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While Team USA and Serbia were battling in the semifinals of the Paris Olympics, things got animated on the sidelines between Carmelo Anthony and Bogdan Bogdanovic. After the Serbian guard hit a three, he looked courtside to Anthony and did his infamous three-finger-to-head celebration. That moment must have hyped up Anthony and Team USA, because […]

Las Vegas Aces All-Star A’ja Wilson is the favorite to win the WNBA’s MVP award. Wilson, averaging 27.2 points, 12.0 rebounds, and 2.9 blocks per game, leads all other MVP candidates with the shortest odds (-5000) in BetMGM’s recent post. Connecticut Sun forward Alyssa Thomas (+8000) and New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu (+8000) are […]

New York Knicks star Josh Hart confessed on the Roommates Show with teammate Jalen Brunson that he was rooting against American sprinter Noah Lyles in the Paris Summer Olympics. Brunson and Hart were talking about their Olympic loyalties. Although Hart was cheering for Team USA in most events, there was one athlete who didn’t earn […]

Team USA gymnast Jordan Chiles finally broke her silence following the controversial decision to strip her of the bronze medal in the floor exercise at the Paris Olympics. The decision, made by the Court of Arbitration for Sport and upheld by both the International Gymnastics Federation and the International Olympic Committee, has sparked debate on […]

For those wondering why there was quite so much Snoop Dogg at the 2024 Paris Olympics, this story may not be for you. The 52 year old rap legend is raising eyebrows both for his reported salary at these summer games, as well as the rumor that he may be back with the same deal […]

Philadelphia 76ers’ franchise star and 2023 NBA MVP Joel Embiid is enjoying his first-ever Gold Medal as he accomplished a milestone goal playing for Team USA in the Paris Olympics. Recently achieving the milestone of signing his first signature shoe deal with footwear brand Skechers, his sponsors surprised him with an additional gift to go […]

Recently, the United States three vs three basketball team did not find much success at the Olympics in Paris, failing to medal despite the main five vs five team winning gold and finishing their run undefeated. The three vs three team was led by former college basketball star Jimmer Fredette, but ultimately, the team wasn’t […]

Baseball has always had an on-again-off-again relationship with the Olympic Games. The 2024 Paris Olympics just wrapped up, and many fans were disappointed that they didn’t get to watch “America’s pastime” at the international level. Don’t worry, though; baseball will be back for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles, and it has the potential to […]

Olympics Australian breakdancer Rachael  Gunn (“Raygun”) has faced an avalanche of criticism following her performance in the Paris Games, where she lost all three of her breakdancing matches with a score of 18-0, per the NYpost. In her first public response to the backlash, Gunn took to Instagram to address the “devastating” wave of negativity […]

The Australian Olympic Committee strongly criticized an online petition attacking Australian breaker Rachael Gunn, known by her stage name “Raygun,” following her controversial performance at the Paris 2024 Olympics. The petition, which accuses Gunn of manipulating the qualification process, had garnered nearly 55,000 signatures as of Thursday, but the AOC labeled it as “vexatious, misleading […]

Although he’s arguably the greatest player of all time, someone as old as Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James might not be the most tech-savvy. After Team USA’s dominant run to a fifth-straight gold medal, King James celebrated the moment by changing his profile picture to one of him and his Olympics teammates on X, […]

If you’re on the opposing team from Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry, you would hate it when he starts doing his iconic “Night Night” celebration. That gesture means he has shot a dagger that most likely ended the game. During the 2024 Olympics, Curry’s “Night Night” celly also meant that Team USA had effectively […]

Team USA made history as they won their fifth consecutive gold medal in the Olympics. As a sign of respect and appreciation to each one, all players exchanged autographs signifying they were fans of each other. Fans on social media couldn’t help but react to the wholesome moment among the American basketball players. “Wow this […]

LeBron James and Stephen Curry were the headliners of Team USA’s gold medal win at the Paris 2024 Olympics. However, many believe Curry deserved more recognition, as James was named MVP of the men’s basketball tournament. NBA analyst Brian Windhorst may have insight into why James was chosen for the honor over Curry. Windhorst revealed […]

Charles Barkley recently gave his honest thoughts on the Dan LeBatard Show about Team USA’s victory over Serbia in the semifinals of the 2024 Olympics. The Americans narrowly escaped defeat at the hands of the Serbians coming out on top 95-91. Throughout the match, Serbia led the USA and it wasn’t until late in the […]

LeBron James was named the Most Valuable Player in the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. However, ESPN analyst Stephen A Smith disagreed with the honor, claiming Team USA point guard Stephen Curry should have the award instead of LeBron James, given Curry’s heroics in the pivotal semifinal and gold medal games against Serbia and France. […]

PGA Tour star Hideki Matsuyama — who recently won a bronze medal for Japan at the Paris Olympics — will be without his caddie and coach when the FedEx Cup Playoffs begin, after he and his team were robbed during a stop over in London. The FedEx St. Jude Championship starts Thursday at TPC Southwind […]

During a recent visit to the 2024 Paris Olympics, NFL legend Tom Brady shared his playful vision for a Team USA football team composed entirely of NBA stars. In a vlog that caught the attention of many sports fans, Brady assembled a lineup that mixed basketball’s top talents in a gridiron game of fantasy football. […]

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 […]