Olympics Articles - Page 24

Team USA Olympics legend Michael Phelps is remembered as one of the greatest swimmers of all-time. He won 28 total medals and 23 Olympic gold medals during his incredible career. With the 2024 Summer Olympics right around the corner, Phelps made an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show and discussed a number of topics including […]

The 2024 Paris Olympics is just around the corner. This gives NBA basketball fans something to look forward to during the NBA offseason with plenty of their NBA idols planning to represent their respective countries at the international stage. Let’s take a look at every country’s top NBA player in the Olympics. Group A Australia […]

Team USA has cruised to victory on each of their first three friendly matchups ahead of the 2024 Summer Olympics, and they have done so without one of their best players in Kevin Durant on the floor. Durant has been dealing with a strained calf ahead of the Olympics, and while it’s not believed to […]

Diana Taurasi is set to participate in her record sixth Olympic Games, leading Team USA women’s basketball in their quest for an eighth consecutive gold medal at the Paris Olympics. At 42 years old, Taurasi continues to demonstrate her passion for the game. “Why not? I say this all the time: If I sign up […]

The Team USA basketball squad continues to gear up for what should be an exciting run in the 2024 Olympics. Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards looks to make a massive impact in his first Summer Games, although he is also having fun off the court. Edwards poked fun at several teammates, including LeBron James, when […]

Team USA basketball held off a strong first two quarters challenge from Team Serbia in an international exhibition (showcase) match Wednesday before taking control in the third quarter en route to a 105-79 win. Coach Steve Kerr’s American team fended off a challenge from a hungry Serbian team led by reigning NBA MVP Nikola Jokic […]

Jaylen Brown was an intriguing candidate to replace Kawhi Leonard on Team USA’s Olympic roster when the Los Angeles Clippers star decided to opt out. Instead, Brown’s Boston Celtics teammate Derrick White was added as the replacement. So what does Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens think about the Team USA decision? “Jaylen’s a […]

As the 2024 Paris Olympics approach, the United States Women’s National Team (USWNT) is gearing up for a promising performance, reported by GOAL. Despite being a strong contender for a medal, they find themselves trailing behind Spain in the latest power rankings. The lineup for the upcoming tournament is stacked with high-quality teams, making the […]

The 2024 Paris Olympics surely brought out the best in the Steve Kerr-led Team USA. For a lot of these stars, it will be their last hurrah when it comes to international play. LeBron James, Kevin Durant, and Stephen Curry could all be teaming up for one last time before they enter the twilight of […]

A funny moment occurred during Team USA’s exhibition win against Serbia Wednesday where the viral song “Not Like Us” by Kendrick Lamar was playing as it prompted a response from Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry. He said “Damn with this song. It’s not the only song in America!” but his teammate in Los Angeles […]

Team USA head coach Steve Kerr has a stacked roster for the 2024 Paris Olympics in men’s basketball. The 2024 squad is being coined as the Redeem Team 2.0, as Team USA is out for revenge after not medaling at the 2023 FIBA World Cup. The United States has revamped the basketball roster and assembled […]

It comes as no surprise that Team USA handled Serbia 105-79 in a pre-Olympics exhibition on Wednesday. What is surprising, though, is who LeBron James anointed as “the new Splash Brother” after the game. “The King” bestowed the honor upon Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo. “The new Splash Brother! Bam Bam Splash right there.” LeBron […]

Team USA this year for the Paris Olympics has a stacked big man rotation with Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid, Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis, and finally Miami Heat cornerstone in Bam Adebayo. One would immediately think that Adebayo would have a more limited role on the Olympics squad because of the talent of […]

On Wednesday, Team USA basketball participated in another tune-up game against the Serbian National Team in preparation for the upcoming 2024 Olympics from Paris, which are set to get underway in under two weeks. Team USA hasn’t necessarily lit the world on fire so far given their unbelievable plethora of talent, but they still have […]

One of the most exciting rivalries in basketball has been the one between Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry and Cleveland Cavaliers great LeBron James, now with the Los Angeles Lakers. What was then a feud has now turned in to a collaboration and alliance as they are the two main stars on Team USA […]

Major League Baseball created the World Baseball Classic to introduce a best-on-best tournament displaying the top baseball players on the planet against each other. While not nearly causing as much chaos as the FIFA World Cup, the WBC serves as a nation versus nation event where MLB and other professional players are pitting against each […]

Team USA men’s basketball coach Steve Kerr promised he’d tinker with lineups during the exhibition games ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics, and he has delivered on that promise. Kerr is making yet another change to the lineup for Wednesday’s game against Nikola Jokic and Serbia in Abu Dhabi, but it doesn’t involve Joel Embiid […]

Currently, Team USA basketball is in Abu Dhabi playing some exhibition basketball in preparation for the upcoming 2024 Olympics in Paris, which are set to get underway in just under two weeks’ time. This year’s iteration of Team USA features several big names from the NBA, including LeBron James, Kevin Durant, and Stephen Curry, and […]

There have been plenty of great players who’ve suited up for Team USA. In fact, it’s the reason why Team USA has ruled the world for many years. But while Team USA mostly fields younger players or superstars in their peak, it’s quite rare to see aging basketball players answer the call of duty. Nonetheless, […]

Boston Celtics star forward Jaylen Brown seems to have strong credentials to be part of Team USA. But he’s not, and he appears to believe that Nike is somehow responsible for why it’s Derrick White who’s been called upon to replace Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard on the Paris-bound squad instead of him. On […]

With their exhibition play winding down, the French National Team is getting closer to their first official contest of the 2024 Olympic Games and the fulfillment of a dream for San Antonio Spurs generational talent Victor Wembanyama. This Victor Wembanyama stepback off the dribble three was so ridiculous that all the commentator could do was […]

Superstar point guard Stephen Curry is set to compete in the Olympics for the first time in his illustrious career, joining a star-studded Team USA roster that includes LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Joel Embiid, and Anthony Davis. Curry admits that playing on this talented team, where he isn’t expected to carry the offensive load as […]

Team USA is sending a coveted gymnastics squad to the 2024 Paris Olympics. Ally Raisman was once a vital member part of the national team, and she reflected on her 2012 Olympic run when she won Bronze under immense pressure. “During the quarter-final at the Olympics, I had just finished the beam final competition, and […]

The 2024 Team USA squad is stacked with talent in preparation for the Paris Olympics. Every position contains an All-NBA caliber talent. The frontcourt duo of Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo and Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis are trying to navigate playing smoothly with each other. Moreover, head coach Steve Kerr dropped a five-word […]

Team USA basketball has a wealth of talent at center with Joel Embiid, Anthony Davis, and Bam Adebayo all part of the roster. But after just two exhibition games, some fans are now urging head coach Steve Kerr to consider starting Davis over Embiid in the lineup. Embiid has started in Team USA’s first two […]

Decorated U.S. gymnast Aly Raisman confirmed she will not be returning for a third Olympics in Paris. In an interview with BBC’s Katty Kay on Monday, Raisman discussed her decision, stressing the importance of life beyond the Olympics and her commitment to advocacy and mental health. “The media kept asking if I was coming back […]

It’s safe to say that basketball players switching allegiances internationally isn’t as common compared to soccer. However, in rare cases, they do happen. In fact, the Dallas Mavericks’ latest acquisition Klay Thompson recently teased the idea of playing for Bahamas in its quest to qualify for the Olympics despite having won medals with Team USA […]

Team USA fans are not panicking, but many of them are at least somewhat concerned after seeing the Americans struggle in the second half of Monday’s exhibition game versus Australia. With a loaded roster that contains a scary mix of guards, wings and big men, they were expected to cruise in this Paris Olympics tune-up. […]

The 2024 Team USA squad is continuing its preparations for the Summer Olympics. Team USA took on Australia in a heated scrimmage on Monday. The game came down to the final minutes, but Team USA won 98-92. Los Angeles Lakers and longtime Olympic star LeBron James gave an instant and blunt reaction to the close […]

Team USA has taken over the world in terms of basketball for many years. From the Dream Team to the Redeem Team, there’s no question that Team USA was in a class of its own. Although it seems like the rest of the world is catching up once again, Team USA has assembled another star-studded […]

Team USA had to replace star forward Kawhi Leonard because of a knee injury and Derrick White was selected to replace him. White arrived in Abu Dhabi to join his teammates Sunday, and the key member of the NBA champion Boston Celtics is looking forward to getting the opportunity to play in the Paris Olympics. […]

When the Summer Olympics get underway in Paris later this month, the men’s basketball competition will be one of the most popular events. Team USA is playing a series of exhibition games prior to the start of the team’s official games, and head coach Steve Kerr is using those pre-Olympics games to assess his team. […]

It was less than one year ago when Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid made the decision to play international for Team USA, spurning his native Cameroon and France in the process. When Embiid committed to playing for the 2024 U.S. Olympic team in Paris, he stated that his primary motivation was to win a gold medal […]

Whether he’s talking about his eventual claim as the best basketball player alive, or expressing his desires to someday play in the NFL, Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard Anthony Edwards has never been one to bite his tongue or not speak his mind. Given how sports media has become a 24/7 operation that routinely overanalyzes everything that […]

Kevin Durant and Team USA are in Abu Dhabi to take on Australia this coming Tuesday at 12 p.m. ET. Coach Steve Kerr’s team has made headlines in recent days after its solid performance in an exhibition win over Team Canada in preparation for the Summer Olympics later this month. On Saturday, Durant spoke about […]

The Team USA basketball team has relocated from Las Vegas to Abu Dhabi, but head coach Steve Kerr was unable to call on his full team at a Saturday practice session. Kevin Durant, one of the team’s best scorers, did not practice with the team as a result of his left calf strain. Durant has […]

Team USA has fielded some of the best basketball players in international basketball history. But while players take the spotlight, the coaches have also played an instrumental role in Team USA’s dominance. With Steve Kerr taking over the USA team in the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics after a disappointing fourth-place finish at the 2023 FIBA […]

The Team USA ramp-up process for the 2024 Paris Olympics isn’t only a chance for stars such as LeBron James, Stephen Curry, and Kevin Durant to dazzle the world with the team-up of a lifetime. After all, those players, as great as they may be, won’t be playing the game of basketball for a living […]

With Team USA preparing for the Olympics in just a few short weeks, one name to keep an eye on during competition is Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards. With many talented players on the team, it’s hard to judge who should be the top scoring option. Anthony Edwards made the case for himself as Team […]