Snoop Dogg set as torchbearer for 2024 Paris Olympics
Snoop Dogg — rap icon, business mogul and king of brand deals — just landed a new gig: Olympic torchbearer.The 52-year-old “Drop It Like It’s…
Will U.S. men’s soccer embarrass or surprise in Paris Olympics?
MARSEILLE, France — The U.S. was two minutes away from an early exit in the men’s soccer tournament at the Beijing Olympics when Sacha Kljestan…
2024 Paris Olympics: How to watch every event and opening ceremony
American sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson is among the favorites to win gold in the women’s 100 meters. (George Walker IV / Associated Press) Every athlete at…
Clippers are ‘disappointed’ that Team USA replaced Kawhi Leonard
Lawrence Frank, the Clippers’ president of basketball operations, reiterated Monday during a new conference in Las Vegas that it was Team USA’s decision to send…
Even without Kawhi Leonard, Team USA defeats Canada
LAS VEGAS — Before Team USA took the court to meet Canada in an exhibition game, the story of the day was about Kawhi Leonard being…
‘I took the time’: Kawhi Leonard is ready for Paris Olympics
LAS VEGAS — Speaking to the media for the first time since his postseason was cut short in the first round of the playoffs, Clippers star…
U.S. gymnastics trials: Simone Biles qualifies for Paris Olympics
MINNEAPOLIS — In a historically difficult selection process, one choice was easy. Simone Biles will be on the U.S. women’s gymnastics team for the Paris Olympics.…
U.S. Olympic trials: Sha’Carri Richardson qualifies for Paris Games
EUGENE, Ore. — Two steps before she reached the finish line, Sha’Carri Richardson started pounding her chest. She knew she had it won. Anyone who doesn’t…
U.S. Olympic trials: Sha’Carri Richardson fastest in 100
EUGENE, Ore. — Her burst out of the starting block was more like a wobble. Sha’Carri Richardson also raced with one of her shoelaces untied. None…
Basketball star Caitlin Clark told Indiana Fevers coach Team USA ‘woke a monster’ after Olympics snub
In short: Basketball sensation Caitlin Clark has responded to her snub for the US Olympics team, saying it gave her "something to work for". Indiana Fever…
Caitlin Clark is left off Team USA roster for Paris Olympics
Caitlin Clark won’t be headed to the Paris Olympics, according to a person familiar with the decision. The person, who provided the full roster to…
Australian pole vault star Nina Kennedy focused on mental preparation ahead of the Paris Olympics
In short: World pole vault champion Nina Kennedy is focusing on mental preparation ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.Kennedy heads to Paris as the…
Australia’s top trampolinist Blake Rutherford finds support from Olympic legend Anna Meares
When Anna Meares completed one of the greatest comebacks in Australian Olympic history at Beijing in 2008, an aspiring young athlete from her hometown was…
Grant Fisher aims to help U.S. end its distance medal drought
When Grant Fisher stepped to the starting line for the 10,000-meter final at the Tokyo Olympics, he knew he had to cover a lot more…
Matildas goalkeeper Lydia Williams to retire from international football after Paris Olympics
In short: Matildas longest-serving player Lydia Williams has announced she will retire from international football after the 2024 Paris Olympics. The 35-year-old has made 103 appearances for the international…
Injured Olympic equestrian Shane Rose confident in recovery ahead of Paris 2024
In short: Shane Rose suffered numerous fractures to his elbow, femur, pelvis and ribs in a training accident in March.He has returned home from hospital and is beginning…
Cameron Myers wins national title in record-breaking performance as Paris Olympics approaches
In short: Cameron Myers won the men's 3,000 metre national title at the Sydney Track Classic.The Paris Olympic hopeful broke his Australian under-20 record in claiming…
‘The Boys in the Boat’ gives Hollywood treatment to rowing
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The journey from nowhere to an Olympic gold medal is a tale as old as time. Just as well-worn, but far less…