Olympics Articles - Page 39

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 […]

Snoop Dogg moves from covering the highlights to actually being in the Olympics… as an NBC special correspondent, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The iconic rapper will be joining NBCUniversal’s 2024 Summer Games Olympic coverage in Paris. The primetime show, set to begin on July 26, will have Snoop on site in Paris to cover […]

Doc Rivers touched on a lot of topics during his interview on Showtime’s “KG Certified”, including Anthony Davis. Anthony Daivs and his talent relative to his play is often a polarizing discussion in the NBA community, specifically amongst Lakers fans. Many believe that Anthony Davis should be the number one option on the Lakers, taking […]

Sixers guard and “The Pat Bev Pod” star Patrick Beverley has an interesting theory regarding D’Angelo Russell joining the bench unit for the Lakers. Beverly on the latest edition of his podcast brought up Russell being moved to the bench and compared it to Los Angeles coach Darvin Ham benching Russell Westbrook a few games […]

As the countdown to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics begins, women’s flag football is not just entering the scene, it’s exploding in popularity. Spearheaded by pioneers like Jo Overstreet, a standout flag football player from Texas, the sport is transitioning from a casual pastime to an international sensation. The once overlooked sport has gained new […]

There are various levels to greatness in sports. There’s greatness in the traditional sense. That’s the kind of greatness that we associate with awards and championships. We talk about these individuals and reflect fondly on their careers. We can easily tell the story of their career through their many wins and noteworthy losses. We recount […]

The WNBA is set to embark on its 28th season on May 14, 2024, featuring a notable monthlong break for the Summer Olympics and a new format for the Commissioner’s Cup. Reigning champions, the Las Vegas Aces, and last season’s runners-up, the New York Liberty, are scheduled to kick off the season against the Phoenix […]

After Taylor Swift went viral in her Time Person of the Year interview recently for her savage response to all the “Dads, Brads and Chads” annoyed by her screen time during NFL games she attends, it was only a matter of time before the Dads, Brads, and Chads clapped back. Well now they have in […]

The doping case involving Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva continues to draw attention as a new delay emerges, with a decision from the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) now expected by Feb. 12, more than two years after the controversy first erupted at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics. Valieva, who was only 15 at […]

After the conclusion of the 2023 FIBA World Cup, eight of the 12 berths for the 2024 Olympics have now been taken, with the last four to be decided at qualifying tournaments. But for the eight teams that have punched their respective tickets to Paris, the job is far from over, especially with an Olympic […]

AC Milan midfielder Yunus Musah has expressed his eagerness to represent the United States at the 2024 Olympics, but his participation hinges on the decision of his club, reported by GOAL. Musah, a key figure for the Italian giants since his summer move from Valencia, has made 14 appearances across all competitions, starting nine of […]

Welcome to Bracketology at ClutchPoints, the one-stop shop for you sickos out there who are consumed by all things March Madness! As we head into the second week of the 2023-24 college basketball season, we’ve already seen a handful of noteworthy results. Arizona went into Cameron Indoor Stadium and got the better of a Duke […]

The 2024 Summer Olympics will feature flag football and multiple NFL players have expressed their interest in participating. Now, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes opens up about the possibility of playing as well. Mahomes makes it clear he’s interested in playing, but is wary of the speed on the field, according to Sam McDowell […]

Brittney Griner is lacing up her sneakers and hitting the hardwood once again, adding a new chapter in her storied basketball career as she eyes playing for Team USA in the 2024 Paris Olympics. After spending 10 months detained in Russia, Griner is back on the court, this time for Team USA, ready to chase […]

Lionel Messi, the revered Argentine football icon, has received a prestigious invitation that could mark a historic chapter in his illustrious career, reported by GOAL. Organizers of the Paris 2024 Olympics have extended an offer to the Inter Miami star, hoping the legendary player will compete for gold, adding another remarkable accolade to his already […]

Former Olympic gold medal gymnast Mary Lou Retton is back home following a several-week stay in intensive care with a rare form of pneumonia. One of Retton’s daughters, Mckenna Kelly, announced Monday that Retton is back home and “in recovery mode” in a post made to Instagram. Retton was hospitalized earlier this October at a […]

We’re still five years out from the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, but the recently announced inclusion of Flag Football, one of the Games’ newest events, has already captured the attention of sports fans, NFL players, and a handful of very important people who will have a say in determining just how popular the […]

The International Olympic Committee or IOC has recently announced plans to create the Olympic Esports Games. This announcement was made during the 141st IOC Session in Mumbai, India. This project will be headed by the IOC Esports Commission which was formed earlier this year. President of the International Olympic Committee Thomas Bach revealed that the […]

Australian basketball fans have long awaited the return of Ben Simmons to the country’s national team. After a lingering back injury sidelined Simmons for the second half of the 2022-23 season, the former number-one pick chose not to play for the Boomers in the 2023 FIBA World Cup this summer. After an extended rehab process, […]