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Team USA always features some of the best American basketball players. Since 1992, Team USA has often fielded a roster composed of NBA stars. Prior to that, international tourneys only allowed amateur players. Nonetheless, despite loaded rosters throughout the years, some elite players still missed the cut. Let’s take a look at the 10 biggest […]

The Olympic Games are the pinnacle of sports worldwide, and the massive event full of the best athletes around the world starts after the Opening Ceremony. For the 2024 Paris Olympics, the Opening Ceremony is on Friday, July 26. This year, the United States will have arguably a bigger sports star than ever before leading […]

Team USA basketball has had a couple of surprisingly close calls in their exhibition games leading up to the 2024 Olympics in Paris but nevertheless finished friendly play 5-0. Most recently, it was Germany who put a scare into the hearts of Team USA, but ultimately, LeBron James took over down the stretch to lead […]

Sometimes I wonder, what would an actual Alien encounter look like? And by that I mean, what would the worldwide reaction be if an extraterrestrial being revealed itself to the rest of us human beings? How long would this encounter remain the lead story on every news outlet around the globe? How would people around […]

Sixteen teams will be vying for a Gold Medal at the 2024 Olympics in the Men’s Soccer tournament. It is time to continue our 2024 Olympics Men’s Soccer odds series with an Olympics Men’s Soccer Gold Medal Winner prediction and pick. At the delayed 2020 Tokyo Olympics, it was Brazil to take gold at the […]

Satou and Nyara Sabally are set to make history as they lead the Germany women’s basketball team to its first Olympic appearance. The Sabally sisters, who have long dreamed of sharing the court on an international stage, are eager to embrace their historic journey in Paris. “It means everything. I love to share the court […]

Celine Dion is about to perform on a pretty massive stage after taking some time off due to health reasons. You guessed it. The singer is set to make a comeback at the Paris Olympics. Variety reports she’ll be in the spotlight during the opening ceremony on Friday. And wait until you hear about how […]

There’s no doubt that Team USA has a deep roster pool of players that it can field in any Olympic Games. In fact, even the first-time Olympians can easily make a splash. Let’s rank the 10 most explosive Team USA debuts in the Olympics. 10. Grant Hill (1996 Atlanta Olympics) Coming off a productive sophomore […]

Former Washington Wizards star and current influencer podcast host Gilbert Arenas used some choice words during a xenophobic, ignorant rant aimed at Team USA star Joel Embiid and South Sudan’s national basketball team following their near-upset with Team USA in London. This hateful tirade triggered a response from New York Knicks free agent big man […]

The host country for the 2024 Olympics takes to the pitch as France faces the USA.  It is time to continue our 2024 Olympics Men’s Soccer odds series with a France-USA prediction and pick. This France soccer team enters the games as one of the favorites to win gold. They sit on top of the […]

It is a Group D matchup at the 2024 Olympics for the Men’s Soccer tournament as Japan and Paraguay face off.  It is time to continue our 2024 Olympics Men’s Soccer odds series with a Japan-Paraguay prediction and pick. While not one of the favorites to win a medal here at the Olympics, Japan is […]

Adidas recently faced backlash after featuring Bella Hadid in an ad campaign for their retro SL72 running shoes, inspired by the 1972 Munich Olympics. The campaign, which was intended to celebrate the brand’s history, ended up sparking controversy and leading to the ad’s removal. Adidas Originals with a New Campaign for its SL72 Silhouette, Including […]

It is the opening game in Group B of the 2024 Olympic Men’s Soccer tournament as Argentina faces Morocco.  It is time to continue our 2024 Olympics Men’s Soccer odds series with an Argentina-Morocco prediction and pick. Argentina comes in as one of the favorites to win the gold at the 2024 Olympics, sitting just […]

One of the favorites for Gold at the 2024 Olympics takes to the pitch as Spain faces Uzbekistan.  It is time to continue our 2024 Olympic Men’s Soccer odds series with a Uzbekistan-Spain prediction and pick. Uzbekistan is making its Olympic debut in these games. They went to the finals of the Under-23 Asian Cup […]

The end of tennis great and Big Four member Andy Murray’s memorable playing career is nearing its end. The 37-year-old British pro confirmed via social media that the 2024 Paris Olympics will be his final tournament as a player. “Arrived in Paris for my last ever tennis tournament@Olympics Competing for 🇬🇧 have been by far […]

Snoop Dogg is representing more than the West Coast as he’s carrying the Olympic flame before the opening games on Friday, representing the U.S.A. ESPN reports that the iconic rapper will carry the torch through a Paris suburb home to the Stade de France Olympic Stadium, Saint-Denis. Snoop Dogg gets to carry the Olympic Torch […]

With Team USA having played two consecutive pre-Olympics tune-up games that have gone down to the wire, it’s reasonable to believe that the rest of the world might be looking on and feeling as though the four-time defending Olympic Gold medalists are vulnerable in a way we’re not accustomed to seeing. Is Team USA still […]

Team USA is not fooling around in their quest for redemption. Coming off a fourth-place finish in the 2023 FIBA World Cup, Team USA deployed one of its most stacked rosters in years, with LeBron James, Stephen Curry, and Joel Embiid, among others, being called upon to lead the nation to a gold medal in […]

Simone Biles will have the support of her husband, Chicago Bears defensive back Jonathan Owens, when she sees action in France for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Even though the Bears’ training camp is already underway, Owens secured permission from his team to fly across the pond and watch Biles represent the United States in Paris, […]

Following a narrow 92-88 victory over Germany in the final pre-Olympics tune-up, the second nailbiter in as many games, Team USA men’s basketball coach Steve Kerr had to step to the podium and address the elephant in the room. These five tune-up games have cast at least a little bit of doubt on how dominant […]

USMNT captain Walker Zimmerman has declared that the team has their sights set on winning the gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics, reported by GOAL. This ambitious goal reflects the team’s confidence and determination as they prepare for their first Olympic appearance since 2008. The United States Men’s National Team (USMNT) has finally returned […]

The Team USA basketball squad engaged in another nail-biting Olympic exhibition matchup on Monday. The late-game heroics of Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James helped USA beat Germany 92-88. Several NBA players and analysts reacted to James’ impressive clutch play after the matchup including Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant and Kendrick Perkins. James scored […]

Team USA, despite a few hiccups in their preparations for the 2024 Paris Olympics, managed to go unbeaten in five exhibition games, which is about everything they could have hoped for. However, there is a major concern for them with only a little under a week to go before the Olympic Games begin. At the […]

Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas faced backlash for a “xenophobic” rant aimed at Team USA star Joel Embiid and South Sudan’s national basketball team following their near-upset of Team USA in London. Embiid, while talking to the media, addressed Arenas’ comments after the Americans won against the Germans 92-88. Joel Embiid’s response to Gilbert Arenas […]

PHOENIX – When the Olympics get underway towards the end of the week, Team USA will have three players from the Phoenix Mercury on their roster in Brittney Griner, Diana Taurasi and Kahleah Copper. This will be Taurasi’s sixth time competing for a gold medal and Griner’s third time, while this is Copper’s first selection. […]

Team USA has now completed the gauntlet of their exhibition games before the 2024 Paris Olympics. LeBron James has been on an absolute heater during crunch time while Joel Embiid and Stephen Curry have been providing ample support. While this squad has finished with an unblemished five-win record so far, their close calls against Germany […]

Stephen Curry has always been held back by leg injuries. Earlier in his career, he could pop off as much because of his ankle issues. The Golden State Warriors legend’s status entering the Paris Olympics is no different. He still balled out alongside LeBron James to help Team USA to a win over Germany. But, […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James rescued Team USA yet again and led them to a 92-88 victory over Germany in their final exhibition game before the 2024 Olympics on Monday in London. Despite this, Skip Bayless remains unimpressed. Fox Sports analyst Skip Bayless didn’t hold back his criticism of The King. He fired off […]

The Olympic field has been set after the conclusion of the four FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournaments. While some NBA stars will dawn the national team colors, unfortunately, not all NBA players will be seeing action for the countries that qualified for the Summer Games in Paris. Let’s take a look at 10 NBA players who […]

Team USA coach Steve Kerr confirmed that Kevin Durant will be going to Paris for the Olympic Games and that there is “no thought” about not bringing him, according to Grant Afseth of Sports Illustrated. “There’s no thought of replacing Kevin,” Steve Kerr said, via Afseth. Steve Kerr says there is “no thought” about not […]

Much like in fiction, Captain America comes in the last second to prove that he still leads a band of superheroes despite his old age. LeBron James has put on that mantel throughout Team USA’s road to the Paris Olympics. First, it was his insane drive to clinch the win over South Sudan. Now, he […]

LeBron James put on a stellar late-game display to help Team USA earn a 92-88 win over Germany on Monday. James scored his team’s last 11 points to seal the victory. His continued late-game heroics are impressive considering his age. Thus, fellow Los Angeles Lakers and Team USA teammate Anthony Davis displayed a hilarious reaction […]

There’s no question that NBA players deserve to play under the bright lights of the Summer Olympics, a showcase for the best athletes in the world while representing their respective countries. But surprisingly, there are a handful of NBA athletes that manage to miss out on the Summer Games. Fortunately, that should change for some […]

There are a lot of prestigious awards and honors in the world of sports. League MVPs signal a player’s individual excellence, while awards like the Walter Payton Man of the Year award demonstrate players’ excellence outside of sports. Of course, though, the Olympic Games are the highest level of sports, as the top athletes from […]

The Team USA basketball squad engaged in another nail-biting Olympic exhibition game against Germany on Monday. Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James came up huge down the stretch for Team USA again, putting on a storing display that helped his squad get a 92-88 win. James scored Team USA’s last 11 points, which helped them […]

The U.S. national women’s basketball team finds itself in a familiar situation after losing to a team of WNBA All-Stars in an exhibition game ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics. The All-Star team defeated Team USA 117-109 on Saturday, echoing a similar defeat before the Tokyo Olympics in 2021. A’ja Wilson, who contributed 22 points […]

American swimmer Katie Ledecky shared her unique motivation heading into the Paris Olympics, emphasizing her determination to prove her initial success in London was no fluke. “I never dreamed of that as a young kid, to make an Olympics,” Ledecky said, as reported by Nicole Auerbach of The Athletic. “So, after London … I wanted […]

Team USA’s preparation for the 2024 Paris Olympics has come with its fair share of turbulence. Most recently, they were pushed to the brink by South Sudan despite being 43.5-point favorites to win on the night. But a few weeks ago, it was Jaylen Brown who kicked up a fuss when he expressed his disappointment […]

Dallas Mavericks guard Dante Exum’s status for the 2024 Paris Olympics was recently in question after he suffered an injury scare during the Australian national team’s final exhibition game. Exum appeared to have endured a finger injury and he exited the game as a result. Grant Afseth of Sports Illustrated provided an important Exum update […]