YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul has his sights set on the 2028 Summer Olympics. Paul said the American boxers’ lack of success in Paris left him disappointed, but it also has inspired him to put his talents on display when the Summer Games return to the U.S. in four years. Omari Jones’ bronze represents the Americans’ sole...
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Kerri Walsh Jennings on why Santa Monica, birthplace of beach volleyball, reigns supreme ahead of LA Olympics
While all eyes are looking on at Paris for the 2024 Summer Olympics, Kerri Walsh Jennings can’t wait for what’s to come four years from now in a place that helped her becomde the beach volleyball legend she is today. The five-time Olympian and three-time gold medalist is excited the 2028 Summer Games will be...
Carl Lewis pushes for drastic changes after US men's disastrous 4×100 relay: 'Time to blow up the system'
American track star Noah Lyles missed the 4×100-meter relay due to COVID-19. While Team USA may have benefited from Lyles’ presence on the track for the relay event, a mishap ultimately ended the American men’s hopes of capturing gold in Paris Friday. The U.S. men’s track and field team extended its medal drought in the...
American Masai Russell wins gold in women's 100-meter hurdles
Masai Russell took a page out of Noah Lyles’ book on Saturday at the Paris Olympics and won the women’s 100-meter hurdles by a torso. Russell defeated Cyrena Samba-Mayela by one one-hundredth of a second to get back on the podium. Russell crossed the line at 12.33, and Samba-Mayela finished with a 12.34. Puerto Rico’s...
Jordan Chiles' bronze medal may be withdrawn after appeal by Romania; leaves social media heartbroken
American gymnast Jordan Chiles may lose her Olympic bronze medal, which she won in the women’s floor exercise final. The Court of Arbitration for Sport ruled that the judging panel at the event had improperly granted an inquiry that increased Chiles’ score, which moved her into bronze medal position over Romania’s Ana Barbosu. The Switzerland-based...
Olympic Refugee Team B-girl disqualified over political statement during competition
An Olympian competing in breaking for the Refugee Team was disqualified on Friday at the Paris Olympics after the B-girl wore a political message on her outfit during the competition. Manizha Talash, who is originally from Afghanistan, wore a cap that had the words “Free Afghan Women” emblazoned on the back of it as she...
Steph Curry electrifies Team USA in 4th quarter on way to gold medal win at Paris Olympics
Team USA needed a spark, and Steph Curry delivered when it mattered most as he’s done his entire professional career. Up only three points with 2:48 left in the game, Curry put France’s Guerschon Yabusele on skates and hit a 3-pointer to extend the lead to six. It was the first of four 3-pointers Curry...
Team USA wins gold in men's 4×400-meter relay at Paris Olympics
Team USA needed to set an Olympic record to win the men’s 4×400-meter relay Saturday to win the gold medal at the Paris Games. The team of Christopher Bailey, Vernon Norwood, Bryce Deadmon and Rai Benjamin narrowly defeated Botswana and Great Britain. The Americans set an Olympic record of 2:54.43 with the win. CLICK HERE...
Team USA women's 4×400-meter relay dominates in gold medal win
Team USA dominated the women’s 4×400-meter relay to win another gold medal at the Paris Olympics on Saturday night. Shamier Little, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, Gabby Thomas and Alexis Holmes set an American record with a time of 3:15.27. The Netherlands finished in second place, and Great Britain edged Ireland for the bronze medal. CLICK HERE FOR...
Taiwan's Lin Yu-ting wins boxing gold medal amid Olympic gender controversy
Taiwanese boxer Lin Yu-ting won a gold medal in the 57-kilogram women’s division on Saturday over Polish opponent Julia Szeremeta at the Paris Olympics. Lin defeated Szeremeta via unanimous decision. Lin won each match at the Olympics via unanimous decision and faced no real challenge during the competitions. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON...









