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The United States will be heavy favorites to take home the gold medal in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. The American team is loaded with talent, including four players in the top seven in the Olympic Golf Rankings. Those PGA players include top-ranked Scottie Scheffler, third-ranked Xander Schauffele , fifth-ranked Wyndham Clark and seventh-ranked […]

It’s a known fact that some of the greatest athletes that ever lived come from HBCUs. Dominating sports such as basketball, football, tennis, baseball, and track and field put on for the institutions from which they came. Some of these athletes have gone on to win Super Bowls, NBA championships, Grand Slam titles, World Series, […]

There are plenty of conversations about Caitlin Clark at present, and one of them is centered around her Team USA snub. The Indiana Fever rookie wasn’t included in the country’s lineup for the upcoming Paris Olympics, and it’s drawn plenty of reactions from fans and sports personalities alike. Recently, NBA star Kevin Durant also gave […]

Bryson DeChambeau is enjoying an excellent last 12 months of golf. He is fresh off winning his second U.S. Open title Sunday, doing so in dramatic fashion. DeChambeau hit the “best shot of my life” on the 72nd hole to win the trophy. DeChambeau joined an exclusive list of players to win multiple U.S. Open […]

Klay Thompson will soon don a jersey that doesn’t bear the name of the only NBA franchise for which he’s ever played. Don’t fret too much right now about his future in the Bay Area, though, Dub Nation. As the Golden State Warriors star prepares to enter free agency come June 30th, he’s reportedly elected […]

After winning the 2024 U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2 in dramatic fashion, Bryson DeChambeau has now finished top six in all three majors of 2024. And yet, the LIV Golf League star will not join Masters champ Scottie Scheffler and PGA Championship winner Xander Schauffele in representing Team USA at the Paris Olympics this […]

Following his qualification for the Olympic trials, HBCU sprinter Kai Cole was acknowledged by Gold medal track & field athlete Noah Lyles.In May, Cole clinched his place at the Olympic Trials with an impressive showing at the MEAC Outdoor Championship. He achieved a time of 10.05 seconds, meeting the Olympic trial automatic qualifying time for […]

Kylian Mbappe has made a tough decision, confirming he will not represent France at the Paris Olympics this summer due to a request from his new club, Real Madrid, reported by GOAL. The Paris Summer Olympics will go ahead without one of France’s brightest stars. Mbappe, who recently transferred from Paris Saint-Germain to Real Madrid, […]

Swimming sensation Katie Ledecky secured her spot in the U.S. Olympic team for the fourth time on Saturday, earning her ticket to the Paris Olympics. Ledecky dominated during the preliminaries of the 400-meter freestyle at the Indianapolis Colts’ home stadium, finishing with an impressive time of 3 minutes and 59.99 seconds. The 27 year-old Ledecky’s […]

Philadelphia 76ers Joel Embiid remains in recovery from his left knee injury. Despite this, he expressed hope on Friday night of representing Team USA in the Paris Olympics this summer. The 2023 MVP injured his meniscus during a January 30 game against the Golden State Warriors, necessitating surgery. Consequently, Embiid participated in just 39 games […]

The 2024 Paris Olympics are about one month away and the roster for Team USA has already been set with Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton making his first appearance. Tyrese Haliburton suffered a hamstring injury during the 2023-24 NBA regular season that hampered him into the playoffs. But Haliburton recently quelled any concerns that his […]

Former NBA players Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett were on their show “All The Smoke” where the topic of conversation was on the  Olympics women’s basketball team this summer. Both were arguing, especially Pierce, that WNBA stars Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever and Chicago Sky’s Angel Reese should be on the team. “Angel Reese and […]

DALLAS — Caitlin Clark’s Team USA snub has been a talking point to say the least. Some believe Clark deserved a spot on the Olympic roster while others do not agree. NBA commissioner Adam Silver addressed the topic while speaking at an NBA event in Dallas on Thursday. “I wouldn’t say I’m disappointed, but it […]

Miami Heat star Nikola Jovic was seen recently in a walking boot as he is currently in Serbia preparing for the Summer Olympics in Paris, France. While fans of Miami might experience deja vu because of all the injury woes this past season, this one is not expected to be anything serious in terms of […]

Not long after the NBA Finals include (probably on Friday), several NBA stars will start preparing to join Team USA in preparation for the upcoming 2024 Olympics, which are slated to take place later this summer in Paris, France. Among the notable athletes participating for Team USA are LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, and […]

Lionel Messi, the Inter Miami superstar, has confirmed he will not be participating in Argentina’s bid for a gold medal at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, reported by GOAL. Despite the hopes of including him in the squad, Messi has opted to focus on other commitments. Lionel Messi won an Olympic gold medal in […]

Ten games into the WNBA regular season, we have yet to see Chelsea Gray play. But that could change very soon. The Las Vegas Aces recently listed Gray as questionable on the team’s injury report, a first since last season.  The team released the report on Wednesday ahead of a rematch against the Phoenix Mercury. […]

Spanish tennis star Rafael Nadal is gearing up for a run in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Nadal is coming off a first-round Grand Slam elimination at the French Open. However, fellow countryman Carlos Alcaraz advanced and won the Roland Garros with a thrilling comeback against Alexander Zverev. It turns out Alcaraz and Nadal will get […]

Caitlin Clark’s exclusion from Team USA’s roster for the upcoming 2024 Olympics has been one of the biggest stories of the last week. Clark’s undeniable stardom has led some to believe she was left off of the roster due to ‘jealousy’ among other players. But Bill Simmons has an intriguing theory that relates to Tim […]

Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark has revolutionized women’s basketball, drawing more eyes to the sport than it has ever had before. That’s why her exclusion from the Team USA roster in the 2024 Paris Olympics has caused an uproar in the hoops world, with many people having differing opinions. Retired NBA star Gilbert Arenas thinks […]

USA Basketball’s recent announcement of the roster for the 2024 Paris Olympics has stirred widespread discussion in the sports community due to the exclusion of Caitlin Clark, the standout WNBA rookie and former women’s college basketball star. Addressing the decision, USA Basketball CEO Jim Tooley emphasized the importance of experience and team composition as pivotal […]

WNBA legend Diana Taurasi of the Phoenix Mercury weighed in on the controversy surrounding Caitlin Clark’s omission from the Team USA women’s basketball roster for the upcoming 2024 Olympics in Paris. Taurasi, known for her straightforward approach, provided insight into the complexities of selecting a national team. “Whenever you’re trying to cut down to 12 […]

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark has received endless buzz amid her WNBA debut. Clark is coming off a historical tenure with the Iowa women’s basketball team. However, the 2024 Team USA Olympics committee chose to leave her off the Paris team. Sports analyst Colin Cowherd blasted Clark’s snub with an intriguing Anthony Edwards and Jaylen […]

Many basketball fans were shocked to see Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark get snubbed from Team USA’s Olympic roster this year. After all, she broke the NCAA scoring record and has already been a box-office attraction for Indiana. One of those fans is Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse, who voiced his opinion via The Herd […]

Although the Denver Nuggets fell short in their bid for a second straight NBA championship this year, Nikola Jokic might still have less time to relax this summer. The superstar center is listed on Serbia’s preliminary roster for the 2024 Olympics, per DNVR Sports’ Harrison Wind. Those who follow Jokic closely know how much national […]

Caitlin Clark is the talk of the town in the WNBA; everything she does, says, or is merely involved in sets the entire sports world ablaze. Thus, when reports came out that Clark won’t be making the Team USA roster for the 2024 Paris Olympics, many came out in defense of the Indiana Fever guard, […]

When the U.S. Olympic women’s basketball team for the 2024 Paris Olympics was announced Saturday, many were surprised to find Caitlin Clark’s name absent from the roster. As a rookie sensation who has captured the hearts of millions and significantly boosted viewership for women’s basketball, her exclusion has sparked considerable debate about her omission. However, […]

The final roster for the women’s basketball team for the 2024 Paris Olympics is set and Caitlin Clark was noticeably not named. It’s been a heated topic of discussion, as Clark has brought so much attention to the WNBA. However, the latest rumors may have revealed the reason why Clark was left off Team USA’s […]

The Los Angeles Sparks believed they drafted a foundational player when they selected Cameron Brink with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft. After four stellar seasons at Stanford, Brink developed into one of the WNBA’s top prospects. During her time at Stanford she received numerous honors, and now she can add […]

In just over a month, Team USA basketball will reconvene to start preparing for the upcoming 2024 Olympics, which will take place from Paris, France. Team USA didn’t perform so well in last summer’s FIBA World Cup from the Phillipines, but the squad that will take part in the Olympics will look a whole lot […]

The Indiana Pacers’ Pascal Siakam was one of the breakout stars of the 2024 NBA Playoffs, and now he has an important decision to make prior to the 2024 Olympics. The Douala, Cameroon born stretch forward could join his native country for a key date on the 2024 Summer Olympics calendar. Intel on Siakam’s potential […]

Los Angeles Sparks rookie Cameron Brink and TCU women’s basketball transfer Hailey Van Lith headline the USA Basketball 3×3 Women’s National Team for the 2024 Olympics in Paris, as announced by the organization Wednesday. They are joined by Cierra Burdick and Atlanta Dream guard Rhyne Howard, creating a formidable lineup for the upcoming games. Brink, […]

In just 51 days, the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad — better known as the 2024 Summer Olympics — will begin with opening ceremony at the Jardins du Trocadéro in Paris, France. Just two days later, the USA Basketball team will be playing their first game of the tournament as they aim to win their […]

Perhaps it goes without saying, but I’ll go ahead and say it anyway… most professional athletes have the athletic makeup required to excel in multiple sports at the highest level. There are countless stories, ranging from guys who played professionally in two sports simultaneously (Bo Jackson and Deion Sanders), to guys who probably could’ve done […]

In the award-winning drama “Breaking Bad,” the country “Belize” is mentioned to imply murder. Well, that is essentially what occurred following the 150-54 beatdown that Team USA unleashed on Belize in the Under-18 FIBA AmeriCup on Tuesday. Although this matchup was never expected to be competitive, such a lopsided outcome should give fans some belief […]

The 2024 Paris Summer Olympics are just around the corner and Nike has been a main component of outfitting the athletes who will represent the United States at the games. Every four years, Nike always does something special to coincide with the Olympics, whether that be bringing back retro models or releasing something totally out-of-the-box, […]

Kylian Mbappe‘s dream of participating in the 2024 Olympic Games has been shattered, as the Real Madrid-bound superstar has been left out from Thierry Henry‘s French squad, reported by GOAL. The French national team, under the guidance of Arsenal legend Thierry Henry, had high hopes for the upcoming 2024 Olympics in Paris. With President Emmanuel […]

The Buffalo Bills keep adding to their roster for the 2024 NFL season in interesting ways. This time, it was signing Olympic gold medal wrestler and former WWE superstar Gable Steveson to a contract. “Gable Steveson, an Olympic gold medalist and one of the most dominant college wrestlers in NCAA history, is signing with the […]

Three-time Olympic gold medalist Gabby Douglas has officially withdrawn from the U.S. gymnastics championships in Fort Worth, Texas, due to an ankle injury sustained during training this week. The unfortunate setback Wednesday marks the end of Douglas’ remarkable bid to make the 2024 Paris Olympic team, a journey that began with her comeback announcement in […]