Olympics News

US Basketball Olympics
Back for a 4th Olympics run, LeBron James says gold is all that matters
He first played on the U.S. Olympic team as a 19-year-old. He did it again in his 20s, twice. And now,...
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Mystery Racers Athletics
After avoiding each other, star hurdlers McLaughlin-Levrone and Femke Bol prepare for showdown
The two greatest women's hurdlers of their era have been plotting, planning and training — and, whether...
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Olympics Wrestling Russia Withdraws
Russia says it won't send wrestlers to the Paris Olympics as neutrals
Russia said on Saturday that 10 of its wrestlers who were offered spots at the Paris Olympics as neutrals...
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Paris Olympics Openning Ceremony
Paris Olympics organizers unveil backup plans for triathlon and marathon swimming in Seine
The organizing committee for the Paris Olympics has unveiled backup plans for open-water events if the...
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Medal Favorite Wrestling
Wrestler Kyle Snyder looks to become fourth American to win two Olympic gold medals
Kyle Snyder already has one of the best resumes ever for a U.S. wrestler, and he's just now hitting his...
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OLY Paris Swimming
World Anti-Doping Agency 'disappointed' at US investigation into Chinese doping case
The World Anti-Doping Agency says it is "disappointed" to learn of a U.S. criminal investigation into...
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Paris Olympics Swimming
An American swims in Paris' Seine River before the Olympics despite contamination concerns
A 75-year-old American swimmer took a dip in the Seine River on Thursday, braving the murky waters in...
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OLY Paris Swimming
World swimming federation confirms US federal investigation into Chinese swimmers' doping tests
The international swimming federation says its executive director has been ordered to testify as a witness...
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Paris Olympics Basketball
Superstars and stars-in-waiting are newcomers among 10,500 athletes at Paris Olympics
The 10,500 athletes who will compete at the Paris Games include first-time Olympians who already have...
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US Track Trials
McLaughlin-Levrone sends pre-Olympic jolt running 50.65 to break world record (again) in 400 hurdles
For the better part of two years, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone all but disappeared from the 400-meter hurdles...
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US Trials Gymnastics
Simone Biles secures third trip to the Olympics after breezing to victory at U.S. trials
Simone Biles is heading back to the Olympics. So are some of her friends.
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Cooper Flagg
Flagg and Pritchard among those selected for USA Basketball select team to help with Olympic prep
Cooper Flagg's summer will include some time playing against the U.S. Olympic team.
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Paris Olympics Seine Bacteria
Tests show Paris' Seine River still has unsafe E. coli levels with Olympics less than a month away
Unsafe levels of E. coli have been found in the Seine River for the third consecutive week, according...
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Olympics French Connection
Here's why the Olympics have a French connection (and it ain't just Paris 2024)
Ever wondered why French is spoken during medal announcements at the Olympic Games? The truth is that...
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Caicedo Soccer Double-Double
Will she or won't she? Teen star Caicedo could try for an Olympics-U20 World Cup double
Linda Caicedo is at one moment fierce on the soccer field, dancing around defenders and baffling goalkeepers....
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Frederick Richard on top at U.S
Frederick Richard on top at U.S. Olympic gymnastics trials
Rising University of Michigan junior Frederick Richard holds the all-around lead after the opening night...
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Election 2024 Biden Celebrities
USA Basketball expects Leonard, Haliburton, Embiid to be ready for Olympic camp in Vegas next week
Kawhi Leonard, Tyrese Haliburton and Joel Embiid are all good to go for the start of USA Basketball's...
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Olympics Rugby American Ambitions
Attention: US teams tackling the challenge of ending an Olympic rugby sevens medal drought
The anthem played as Army officer Sammy Sullivan stood to attention, saluting, beside her United States...
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USOPC extends CEO Sarah Hirshland through '28 L.A
USOPC extends CEO Sarah Hirshland through '28 L.A. Games
U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee CEO Sarah Hirshland will remain in her role beyond the 2008 Los...
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USA Gymnastics Overhaul
'No egos,' increased transparency and golden retrievers. How USA Gymnastics came back from the brink
USA Gymnastics was a house afire five years ago, the massive fallout surrounding the Larry Nassar sexual...
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Olympic 800 champ Athing Mu fails to qualify after fall at trials
Olympic 800 champ Athing Mu fails to qualify after fall at trials
Reigning Olympic women’s 800-meter champion Athing Mu won’t get the chance to defend her...
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Noah Lyles, Kendall Ellis both headed to Olympics for 2nd time
Noah Lyles, Kendall Ellis both headed to Olympics for 2nd time
Noah Lyles will be headed to the Olympics for the second time after winning the men’s 100-meter...
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Bobby Finke will defend Tokyo gold in 1500m freestyle
Bobby Finke will defend Tokyo gold in 1500m freestyle
Bobby Finke, who earned a gold medal in the 1500m freestyle four years ago at the Tokyo Olympics, will...
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Sha'Carri Richardson headed to first Olympics thanks to 100m victory
Sha'Carri Richardson headed to first Olympics thanks to 100m victory
Sha’Carri Richardson punched her ticket to the Paris Games by winning the women’s 100-meter...
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Katie Ledecky locks up fourth title at U.S
Katie Ledecky locks up fourth title at U.S. Olympic Team Trials
Katie Ledecky made history on Saturday, becoming the first woman to win four titles at a single U.S....
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US Track Trials
Olympic track hopeful Eric Holt quits job, moves in with parents to focus on making Paris Games
Middle-distance runner Eric Holt quit his job and moved back in with his parents. They pay his cell phone...
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Jordan Larson
American volleyball star Jordan Larson comes out of retirement to play in fourth Olympics
Jordan Larson finds a much-needed safe haven the moment she walks into the office of longtime U.S. volleyball...
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US Swimming Olympic Trials
Athletics to move to 1st week of 2028 Olympics, swimming to 2nd week, plus some venues changed
The 2028 Los Angeles Olympics on Friday announced changes to its venue plan that it says will create...
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Grant Fisher wins 10,000 on first day of U.S
Grant Fisher wins 10,000 on first day of U.S. Track trials
Grant Fisher won the first event final at the U.S. Olympic track & field trials in Eugene, Ore.,...
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Caeleb Dressel finally books spot in Paris at swim trials
Caeleb Dressel finally books spot in Paris at swim trials
One of the most decorated American swimmers is finally on his way to Paris to compete for individual...
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Daniela Moroz
Don't blink! Summer Olympics' fastest sport, kitesurfing, will debut at Paris Games
The fastest sport at the Paris Games has such wild speeds that the athletes say the waves and the wind...
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US Team Air Conditioning
US Olympic and other teams will bring their own AC units to Paris, undercutting environmental plan
The U.S. Olympic team is one of a handful that will supply air conditioners for their athletes at the...
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US Cycling Road Team
USA Cycling announces road race team for Paris that will try to end 40-year Olympic medal drought
Magnus Sheffield and Matteo Jorgenson will join Brandon McNulty on the U.S. cycling team for the Paris...
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OLY Security French Police
Paris police chief outlines security measures for Olympics
PARIS (AP) — With the Paris Olympics a month away, city police chief Laurent Nunez addressed security...
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Gold medalist Matthew Centrowitz (hamstring) out of Olympic trials
Gold medalist Matthew Centrowitz (hamstring) out of Olympic trials
Matthew Centrowitz, who won the gold medal at the 2016 Olympics, pulled out of the 1,500-meter competition...
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Jana Johns
IOC approves Oklahoma City to host Olympic softball, canoe slalom during the 2028 Los Angeles Games
The Los Angeles Olympics appear to be heading to Oklahoma — about 1,300 miles east of the host city. In...
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RE-CAP Returns Soccer
Tobin Heath and Cristen Press revive their popular YouTube series ahead of the Olympics
Christen Press and Tobin Heath are back. OK, maybe not on the soccer field quite yet, but their popular...
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Swimmer Lilly King gets a pre-Olympics ring
Swimmer Lilly King gets a pre-Olympics ring
Lilly King won’t soon forget her night at the U.S. Olympic Trials. King became the first American...
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Double swim-off steals spotlight at U.S
Double swim-off steals spotlight at U.S. trials
At an event where everyone aims for a top-two finish and a spot on the U.S. Olympic team, a pair of swimmers...
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France Tennis French Open
Coco Gauff to lead US tennis team at Paris Olympics after missing Tokyo
Coco Gauff will lead the U.S. tennis team at the Paris Olympics three years after missing the Tokyo Games...
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US Trials-Grevers Swimming
Paris awaits for Sha'Carri, Lyles and dozens more, but Olympic spots must be earned at trials
The endorsement deals have been signed, the commercials have been shot. In some cases, an airline ticket...
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US Trials-Grevers Swimming
Six-time Olympic medalist Matt Grevers comes out of retirement to compete at US swimming trials
Matt Grevers had a different perspective on the U.S. Olympic swimming trials this time around. Returning...
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Olympic champ Caeleb Dressel falls short at U.S
Olympic champ Caeleb Dressel falls short at U.S. swim trials
Reigning Olympic men’s 100-meter freestyle champion Caeleb Dressel won’t have a chance to...
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US Swimming Olympic Trials
American swimming stars Dressel and Manuel settle for relay spots at US swim trials
Coming back from lengthy layoffs, American swimming stars Caeleb Dressel and Simone Manuel were eager...
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US Open Golf
U.S. Open champ Bryson DeChambeau now pins his Olympic hopes on Los Angeles in 2028
Bryson DeChambeau couldn't play at the Tokyo Olympics because of COVID-19. His decision to sign with...
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Olympics Rugby Overcoming Cancer
Coming back from cancer, Brazil rugby sevens star Raquel Kochhann ready to tackle her third Olympics
She heard her No. 10 being called, tapped hands with a teammate who was leaving the field, and ran into...
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Regan Smith retakes world record in 100 backstroke at U.S
Regan Smith retakes world record in 100 backstroke at U.S. Trials
Getting to the Olympics was the easy part for Regan Smith. Following up her performance Tuesday night...
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US Swimming Olympic Trials
Regan Smith sets a world record in the 100 backstroke at the U.S. Olympic trials
No one was beating Regan Smith in her signature event. Bouncing back from a close-but-no-Olympics call...
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Tennis French Open Djokovic Withdraws
Novak Djokovic is confirmed for Paris Games, Serbian Olympic Committee says
Novak Djokovic will compete in the upcoming Paris Games, the Serbian Olympic Committee confirmed on Tuesday.
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McLaughlin-Levrone Hurdles
McLaughlin-Levrone to focus on her best event, the 400 hurdles, at Olympic trials
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone plans on defending her title in the 400-meter hurdles at the Paris Olympics,...
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OLY CYC BMX US Team
World champ Alise Willoughby will lead the US BMX racing team at her fourth Olympics in Paris
Alise Willoughby has done just about everything in BMX racing except win an Olympic gold medal. She'll...
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Swimming Glance Olympics
Tokyo Olympic star Caeleb Dressel makes his debut at US swim trials, advancing in the 100 free
Caeleb Dressel made his debut at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials on Tuesday, posting the third-fastest...
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Team USA Olympic Opening and Closing Ceremony Uniforms
Ralph Lauren goes with basic blue jeans for Team USA's opening Olympic ceremony uniforms
When Team USA walks with the world's athletes at the Paris Olympics'opening ceremony, they'll be doing...
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Obit Bob Schul
Bob Schul, the only American runner to win the 5,000 meters at the Olympics, dies at 86
Bob Schul, the only American distance runner to win gold in the 5,000 meters at the Olympics, has died....
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OLY Choreographic rehearsal of dancers
Paris gets into the groove for historic Olympic opening ceremony, adapted to its iconic cityscape
The Paris Olympics are getting into the groove for the historic opening ceremony on the River Seine.
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The Olympics Explainer
The Olympics are more than fun and games. They're a billion-dollar business with political overtones
The Paris Olympics involve about 10,500 athletes from 200 countries or regions. But the Olympics are...
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Katie Ledecky wins again at Olympic swim trials
Katie Ledecky wins again at Olympic swim trials
Katie Ledecky made it 2-for-2 at the U.S. Olympic Team Swimming Trials in Indianapolis on Monday, edging...
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US Open Golf
Conners moves into last Canadian spot for Olympic return. Dutch are back in the game
Corey Conners found the fairway and the green on the final hole of the U.S. Open, a closing par at Pinehurst...
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Aces Sparks Basketball
US women to begin Olympic 3x3 basketball title defense against Germany
The U.S. women will begin the defense of their Olympic 3x3 basketball title against Germany.
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US Roster Rugby
US women's rugby sevens pick Doyle and Kelter for their third Olympics
Lauren Doyle and Alev Kelter will appear at their third Olympics with a shot at helping the United States...
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OLY Paris 2024 Opening Ceremony
Dozens of boats cruise the Seine river in a rehearsal for the Paris Olympics' opening ceremony
Curious onlookers gathered on bridges as dozens of boats snaked along the Seine river on Monday in a...
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Carson Foster finds redemption at Olympic Trials
Carson Foster finds redemption at Olympic Trials
Carson Foster, who at the last Olympic trials finished a whisker away from the Tokyo Games because of...
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APTOPIX US Swimming Olympic Trials
Katie Ledecky heading to her fourth Olympics, wins 400 freestyle at US swimming trials
Katie Ledecky is heading to her fourth Olympics, an accomplishment that seemed unimaginable when she...
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US Swimming Olympic Trials
Gretchen Walsh sets a world record in the 100-meter butterfly at the U.S. Olympic trials
Gretchen Walsh set a world record in the women's 100-meter butterfly Saturday night, posting a time of...
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Katie Ledecky wins 400m free to secure 4th trip to Olympics
Katie Ledecky wins 400m free to secure 4th trip to Olympics
Katie Ledecky will be headed to the Olympics for the fourth time after winning the women’s 400-meter...
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US Swimming Olympic Trials
Katie Ledecky off to a strong start at US Olympic swimming trials, leads prelims of 400 free
Katie Ledecky got off to a rousing start Saturday at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials. Competing in...
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Australia World Record Women's 200 Freestyle
Aussie swimmers Cameron McEvoy, Bronte Campbell reach 4th Olympics, singer Cody Simpson misses out
The Australian Olympic Committee has selected a 41-member swim team to represent Australia in the pool...
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OLY Paris Olympic Rings
IOC gives 14 Russians, 11 Belarusians neutral status for Paris Olympics in first round of decisions
The IOC approved 14 athletes from Russia and 11 Belarusians with neutral status to compete at the Paris...
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Morocco Athletics Diamond League
Kenyan teenage sensation Wanyonyi becomes third-fastest man in 800m as he qualifies for Olympics
Kenyan teenager Emmanuel Wanyonyi ran the fastest 800 meters since 2012 and his time of 1:41.70 on Saturday...
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OLY Paris Olympic Rings
Esports Olympics set to launch after IOC presents proposal for video game project
The first Olympic Esports Games are set to be added soon to the IOC's portfolio of events as it seeks...
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US Open Golf
Spain's David Puig rallies after first round to make US Open cut, secure spot at the Paris Olympics
David Puig was fully aware that he needed to make the cut at the U.S. Open to make the Spanish team for...
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Paris Seine Bacteria
Unsafe levels of E. coli found in Paris' Seine River less than 2 months before Olympics
Water in the Seine River had unsafe elevated levels of E. coli less than two months before swimming competitions...
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Jannik Sinner
Top-ranked Jannik Sinner to play singles and doubles for Italy at the Paris Olympics
Top-ranked Jannik Sinner will compete in both singles and doubles at the Paris Olympics, the Italian...
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Swimming Glance Olympics
U.S. Olympic trials feels like Super Bowl of swimming at home of NFL Colts
The U.S. Olympic swimming trials will make a splash on their grandest stage yet — a temporary pool inside...
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IOC to seek approval for esports Olympics
IOC to seek approval for esports Olympics
The International Olympic Committee will ask members to approve the creation of an esports Olympics. IOC...
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Italy European Athletics Championships
New European champion runner for Switzerland invited by IOC to rejoin Olympic refugee team for Paris
The new European champion in the men's 10,000 meters, Dominic Lobalu, was invited Thursday by the IOC...
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France Tennis French Open
Rafael Nadal will skip Wimbledon so he doesn't have to switch from grass to clay for the Olympics
Rafael Nadal is going to skip Wimbledon, as expected, and instead prepare for the Paris Olympics by entering...
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South Sudan Historic Debut Olympics Basketball
Former NBA star Luol Deng has steered South Sudan's basketball journey to Paris Olympics
Luol Deng was watching his vision coming into focus right in front of him. It was September 2023, barely...
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Climate Paris Olympics Sustainability
Paris Olympics organizers say swimming events still set for the cleaned-up Seine after heavy rains
Despite the complication of recent heavy rain, swimming in the River Seine is still the plan at the Paris...
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Cycling Glance Olympics
Olympic champ Jennifer Valente, Chloe Dygert highlight US track cycling team picked for Paris Games
Jennifer Valente and Chloe Dygert will be busy during the Paris Olympics next month. The pair of American...
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Russia BRICS Games
Russia, largely excluded from international sports, hosts athletes at BRICS Games
Thousands of athletes in both major and obscure sports will be vying for medals in the Russian city of...
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Tennis Glance Olympics
Nadal and Alcaraz to play doubles together for Spain at Paris Olympics
Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz will play doubles together for Spain at the upcoming Paris Olympics,...
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Enzo Diaz
Rising stars in men's soccer to feature at the Paris Olympics
The men's Olympic soccer tournament will be a showcase for some of soccer's rising talents. An age restriction...
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Risin Star Wrestling
'Generational talent' Kennedy Blades, 20, seeks Olympic gold in women's wrestling
Kennedy Blades initially struggled to fully appreciate her biggest moment on the mat. Her mind already...
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Ariarne Titmus
Titmus sets a women's 200-meter freestyle world record at Australia's Olympic swimming trials
Ariarne Titmus set a world record in the women's 200-meter freestyle on Wednesday at Australia's Olympic...
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Winter Olympics Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City still on track for 2034 Olympics vote. French elections delay plans for 2030 edition
While Salt Lake City is cruising toward being named the 2034 Winter Olympics host next month, the French...
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Around the WNBA
US opts for experience and versatility on Olympic women's basketball roster, passes on Caitlin Clark
USA Basketball said experience was a major reason Caitlin Clark was not on the U.S. women's Olympic roster...
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mountain bike
Olympic veterans Christopher Blevins and Haley Batten lead US mountain bike team for Paris Games
Short-track world champion Christopher Blevins, who has become a mainstay on the mountain bike World...
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Book Review - Just Add Water - 3x2 Version for APNews
Book Review: Katie Ledecky dishes on what makes an Olympic legend in 'Just Add Water'
Katie Ledecky didn't dream of becoming an Olympian as a kid. It was just something she and her brother,...
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Wrestling Glance Olympics
Paris Olympics: What to know and who to watch during the wrestling competition
A roadmap to follow for the wrestling competition at the Paris Olympics: Athletes to Watch—Hassan Yazdani,...
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Winter Olympics Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City Olympic bid projects $4 billion in total costs to stage 2034 Winter Games
Organizers for the proposed 2034 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City released their first budget estimate...
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Weightlifting Glance Olympics
Paris Olympics: What to know and who to watch during the weightlifting competition
A roadmap to follow during weightlifting competition at the Paris Olympics: Athletes to Watch—Hampton...
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Table Tennis Glance Olympics
Paris Olympics: What to know, who to watch during the table tennis competition
A roadmap to follow for the table tennis competition at the Paris Olympics: Athletes to Watch—Ma Long,...
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Surfing Glance Olympics
Paris Olympics: What to know, who to watch during the surfing competition
A roadmap to follow for the surfing competition at the Paris Olympics: Athletes to Watch—Carissa Moore,...
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Mexico Canada Soccer
After disappointing 2023, defending Olympic champion Canada has steadied heading into Paris Games
Even coach Bev Priestman acknowledges the Canadian national team lost its way last year. Two years after...
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Timberwolves Nuggets Basketball
Nuggets star Nikola Jokic included on Serbia's preliminary roster for the Paris Olympics
Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic was included on Serbia's 16-man preliminary roster for the upcoming...
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Frank Carroll, coach of Olympic figure skaters, dies at 85
Frank Carroll, coach of Olympic figure skaters, dies at 85
Frank Carroll, coach of some of the most prominent American figure skaters in his long career, died Sunday...
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Olympics Climbing Glance
Paris Olympics: What to know and who to watch during the sport climbing competition
A roadmap to follow for the sport climbing competition at the Paris Games: Athletes to Watch—Janja Garnbret,...
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Kelly Claes
Paris Olympics: What to know and who to watch during the beach volleyball competition
A roadmap to follow for the beach volleyball competition at the Paris Games: Athletes to Watch—Anders...
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Olympics Triathlon Glance
Paris Olympics: What to know and who to watch during the triathlon competition
A roadmap to follow for the triathlon competition at the Paris Games: Athletes to Watch—Alex Yee, Britain:...
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OLY--Volleyball Glance
Paris Olympics: What to know and who to watch during the volleyball competition
A roadmap to follow for the volleyball competition at the Paris Games: Athletes to Watch—Jordan Larson,...
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Water Polo Glance
Paris Olympics: What to know and who to watch during the water polo competition
A roadmap to follow for the water polo competition at the Paris Games: Athletes to Watch—Maggie Steffens,...
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Tennis Glance Olympics
Paris Olympics: What to know, who to watch during the tennis competition
A roadmap to follow for the tennis competition at the Paris Olympics:
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Report: Caitlin Clark to be left off Olympic team
Report: Caitlin Clark to be left off Olympic team
Caitlin Clark apparently will need to wait until Los Angeles and 2028 to represent the United States...
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Women's Soccer Glance Olympics
Paris Olympics: What to know and who to watch during the women's soccer competition
A roadmap to follow for the women's soccer competition during the Paris Olympics:
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Vincent Hancock
Paris Olympics: What to know and who to watch during the shooting competition
A roadmap to follow for the shooting competition during the Paris Olympics:
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International Options Soccer
Rise in global transfers and fees demonstrate increasing options for women in soccer
One of the most striking signs of the global rise of women's soccer is the growing international transfer...
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Cameron BrinkDana Evans
Brink, Howard, Burdick and Van Lith chosen for US 3x3 basketball team in Paris Olympics
Cameron Brink, Rhyne Howard, Cierra Burdick and Hailey Van Lith will represent the United States in 3x3...
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Skateboarding Glance Olympics
Paris Olympics: What to know and who to watch during the skateboarding competition
A roadmap to follow for the skateboarding competition during the Paris Olympics:
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Men’s Soccer Glance Olympics
Paris Olympics: What to know and who to watch during the men's soccer competition
A roadmap to follow for men's soccer during the Paris Olympics:
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OLY Paris Olympic Rings
Paris Olympics organizers unveil a display of the five Olympic rings mounted on the Eiffel Tower
The Paris Olympics organizers on Friday unveiled a display of the five Olympic rings mounted on the Eiffel...
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Brazil Lake Recovery
An overdue Olympic pledge to restore Rio de Janeiro's lagoons is finally taking shape
When Rio de Janeiro hosted the Olympics in 2016, videos of the extensive lagoon complex surrounding the...
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Back to the Boat Rowing Olympics
Kiwi rower Mackintosh swaps seats, gives up corporate life to pursue another Olympic medal in Paris
Sitting behind a desk, noticing his body getting sore, Tom Mackintosh realized he needed to swap seats....
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OLY Modern Pentathlon Glance
Paris Olympics: What to know and who to watch during the modern pentathlon competition
A roadmap to follow for the modern pentathlon competition at the Paris Games:
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Sports Unbeaten Streaks
Paris Olympics: What to know and who to watch during the rowing competition
A roadmap to follow for the rowing competition at the Paris Games:
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Britain Rugby European Champions Cup Final
Paris Olympics: What to know and who to watch during the rugby sevens competition
A roadmap to follow for the rugby sevens competition at the Paris Olympics:
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LA28 New CEO Olympics
LA28 organizers choose former US military leader Reynold Hoover as CEO
The organizing committee for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics has hired retired Army Lt. Gen. Reynold Hoover...
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Mavericks Timberwolves Basketball
Luka Doncic says he'll play for Slovenia in Olympic qualifying, knees permitting
Luka Doncic has playing in next month's Paris Olympics in his plans, provided his knees allow him to...
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Climate Paris Olympics Sustainability
Paris Olympics: What to know and who to watch during the sailing competition
A roadmap to follow for the sailing competition at the Paris Games: Athletes to Watch
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OLY-NBC-Pop Culture Influence
Inside NBC's Olympics bet on pop culture in Paris, with help from Snoop Dogg and Cardi B
NBC is inserting some pop culture flavor into the world's biggest sports spectacle: From Megan Thee Stallion...
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Rhona WurteleRhoda Wurtele
Sharing a bond of ski racing, 2 Canadian Olympians have remained fast friends for nearly 80 years
This wasn't just a dinner between two friends of nearly 80 years. It was a rare and unexpected opportunity...
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OLY Italy Jacobs Athletics
Marcell Jacobs succeeded Usain Bolt as Olympic 100-meter champion. He still flies 'under the radar'
Hardly anyone outside of Italy had heard of Marcell Jacobs before he succeeded Usain Bolt as the Olympic...
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Teddy Riner
Paris Olympics: What to know and who to watch during the judo competition
A roadmap to follow for the men's and women's judo tournaments at the Paris Olympics: Athletes to Watch
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OLY Handball Glance
Paris Olympics: What to know and who to watch during men's and women's handball
A roadmap to follow for the men's and women's handball competition during the Paris Olympics: Athletes...
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Oly Golf Glance
Paris Olympics: What to know and who to watch during men's and women's golf
A roadmap to follow for the men's and women's golf competition at the Paris Olympics:
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Break Dancing Glance Olympics
Paris Olympics: Opening athlete parade on a river, not in a stadium, tops list of innovations
Exactly 100 years since the Olympics were last staged in Paris, and 128 years since its modern revival...
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OLY Paris Eiffel Tower Incident
A Paris judge questions 3 men suspected of 'psychological violence' at Eiffel Tower
Three men are under investigation in France on suspicion of committing "psychological violence," prosecutors...
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Sweden Diamond League Meeting
World track body creates biennial championships with bigger cash prizes as potential Olympics rival
Track and field announced a new global championships on Monday and promised $150,000 prizes — three times...
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OLY Paris Iconic Venues
The most iconic venues of the Paris Olympics
FILE – Stands are under construction on the Champ-de-Mars in front of the Eiffel Tower, Monday,...
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Simone Biles picks up 9th all-around title at U.S
Simone Biles picks up 9th all-around title at U.S. Gymnastics Championships
Simone Biles punched her ticket to the U.S. Olympic Trials by securing her ninth all-around championship...
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Male Artistic Swimmer Olympics
'SNL' lampooned men in artistic swimming. Bill May could be the sport's first male Olympian
Bill May chuckles at the mere mention of the words "Saturday Night Live," knowing that the conversation...
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Simone Biles
Simone Biles continues Olympic prep by cruising to her 9th U.S. Championships title
Gymnastics superstar Simone Biles won her ninth U.S. Championship on Sunday, leaving little doubt that...
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Climate Paris Olympics Sustainability
Paris is aiming for the most sustainable Olympics yet. Organizers acknowledge the plan isn't perfect
Of all the decisions Paris Olympics organizers made about where to hold each sport, sending surfing competitions...
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Olympics Boxing Prize Money
In bitter fight for future of Olympic boxing, India sides with the IOC over isolated IBA
In a fight for the loyalty of national boxing federations, India opted Friday to join the IOC's side...
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France-Secularism-Explainer-Photo Gallery
From schools to the Olympics, how France's staunch secularism affects religion in public life
Walk around multicultural metropolises like Paris or Marseille, or any small village in the French countryside,...
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US Women Hayes Soccer
New national team coach Emma Hayes ready for sideline debut as US women look ahead to the Olympics
Emma Hayes said the groundwork has been completed ahead of her debut with the U.S. women's national team....
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Brody Malone wins third all-around title at U.S
Brody Malone wins third all-around title at U.S. Gymnastics Championships
Brody Malone became a three-time all-around national champion on Saturday night at the U.S. Gymnastics...
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OLY Paris Olympics Security
France files preliminary terrorism charges against teenager accused of plan to attack Olympic fans
French authorities on Friday raised preliminary terrorism charges against an 18-year-old accused of a...
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Ecuador Cycling Carapaz
Olympic champion Carapaz misses out on Ecuador's road cycling spot at Paris Games
Richard Carapaz will not be at the Paris Olympics to defend his road cycling title.
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US Coaches Tennis Olympics
Rinaldi, Bryan, Rydberg and Devorss will coach U.S. tennis teams at the Olympics and Paralympics
Former Billie Jean King Cup captain Kathy Rinaldi and current Davis Cup captain Bob Bryan will coach...
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US Classic Gymnastics
Gymnastics star Gabby Douglas pulls out of US Championships, ending her bid for a third Olympics
Gabby Douglas' long shot bid to make the U.S. women's gymnastics team for the Paris Olympics is over.
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Chusovitina Injured
Record-breaking gymnast Oksana Chusovitina's bid for ninth Olympics ends with injury at 48
Record-breaking 48-year-old gymnast Oksana Chusovitina says an injury has ended her attempt to qualify...
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Olympics Boxing Prize Money
Olympic boxing medalists in Paris promised cash prizes by rogue governing body
The boxing governing body declared rogue by the International Olympic Committee said Wednesday it will...
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Prefontaine Classic Athletics
Sha'Carri Richardson wins 100, Beatrice Chebet sets world record in 10,000 at Prefontaine Classic
Sha'Carri Richardson continued her march toward the Paris Olympics on Saturday at the Prefontaine Classic,...
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Report: Japanese carmaker Toyota set to end massive Olympic sponsorship deal
Vehicle manufacturer Toyota is set to end its massive sponsorship deal with the International Olympic...
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Ecuador Cycling Carapaz
Olympic champion Carapaz misses out on Ecuador's road cycling spot at Paris Games
Richard Carapaz will not be at the Paris Olympics to defend his road cycling title. Ecuador's only representative...
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Siblings trying to make US water polo teams for Paris Olympics
Chase Dodd started swimming when he was just a kid. Once he began playing water polo, he was hooked.
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Athletics Doping Braz
Ex-Olympic champion pole vaulter Thiago Braz banned for doping and will miss Paris Games
Olympic pole vault gold medalist Thiago Braz was banned for 16 months for doping and will miss the Paris...
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US Coaches Tennis Olympics
Rinaldi, Bryan, Rydberg and Devorss will coach U.S. tennis teams at the Olympics and Paralympics
Former Billie Jean King Cup captain Kathy Rinaldi and current Davis Cup captain Bob Bryan will coach...
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Report: Japanese carmaker Toyota set to end massive Olympic sponsorship deal
Vehicle manufacturer Toyota is set to end its massive sponsorship deal with the International Olympic...
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Flavor Flav
Flavor Flav is the official hype man for the US women's water polo team in the Paris Olympics
Maggie Steffens asked for more support for the U.S. women's water polo team, and the captain received...
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‘World’s Sexiest Athlete’ Hopeful To Compete In Paris Summer Olympics 2024
German trackstar & social media sizzler Alica Schmidt has continued gaining notable recognition for her...
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