Team USA’s 3×3 women’s basketball team took home a bronze medal after defeating Canada 16-13 at the Paris Olympics on Monday.
Author: The Associated Press
American Sam Watson breaks his own sport climbing world record at Paris Olympics
The new mark for the women’s competition is 6.06 seconds.
Olympic marathon swim test run is canceled over water quality concerns for Seine River
A test run meant to allow Olympic athletes to familiarize themselves with the marathon swimming course in the Seine River was canceled Tuesday over concerns about water quality in the Paris waterway.
2 Germany forwards to miss Olympic semifinal against U.S. women’s team with illness, injury
Germany will be without captain Alexandra Popp and forward Lea Schüller for its semifinal against the United States in the Olympic women’s soccer tournament.
After winning Olympic thriller by a whisker, Florida’s Noah Lyles looks for an encore in his favorite event
SAINT-DENIS, France (AP) — All the overhead shots and race replays tell the same story. Gainesville native Noah Lyles only led one time during his Olympic 100-meter sprint for the ages: at the finish line. There’s a good argument that the rest of his stay at these Paris Games won’t be anywhere near as nip-and-tuck. With […]
Belgium withdraws from mixed relay triathlon after athlete who swam in Seine River falls ill
Belgium’s Olympic committee announced Sunday that it would withdraw its team from the mixed relay triathlon at the Paris Olympics after one of its competitors who swam in the Seine River fell ill.
Olympic boxer Imane Khelif calls for end to bullying after backlash over gender misconceptions
Olympic boxer Imane Khelif said the wave of hateful scrutiny she has faced over misconceptions about her gender “harms human dignity,” and she called for an end to bullying athletes after being greatly affected by the international backlash against her.
Tom Brady shows up at gymnastics Olympic venue to watch Simone Biles on final day of competition
PARIS (AP) — Tom Brady has joined the long list of celebrities who have been watching Simone Biles at the Paris Olympics. The former NFL quarterback was at Bercy Arena on the final day of gymnastics events. Brady attended the competition with his daughter, Vivian, sitting close to front row seats. A-listers Nicole Kidman, Natalie […]
Simone Biles caps Paris Olympics ‘Redemption Tour’ with one last medal — silver in floor routine
The “Redemption Tour” did not end with a golden encore for Simone Biles.
US men eliminated from 3×3 competition after going 2-5 in pool play while missing Jimmer Fredette
The U.S. men’s team was eliminated from the 3×3 competition at the Paris Olympics after finishing 2-5 in pool play while playing its last five games without star Jimmer Fredette.