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Kevin Durant arrived in Paris with a Summer Games hoops legacy that was already among the best ever, but he will return to the United States as arguably the most successful Olympics player of all-time. Following Saturday’s 98-87 victory versus France in the men’s final, Durant is now the first male basketball talent to win […]

With the Gold Medal and Olympics immortality on the line, Team USA and Team France met in the final game of the men’s Olympic basketball tournament on Saturday afternoon, and delivered an all-timer for hoops fans who have been tuned in throughout what has been one of the most memorable and competitive tournaments in the […]

The man nicknamed LeCaptain America is poetically awarded tournament MVP honors after Team USA’s 98-87 goal medal victory against France on Saturday. LeBron James wanted one last great Olympics moment before retiring, and he empathically gets it. The four-time NBA finals MVP recorded 14 points on efficient 6-of-10 shooting, 10 assists and six rebounds in […]

Steph Curry gets buckets in his sleep. At least, that’s what his celebration suggested after hitting a dagger three over two France defenders in the Olympic gold medal match. Curry’s shot all but wrapped up the victory for Team USA, via NBC Olympics & Paralympics. "THE GOLDEN DAGGER!" Steph Curry that is utterly ridiculous. 🤯#ParisOlympics […]

Team USA has beat France, 98-87, in impressive fashion to win their fifth consecutive gold medal at the Paris Olympics as it also means some celebrating from fans of the Miami Heat. Bam Adebayo and Erik Spoelstra were a part of the USA squad as video shows them embracing after the victory in what is […]

In the aftermath of a controversial decision by the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) that may see Jordan Chiles lose her bronze medal in the 2024 Paris Olympics, USA gymnastics stars Simone Biles and Sunisa Lee have voiced their strong support for their teammate. The situation has sparked intense debate within the gymnastics community and beyond, […]

The Olympics relay races are always eventful, but they have been especially dramatic and captivating in Paris. Femke Bol stunned the United States when she led the Netherlands to a monumental comeback victory in the mixed 4×400 meters relay last weekend. The American men unbelievably added to their endless string of mishaps in the 4×100 […]

Nikola Jokic, the three-time NBA MVP and cornerstone of the Denver Nuggets, is known for his stoic demeanor on the court. Rarely does he show much emotion, even when dominating opponents or leading his team to an NBA championship. However, a recent image of Jokic celebrating Serbia’s bronze medal at the 2024 Olympics has gone […]

While Team France is competing against a stacked Team USA, one would think they are in the game because of such NBA stars like Victor Wembanyama, Rudy Gobert, or even Evan Fournier. They would be wrong as the star for them early in the game was Guerschon Yabusele which his performance has spawned fan reactions […]

LeBron James added to the excitement of the 2024 Paris Olympics on Saturday by unveiling a brand-new sneaker ahead of Team USA’s gold medal game against France. Just before tip-off, James showcased two versions of his latest signature shoe, the LeBron 22, marking a significant moment as Team USA prepared to pursue their fifth consecutive […]

There is no doubt that the current Team USA and France gold medal game in the Paris Olympics was going to get intense, but in a possible surprising interaction, it was Anthony Edwards trash talking Rudy Gobert after he drilled a three-point shot. There is tons of irony here since Edwards is teammates with Gobert […]

With Olympics final upon us, the NBA versus European basketball debate continues to ramp up. The former’s standing as the preeminent league in the world should not be in doubt, but a huge part of its current and future star power is coming from the overseas. Though, while some fans get into heated exchanges on […]

Jordan Chiles may be punished at the Olympics for something she didn’t do. In an unfortunate plot twist, the USA gymnast may lose her bronze medal from the floor routine. Chiles could get replaced due to a judging error, via the AP’s Will Graves. “Romania’s Ana Barbosu could replace American Jordan Chiles as the Olympic […]

Even though UConn Women’s Basketball star Paige Bueckers isn’t competing at the Paris Olympics, that doesn’t mean she isn’t following along with all of the action. However, basketball may not be the sport that Bueckers has been watching the closest. Bueckers spoke about how big of a fan she is of Team USA Women’s Gymnastics […]

USWNT forward Mallory Swanson scored the goal that led her team to a 1-0 victory over Brazil in the gold medal match of the 2024 Paris Olympics. After her gold medal heroics, the soccer star got a sweet shoutout on Instagram from the Chicago Cubs shortstop, Dansby Swanson, who happens to be her husband. “God […]

Upon completing her dramatic final round to win the gold medal for New Zealand at the Paris Olympics on Saturday, Lydia Ko became the first golfer in the modern era to win bronze, silver, and gold in golf. In doing so, she clinched a spot in the LPGA Hall of Fame. Here’s what happened in […]

The U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team has finally won gold again. The USWNT hasn’t taken home first place in the Olympics since 2012 but after beating a game Brazil squad 1-0 in the gold medal game of the Paris Olympics the squad is golden once again. After the big win, the sports world took to […]

Nike released a new commercial early Saturday morning featuring LeBron James as Team USA prepares for the final matchup against France at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The ad, launched just before the highly anticipated game, highlights James’ Olympic journey and determination as he seeks his third gold medal. The Nike commercial opens with LeBron James […]

Despite Team USA being close to capturing their fourth consecutive gold medal at the Paris Olympics, the talk has been about the involvement or lack thereof in regards to Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum. After recording another game without a single second played, the basketball world has been talking, even his NBA peers in Paul […]

Serbia claimed the bronze medal in basketball at the 2024 Paris Olympics on Saturday, overcoming Germany 93-83 in a tightly contested match. This victory not only marks Serbia’s triumphant return to the Olympic podium since their silver medal finish at the 2016 Brazil Olympics but also highlights the remarkable influence of Denver Nuggets star Nikola […]

The Paris Olympics were a special experience for the Serbia men’s basketball team. The Serbian club took bronze at the event, and team member Bogdan Bogdanovic is thanking his coach for the run. “That was his way. We believed. We didn’t complain.” Bogdan Bogdanovic after Serbia won the Bronze medal in the 2024 Olympics 🗣️ […]

Satou Sabally and the Germany women’s basketball team fell short of winning a gold medal at the 2024 Summer Olympics. Yet, Sabally led Germany to the quarterfinals. It was an impressive effort by the team, and the future of Germany women’s basketball is bright. Sabally shared a rather bittersweet message on Instagram Saturday. She seems […]

Nikola Jokic and Serbia nearly upended Team USA in the semifinals of the Olympics, but after a close, heartwrenching loss, the Serbians bounced back to defeat Germany 93-83 and claim the bronze medal. While Jokic struggled with his three-point shot against the Americans — he missed each of his six attempts in the semifinals — […]

The USA is widely regarded as the source of the best basketball talent in the world. Carmelo Anthony, the most decorated male Olympic basketball player in history, revealed his all-time Team USA starting five, which includes himself, LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Kobe Bryant, and Charles Barkley. Notably, a certain Michael Jordan was excluded from the […]

It was written in the stars: buoyed by the fervorous home crowd support, the men’s and women’s French basketball teams will be vying for the gold medal in the 2024 Paris Olympics. However, both France teams will be running into the buzzsaw that is Team USA — the nation that has dominated the men’s and […]

The reigning gold medalists are back to defend their crown. Fresh off a grueling win over Serbia, Team USA just garnered a ticket to the finals of the men’s basketball tournament in the Olympics. They’ll be taking on the hometown team — France basketball — at 3:30 p.m. ET on Saturday. While waiting for the […]

Sha’Carri Richardson went into the 100m women’s final last week as a favorite but came out with the silver medal. On Friday however, the Team USA track star produced the goods in the 4×100 final, rescuing the Americans with a stellar anchor run to help them win a gold medal. Richardson took the baton before […]

The real test of character comes when adversity hits. Team USA, in the process of being pushed to the brink by Serbia in the semifinals of the 2024 Paris Olympics, leaned on their established stars to carry them over to the finish line and into the gold medal game with a 95-91 win. Stephen Curry, […]

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif is at the center of one of the 2024 Paris Olympics’ biggest controversies. After a unanimous win over China’s Liu Yang to win gold in the 66 kg division, Khelif’s womanhood has come into question due to her XY chromosomes. Former NFL quarterback Robert Griffin III defended the 25-year-old, via his […]

At long last, Sha’Carri Richardson can enjoy redemption. The Olympic speedster won her first gold medal Friday while rocking memorable nails. The 24-year-old’s blue nails read “I’m not back, I’m better,” via House of Highlights. The Americans won the women’s 4x100m relay, via Team USA’s social media. IT’S GOLD FOR TEAM USA 🇺🇸🥇 The women’s […]

A USA Basketball gold medal will largely depend on how a San Antonio Spurs star performs. Hello again, 2004. Twenty years ago, Manu Ginobili and Argentina changed the course of American national basketball program with a stunning victory over a squad that featured Tim Duncan among several NBA superstars. In the current version of a […]

Steve Kerr and Team USA knew that their trip to Paris to play in the Olympics was not going to be a vacation. That point was proven beyond a shadow of a doubt Thursday when the LeBron James and his teammates were pushed to the limit before the Americans pulled out a 95-91 victory over […]

The time has finally come for a Gold Medal champion to be crowned in the 2024 Olympics Men’s Basketball Tournament. We’re set to bring you our betting predictions and pick for this tight matchup between two of the best teams in the world. Following two exhilarating semifinal games, host country France will square-off against the favorite USA in a […]

With the Olympics in full swing, former Boston Celtics forward Grant Williams has been putting on his sports analyst hat, providing a fresh take on the 2024 Paris Olympics. Unsurprisingly, Williams had comments regarding Team USA head coach Steve Kerr’s choice to bench Jayson Tatum again in the matchup against Serbia. Steve Kerr admitted that […]

Imane Khelif has dealt with intense backlash throughout the 2024 Summer Olympics. Through it all Khelif has continued to find success in the boxing ring, most recently winning a gold medal. The controversy emerged from people questioning her sex, as some believed she was not truly a biological woman. Khelif had a passionate message for […]

The 2024 Olympics Men’s Basketball Tournament will come to its conclusion on Saturday as we bring you another betting prediction and pick for the action. Germany will face off against Serbia to determine the Bronze Medal winner after both teams nearly made it to the Gold Medal Final. Check out our Olympics odds series for our Germany-Serbia prediction and […]

Victor Wembanyama was one of the most hyped rookies coming into the 2023-24 NBA season. Since then, Wemby has living up to the hype by winning the NBA Rookie of the Year while also breaking some records. Basketball fans will get to see more of the French prospect as he tries to help his country […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green recently weighed in on a contentious topic surrounding WNBA rookie Caitlin Clark and the USA women’s basketball team. Before the 2024 Olympics, many believed Clark should have been added to the Olympic roster even though she had just turned pro. After losing to South Carolina in the NCAA national […]

One of the greatest Olympics men’s basketball players of all-time is getting a boost in his role at the Paris Summer Games. After coming off the bench for the entirety of the global tournament, Kevin Durant is being inserted into the Team USA starting lineup for the Gold Medal clash with France, per Shams Charania […]