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Team USA won the gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics. That’s what it’s all about, right? Nah, it’s all about narratives around players! It was Jayson Tatum’s lack of playing time that became a frequent talking point. Tatum played the second-fewest minutes on the Olympic stage for Team USA at 71. Tyrese Haliburton played […]

Golden State Warriors superstar point guard Stephen Curry put on an all-time performance as he led the United States to a gold medal in Men’s Basketball at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Even his coaches were amazed with what they saw. Gonzaga head coach and Team USA assistant coach Mark Few spoke about Curry’s incredible shooting […]

Breanna Stewart and most members of Team USA have experienced an Olympics title before, but they are definitely not numb to the feeling of being a gold medalist following a narrow 67-66 victory over France on Saturday. Judging by the sheer joy the players expressed, one would not guess that the United States women’s basketball […]

The Olympics were a big sign of what’s coming in Victor Wembanyama’s second year in the league. While France gave Team USA a massive scare throughout the game, they had to settle for a silver medal finish in Paris. Gregg Popovich and the San Antonio Spurs are all geared up for a big leap in […]

Dr. Dre, the legendary hip-hop producer and entrepreneur, is setting his sights on an unexpected goal: a spot at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. At 59, Dre revealed his ambition to participate in archery, a sport he’s been passionate about since his junior high school days, per CBSsports. In an interview with Entertainment Tonight, Dre […]

Former New York Knicks star Carmelo Anthony recently made headlines with his views on the value of Olympic gold medals versus an NBA championship ring. During a podcast interview with BasketNews’ Donatas Urbonas, Anthony offered a reflective take on his illustrious career and the significance of his Olympic achievements. The conversation took an intriguing turn […]

The 2024 Paris Olympics are over, and Tyrese Haliburton can now reflect on how far he’s come. The Indiana Pacers star went from idolizing LeBron James to winning gold medals with him. Haliburton posted the evidence, via his social media. my mom sent me these pics this morning, life crazy lol pic.twitter.com/nYJMM3PdKb — Tyrese Haliburton […]

Retired NBA star guard Muggsy Bogues is reminding Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry about their past. Bogues is sharing an old photograph of Curry as a young man guarding Bogues on the basketball court. Bogues was wearing a Toronto Raptors warm-up outfit. Muggsy Bogues shared this classic throwback of him and a young Steph […]

LeBron James and his star-studded squad just secured a fifth consecutive Olympic gold medal for Team USA. After their 98-87 victory over France in the Paris Olympics, James fittingly dubbed this powerhouse team “The Avengers.” Just like Marvel’s legendary superhero team, each member of Team USA brought their unique strengths to the court, assembling one […]

Anthony Edwards has made a name for himself over the last couple of years. Aside from having an MVP-like season with the Minnesota Timberwolves last year, Edwards has started to get the rest of the world to notice him with his play during international basketball tournaments. In 2023, Edwards was the main face of Team […]

LeBron James, Stephen Curry, and Team USA made sure to assemble a roster that could win USA Basketball’s fifth consecutive gold medal during the 2024 Olympics in France. That is why the likes of Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, Anthony Edwards, and other superstars were a part of this team. Joel Embiid was another big name […]

Team USA basketball star Kevin Durant is overjoyed with his Olympics experience. Durant helped Team USA take the gold medal at the Paris event this summer. The Paris Olympics are considered to be possibly Durant’s final appearance at the games. “Is this the most fun team you’ve ever been part of?” Kevin Durant: “I had […]

LeBron James, Stephen Curry, and Kevin Durant just led Team USA to a gold medal win at the 2024 Paris Olympics. But their partnership doesn’t seem to be over. An extremely rare card commemorating the trio’s time together in Paris and bearing the three future Basketball Hall of Famers’ signatures will be in the possession […]

As much as a unanimous Rookie of the Year season proved that Victor Wembanyama was worth the hype, it also served notice that the phases of his progression would often jolt us. Sure enough, the Olympics provided another vivid instance of the San Antonio Spurs star continuing to grow into the type of generational player […]

The golden era of tennis is one of the most competitive. Rafael Nadal, Andy Murray, Roger Federer, and Stan Wawrinka among others made it very difficult for any player in the ATP to win titles. While nearly every one of these veterans has decided to call it a career, Novak Djokovic has shown a great […]

With the 2024 Paris Olympics now completed, Team USA has once again secured its place at the top of the Olympic basketball world with a fifth-straight gold medal. As the favorite to clinch gold again at the LA 2028 Games, both the men’s and women’s teams will need fresh talent. Orlando Magic star Paolo Banchero […]

Los Angeles Lakers star and Olympics MVP LeBron James took some time to celebrate Team USA’s gold-medal victory over France at the 2024 Paris games. James had won the honors after averaging 14.2 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 8.5 assists on 66% shooting throughout the games. Moreover, he almost posted a triple-double in the final rounds, […]

Jordan Chiles will officially have to give back her bronze medal. The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) made the decision on Monday (Aug. 12) that Chiles’ bronze medal will be taken back after it was awarded to the US gymnast after her score was reinstated for the women’s individual floor exercise final last week. […]

In a powerful show of solidarity, rap superstar Megan Thee Stallion has openly expressed her unwavering support for U.S. gymnast Jordan Chiles following the recent controversy surrounding her bronze medal at the Olympics. Megan posted on her Instagram story, sharing a photo of Chiles alongside an emoji crossing her fingers and a heart emoji. The […]

At the 2024 Paris Olympics, Jackie Young and Kelsey Plum etched their names into history with a remarkable achievement. They are the only players to win gold medals in both 3×3 and 5×5 basketball, via Sporting News.  Basketball first graced the Olympic program in 1936. In recent years, the introduction of 3×3 basketball-a fast-paced, half-court […]

For a lot of avid Olympics spectators, the Paris 2024 Olympics was presumably the last time that they saw Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry, and LeBron James suit up for Team USA. However, one of these three stars is not like the others. It sounds like the Phoenix Suns star may still have a lot to […]

Diana Taurasi, one of basketball’s most decorated athletes, added another chapter to her legendary career by securing her sixth Olympic gold medal with Team USA in a tight 67-66 win vs. France on Sunday. The unprecedented achievement solidifies Taurasi’s status as one of the most successful basketball players in Olympic history. The 42-year-old WNBA legend, […]

The only goal Team USA set for the 2024 Olympics in France was to take home their fifth straight gold medal. Disappointment in the 2023 FIBA World Cup after a fourth-place finish prompted LeBron James, Stephen Curry, and Kevin Durant to unite and form what many have called this generation’s “Dream Team.” With a roster […]

New York Knicks All-Star Jalen Brunson didn’t believe a quote he read from Team USA sprinter Noah Lyles about Adidas and Anthony Edwards on social media was accurate. Unfortunately, for every legitimate sports news account on the X, formerly known as Twitter, there are a dozen parodies sharing quotes and other forms of false information […]

When the American flag rose to the ceiling and “The Star-Spangled Banner” began playing at Bercy Arena on Sunday, Team USA women’s basketball star Brittney Griner’s eyes filled with tears. The 67-66 victory over France marked Griner’s third Olympic gold medal ceremony, as she was also part of Team USA’s victories in Rio de Janeiro […]

Women athletes undeniably stole the spotlight throughout the Paris Olympics, delivering standout performances across a wide range of events. From world records to thrilling come-from-behind victories, the Olympics highlighted the incredible talent and determination of female competitors. Among these exceptional athletes was A’ja Wilson, who, after helping lead the U.S. women’s basketball team to their […]

The International Olympic Committee may have to hire Flavor Flav as an ambassador after the glowing remarks he made about the global extravaganza. Although Snoop Dogg was the most prominently featured hip-hop figure at the Summer Games, the “Public Enemy” founding member definitely had a memorable two weeks in Paris. He emerged in the City […]

Team USA’s Steph Curry slammed the door on France’s chance to pull ahead in the final minutes of the 2024 Olympics gold-medal game, which triggered a response from McDonald’s in France. After witnessing Steph Curry’s absurd finish, scoring four 3-pointers against France in the game’s final 2:58 to lead Team USA to a 98-87 win, […]

The 2024 Paris Olympic games are now behind us and it seems as though they came and went in the blink of eye. Among all the historic performances and memorable moments was the United States’ capture of their fifth-consecutive Gold Medal in basketball. Los Angeles Lakers’ legend Kobe Bryant would be proud of his Team […]

Even in the chaos of the closing moments of the 2024 Paris Olympics, Team USA’s Stephen Curry put France to bed. Although the French and Cleveland Cavaliers fans might think Curry is the devil, the Golden State Warriors superstar had an iconic moment after hitting four quick three-pointers. With the Americans up six with under […]

Livingstone College alumna Quanera Hayes is returning home as a Gold Medalist! At 32 years old, Hayes secured her first Olympic medal as a member of the USA track team in the women’s 4x400m relay. Hayes ran an impressive 51.27-second split on the first leg, propelling the team to victory and achieving the second-fastest time […]

A Noah Lyles soundbite is once again making waves around the NBA world. The Olympics gold medalist raised eyebrows when he seemingly expressed his frustration with Adidas for choosing to prioritize Anthony Edwards and his new shoe last year. Now, he is looking to explain why he did not attend the Minnesota Timberwolves star’s release […]

Team USA won gold at the 2024 Summer Olympics, but that doesn’t mean there wasn’t some controversy surrounding the team throughout their run. Head coach Steve Kerr drew quite a bit of criticism for his unorthodox lineups, and one guy who frequently found himself getting the short end of the stick was star Indiana Pacers […]

In front of a sea of adoring onlookers, LeBron James had a momentary stern reaction towards a young fan when entering a roped-off VIP venue. The child stepped toward James to ask for a picture as the Team USA superstar and his entourage made their way around cars, fans, security, media, photographers and more. The […]

Although Team USA won its fifth straight gold medal, the player that turned the most heads during the 2024 Paris Olympics was French forward Guerschon Yabusele. While San Antonio Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama headlined France, Yabusele was the heart and soul of a French team that nearly won against Team USA. In six appearances for […]

Turkey’s Yusuf Dikec, who won a silver medal in the 10m air pistol mixed team event with Sevval Ilayda Tarhan at the Paris 2024 Olympics, has become one of the Olympics’ most viral figures. His memorable pose, with one hand in his pocket and wearing standard glasses, has made him one of the most recognizable […]

The usage of Boston Celtics star forward Jayson Tatum was among the major headlines concerning Team USA at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The Paris experience was both euphoric and humbling for Tatum, whose limited role and benching caused countless discussions within the basketball realm. Tatum himself admitted that it was a “tough personal experience.” This […]

The gold medal game in men’s basketball at the Paris Olympics between the United States and France was a compelling event that caught the attention of basketball fans and NBA observers. It took a monumental effort from Steph Curry, LeBron James and Kevin Durant to overcome the host nation by a 98-87 margin. While the […]

Team USA’s women are responsible for 26 of the gold medals that the country won during the 2024 Paris Olympics. That number is the highest count by a women’s team in a single Olympics, and accounts for 65 percent of the country’s old medals, according to ESPN on X, formerly Twitter. The U.S. women's 26 […]