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Joel Embiid has been a major talking point for fans and critics alike amid Team USA’s successful run in the 2024 Paris Olympics thus far. On Tuesday, the story was that the Philadelphia 76ers star had to sit out the entire second half of their 122-87 demolition job of Brazil in the quarterfinals of the […]

Nike recently released a commercial featuring Kevin Durant with Deion Sanders providing a voice-over. Over the summer, Nike released a series of commercials about “Winning Isn’t For Everyone”. These commercials featured the likes of LeBron James and the late Kobe Bryant. Being one of the legendary Nike athletes, Durant got his own commercial as well. […]

The Team Australia men’s basketball squad took on Nikola Jokic and Serbia in an intense quarterfinal matchup on Tuesday. Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey has been huge for Australia through the 2024 Olympics, but he and his team fell short 95-90 in a tough overtime loss. Thus, Giddey could not help but express a heartbreaking […]

It hasn’t exactly been rough sailing for the French national basketball team in the 2024 Olympics despite playing in front of their home crowd. After taking care of business in their opening game against Brazil, France ran into a more competitive than expected contest against Japan, and then they sputtered against Germany. Their loss against […]

Is it an upset? Team France has eliminated Canada, 82-73, to face Germany in the semifinals of the 2024 Paris Olympics. With this victory, the previous silver medalists at the Tokyo Olympics are one game away from clinching another Olympic medal for the fourth time in 12 appearances. On the other hand, this loss is a […]

The United States Olympic Men’s Basketball put together another dominant performance as they beat Brazil 122-87 in the quarterfinals on Tuesday. Next up for Team USA: a rematch with Serbia. After Team USA’s win, head coach Steve Kerr spoke about what it will take for his team to beat Serbia again. “It’s a challenge. Serbia […]

Bam Adebayo recently expressed his thoughts on how Team USA can achieve success in the 2024 Olympics. The Americans crushed Brazil on Tuesday in a blowout 122-87 victory. While their recent win should serve as a confidence booster for the team, the players seem to remain locked in heading to the semifinals rematch against Serbia. […]

After missing the start of Team USA’s stint in the 2024 Olympics due to injury, Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant has returned and made a great impact. Durant scored 11 points in a 122-87 win over Brazil on Tuesday, breaking WNBA legend Lisa Leslie’s all-time Team USA scoring record. Durant posted a heartfelt message on […]

After beating Brazil in the quarterfinals, Team USA head coach Steve Kerr realized LeBron James. Throughout four games in the 2024 Olympics, there’s no questioning James’ greatness on the hardwood. However, coach Kerr is more impressed by his team captain’s ability to lead the team. While he put up an incredible scoring performance against Serbia […]

Kevin Durant is now the new all-time scoring leader for Team USA. He was able to usurp Lisa Leslie for the record during their Olympics win against Brazil. While a lot of stars like LeBron James, Novak Djokovic, and Lewis Hamilton among others get to embrace their longevity, the Phoenix Suns star may not have […]

Simone Biles was blasted by an athlete for bowing during the Olympic medal ceremony. Brazil’s gymnast Rebeca Andrade won gold in the floor exercise final, with Biles winning silver and Jordan Chiles finishing with a bronze. During the ceremony, Chiles asked Biles if they should bow to Andrade, which instantaneously became a viral moment. The […]

Team USA Basketball has had some impressive runs in the Olympics over the years. The 2024 men’s squad advanced to the semifinals after beating Brazil on Tuesday. Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant scored 11 points in the matchup, and in the process, he broke former WNBA legend Lisa Leslie’s all-time scoring record for Team USA. […]

After Team USA defeated Brazil in a blowout performance with a final score of 122-87, Anthony Davis shared his thoughts on what his team needs to do in their upcoming rematch against Serbia. The Americans easily crushed the Brazilians despite LeBron James getting stitched up in the third quarter. Devin Booker was the star of […]

Simone Biles just earned her fourth Olympic medal this week and is already thinking about what’s next. After earning three gold medals and one silver, Biles answers the burning question if she will return to the Olympics in 2028 in Los Angeles. “You never say never,” she teased about possibly competing in 2028 on the […]

Team USA is just two wins away from winning the gold medal at the Paris Olympics. It was not necessarily a tough outing against Brazil but they still needed to execute every detail of Steve Kerr’s schemes. While nearly everyone was popping off, LeBron James still managed to lead the squad which featured great performances […]

After being bombarded with wide-ranging, often misinformed criticisms from everyone from Logan Paul to political candidates, Olympic boxer Imen Imane Khelif had some positivity come her way from former WWE Intercontinental Champion Sami Zayn, who issued a public vote of confidence for the Algeria-born athlete. “Big ups to the Muslim sister Imane Khelif who advanced […]

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 […]

Team USA never fails to field a star-studded lineup at the Olympics. For Paris, they assembled the most insane collection of talents which had a three-headed monster front and center. LeBron James, Stephen Curry, and Kevin Durant have all been wreaking havoc under the guidance of Steve Kerr. However, only one of them is going […]

With 2:03 left to play in the second quarter of Team USA’s Quarter Final game against Brazil, Joel Embiid went up for the putback attempt on a miss by Jayson Tatum, and as so often happens any time “The Process” goes for a score, he was met with contact and was awarded the and-1 for […]

The NBA stars are often the main spectacles to see at the men’s basketball games at the Olympics. However, it’s also a great stage for players trying to make it to the NBA. In fact, it’s a great opportunity for NBA scouts to be on the lookout for hidden international gems. Let’s take a look […]

The Team USA men’s basketball squad is taking on an intense quarterfinal matchup against Brazil. A win will move the USA to the next round of the 2024 Olympics. Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James suited up for the matchup and helped his team take a commanding lead, but he suffered a concerning injury late […]

On Tuesday, Jamal Murray and Team Canada were eliminated from the Olympics with an 82-73 loss to Victor Wembanyama and Team France. Murray has struggled throughout the Olympics dating back to the friendly competitions several weeks ago, and Team Canada, viewed by some to be the biggest challenger to the American national team, is now […]

Former Team USA gymnast MyKayla Skinner has recently come forward, revealing that she has been subjected to an intense wave of online hate, including death threats, following a social media spat involving Simone Biles. The drama began when Biles, the renowned gymnastics G.O.A.T., posted a seemingly critical caption aimed at Skinner’s previous remarks about the […]

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 […]

France center Rudy Gobert said that he injured his left ring finger in practice two days ago, which required surgery and limited his minutes against Canada in the Olympics, according to Jeff Zillgitt of USA Today Sports. However, France coach Vincent Collet said that Rudy Gobert did not undergo surgery on the injured finger before […]

Team France battled it out with Team Canada in Olympics basketball on Tuesday, and France found a way to pull off the upset to knock Canada out in the quarterfinals. Canada came into the game as the favorite, but Victor Wembanyama and France had other plans, and they are still alive and well. France now […]

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 […]

There’s no question that NBA players make a major impact in the Olympics. By playing at the highest level of basketball, it’s only natural for them to thrive in the international scene. Let’s take a look at 12 Olympic records held by an NBA player. Most Olympic gold medals in men’s basketball – Carmelo Anthony […]

Team France is preparing to play Canada as the 2024 Summer Olympics continue. However, France is reportedly making some big lineup changes. NBA veterans Rudy Gobert and Evan Fournier will not start during France’s crucial quarterfinal game against Canada, per Ben Golliver of The Washington Post. Fournier has enjoyed a strong NBA career. He is […]

As the 2024 Paris Olympics draw to a close, the grand finale promises an unforgettable blend of music and action, per NME. French bands Phoenix and Air, both hailing from Versailles, will headline the closing ceremony on Sunday, August 11th. These iconic “French Touch” artists previously set the stage for the Games with a special […]

Chicago Bears safety Jonathan Owens is one proud husband. He watched his wife, superstar gymnast Simone Biles, conquer her competition at the 2024 Paris Olympics for another big haul from the quadrennial sporting event. Biles won a total of three golds in the Paris Games and also a silver. With some words, Owens expressed how […]

The 2024 Summer Olympics are still underway, but football fans can’t help but look four years down the line to the 2028 Summer Olympics, because flag football will officially become a part of the games. And while there’s still quite a bit of time until we see flag football in the Olympics, it looks like […]

Greece made it to the quarterfinals of the 2024 Paris Olympics thanks in large part to the consistent play of Giannis Antetokounmpo. However, their run in the knockout stages did not last very long. Greece ran into the buzzsaw that is the reigning 2023 FIBA World Cup champion Germany, and on Tuesday, they fell in […]

Joel Embiid ruffled many feathers when he chose to play for Team USA instead of pushing through with his commitment for France. Alas, Embiid hasn’t exactly established himself as one of the nation’s most important players thus far in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Embiid has made some good plays on both ends of the floor, […]

Sweden’s Mondo Duplantis soared to new heights at the Paris Olympics, setting a world record in the pole vault. The 24-year-old phenom cleared an astonishing 6.25 meters, securing the gold medal and cementing his status as the world’s top pole vaulter, per Foxnews. The electrifying moment didn’t just thrill the crowd; it also marked a […]

Anthony Davis is making his mark for Team USA at the 2024 Olympic Games. It’s his second time repping the United States in the Olympics and a far cry from how his first go-around looked like. Once a player who was stuffed to the end of the bench, the big man is playing regularly and […]

Olympic sprinter Noah Lyles may have ruffled some feathers in the basketball world with his infamous world champion remarks, but he has proven himself worthy of talking his talk after he came back from an early deficit in the men’s 100-meter final to win the gold medal. Buoyed by that spirited performance, Lyles is now […]

Team USA features what could be the most talented basketball lineup ever, anchored by two of the greatest players in NBA history, LeBron James and Stephen Curry. The 2024 Paris Olympics mark the first time these all-time greats have played together, and their combined prowess makes them nearly unstoppable when they’re in sync. The prospect […]

Kevin Durant recently opened up about his thoughts on which opinions matter to him the most. Throughout his career, Durant turned himself into one of the most polarizing figures in the world of basketball. Many respect and adore him for the work he has put into the game. While some hate him for the questionable […]