journey. “I feel that’s what […]

Sha’Carri Richardson captured her first Olympic gold medal on Friday, anchoring the U.S. to victory in the women’s 4×100-meter relay at the Paris Games. Her performance in the final leg secured a .07-second win over Britain, marking a golden conclusion to Richardson’s Olympic journey. It was raining during the race, but despite the elements causing […]

Jackie Young’s emergence as a key starter for Team USA during the Paris Olympics has been a topic of discussion, particularly after she replaced veteran Diana Taurasi in the starting lineup for the quarterfinals against Nigeria on Wednesday and then again in the semifinals against Australia on Friday. Young, known for her defensive prowess, spoke […]

Team USA’s women’s basketball team secured their place in history by earning their 60th consecutive Olympic win, defeating Australia 85-64 in the semifinals of the Paris Games on Friday. The win propels the U.S. into their eighth consecutive Olympic gold medal game, where they will face either France or Belgium on Sunday. Breanna Stewart led […]

Toronto’s newly-awarded WNBA team is taking a unique approach to building its identity by involving fans in the decision-making process. The team, which will begin playing in the 2026 season, has issued a “call for inspiration,” asking fans across Canada to help choose the team name, colors and overall identity. “We don’t just want to […]

Following their impressive performances at the Paris Olympics, where they contributed to Team USA’s gold medal in gymnastics, Jordan Chiles and Jade Carey have announced their plans to return to college for the upcoming academic year. Both athletes, who also secured individual bronze medals—Chiles in the floor exercise and Carey in the vault—are set to […]

As Team USA women’s basketball prepares for their semifinal clash on Friday against Australia at the Paris Olympics, veteran player Diana Taurasi has expressed “worry” about divided loyalties in her household. Taurasi, who has been a crucial part of Team USA’s success over the years, is married to former Australian basketball standout Penny Taylor, adding […]

In a competitive quarterfinal matchup at the Paris Olympics, Team USA’s women’s basketball team secured an 88-74 victory over Nigeria on Wednesday, extending their Olympic winning streak to 59 games. However, the game ended on a contentious note when Kahleah Copper received a technical foul due to a misunderstanding in the final seconds. With a […]

Team USA opted to start Jackie Young over veteran Diana Taurasi in its quarterfinal match vs. Nigeria on Wednesday at the Paris Olympics. The change paid off as Team USA secured an 88-74 victory, extending their winning streak to 59 consecutive Olympic games. Coach Cheryl Reeve informed Taurasi of the lineup change on Tuesday, a […]

Katie Ledecky received the phone call that will be remembered for years to come on  Thursday. Her Team USA swimming teammate Bobby Finke Facetimed her to deliver the news: she had been chosen as one of the flagbearers for the closing ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics. Ledecky’s reaction was one of pure emotion, as […]

The Team USA’s women’s basketball team swapped veteran Diana Taurasi for rising star Jackie Young in the starting lineup just before their Olympic quarterfinal matchup against Nigeria on Wednesday. Against Nigeria, the tweaks were evident from the start. When the starting five took the floor, six-time Olympian Taurasi, who had started each of the two […]

Team USA is set to face Nigeria in the Olympic basketball quarterfinals on Wednesday. Breanna Stewart, a key player for Team USA, expressed her respect and admiration for Nigeria’s growth and achievements in the sport ahead of the game, highlighting the increasing parity in international women’s basketball. “Tons of respect to Nigeria for what they’ve […]

Alyssa Naeher’s crucial save in the final minute of extra time secured the USWNT a 1-0 victory over Germany and a place in the gold medal match at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Lyon. The win comes after a grueling schedule that saw the Americans play five matches in 12 days, culminating in their second […]

The NCAA is moving forward with a plan to financially reward women’s basketball teams for their success in the March Madness tournament. The initiative, driven by a new media rights deal with ESPN, will introduce performance units for the women’s tournament, mirroring a long-established system in the men’s tournament. “Unless something very odd happens, and […]

Team USA women’s 3×3 basketball team clinched the bronze medal at the Paris Olympics, overcoming a rocky start to the tournament. The U.S. team, after losing their first three games, managed to turn their fate around with five consecutive wins, culminating in a 16-13 win over Canada in the bronze medal match on Monday. Rhyne […]

An unusually quiet arena may have impacted the balance beam final for Simone Biles, Suni Lee and several other event finalists on Monday at the Paris Olympics. Inside Bercy Arena, where no music was played, and some fans hushed others for making noise, multiple athletes experienced uncharacteristic falls during their routines. Biles, Lee, Brazil’s Julia […]

In a break from their rigorous WNBA schedules, Indiana Fever players Caitlin Clark and Lexie Hull made a special appearance at a country music concert in Indianapolis. The duo joined country artist Jordan Davis on stage during his performance at the Everwise Amphitheater on Wednesday, July 31. Clark, a standout rookie, and Hull, now in […]

Olympic gymnastics champion Simone Biles and Team USA basketball star LeBron James have seemingly responded to former President Donald Trump’s recent comments about “Black jobs” with eyebrow-raising posts on social media. Biles, fresh from another win at the Paris Olympics, where she secured her ninth gold medal by outscoring Brazil’s Rebeca Andrade in the all-around […]

Attendees at Chicago’s iconic music festival, Lollapalooza, got to bear witness to an exciting moment as Chicago Sky star Angel Reese joined rapper Megan Thee Stallion on stage on Thursday. The unexpected appearance by the WNBA rookie was met with roaring applause from the audience, marking one of the festival’s most memorable highlights. Megan Thee […]

Coco Gauff, one of the standout stars at the 2024 Paris Olympics, experienced a heartbreaking defeat in the singles competition on Tuesday. The reigning US Open champion was eliminated in the third round by Croatia’s Donna Vekic, 7-6 (7), 6-2, on Court Philippe Chatrier. The loss mirrored a previous disappointment on the same court where […]

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Michael Wilson has been juggling his professional commitments with personal excitement as his fiancée, U.S. women’s national team star Sophia Smith, competes in the Paris Olympics. Despite the significance of the event, Wilson chose not to follow the example of Chicago Bears safety Jonathan Owens, who is taking time off to […]

Simone Biles’ “Redemption Tour” concluded with her winning a fifth gold medal at the Paris Olympics, solidifying her status as one of the greatest gymnasts in history. Among those celebrating her victory at Bercy Arena in Paris on Tuesday was her husband, Chicago Bears safety Jonathan Owens, who shared his excitement and pride on social […]

Fresh off winning an Olympic medal, U.S. women’s gymnastics stars Simone Biles and Suni Lee are already planning their celebratory TikToks following their gold medal win in Paris. “Bahahahhaha Simone & Suni talking about which TikToks they want to make right after winning gold I’m dead,” said Big Ten broadcaster Emily Ehman on X, formerly […]

The U.S. women’s rugby team made history Tuesday, defeating Australia 14-12 to claim the bronze medal at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. The historic win marks the first Olympic medal for the United States in women’s rugby sevens. The bronze medal match, held at Stade de France, saw the Americans trailing 12-7 with just seconds […]

Team USA’s women’s basketball team dominated Japan 102-76 in their Paris Olympic opener at Stade Pierre-Mauroy on Monday. Despite a lackluster outside shooting night, the U.S. women leaned heavily on their interior game to secure the victory. The American team, led by WNBA MVPs A’ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart, showcased their dominance in the paint […]

Team USA head coach Cheryl Reeve had high praise for Sabrina Ionescu following her debut Olympic performance against Japan. In a game that saw the Team USA women’s basketball team secure a commanding 102-76 win, Ionescu’s contributions helped on their quest for the U.S.’ eighth gold. Playing in her first Olympic game, Ionescu nailed three […]

Team USA women’s basketball forward/guard Kahleah Copper’s collision with Rui Machida during Team USA’s Olympic opener against Japan on Monday left fans and teammates in a state of worry. In the second quarter, Copper went down, holding her side, after a hard collision. She lay on the court for a minute before getting up and […]

Reigning U.S. Open champion and current tennis World No. 2 Coco Gauff continued her impressive run at the Paris Olympics with a decisive 6-1, 6-1 victory over Argentina’s Maria Lourdes Carle in the second round of singles on Monday. Despite facing some challenges, including a higher number of unforced errors and a lower first-serve percentage, […]

American gymnastics superstar Simone Biles will compete in all four events during the women’s gymnastics team finals on Tuesday at the 2024 Paris Olympics despite a minor calf injury sustained during the qualifying rounds. The U.S. women’s gymnastics team is heavily favored to win gold, especially after finishing as runner-up to Russia three years ago […]

Las Vegas Aces standout A’ja Wilson has been playing some of the best basketball of her career in the 2024 season. Wilson credits her exceptional performance to a personal mantra inspired by Kobe Bryant. “Rest at the end, not in the middle,” she said in an interview with Megan Armstong of UpRoxx. This phrase, now […]

The USWNT secured a dominant 4-1 victory over Germany on Sunday night at Stade de Marseille, continuing their impressive run in the 2024 Paris Olympics. The win places the USWNT at the top of Group B with six points from two games, guaranteeing their spot in the quarterfinals. Center-back Naomi Girma and fellow defender Jenna […]

South Carolina women’s basketball coach and Team USA women’s basketball selection committee member Dawn Staley acknowledged that  Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark would have been given strong consideration for the 2024 Paris Olympics roster if selections were made today. Staley’s comments came on the eve of Team USA’s first game against Japan on Monday adding […]

Former world No. 1 tennis player Naomi Osaka suffered a first-round defeat at the Paris Olympics on Saturday, losing to Germany’s Angelique Kerber 7-5, 6-3. The loss has prompted Osaka to admit she needs to rediscover her winning form. “I guess I need to learn how to win again. Maybe that’s something I forgot how […]

American track and field star Chari Hawkins experienced a heartwarming full-circle moment at the 2024 Paris Olympics, rekindling a memory from her youth involving NBA superstar LeBron James. Hawkins, who is making her Olympic debut in the heptathlon, shared her touching story about meeting James for the second time, 22 years after their first encounter. […]

The most decorated gymnast in history, Simone Biles, impressed the world yet again with her performance at the Olympic qualifiers on Sunday, despite concerns about a leg injury. The 27-year-old gymnast scored an impressive 15.800 on the vault, the highest score recorded globally this year. However, the accomplishment was not without challenges as she was […]

Sports commentator Bill Simmons issued a stark warning about a potential labor strike in the WNBA, predicting significant turbulence within the next two years. Simmons, in a recent discussion with Derek Thompson on Friday, highlighted the growing dissatisfaction among WNBA players over the stark pay disparity between them and their NBA counterparts, despite increasing viewership […]

In a lighthearted moment at the Paris Olympics, American tennis player Emma Navarro recreated an iconic meme of basketball superstar LeBron James. Navarro shared a photo on her Instagram story of her meeting the legendary Lakers player, with a caption mirroring a well-known image of James, “Smiling through it all! Can’t believe this is my […]