Sport climbers celebrate decision to split competitions at the Paris Olympics and award an additional medal
LE BOURGET, France (AP) — Sport climbing competition is coming to an end at the Paris Games and athletes are celebrating the decision to separate the speed discipline from bouldering and lead climbing. The sport made its Olympic debut three…
The critical confrontation between Khelif and Lin because of their gender at the Olympic Games is a recurring problem in sport
This month marks 15 years since a young runner from South Africa was publicly questioned about her gender at a major sporting event. The lesson everyone should learn from this was: never again. But the humiliation that Caster Semenya experienced…
US women’s water polo team loses to Australia in Olympic semifinals, ending attempt to win fourth straight title
NANTERRE, France (AP) — The U.S. dominance in women’s water polo ended Thursday night due to a flurry of turnovers and a terrific defensive performance by Gabi Palm and Australia. Palm fended off Maddie Musselman in the penalty shootout and…
Like pit crews, but in weightlifting. How loaders keep Olympic sports going
PARIS (AP) — A burly weightlifter lifts a 300-pound barbell and quickly drops it back to the ground, drawing cheers from the crowd. Before another competitor takes their turn, a handful of people seated nearby rush up the stairs and…
Time, TV, streaming at the Paris Games
Which team poses the biggest threat to the US team for the gold medal in men’s basketball? Is there anyone out there who can beat Team USA? If so, the crew at For The Hoops has an idea who it…
Table and standings in the USWNT gold medal match
Naomi Girma’s football career began in the community, now she is an Olympian Naomi Girma will make her Olympic football debut in Paris, but her path to becoming an Olympian began years earlier at Ethiopian community football games. The United…
Paris Olympics: Breaking, the Games’ newest sport, premieres tonight. Here’s what you need to know
Important information about the Olympics Australia’s first Olympic breaker is a university lecturer with a doctorate; her male counterpart is a high school student 20 years younger. You can remember this, I am sure it will be the answer to…
US women’s water polo team loses Olympic semifinal against Australia
Maggie Steffens clears up misconceptions about water polo ahead of the 2024 Games in Paris No, water polo players do not touch the bottom of the pool. PARIS – Adam Krikorian never felt his team was on the verge of…
Andrew Luck and his wife Nicole Pechanec made sure The Tree was in Paris to support the Stanford Olympians
Former Stanford and NFL quarterback Andrew Luck helped connect The Tree with a number of Stanford athletes competing in Paris. (Photo by Robin Alam/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) Medal table | Olympic schedule | How to watch | Olympic News…
US volleyball beats Brazil in Olympic semifinals and plays for gold
PARIS — No one had to tell Avery Skinner that this match would be a five-set affair. She was an Olympic rookie, but she knew what to expect: A loud, 95 percent pro-Brazilian crowd, a roster full of women who…
