Olympics Articles - Page 38

As Team USA makes its final preparations for the upcoming summer Olympics, one of the most glaring absences from the squad is none other than Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James. Then again, no one really expected the four-time NBA champ to join the national squad, and at this point, it looks like this is […]

It’s clear that Kevin Durant will be the leader of Team USA in the upcoming Tokyo Olympics. With two gold medals already tucked under his belt, Durant will play the big brother role to a squad teeming with young guns. Many were surprised that KD chose to commit to Team USA despite coming off an […]

It had been previously reported that Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons wouldn’t be suiting up for Australia at the Tokyo Olympics, and that was made official on Monday. The Sixers youngster told Boomers head coach Brian Goorjian that he would be skipping the Olympics in order to work on “individual skill development,” according to Basketball […]

Superstar American gymnast Simone Biles might not have been at the top of her game during qualifying, but she is grateful to be headed to the Tokyo Olympics. Biles tweeted out her gratitude for all the support on Monday, one day after qualifying for Team USA’s women’s gymnastics quad: “I just want to say thank […]

Gwen Berry sparked controversy by turning away from the flag on the podium during the playing of the national anthem at the United States Olympic track and field trials on Saturday. Berry is claiming she was “set up.” Via CNN: “I feel like it was set up. I feel like they did that on purpose, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have a busy offseason in front of them after an early playoff exit. One player at the forefront of their decisions is point guard Dennis Schroder, who is expected to hit the open market and should have plenty of suitors. With the Tokyo Olympics approaching, it seems Schroder has made his […]

While most NBA players would choose to recuperate after an injury-riddled campaign, Kevin Durant and James Harden did the exact opposite. Just days after a painful exit in the NBA Playoffs, the two Brooklyn Nets stars committed to playing for Team USA in the upcoming Tokyo Olympics. Obviously, this would mean they’ll have a shorter […]

Team USA’s men’s basketball roster for the upcoming Tokyo Olympics is one step closer to being finalized. On Wednesday, Brooklyn Nets star James Harden pulled out of the competition, while Chicago Bulls All-Star Zach LaVine and Detroit Pistons forward Jerami Grant were added to fill out the 12-man squad. The Athletic’s Shams Charania reported the […]

Any time NBA news breaks, it is always a race between Adrian Wojnarowski and Shams Charania. To that point, the Team USA men’s basketball squad is taking shape by the hour as the Tokyo Olympics draw near. Reports have surfaced of players committing left and right, from Shams to Woj over and over again. Early […]

The announcements for Team USA keep coming as the deadline approaches. On Tuesday, Chris Paul, Kevin Love, and Khris Middleton all announced their decision to join Team USA and play in the Tokyo Olympics. The list of players who had previously committed is lengthy and is full of an abundance of talent. Team USA Men's […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr opens up about Stephen Curry’s latest decision of opting out of the upcoming Summer Olympics in Tokyo. On Monday, the three-time NBA champion coach said that he’s actually happy that the two-time MVP decided not to participate and join Team USA this summer. “I think it makes perfect […]

Golden State Warriors star point guard Stephen Curry has been contemplating the decision to join Team USA at the Tokyo Olympics since the Dubs lost in the play-in tournament. Now, the All-Star and MVP finalist has decided to opt out of the Olympic games this summer, according to Shams Charania of  The Athletic.  Warriors star […]

After playing through a Grade 2 hamstring strain in the conference semifinals against the Milwaukee Bucks, Brooklyn Nets star James Harden has committed to play for Team USA in this summer’s Tokyo Olympics, per Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium: Nets star James Harden has committed to play for Team USA in the Tokyo […]

The Brooklyn Nets lost a crushing Game 7 against the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night to put an end to their season. However, Kevin Durant gave everything he had and played every single minute of the contest en route to another insane stat line. A day after the loss, Shams Charania of The Athletic reported […]

The Phoenix Suns are getting ready and on deck for their Western Conference Finals matchup as they await the winner of the Utah Jazz and Los Angeles Clippers. On the other hand, with the Tokyo Olympics around the corner, NBA players have made their decisions on joining or opting out of the games. Suns young […]

Portland Trail Blazers superstar Damian Lillard is spearheading the attack for Team USA in the upcoming Tokyo Olympics. A few days after the announcement made Lillard’s commitment official, the 30-year-old admitted the main reason why he decided to join Team USA and not sit this one out unlike other superstars in the league like LeBron […]

Rafael Nadal announced Thursday morning he’s going to skip Wimbledon and the Olympics in 2021. Nadal took to social media to explain his decision-making process, revealing that the goal is to “prolong” his career: “Hi all, I have decided not to participate at this year’s Championships at Wimbledon and the Olympic Games in Tokyo. It’s […]

The Miami Heat suffered a surprising sweep to the Milwaukee Bucks in the first round of the 2021 NBA Playoffs after a marvelous run to the NBA Finals in the Orlando Bubble. With the Tokyo Olympics right around the corner, players are starting to make their final decisions. Heat star Jimmy Butler has made his […]

Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic announced Wednesday he will not be playing for his native Serbia in Olympic qualifying and will not participate in the Tokyo Olympics if the national team does in fact qualify. This isn’t much of a surprise given Jokic’s workload the past two seasons. Jokic led the Nuggets to the Western […]

Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard and Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green have committed to playing for Team USA in this summer’s Tokyo Olympics, per The Athletic’s Shams Charania and Joe Vardon. Lillard will be participating in his very first Olympics after bowing out in 2016 in Rio. As for Green, he was part […]

It was recently reported that Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry is 50-50 on playing in the Tokyo Olympics later this summer. Curry confirmed that report in recent comments made to Ann Killion of the San Francisco Chronicle. “I’m literally 50-50,” he said of his decision. “I probably need to decide in the next two […]

Stephen Curry is still undecided about joining Team USA for the Tokyo Olympics, but the Golden State Warriors star is not closing his doors. According to Joe Vardon of The Athletic, Curry is pondering on the Olympic idea and is currently torn in half whether he would go or not. Curry, according to a source, […]

After a long 2020-2021 NBA season, it seems like LeBron James and Anthony Davis have finally made a decision on whether or not they’ll be spearheading Team USA for the upcoming Tokyo Olympics. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar duo had to deal with respective injuries during the course of their championship defense this past season. […]

After being eliminated in the first round for the first time in his career, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James had the questions rolling in during his post game press conference on Thursday evening. LeBron had been a perfect 14-0 in first round matchups throughout his career before Devin Booker and the Suns decided to […]

Tevin Biles-Thomas, the brother of superstar Simone Biles, is now set to receive a new trial in his murder case after a jury finished up deliberations with a mistrial. For those unaware, Tevin Biles-Thomas is alleged to have shot three people on New Year’s Eve in 2018. Part of the mistrial centered around paperwork the […]

The dust has barely settled on the Golden State Warriors’ heartbreaking play-in loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday and already, Stephen Curry is considering his options. The former back-to-back MVP is currently contemplating the possibility of joining Team USA for this summer’s Olympics. Despite an epic performance from Curry, the Warriors fell to Ja […]

As the Utah Jazz get set to try and back up their No. 1 seeding in the Western Conference with a championship one, it appears it’s all good vibes for the team entering the postseason. This year has been unique in many ways starting with a shortened 72-game season down to having the first ever […]

Ski star Bode Miller, and his wife Morgan Miller, have gone through a lot the last few years. However, in an interview with People, the couple revealed that they are expecting a child. For those unaware or to those who might have forgotten, the couple list a child in a drowning accident roughly three years […]

Longtime major league veteran and future Hall of Famer Albert Pujols was released by the Los Angeles Angels in the midst of the final year of his contract. While rumors circulated about potential teams having some interest in Pujols, the Dominican Republic is considering bringing Pujols on with the Olympic qualifier for the Tokyo Games […]

American tennis star Serena Williams is a former Olympic gold medalist. But she might not participate in the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. Williams addressed her Olympic dilemma Monday ahead of the Italian Open, her first appearance since the Australian Open in February. She said she probably will not partake in the festivities in Tokyo if she […]

The Tokyo Olympics were already postponed once last summer. Could it really happen again this July? It certainly looks like a possibility. The Japanese government has recently extended a state of emergency from May 11th to 31st, per TMZ. Health officials in the country are very worried that a potential fourth wave of COVID-19 could […]

NBC partners with Twitch to make sure that they reach younger demographics for the Tokyo 2021 Olympics. According to a report by Sports Business Journal, NBC will have a dedicated Twitch channel covering the Olympics. Watch Tokyo 2020 Olympics on Twitch? However, before anyone gets too excited, the partnership doesn’t mean that you’ll get to […]

Kobe Bryant’s Mamba Mentality can be described as a persevering mindset, and it took many forms — just ask Pau Gasol. Los Angeles Lakers CEO Jeanie Buss described such a moment after the 2008 Summer Olympics in a segment on the All The Smoke Podcast with Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson. “When we were getting […]

Olympic gold medalist and multiple-time world champion gymnast Simone Biles made waves Friday by breaking away from Nike. Biles announced (via Instagram) she was beginning a new partnership with Gap’s Athleta. She explained her appreciation for how the brand has supported women and girls, also emphasizing the importance of Athleta’s commitment to diversity and inclusion. […]

Athletes choosing to kneel or lift their fists in protest of racial injustice at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics will face punishment from the International Olympic Committee. The IOC’s Rule 50 prohibits any “demonstration or political, religious or racial propaganda” inside Olympic venues. Athletes’ Commission Chief Kirsty Coventry said athletes the IOC consulted on the rule […]

The United States Men’s National Team has failed to qualify for the Olympics for a third straight time, following their defeat by Honduras Sunday afternoon. Not only has the squad not made a return trip to the Summer Games since their appearance in 2008, but the USMNT has not participated in a major tournament since […]

LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers has a guaranteed spot on the Tokyo Olympics roster if he’s interested in returning. According to Ryan Ward of Lakers Nation, James is undecided on whether or not he’s going to be playing in the Olympics. LeBron didn't commit nor say he wouldn't commit to Team USA for […]

The 2021 Olympics are right around the corner, and USA Basketball is getting their Olympic team ready for action. Players such as LeBron James and Stephen Curry lead the list of 57 Team USA finalists for the Olympics, which is no surprise, but it will be interesting to see who earns a spot on the […]

Whatever tension that may have once existed between Kawhi Leonard and Gregg Popovich seems to have been settled, as the Clippers forward announced he is eager to join his former coach on Team USA at the Tokyo Olympics this summer. Originally scheduled to begin in July 2020, officials postponed the Tokyo Olympics due to the […]