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Fans waited a long time to witness the first Olympics experience of future Hall of Famer and Golden State Warriors legend Stephen Curry. And it was well worth it. He shined in the City of Light and helped Team USA avoid its most shocking elimination in 20 years, as the Americans roared back to defeat […]

A lot of people had to point fingers after Team USA just narrowly escaped Serbia in the Olympics semifinals. This also meant that a majority of them were blaming Steve Kerr for only winning with a 95-91 scoreline. While the head honcho for the Stars and Stripes was under much scrutiny and vitriol, he did […]

The gold medal is on the line as Brazil faces the USA. It is time to continue our 2024 Olympics Women’s Soccer odds series with a Brazil-USA prediction and pick. Brazil started the Olympics with a win over Nigeria. They took a 1-0 victory in that game. They would then face Japan but fall 2-1 before […]

LeBron James and Team USA faced Nikola Jokic and Serbia for the third time in a month, this time with a gold medal berth on the line. Despite having defeated Serbia twice in the past three weeks—once in a friendly and once in group play – Team USA required a dramatic fourth-quarter comeback to secure […]

In a game that will be remembered for years, Team USA pulled off a stunning comeback against Serbia to secure a 95-91 victory and advance to the men’s basketball semi-final game at the Olympics, per CNN. The U.S. found themselves in a deep hole early on, trailing by as much as 17 points in the second […]

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 […]

Heading into the Paris Olympics, there was so much at stake for Joel Embiid. The Philadelphia 76ers star had three countries of choice to represent in international tournaments: Team USA, Cameroon, and France. He would end up choosing to team up with Stephen Curry, LeBron James, and Kevin Durant to represent the Stars and Stripes. […]

Winning an NBA championship is arguably the most difficult feat to achieve in professional basketball. On the other hand, being an Olympic gold medalist in men’s basketball is a different monster altogether, especially when the rest of the world is closing the gap. Although a lot of basketball fans will agree that winning an NBA […]

Team USA men’s basketball trailed Serbia at halftime on Thursday. Yet, the USA was able to earn a narrow 95-91 victory. LeBron James replicated a historic feat that he had previously accomplished in 2012, via NBAStatGuy on X, formerly Twitter. “LeBron James just recorded the 2nd Triple Double in USA Men’s Basketball Olympic history. The […]

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 […]

The Olympics semifinal battle between Serbia and Team USA was a nail-biter. Steve Kerr’s Stars and Stripes looked done for after a horrendous first half but a three-headed monster started to awaken for them. LeBron James, Stephen Curry, and Joel Embiid all blazed up for the squad. Eventually, it got them the win over the […]

Team Canada’s 2024 Olympic journey did not end how they wanted following their 82-73 loss to France on Tuesday. Dallas Mavericks center Dwight Powell, who plays for Canada as well, accomplished an incredible feat, however. The Mavs veteran center became the Olympics all-time leader in field goal percentage, per the Dallas Mavericks on X, formerly […]

Team USA basketball had a scare in the Olympic semifinals against Team Serbia on Thursday. The Americans were down by 12 at halftime and as many as 17 before screaming back to a 95-91 win. Los Angeles Lakers and Olympics legend Magic Johnson reacted to the impressive victory on social media. “Team USA lives on […]

LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Joel Embiid and the rest of Team USA willed the American side to a 95-91 victory over Serbia on Thursday with a late flurry of big plays including a clutch James drive-and-deuce and a crucial ‘Chef Curry’ special from beyond the three-point line. The two NBA legends who were called “old” […]

The quest for a fifth-straight gold medal for Team USA was put on life alert Thursday evening. USA Basketball, led by LeBron James, Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant, found themselves in an all-out brawl for a spot in the gold-medal match against Serbia at the 2024 Olympics in Paris. Nikola Jokic put Serbia in a […]

Team USA won in dramatic fashion during the semifinals of the Paris Olympics, and LeBron James and Stephen Curry were the two players who stepped up big when the game mattered. Both players shared their excitement with each other at the end of the day, as they were head-to-head screaming at each other. LeBron James […]

The Team USA men’s basketball squad pulled off a thrilling 95-91 victory over Nikola Jokic and Serbia on Thursday. The USA received a much-needed scoring display from Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry. However, Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid was just as vital down the stretch for the team. Thus, Embiid’s triumphant effort is going […]

It was a stressful outing for Team USA as they beat Serbia led by Nikola Jokic and others, but it was far from an easy game as they were once down 17 points, but it was a valiant effort led by Stephen Curry that put the game on ice for them to come back. STEPHEN. […]

The Warriors’ Draymond Green is known for his outspoken opinions on the game of basketball. He doesn’t hold back when it comes to sharing his stance on things, including Steve Kerr’s coaching aptitude at the Olympics in Paris, France on Thursday. The United States national team trailed Nikola Jokic’s Serbia early in the second half […]

While it’s usually good between teammates in the NBA, the dynamic changes when NBA players represent their respective countries. With the NBA going more and more global, it isn’t surprising to see NBA teammates clash against one another at the world stage. Let’s take a look at 10 best NBA teammate clashes in Olympic history. […]

Team USA is expecting to win the gold medal at the 2024 Summer Olympics. However, they are currently trailing Serbia 54-43 at halftime. There is still time for Team USA to complete the comeback, but this game has certainly not gone according to plan. Regardless of the final outcome, it is safe to say that […]

The 2024 Paris Olympics have been filled with excitement, with track & field competitors accomplishing crazy feats. Noah Lyles is one such athlete. Lyles won gold in the 100-meter dash in an air-tight finish. However, reports surfaced that the star sprinter was diagnosed with COVID after his 200m bronze finish on Thursday. Lyles has broken […]

Team USA men’s basketball, often referred to as “The Avengers” is on another good run at the Olympics as they are two wins away from a gold medal. USA takes on Serbia in the semifinals on Thursday with a spot in the gold medal game on the line. The USA is loaded with talent which […]

United States sprinter Noah Lyles made plenty of headlines after a thrilling 100-meter victory to capture the gold. Ahead of the 200-meter final, Lyles was expected to win the event once again. However, he finished in third place, earning the bronze medal, as Letsile Tebogo from Botswana got the gold. After the race, Lyles was […]

Team USA has been playing good basketball in the Paris Olympics, but with that comes certain sacrifices among the players. One of the players that have had to sacrifice was Jayson Tatum, who was a DNP against Serbia on July 28, and it caused an uproar on social media. Dwyane Wade, a former Olympian on […]

As the 2024 Paris Olympics unfold, the story of Joel Embiid has captivated audiences, emerging as a significant subplot in the narrative of international basketball. This intrigue is fueled by his pivotal decision to represent the United States instead of France, despite his dual citizenship. Born in Cameroon and having relocated to the U.S. during […]

After an illustrious run at the Paris Olympics, Simone Biles finds herself back at the top of the gymnastics world and once again at the center of the media spotlight. That sounds a bit like the position Taylor Swift was in last summer as her Eras tour was heating up and a new romance was […]

Considering how they have struggled at times throughout the 2024 Summer Olympics, France entered their semifinal matchup against Germany on Thursday as underdogs. And yet, when the final buzzer sounded, Victor Wembanyama and company had picked up an upset victory to advance to the Gold Medal Game, with the score settling in at 73-69. It […]

On Thursday, Victor Wembanyama and the French National Team advanced to the final round of the Olympics with a thrilling win over the German National Team. Wembanyama made several huge plays down the stretch, helping propel his country of France to the game’s biggest stage, and doing so in the country itself. After the game […]

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 […]

NBA players are expected to thrive in FIBA competitions. They are arguably the best basketball players in the world. However, that isn’t always the case. Let’s take a look at Jamal Murray and the nine most surprising NBA players to struggle in the Olympics. Check out the gallery below. Jamal Murray (Canada) With Jamal Murray’s […]

San Antonio Spurs and Team France superstar Victor Wembanyama threw down a posterizing dunk on Team Germany big man Daniel Theis in the Paris Olympics semifinal matchup between the two countries. If you didn’t see it live — or even if you did — it is worth seeing from multiple angles, as young French children […]

Team USA men’s basketball has been dominant at the 2024 Paris Olympics as they are two wins away from snagging a gold medal. USA plays against Serbia on Thursday for a spot in the gold medal game. A big reason why Team USA has been so dominant is the play of LeBron James. Even as […]

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 […]

As the 2024 Paris Olympics unfold, the basketball tournament has showcased nothing short of exceptional talent and thrilling competition. Leading the charge are LeBron James of Team USA and Nikola Jokic of Serbia, who have positioned themselves at the top of the final FIBA MVP ladder. Their upcoming clash in the semi-finals is not just […]

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 […]

Kevin Durant made Olympic history, becoming Team USA’s all-time leading scorer, which one would assume is his favorite memory of the 2024 Paris Games thus far, but it’s not. Durant says watching USA Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles, who won three gold medals and one silver medal in the 2024 Olympics, is at the top […]

The gold medal is on the line as France faces Spain. It is time to continue our 2024 Olympics Men’s Soccer odds series with a France-Spain prediction and pick. France has been dominating so far in the games. They opened the games with a 3-0 against the United States. They would then finish their sweep […]

Two European Nations collide as Spain and Germany play for Bronze at the 2024 Olympics. It is time to continue our 2024 Olympics Women’s Soccer odds series with a Spain-Germany prediction and pick. Meanwhile, Spain had been dominant in the game. They won 2-1 over Japan before winning 1-0 over Nigeria. They would end the […]