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Basketball fans can prepare for an extraordinary cinematic experience with the release of Court of Gold. The Netflix documentary, premiering February 18, takes viewers behind the scenes of the intense competition at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Chronicling the journeys of the men’s teams from the United States, France, Serbia, and Canada, the series explores the […]

The city of Los Angeles and state of California have their hands full right now, focusing on extinguishing the still-raging LA wildfires, providing aid to the thousands of displaced evacuees, overseeing a massive commercial and residential rebuilding project for structures lost, and combating the misinformation and bizarre conspiracy theories surrounding the fires promoted mostly by […]

With the looming ban on TikTok potentially set to take effect on Sunday, many influencers are scrambling to inform their followers of which other socials to migrate to, and athletes are no exception. The platform has been the home base for many big pro names, though the ones most hurt by the TikTok ban might […]

The swimming world mourns the loss of Brian Campbell, a cherished member of Team USA’s Olympic staff. Campbell, 68, passed away from a heart attack, leaving a legacy of decades-long dedication to athletes. His influence extended beyond the pool deck, touching the lives of Olympic greats like Michael Phelps, who shared a heartfelt tribute after […]

Simone Biles was able to return to the Paris Olympics and dominate, but there were times when she second-guessed herself. During warmups, she felt like she pulled her calf, and she let her coach know. Instead of worrying, she got her calf taped and returned to compete, regardless of the pain. For her, it was […]

With the Olympics coming to Los Angeles in 2028, some athletes are already making their decision of whether they’ll participate in their respective sports. One of those athletes is Simone Biles, who is the most decorated gymnast of all time. From the looks of it, there’s a good chance that Biles won’t compete in 2028, […]

Simone Biles can add another accomplishment to her loaded resume. Months after dazzling at the 2024 Paris Olympics, Biles was recognized by Sports Illustrated as the magazine’s 2024 Sportsperson of the Year. Biles, 27, has never won the award before and is the first gymnast to receive the honor since Mary Lou Retton in 1984. […]

Tom Daley is a decorated international diver, having collected several Olympic medals. He is also a double world champion at the FINA 10-meter platform. He has also represented Great Britain several times in his career, even as early as 15 years old. But aside from being a decorated Olympian, Daley is also a popular television […]

Kayla Harrison has a surprising car collection. Harrison was a popular judo athlete in the past, having represented the United States on the international stage, the last of which she answered the call of national duty at the 2012 London Olympics and 2016 Rio Summer Games. She is a two time Olympic gold medalist to […]

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone has a surprising car collection. McLaughlin-Levrone is a well-seasoned hurdler and sprinter. She competes internationally for the United States of America. As early as a teenager, McLaughlin-Levrone was already making history, as she became the youngest track-and-field athlete to compete at the Summer Games at only 17 years old. In addition to this, […]

Jordan Burroughs has an incredible car collection. Burroughs is a decorated freestyle wrestler who represents the United States of America internationally. He is an Olympic gold medalist and a six-time world champion. Burroughs also has considered becoming an MMA fighter but has yet to make the switch. Given Burroughs’ accomplishments in wrestling, have you ever […]

The 2024 Paris Olympics concluded with Team USA conquering the gold medal in August 2024. Let’s not forget that, unlike previous editions, this Olympics was composed of some of the brightest NBA stars. While this allowed basketball fans to witness their favorite NBA idols play for their favorite stars, they also had a chance to […]

With Team USA winning gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics, the program is now headed for a new era. With stars like LeBron James, Stephen Curry, and Kevin Durant possibly playing their last Team USA game together, it’s time to take a look on which players should fill the void by answering the call of […]

NBA MVPs are some of the greatest basketball players in the world. As a result, it isn’t surprising that they’re also capable of thriving on the international stage. Here is a look at 21 NBA MVPS who are also Olympic medalists. Check out the gallery below. Kevin Durant MVP: 2014 Olympic Medal: Gold (2012, 2016, […]

Usain Bolt has an incredible car collection. Bolt is one of the most respected track-and-field athletes in Olympic history. He is an eight-time Olympic gold medalist who also holds a handful of world records. With plenty of accolades under his belt, Bolt is arguably the GOAT of track and field. Given Bolt’s decorated career, have […]

The best players are always called to play for Team USA. However, with only 12 spots in the team, it isn’t surprising that some of the best basketball players in the USA are left off. However, some of these omissions do raise some question marks. Here is a look at 10 NBA players who were […]

Simone Biles is a decorated gymnast, who represents USA internationally. Biles recently bagged three Olympic Gold medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Given Biles’ impact in the country and in the sport, have you ever wondered what kind of cars she drives? Well, wonder no more. Here is Simone Biles’ incredible $400K car collection, with […]

Winning a championship in any level of basketball is always a difficult feat to achieve. In fact, just winning at least one already contributes greatly to any NBA player’s basketball legacy. However, there have been a handful of players who belong in a small club where they’ve won in nearly all levels of basketball. Here […]

Traditionally, Team USA has been regarded as an international basketball powerhouse. With a deep pool of talent at their disposal, it isn’t surprising when they’re gold-medal contenders in FIBA play. In fact, they recently proved that after capturing gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics. But while Team USA has a decorated history, the program has […]

Simone Biles has a net worth of $25 million in 2024. Biles has been one of the most widely celebrated athletes of the past decade with record-breaking feats in the realm of gymnastics that have gone unparalleled throughout the history. And Biles’ career in gymnastics is not done yet. Despite having removed herself from Olympic […]

Has any WWE Superstar, especially an outside “celebrity” addition, seen their stock fall as fast and brutally as Gable Steveson? We went from appearing at WrestleMania, working alongside Kurt Angle, and having debates over whether or not Chad Gable should change his in-ring – and legal – name within the WWE Universe to a performer […]

Alica Schmidt, the German track and field athlete who has been widely celebrated as the “world’s sexiest athlete,” took to Instagram on November 5 with a surprising announcement—she got her “first and only tattoo,” SI reports. Wearing a playful expression and a green headband, the 25-year-old hinted at the big reveal by posting a Story […]

The recently released trailer for September 5 teases a gripping exploration of the 1972 Munich Olympics massacre, directed by Tim Fehlbaum. This intense historical thriller focuses on the terrorist attack against Israeli athletes, offering a fresh perspective through the lens of an American sports broadcasting crew, ScreenRant reports. As the film stars notable actors including […]

Following months of trash talk between the two athletes, it appears that Tyreek Hill and Noah Lyles are actually going to put words into action and settle their debate with a foot race. The two speedsters will reportedly race each other in an event being organized by actor and America’s Got Talent host Terry Crews. […]

Team USA is going to look much different in the 2028 Olympics. With Stephen Curry, LeBron James and Kevin Durant likely headed to retirement by then, there will be some new faces on that squad. Two players getting a lot of buzz to fill the roster are Zion Williamson and Ja Morant. Many analysts feel […]

Olympic Silver Medalist Anna Cockrell made a trip back to her hometown of Charlotte, North Carolina, to visit the Johnson C. Smith University track team. Cockrell took home a silver medal in the 400m race at the Paris Olympics this summer. Although she didn’t attend Johnson C. Smith, she has familial ties to the university, […]

It’s been nearly two months since the conclusion of the 2024 Paris Olympics, but the excitement surrounding Snoop Dogg and Martha Stewart’s reunion during the games continues to resonate. The former co-hosts of Martha & Snoop’s Potluck Dinner Party made headlines with their playful camaraderie while attending equestrian events, where Stewart helped Snoop confront his […]

With the Summer Olympic Games in Paris complete, the NBA will soon begin its 2024-25 season, so basketball fans won’t have to wait to see their favorite superstars back in action. Every four years, NBA players have been called to answer the call for their national team at the Olympic stage since professionals were allowed […]

While Team USA is always a FIBA powerhouse, few iterations of the squad were as exciting as 2024’s. LeBron James, Steph Curry, and Kevin Durant all took the world by storm at the Paris Olympics, bringing home the gold after an undefeated run. While James won’t don his country’s jersey again, he has faith in […]

Team USA women’s basketball coach Cheryl Reeve recently addressed the backlash she faced after Caitlin Clark was left off the 2024 Paris Olympic roster. Speaking on the “Good Game with Sarah Spain” podcast on Tuesday, Reeve clarified that she had little influence in the decision-making process for Team USA’s roster, a point that has been […]

Team USA brought home another gold medal at the Olympics this summer with Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James at the helm. It was James’ third gold medal after being a part of Team USA in 2008 and 2012. Following the Olympics, LeBron James went a got a new tattoo that was inspired by Team […]

Team USA brought home their fifth straight Olympics gold medal this summer with Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James at the helm. It was James’ third gold medal and it’s not a stretch to suggest that Team USA might have been in trouble had he not been on the roster. But prior to the actual […]

It’s possible that Simone Biles should have won four gold medals at the Paris Olympics and not three. According to Biles’ Netflix documentary “Simone Biles: Rising,” the judges did not receive the gymnast’s inquiry for the floor exercise. Since the score was never updated, it’s not certain how much exactly Biles’ score would have changed. […]

In a move that surprised many, it turns out Tom Cruise‘s adrenaline-fueled stunt at the 2024 Paris Olympics closing ceremony came with an unexpected price tag: absolutely nothing, Deadline reports. That’s right, the “Mission: Impossible” star, renowned for his death-defying stunts, performed his breathtaking feat for the sheer thrill of it, not for a hefty […]

The 1992 Olympics Dream Team is widely considered the most dominant men’s basketball team ever put together. With multiple Hall of Famers including Michael Jordan, Larry Bird and Magic Johnson, it’s hard to argue against that. But the 2024 iteration of Team USA has also drawn takes of being a dominant Olympics men’s basketball team. […]

Valentina Petrillo, the first openly transgender Paralympian, has hit back at critics of her participation in the 2024 Paralympics in Paris, including outspoken author J.K. Rowling. Competing in the T12 200-meter and 400-meter races for visually impaired athletes, Petrillo, who was born male and competed as Fabrizio Petrillo until age 45, reached the semi-finals in […]

Snoop Dogg has taken his flair for entertainment to new heights with a groundbreaking idea: the “Hood Olympics.” Speaking to Entertainment Tonight at the premiere of his film 1992, Snoop shared his vision for a unique competition celebrating athleticism from underserved communities. According to the rap icon, the Hood Olympics would spotlight talented individuals from […]

Tragedy struck on Thursday when 2024 Paris Olympics marathon runner Rebecca Cheptegei died at a Kenyan hospital from severe burns after being attacked by her partner. The Ugandan was just 33 years old. While Cheptegei finished 44th in her event this summer, the city of Paris is looking to honor her with a sports venue, […]

The United States made great strides in several sports at the Paris Olympics, tying China with 40 gold medals and blowing everyone away for the lead in total medals with 126. But it stunningly regressed in a place that it historically thrives in– the pool. While there are still a number of American standouts in […]