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NEW YORK — The only thing Stephen Curry cared about this summer was going to France and returning with a gold medal. After forming an “Avengers” superteam with the likes of LeBron James, Kevin Durant, and other All-NBA talents, USA Basketball was once again the favorite to claim gold at the Olympics. Although the Americans […]

Rachael Gunn, the Olympic breakdancer who became a viral sensation for her unconventional routine at the Paris Games, has publicly apologized for the controversy her performance stirred, per CNN. In a candid interview on Australian current affairs show “The Project,” Gunn expressed regret over the backlash faced by the breakdancing community due to her appearance. […]

Rebecca Cheptegei, a renowned distance runner, suffered devastating injuries after a horrific incident at her home in Trans Nzoia County, western Kenya, Complex reports. On Sunday, September 1, Cheptegei, 33, endured severe burns to 75 percent of her body. The attack allegedly involved her boyfriend, Dickson Ndiema, who reportedly set her on fire following a […]

Last month, LeBron James and Team USA won the gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics with a win over France in the final round of the tournament. It wasn’t as easy of a road as many predicted it would be for Team USA, who had to survive several close calls, but ultimately, America was […]

The Olympics are a time when all the best basketball players come together for their country with the goal of winning a gold medal, but sometimes other things come out of it. While building friendships with the players, there could also be some recruiting for players looking to join their respective teams in the NBA. […]

Team USA gymnast Simone Biles is proving she’s as versatile an athlete as it gets. Biles threw out the first pitch at a Houston Astros game, then struck a pose for the cameras. Her pose is getting a perfect score from her Team USA coach, per Athlon Sports. Team USA coach Cecile Landi absolutely loved […]

Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles will be making her return to the baseball diamond on Friday night. The Houston Astros are honoring the Olympians from Space City and the gymnast will throw out the first pitch for the third time. .@Simone_Biles is taking the mound tomorrow at @MinuteMaidPark as she throws out the Ceremonial First […]

Hapoel Tel Aviv officially announced the signing of former first-round NBA draft pick Bruno Caboclo to a two-year contract. This move follows Caboclo’s recent success on the international basketball scene, where he played in the NBA and various leagues around the world. The contract spans two seasons, with reports indicating that the second year might […]

Reflecting on his experience with Team USA during the 2024 Paris Olympics, Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum opened up about his limited role and the frustration that came with it. Despite being one of the NBA’s elite players, Tatum found himself in a supporting role on the team and was benched in two critical games […]

While it was not easy by any means, Team USA was able to claim their fifth straight gold medal at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France. Led by Stephen Curry, LeBron James, and Kevin Durant, the Americans once again proved to everyone that they are still on top of the basketball world, yet winning […]

The most decorated U.S. gymnast in Olympic history, Simone Biles, has once again captured global attention — this time not for her gravity-defying performances but for a viral photo celebrating her Olympic achievements. Following her record-breaking success at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, Biles shared a series of images on X, formerly Twitter, on Tuesday […]

While NFL teams are preparing for the start of another new season, some of the league’s most prominent players still have the Olympics on their minds. Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons belongs to that group, with the three-time All-Pro declaring his interest in playing for the United States’ flag football team in 2028. In past […]

Team USA fielded one of its most stacked rosters in recent memory in response to their disappointing showing in the 2023 FIBA World Cup, and as a result, they provided some of the most entertaining basketball the world has ever seen. After all, how often do players like LeBron James, Kevin Durant, and Stephen Curry […]

After LeBron James captured the first ever Olympics MVP following Team USA’s Gold medal win in Paris earlier this month, longtime LA Times columnist Bill Plaschke has since wondered aloud how long the Lakers will be let off the hook for squandering much of James’ time with the team. Yes, LeBron — and his Olympics […]

American sprinter Noah Lyles secured third place in the 200-meter race at the 2024 Olympics, his strongest event, but it was later revealed that he had been diagnosed with COVID-19 just two days earlier. While some praised his determination to race despite being sick, others doubted his claim and accused him of making it up. […]

The Paris Olympics may be in the rearview mirror, but U.S. gymnastics is not moving on from what it deems to be a grossly unfair ruling centering around Jordan Chiles. Simone Biles, the face of the sport and a Summer Games icon, continues to push for justice while also encouraging her close friend and teammate. […]

The United States’ dominance continued at the 2024 Paris Olympics, where the Team USA women’s basketball team clinched its eighth consecutive gold medal. Now, the focus has shifted to the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles, and what players will make up that roster – especially after all the drama surrounding Caitlin Clark’s exclusion from this […]

The Serbia Men’s Basketball Team won the bronze medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics, an incredible achievement by any measure. However, they just missed out on the chance to play in the gold medal game after a heartbreaking loss to Team USA. Team Serbia continued to make headlines after the Olympics were over with the […]

Jordan Chiles has faced a storm of criticism following the controversial events surrounding her bronze medal in the women’s floor exercise at the 2024 Paris Olympics. During a recent appearance on the “Way Up with Angela Yee” show, the 23-year-old gymnast provided a candid response to her critics, addressing the medal reallocation that has stirred […]

Although he is focused on leading the Baltimore Ravens to a Super Bowl this season, quarterback Lamar Jackson is still finding time to have some fun before opening kickoff. After participating in the Green Bay Packers’ annual bike ride tradition earlier in the week, the two-time MVP showed off his skills in a flag football […]

Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic purchased Rolex watches as gifts for the Serbian national team members who competed in the 2024 Olympic Games and secured the bronze medal, as reported by Blic. The Rolex model Jokic selected for his teammates is priced at $32,500 each. Altogether, the Nuggets center spent $375,500 on eleven watches. The […]

Former U.S. soccer star, Megan Rapinoe has proposed a significant role for Colin Kaepernick at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. On her podcast “A Touch More,” Rapinoe expressed her desire for Kaepernick to not only compete in the Games but also to serve as the U.S. flag-bearer during the opening ceremony. In a conversation with […]

The stars of Team USA Basketball are still riding the highs of winning gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics and arguably no one enjoyed their time in France more than Devin Booker. Seen randomly gifting fans pairs of his sneakers and riding around town on scooters after a night at the club, Devin Booker continued […]

Stephen Nedoroscik, the pommel horse gymnast who captured hearts at the 2024 Paris Olympics and two bronze Olympic medals, is set to trade his leotard for a sequined costume, per EW. The “Pommel Horse Guy” has joined the cast of the 33rd season of Dancing with the Stars, marking the start of his next big […]

Noah Lyles and Tyreek Hill have been talking about a potential race for the past few weeks, but nothing has been set in stone as of yet. What has been released is the betting odds if they were to race, and Lyles looks to have an advantage on Hill so far. The Noah Lyles vs. […]

The shifting parameters for a race between Olympic gold medalist Noah Lyles and Miami Dolphins wide receiver and clout chaser Tyreek Hill received another update. Some outfits, props, and distance changes were proposed to Lyles while the reigning World’s Fastest Man was a guest on The Dan Patrick Show. Patrick suggested, “We have a plan […]

It was a tough run for Team Canada at the Paris Olympics. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Co. ran into a fairly determined French squad that had Victor Wembanyama at its center. They unfortunately got bounced in the quarterfinals with an 82-73 scoreline which meant the end of their run. A lot of expectations were put on […]

Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum has had a ridiculous summer. Tatum won his first NBA title in June with the Celtics, then won an Olympic Gold Medal in August with Team USA. Tatum, who’s lack of playing time at the Olympics made headlines, was asked about his experience at the Olympics in an interview with […]

Just weeks after the 2024 Olympics in Paris concluded, all eyes are already set on the 2028 games from Los Angeles, California, which will include the sport of flag football for the first time. This of course begs the question of whether certain NFL stars, many of whom have already expressed interest in participating in […]

Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown was recently asked about Jayson Tatum’s lack of playing time at the 2024 Summer Olympics. Brown initially shut down the question about his teammate before giving a rather blunt answer, via Celtics reporter Noa Dalzell. “I don’t have any comments right now,” Brown said on NBC Sports Bay Area. “Jayson […]

Devin Booker made the most of his second Olympics experience and fully embraced his role on Team USA. The Phoenix Suns star guard respected the roster hierarchy and did not try to force his way into the spotlight. He was still an integral member of the gold medal-winning squad, though, doing what was needed of […]

There are only a few things that basketball fans can marvel at given the talent of the basketball world. One of it was when the Team USA Avengers were assembled at the Paris Olympics. No one expected Stephen Curry, LeBron James, and Kevin Durant to all be playing seriously under one banner. It was not […]

The Summer Games in Paris was the perfect last hurrah for the stars of the 2010s. This is why legends like LeBron James, Kevin Durant, and Stephen Curry took center stage in leading the squad past their international foes. When the Olympics come to Los Angeles in 2028, there will be a change in leadership […]

Recently, LeBron James and the Team USA national squad took home the Gold Medal with a resounding win over France at the Olympics in Paris. In order to get to that point, however, Team USA had to endure several close calls from other Olympics squads, including surviving a nailbiter vs South Sudan and having to […]

Carmelo Anthony obviously wasn’t playing in the Olympics this year with Team USA, but he was in Paris watching, and he was a big topic of discussion. Anthony is no stranger to the Olympics as he has won three gold medals with Team USA, but a recent comment he made on the value of a […]

Team USA’s run in the 2024 Paris Olympics was a sight to behold for basketball fans, regardless of affiliation. There may never be another team-up that brings together talents of Stephen Curry, LeBron James, and Kevin Durant’s caliber, what with those three already on the wrong side of 30. For Anthony Edwards, being a part […]

Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, Anthony Edwards, and Team USA clinched the gold medal in Paris, but they struggled to fully enjoy the celebration with their fellow players afterward. The trio couldn’t fully celebrate their gold-medal win as they were required to take a drug test afterward. Edwards shared this detail during Fanatics Fest while talking […]

After an unforgettable run at the 2024 Paris Olympics, Team USA star gymnast Simone Biles is back home having a great time. Recently, Biles and her husband, Chicago Bears safety Jonathan Owens, went out for dinner. Dining out is a normal activity shared by any couple, but what made Biles and Owens’ restaurant experience at […]

It appears that the saga involving Dennis Schroder and Kevin Durant is not over. Schroder, who played for Germany at the recently concluded 2024 Paris Olympics, has called out Durant for the latter’s apparent response to the former’s take on NBA basketball. “You’re that type of a star, and you have to say something to […]