Olympics Articles - Page 28

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 […]

A lot of athletes love their sponsorship deals, commercials, and anything that gets them money. However, winning so many World Cups makes them want something else. Olympics winner Lindsey Vonn made an interesting choice when she beat out Elisabeth Goergl and Viktoria Rebensburg at Val d’Isere. She was also chasing the all-time wins record set […]

The Court of Arbitration for Sport imposed a four-year ban on Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva over a doping violation, rejecting her defense that the positive test was caused by accidental contamination from her grandfather’s heart medication via a strawberry dessert. The detailed ruling, spanning 129  pages and referencing the word “strawberry” 43 times, highlighted […]

Gabby Douglas is back in action. In a recent announcement, the gymnast revealed that she will be returning to high-level competition this February. Welcome back, Gabby!@gabrielledoug has announced on @NBCNews that she will make her return to elite competition on February 24 at this year’s #WinterCup in Louisville! Don’t wait, get your tickets now! ➡️ […]

Five-time Olympian Diana Taurasi has been named as a key player for the USA Basketball team, set to compete in a pre-Olympic qualifying tournament in Belgium. Taurasi, known for her exceptional skills on the court, joins a roster of seasoned athletes, including seven former Olympians. The team, which boasts a blend of experience and emerging […]

On Sunday, Team USA announced the final lineup for the 2024 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament through their official X (Twitter) account. Playing in Antwerp, Belgium from February 8-11, the team boasts big names such as Sabrina Ionescu and reigning MVP Breanna Stewart. Other players on the roster are as follows: Diana Taurasi, Ariel Atkins, Kelsey […]

Best-on-best hockey is finally back. Commissioner Gary Bettman announced that NHL players will represent their respective countries in the 2026 and 2030 Olympics for the first time since 2014, per Chris Johnston of The Athletic. Fans won’t have to wait quite as long to see the top players in the world battle it out in […]

After countless doping and performance-enhancing drug scandals in the Olympics, Peter Thiel and a group of venture capitalists are betting that people want to see the same events featuring athletes that are permitted to use PED’s. Enter the Enhanced Games, set to kick off in 2025, according to sports business writer Joe Pompliano: “Peter Thiel […]

Russian skater Kamila Valieva will not be competing for a long period after she got a guilty verdict for violating anti-doping rules by the Court of Arbitration for Sport, per the Associated Press. “The verdict from the Court of Arbitration for Sport means the Russians are set to be stripped of the gold medal in […]

On Tuesday, USA Basketball released a list of 41 finalists for their 2024 Olympic team, and Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon was one of the names mentioned. Gordon was traded to the Nuggets from the Orlando Magic in March 2021. It didn’t take long for him to become a fan favorite in Denver, either. Fans […]

USA Basketball has announced an impressive 18-person roster for its upcoming training camp, set to shape the team for the 2024 FIBA women’s Olympic qualifying tournament.  Headlining the roster are notable WNBA stars such as A’ja Wilson, Brittney Griner and Aliyah Boston, along with other players from the Las Vegas Aces. The team, already qualified […]

With the 2024 Summer Olympic Games coming up in Paris, the United States Men’s Basketball Team is gearing up for another run at the gold medal. However, after their embarrassing performance at the FIBA World Cup last summer, the United States is determined to bring back their once-attained “Dream Team” reputation. Just in time for […]

Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka was only with the Boston Celtics for one season, but he made a lasting impact on his players. Celtics star Jayson Tatum became particularly close with the 46-year-old coach, as Udoka pushed him and helped him make his first All-NBA team in 2022. Tatum and Udoka will have a […]

As France gears up for the 2024 Olympics in Paris, coach Didier Deschamps has thrown his support behind Kylian Mbappe’s potential participation, confirming the star forward’s desire to don the French colors in his homeland this summer. The twist in Mbappe’s summer plans adds an intriguing layer to the ongoing transfer saga surrounding the Paris […]

Oscar Pistorius, who made history at the 2012 London Olympics as a double-amputee running on carbon-fiber blades and competing in the major sprinting events — hence the nickname “Blade Runner” — made history of a much more infamous sort shortly thereafter when he was convicted for murdering his model girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp. Following his nearly […]