Olympics News

Ranking the best Olympic men's basketball players at every age in Paris

From a Duke-bound teenager to a retirement-bound Brazilian point god -- someday, we think -- these are the best men's basketball players at every single age who will compete at the Paris Olympics.

A breakdown of Olympic boxing rules and regulations

The rules in Olympic boxing competition vary greatly from professional rules. The Sporting News takes an in-depth look into the rules and regulations at Paris 2024.

Ranking the best NBA players in the Olympics

The 2024 Paris Olympics men's basketball field is loaded with NBA stars. Who will be the best player in the tournament?

Here's how much gold is really in a first-place medal at 2024 Paris Games

Gold medals aren't actually 100-percent gold.

Full rosters for all 12 men's teams competing at the Paris Olympics

Here are the complete rosters for all 12 teams competing in the 2024 Olympic basketball tournament.

Is Emma Raducanu playing at the Olympics?

Emma Raducanu enjoyed a strong run at Wimbledon this year and it was hoped she might compete a the Olympic Games in Paris. Here's a look at the British star's plans for the rest of 2024.

What are Olympic medals made of?

Olympic medals aren't made of everything you think of.

How boxers qualified for Paris 2024

Years of dedication will culminate in a two-week boxing event at Paris 2024. The Sporting News takes a look into the qualifying process for this event.

How is Olympic boxing scored? Pros and amateurs compared

Thirteen gold medals are on the line across the men's and women's weight categories at the 2024 Olympic Games. But the fate of most boxers will lie with the ringside judges.

France surprises viewers with Serena Williams, Rafael Nadal as torch bearers

Olympic organizers added a wrinkle to the torch-lighting ceremony, placing it in the hands of non-French sports stars.

Social media reacts to upside-down Olympic flag at opening ceremony

There was a small blunder in this year's opening ceremony, with the Olympic flag being hung upside down as it was raised.

Who lit the Olympic flame at opening ceremony?

While many carry the Olympic torch leading up to the opening ceremony, but only a few receive the honor of lighting the flame.

Who performed at Olympics opening ceremony?

A number of high-profile musical acts performed at the opening ceremony in Paris.

Snoop Dogg's best moments from 2024 Olympics opening ceremony

Count Snoop Dogg among the celebrity torch bearers ahead of the 2024 Olympics.

Lady Gaga wows with rendition of 'Mon Truc en Plume' at Paris Olympics opening ceremony

After wowing the crowds with "Mon Truc en Plume" at the opening ceremony, Lady Gaga had fans asking whether she can speak the French language.

Meet Gojira, the French metal band that turned the Olympics on its head

Gojira made an impression Olympics viewers won't soon forget at the Paris Games' opening ceremony.

Why North Korea is back in the Olympic Games after 2022 ban

Here's why North Korea is back in the Olympic Games after being banned from competing in 2022.

Break dancing highlights biggest changes at 2024 Summer Games

Break dancing and kayak cross are the two newest additions at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

What is the time difference in Paris for 2024 Olympics?

The 2024 Paris Olympics will feature the best athletes on the planet and be broadcast around the world. Here's all the details on when events will take place and how your local time zone compares to the match kickoff times in Paris.

What is the Olympic mascot?

The Paris Olympics feature a mascot that creates more questions than answers.

Who are the independent Olympic athletes?

The Olympics will once again feature a group of independent Olympic athletes waving the Olympic flag. Here's what you need to know about them.

Date, location and more to know about next Summer Games in Los Angeles

The Olympic Games are currently in Paris but will be headed to Los Angeles in 2028.

What to know about Olympic age requirements

The Olympics feature the world's very best athletes, but can age shut out some young stars from the games?

What is the refugee Olympic team?

The refugee team returns for its third Olympics at the 2024 Paris Games after competing in Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020.

How many countries are in the Olympics?

Hundreds of countries come together to compete at each Olympic Games.

Most Olympics hosted by city: Paris, London lead full list of Summer Games locations since Athens 1896

Paris is one of just two cities to host the Olympics three times.

Where the next Summer Olympics will be held

The Olympics are coming stateside in 2028. Here are the details on the host city for the next Summer Games.

How 2024 Paris Olympics' athlete total compares to past years

Thousands of the world's finest athletes will descend onto Paris in a push for individual and national glory.

Olympics swimming medal odds, gold favorites, expert picks for 2024 Games

Sporting News is taking a look at all of the individual races in the 2024 Paris Olympics to break down which swimmers should be in the mix for the podiums. Take a look at how we see the races shaping up.

Will Team USA win gold in basketball? Medal odds, expert picks and more

The Sporting News breaks down the odds to win a gold medal for men's basketball at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Are there sharks in the Seine River?

'Under Paris' is a move about a shark terrorizing the river in Paris, but are there really aquatic predators in the Seine?

Poop in the Seine? Explaining Olympics swimming controversy

The Seine River has been a hot topic leading up to the start of the 2024 Paris Olympics.

How Paris transformed Seine River into 'unique' spectacle for opening ceremony

The 2024 Paris Olympics will be the first Summer Games to feature an opening ceremony outside of a stadium.

Full schedule for 2024 men's, women's golf tournaments in Paris

Here is everything you need to know about the men's and women's golf tournaments at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Full events schedule for track and field in 2024 Olympics

All you need to know or the track and field schedule at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

When does Olympic swimming start? Full events schedule for 2024 Olympics

Swimming is one of the premier events of the Summer Games. Here is the full schedule for the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Latest weather updates for Olympics opening ceremony

Could rain put a damper on the first outdoor Olympics opening ceremony?

What to know about Celine Dion's stiff person syndrome

Celine Dion is rarely seen in public, but she is taking center stage at the opening ceremony for the 2024 Olympics in Paris.

Projecting the length of the 2024 Olympics opening ceremony

With artistic director Thomas Jolly reportedly gifted $150 million to orchestrate this year's opening ceremony, expect Friday's festival to go on for hours.

Olympics 2024 day-by-day schedule, TV coverage, channels

The Sporting News has the full broadcast schedule for the 2024 Olympic Games, including how to watch all live action in the UK.

How Parade of Nations works and why Greece always enters first

The Olympics opening ceremony features the Parade of Nations in a very specific order, starting with Greece.

Olympics opening ceremony, by the numbers

The opening ceremony for the Paris Olympics will be one of the biggest ever. Here are the key numbers to know as the games get underway.

End date, schedule for closing ceremony at 2024 Summer Games

The Olympics promises to be a true spectacle over the course of a little more than two weeks.

Ranking all 12 men's basketball teams in Olympics

Here's how the men's basketball teams stack up in the 2024 Olympics, from the USA to Japan.

Is it all over for boxing in the Olympics?

Boxing has been a mainstay of Olympic competition for more than a century, but the sport's future at the games will be in doubt when Paris 2024 concludes.

Top 15 former college basketball players on non-U.S. Olympic rosters for 2024

Where would the Olympic men's basketball competition be without the NCAA? It'd be half-empty. That's how many players American colleges have produced across 10 of the 12 nations that will compete in Paris.

France's railways hit by 'malicious acts' ahead of Paris 2024 opening ceremony

Latest updates and news after France's high-speed railway network was hit by "malicious acts" including arson attacks ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony.

Murray to bow out with Olympic doubles after withdrawing from singles

Andy Murray had to withdraw from singles competition at Wimbledon in 2024 as he recovers from back surgery. Is he going to play at the Paris Olympics this year?

Presenters, commentators and pundits for 2024 Olympics as UK broadcast is split between BBC and Discovery+

Paris hosts the 2024 Summer Olympics from July 26 to August 11, its third time and first since 1924. BBC and Discovery+ will cover the event in the UK, with The Sporting News detailing their coverage team.

Using AI to predict Olympics basketball upsets and medal winners

Artificial intelligence picks for each group, medal and upsets in the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Breaking down Team USA boxing team at the Paris 2024 Olympics

Team USA's boxers will seek to evoke memories of their country's Olympic glory years when they descend on Paris for the 2024 Olympic Games. The Sporting News looks at the individuals who are going for gold.

Why Paris 2024 is Joel Embiid's first Olympic Games with Team USA

Joel Embiid will make his debut as a United States Olympian at the 2024 Paris Games.

LeBron and AD's Team USA dominance is a good sign for Lakers

LeBron James and Anthony Davis' play in the Olympics is a good sign of things to come for the Lakers.

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce track schedule 2024 Paris Olympics

Find out how to watch Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

The complete timeline of LeBron James at the Olympics

As James looks to add another Olympic medal in 2024, here's a look at what he has accomplished throughout his international career.

Diana Taurasi confirms USA Basketball retirement after Paris Olympics

Diana Taurasi, 42, confirmed that the 2024 Paris Olympics will be her last go with USA Basketball in an interview with ESPN.

Why did Canada women's soccer fly a drone over New Zealand's practice?

The New Zealand Olympic women's soccer team caught Canada flying a drone over its practice ahead of the 2024 Summer Games in Paris.

USWNT player grades: Olympic performance against Zambia was only perfect for a minute

The USWNT scored all their goals against Zambia in a short burst. There's still so much room to grow.

Chaos ensues after Argentina's late equalizer in Olympic opener vs. Morocco

Argentina's 2024 Olympic Games began poorly, falling two goals behind Morocco in the opener. Javier Mascherano's team sensationally equalized, but was reversed in massively controversial fashion over an hour later.

Why Eiffel Tower serves as picturesque backdrop for 2024 Paris Games

Here's why the Eiffel Tower will serve as a picturesque backdrop for the beach volleyball competition at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.

South Korean archer shatters previous world record at 2024 Olympics

Lim Sihyeon did not waste any time making noise at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Nikola Jokic shows off new look ahead of 2024 Olympics

Nikola Jokic and Serbia are looking to win the country its first gold medal in basketball at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Katie Ledecky: Inside the legend's staying power at the top of her sport

Katie Ledecky already has seven Olympic gold medals and a Presidential Medal of Freedom. The legend and those around her talk to TSN about what it takes to stay atop her sport.

Simone Biles, already America's greatest gymnast, is poised to raise the bar in Paris

Simone Biles will return for her third Olympic Games at Paris 2024, and erasing the disappointment from Tokyo is only part of why she's returned at age 27.

Charlotte Dujardin: Team GB equestrian star withdraws from Paris Games after video emerges

Charlotte Dujardin was in line to become the most decorated Team GB female Olympian in history, but she withdrew from the Paris Games after admitting "an error of judgement" shown in a video.

Who won the most Olympic gold medals each year?

The Sporting News lists the top Olympic gold medalist from each year's Olympics.

Which WNBA players are competing at the Paris Olympic Games?

The Paris Olympic basketball tournament will feature the most star-studded player pool ever assembled, with multiple All-Stars and former MVP's suiting up for their nations. 

Which NBA players are competing at the Paris Olympic Games?

The Paris Olympic basketball tournament will feature the most star-studded player pool ever assembled, with multiple All-Stars and former MVP's suiting up for their nations. 

Jannik Sinner withdraws from Paris 2024 Olympics

World no.1 Jannik Sinner has been forced to withdraw from the tennis tournament at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

Tennis at Olympics 2024: List of players competing at the Paris Games

New USWNT coach Emma Hayes searching for connection, scoring as team prepare to open Paris Olympics

The United States women's national team produced just one goal in their final two exhibition games prior to departing for France and the 2024 Olympics. New coach Emma Hayes is more focused on assuring her players build chemistry.

Why does Great Britain not have an Olympics football team for Paris 2024?

Team GB holds the joint record for the most Olympic gold medals in men's football but will not compete in Paris 2024. Despite their history, this absence is not unusual, with hardly any participation since 1960.

Explaining the meaning of the Olympic rings

The Olympic rings make for one of the most iconic and recognizable international sporting symbols. Simple, meaningful and versatile, it has been used as an icon for the Games for over 100 years.

Can you watch boxing in the Olympics?

Becoming an Olympic boxing champion is often the prelude to a great professional career. The Sporting News offers fans some insight into the boxing schedule at Paris 2024.

Who has the most gold medals overall in Summer Games history?

Here's breaking down the most decorated Olympic champions in the 32 Olympiad history of the Summer Games going into Paris 2024.

Andy Murray to retire after Olympics: Career titles of British tennis great

Andy Murray will make the Paris Olympics the final tennis tournament of his career. His achievements in tennis mark him out as one of the finest players of the modern era.

Why Olympic athletes have cardboard beds in Paris

Olympic athletes once again have to sleep on cardboard beds — but there's a reason for them.

Why Bears are letting Jonathan Owens skip part of training camp

It's all about family.

All-time gold medal totals in Summer Games history by country

Here's breaking down how the gold medals have been distributed by nation in the long history of the Summer Olympic Games going into Paris 2024.

LeBron James has made it clear he is still Team USA's No. 1 option

LeBron James saved Team USA from losing to Germany a few days after he did the same thing against South Sudan. He has left no question as to who the United States' No. 1 option is.

Team USA makes great choice with LeBron James as Olympic flag-bearer

There could be no better choice to carry the American flag at the 2024 Paris Olympics than LeBron James, whose dedication to his sport and community activism have set an ideal example for fellow athletes.

Opening ceremony date, time, schedule for 2024 Summer Games

Here's everything to know about when the Olympics start, including details about the opening ceremony date, time, and schedule.

LeBron James' game-winning layup saves Team USA in late comeback over South Sudan

The Sporting News had you covered with live updates, highlights and more from Team USA's exhibition game against South Sudan.

Is Kevin Durant playing vs. South Sudan? Latest injury updates on USA star

Kevin Durant has missed Team USA's first three Olympics tune-up games with a calf injury. Will he be available against South Sudan on Saturday?

Team USA found its answer for Nikola Jokic — and it's not Joel Embiid

Team USA's exhibition game against Nikola Jokic and Serbia served as a trial run for their Group Stage meeting in the 2024 Paris Olympics.

DeCourcy: Joel Embiid at the center of concerns for Team USA

Philly's Joel Embiid is one of only two true centers USA Basketball chose to include on its roster for the Paris Olympics, which means right now, the U.S. has one functional center. Embiid needs to get it together. Soon.

Full stats from USA vs. Australia Olympic tune-up game

The Americans walked out worthy victors in Abu Dhabi, outpacing Australia despite Jock Lansdale's best efforts.

How worried should Team USA be about Joel Embiid's debut?

Why did Embiid struggle against Canada? Here's more on his performance in America's first basketball exhibition.

Grant Hill addresses Jaylen Brown's criticism of Nike amid Olympic snub

Hill addressed Brown's social media posts while providing insight on Kawhi Leonard's departure and Derrick White's appointment as his replacement.

Why Kawhi Leonard is withdrawing from Team USA for the Olympics

Here is more on Leonard's decision to withdraw from the Olympics.

It's clear why Team USA picked Derrick White to replace Kawhi Leonard

Here is what makes White an ideal candidate to join this roster.

Replacing Kawhi Leonard with Derrick White is a mistake for Team USA

TSN's Steph Noh explains why Derrick White should not have been the Team USA replacement.

Here's the answer to Team USA's toughest question

TSN's Steph Noh puts together Team USA's best starting five in their quest for gold.

Why FIFA rules eliminate Christian Pulisic, other stars from Olympic rosters

FIFA rules for the men's and women's soccer tournaments are not the same -- at all -- which is why you'll find Lindsey Horan in Paris, but not Kylian Mbappe.

Tyrese Haliburton ready to meet gold standard set by USA Basketball at Olympics

USA Basketball has won each of the past four Olympic men's basketball competitions, and 84 percent of those it has entered. Perfection is not an easy standard to meet, but Americans like Tyrese Haliburton aren't ducking it.

Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards calls himself 'No. 1 option' on Team USA Olympic roster

Edwards says Team USA should be styling its offense around him.

Why didn't Matisse Thybulle get picked for the Olympics?

No choice caused as much controversy as the omission of Portland Trail Blazer Matisse Thybulle, who had become something of a cult hero for Aussie basketball fans in recent years. 

Will the Seine River be ready for the 2024 Olympics?

People have mostly been banned from swimming in the Seine River since 1923. But it's supposed to be ready for Olympic events later this month.

How Doncic, Antetokounmpo could still play in 2024 Olympics

There are still four spots in the men's basketball bracket up for grabs at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Here's how countries can qualify.

Duke's Cooper Flagg headlines USA Select Team for 2024 Paris Olympics

USA Basketball announced the Select Team that will compete against Team USA in its training leading up to the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Breaking down the women's golf field for 2024 Olympics, from Nelly Korda to Alena Sharp

Nelly Korda will be one of three Americans vying for gold in women's golf at the 2024 Olympics.

When do the Olympics start? Full schedule for 2024 Summer Games in Paris

A complete guide to the 2024 Paris Olympics, including the start date and schedule.

Olympic torch relay map schedule, locations, torchbearers in 2024

Here's everything you need to know about the 2024 Olympic torch relay map.

Imane Khelif set to launch lawsuit over alleged medical reports

Olympic champion Imane Khelif is set to launch a lawsuit against a French publication that claims to hold medical documents questioning her gender. The Sporting News take a look at the latest controversy surrounding the Algerian boxer.

LeBron James, Kevin Durant headline 2024 U.S. Olympic basketball roster

Team USA is preparing its roster for the 2024 Paris Olympics. And it's stacked with veteran talent.

Who is the oldest player in USA Basketball history?

LeBron James is set to return to the USA Olympic team for the first time since 2012, making him the oldest NBA player to compete for the United States.

What are the Enhanced Games? Billionaire Peter Thiel backs new competition labelled 'Doping Olympics'

One group has decided they want to level the playing field - by allowing athletes to take as many PEDs as they want. 

IOC confirms inclusion of cricket in 2028 Olympics

It has been a long-standing demand to include cricket in The Olympics. The sport enjoys massive support in the British Commonwealth countries, especially in South Asia, and ICC's (International Cricket Council) growing riches have forced the IOC (International Olympic Committee) to soften their stance. 

European Games 2023: Date, events, how to watch

With 29 sports and around 7,000 athletes taking part, the 2023 European Games promise entertainment and the chance for some competitors to win a place at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Here are the details on the action in Poland in June and July.