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The United States Women’s National Team (USWNT) has announced plans to host Costa Rica in an international friendly on July 16 as their ‘Send-Off’ match for the Paris Olympic Games. The decision to return to Audi Field, home of the Washington Spirit, for this pivotal match, reflects the team’s commitment to preparing for the upcoming […]

Amid rumors, former LSU women’s basketball player Hailey Van Lith remains uncommitted to any college program, including TCU, as she focuses on her broader Olympic basketball aspirations. While the anticipation around her transfer portal decision grows, Van Lith’s primary attention is directed towards her participation with the USA Basketball 3×3 team, aiming for a spot […]

The Indiana Fever’s No. 1 pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft, Caitlin Clark, has set her sights on a coveted spot in Team USA for the upcoming Paris Olympics. Despite missing a U.S. training camp due to her NCAA commitments, Clark’s inaugural season in the WNBA will be her proving ground to secure her place […]

Team USA men’s basketball squad for the 2024 Paris Olympics is loaded with so much talent. It will feature generation-defining athletes as well as the new generation of stars in the NBA. However, this abundance of greatness is not safe from any controversy. Notably, Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers chose to represent the stars […]

Remarkable athletes often look up to each other across disciplines, drawing inspiration and admiration from their respective successes. This is precisely the case with Katie Ledecky, a seven-time Olympic gold medalist in swimming, who recently expressed her desire to meet basketball phenom Caitlin Clark. As the sports community buzzes with anticipation for the upcoming Olympics […]

To say that the Team USA squad for the 2024 Paris Olympics squad is loaded might be an understatement. There might not be a greater collection of talent seen to represent the country since the Redeem Team or Dream Team. With LeBron James, Kevin Durant, and Stephen Curry leading the way, other stars are likely […]

The USA men’s basketball team has been announced for the 2024 Paris Olympics as it contains Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo, who has previously won a gold medal in 2021, as one of the 12 players who will represent the country. He looks for another medal as he speaks about the honor of being on […]

Team USA is now fully locked in for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Kawhi Leonard is the last person who snagged a spot. The Los Angeles Clippers star will be playing alongside one of the most stacked rosters ever constructed. He joins great names like LeBron James, Stephen Curry, and Kevin Durant on the squad as […]

The United States had a disappointing performance in the 2023 FIBA World Cup, so it looks like they’re coming back with a vengeance in the 2024 Summer Olympics. Future Hall of Famers like LeBron James, Kevin Durant, and Stephen Curry are reportedly joining Team USA, but there’s still a roster spot open, per ESPN insider […]

Team USA, looking for its fifth consecutive Olympic gold in men’s basketball, selected LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry, Joel Embiid, Jayson Tatum, Devin Booker and Jrue Holiday, as well as Anthony Davis, Bam Adebayo, Anthony Edwards and Tyrese Haliburton. With one remaining open roster spot, the team is rumored to be pursuing Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard, per Shams Charania and Joe Vardon of The Athletic: “Kawhi […]

Lisa Leslie knows what Caitlin Clark is capable of. Just days ago, The WNBA legend gave Clark her flowers in the form of a Team USA Endorsement. Leslie made comments saying that Clark “better be” on the Olympic Team while calling the latter “one of the best players in the world.” On Monday, Clark finally […]

The 2024 Paris Olympics looms. While NBA stars are going to duke it out in the postseason, most of them will reunite to bring the glory back to the United States during the summer. Team USA is going to be stacked this year much like it was back in 1992 and 2008. Big names like […]

Nike is constantly pushing the boundaries is terms of performance and style as the most recognizable name in footwear on the planet, this including the venture into brand new sports as well. With Breaking (or breakdancing, b-boying) becoming an Olympic Sport for the first time at Paris 2024, Nike unveiled their first-ever shoe made specifically […]

Jaedyn Shaw has emerged as a fully-fledged superstar for the U.S. women’s national team (USWNT), and she is the secret weapon they must utilize for the Paris Olympics, reported by GOAL. At just 19 years old, Shaw’s remarkable performances have cemented her status as one of the team’s biggest stars. Her rapid rise to prominence […]

NBA superstar Shaquille O’Neal is widely recognized for his tenure with the Los Angeles Lakers, but he is also a two-time Olympic Gold medalist. O’Neal recounted the time he tossed his Olympic Gold medal out of a car window in frustration because he had played restricted minutes in the game via a recent episode of […]

Emiliano Martinez, the talented goalkeeper for both Aston Villa and Argentina’s national team, has recently voiced his eagerness to participate in the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics, reported by GOAL. His desire to represent his country at the Olympic Games comes amidst swirling speculations surrounding the potential involvement of several senior Argentina players, including the legendary […]

In the world of international basketball, the anticipation for the Paris Olympics is already building, with teams and players alike setting their sights on gold. Among those eagerly looking forward to the games is Jamal Murray of the Denver Nuggets, who has openly shared his enthusiasm and plans to represent Canada in the upcoming Olympics […]

Amid the excitement of the NCAA tournament, Iowa women’s basketball standout Caitlin Clark is the talk of the town, not just for her games, but for her recent invitation to the Team USA basketball training camp and a staggering offer from Ice Cube’s BIG3 league, both of which have elicited candid reactions from her coach […]

Iowa women’s basketball star Caitlin Clark has once again made history, this time by being the only current college player named to the Team USA Basketball’s training camp roster for the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympics. Scheduled to take place in Cleveland during the women’s Final Four, from April 3-5, the training camp is a crucial […]

United States Women’s National Team (USWNT) and Gotham FC forward Midge Purce faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines after confirming an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear. The devastating injury occurred during Gotham’s NWSL match against Portland Thorns, ruling Purce out for several months and dashing her hopes of participating in the Paris Olympics. In […]

Kylian Mbappe, the dynamic forward and captain of the French national team, has ignited speculation regarding his potential participation in the upcoming Olympics. Amidst discussions surrounding his eligibility and pending move to Real Madrid, Mbappe’s desire to represent his country in the 2024 Olympics remains unwavering despite acknowledging that the decision ultimately lies beyond his […]

After another disappointing FIBA World Cup, Team USA hit another snag when it came to reclaiming world dominance. And just like last time around, it looks like Team USA will be calling up its biggest stars with the hopes of keeping the rest of the world at bay at the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics. While […]

Viewers can expect a touch of NFL influence during the 2024 Summer Olympics coverage on NBC. Scott Hanson, known for hosting NFL Red Zone will be anchoring the Gold Zone, as announced by NBC on Wednesday morning. The Gold Zone will be available on Peacock for a two-week period, running from July 27 to Aug. […]

In a nail-biting revelation, the US Men’s National Team (USMNT) discovered their fate in the Paris Olympics draw, and it’s no walk in the park, reported by GOAL. Placed in Group A, they are set to clash with none other than the formidable hosts, France, alongside the resilient New Zealand squad. The challenge looms large […]

Philadelphia 76ers superstar and reigning MVP Joel Embiid, a Cameroon native, has lived in the United States since he was a teenager and became an American citizen in 2022, paving the way for an interesting decision related to the 2024 Olympics. While Embiid has never represented any country in international competition, rumors began swirling in […]

Although the NBA is currently in its home stretch and angling toward the upcoming playoffs, set to begin in April, one thing inevitably on the minds of both players and fans at the current moment is the upcoming 2024 Olympics from Paris, where Team USA will look to bring back gold to their home country. […]

Anthony Edwards has become an unequivocal superstar for the Minnesota Timberwolves, wowing fans with his athleticism, as well as his personality on and off the court. Edwards has helped lead the Timberwolves to one of the best records in the NBA this season, but he has high hopes for the summer too, when he hopes […]

Paris Olympic‘s participation in the 2024 Olympic Games may be in doubt due to Kylian Mbappe‘s potential transfer to Real Madrid, but Thierry Henry is not giving up hope, reported by GOAL. The superstar forward, currently playing for PSG, is expected to join Real Madrid as a free agent in the summer, raising concerns about […]

Seattle Storm’s Jewell Loyd recently shared her perspective on the unique honor of winning an Olympic gold medal compared to clinching a WNBA championship, providing a rare glimpse into the mindset of an elite athlete who has reached the pinnacle of success in both arenas. Loyd, a key figure in the Storm’s lineup and a […]

The 2024 Olympics are set to be held this summer in Paris, France and Team USA Basketball’s roster will look drastically different than the team that finished with a poor showing last summer at the FIBA World Cup. That team didn’t even win a medal. There are few players in contention for the final roster […]

Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday has had a seasoned basketball career, as he has an NBA championship, two All-Star nods, and an Olympic gold medal to his name. This summer, the 33-year-old could add to his Hall of Fame resume with a little trip to Paris. The 2024 Summer Olympics will be hosted in the […]

Gabby Douglas, the 2012 Olympic gymnastics all-around champion, has announced a delay in her highly-anticipated return to competitive gymnastics due to a positive COVID-19 test. Douglas, who was set to showcase her skills at this weekend’s Winter Cup in Louisville, Kentucky, shared the disappointing news on social media on Thursday, expressing her devastation but confirmed […]

Eight division world titles and a case for being the greatest boxer of all time are what Manny Pacquiao possesses. However, there is one goal that he has yet to achieve which jumpstarted his career. He wanted to represent the Philippines in the Olympic boxing events but was always denied. Now, he had the shot […]

The Paris Olympics is over five months away, which means that plenty of basketball fans are already speculating about who Team USA will field in the world’s biggest sporting event. A number of stars have already voiced their interest in playing, and it looks like Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is one of them. […]

The 2024 Summer Olympics are coming up and many are looking forward to which NBA players will be on Team USA. It sounds like Indiana Pacers star, Tyrese Haliburton is interested, but he drops a lofty goal that turned heads on Saturday. Haliburton claims he wants to play for Team USA and that he wants […]

Aston Villa star Emi Martinez is eyeing a spot alongside Lionel Messi and Angel Di Maria in Argentina’s Olympics squad heading to Paris this summer, reported by GOAL. The under-23 Argentine national team coach, Javier Mascherano, has extended an open invitation to Messi and Di Maria for the Olympic Games, and Martinez appears eager to […]

Former PSG star Jerome Rothen has stirred controversy by urging Paris Saint-Germain fans to boo Lionel Messi if he joins the Argentine squad for the Paris Olympics, reported by GOAL. The call comes after Argentine U23 coach Javier Mascherano hinted at Messi’s inclusion as an overage player for the 2024 Olympics. Rothen, who played for […]

Lionel Messi has received a special invitation to lead Argentina as captain in the 2024 Olympics, and fellow player Thiago Almada expresses that having the GOAT on board would be a dream come true, reported by GOAL. Having secured their spot in the Paris Games with a 1-0 victory over Brazil, Argentina, who haven’t clinched […]

Canadian sensation Summer McIntosh put an end to Katie Ledecky’s 13-year winning streak in the 800-meter freestyle, setting the stage for a thrilling lead-up to the Paris Olympics. During a sectional meet on Thursday in Orlando, Florida, McIntosh not only outswam Ledecky but did so with a time of 8 minutes, 11.39 seconds, finishing nearly […]