Team USA takes mixed 4×100 medley gold in world record time
The United States romped to victory in the mixed 4x100m medley relay in world record time at the Paris Olympics on…
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Men’s volleyball knockout round bracket set: Team USA faces Brazil in quarterfinals
Taking a look at the field for the men’s volleyball knockout stages at the 2024 Paris Olympic…
Continue ReadingShe wanted ‘the world’ for her daughter. Instead, she got a landmark prison sentence
By Hilary Whiteman, CNN Brisbane, Australia (CNN) — Ruqia Haidari was the baby of the family. The youngest of five children, she was born in…
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Ledecky: Winning 4 in a row is what ‘means the most to me’
After a win in the women’s 800m freestyle, Katie Ledecky has more Olympic gold medals than any U.S. woman in history. But, out of all the history…
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Women’s soccer recap, Aug. 3: Brazil stuns France; Spain, Germany, USWNT advance
Spain was nearly stunned by Colombia before outlasting Las Cafeteras in penalties, while the United States women’s national team made it past Japan…
Continue Reading Women’s soccer recap, Aug. 3: Brazil stuns France; Spain, Germany, USWNT advance
Spain was nearly stunned by Colombia before outlasting Las Cafeteras in penalties, while the United States women’s national team made it past Japan…
Continue Reading1 child killed after wind gust sends bounce house airborne at baseball game
WALDORF, Md. (AP) — Local Maryland officials say one child was killed and another was injured after a wind gust blew a bounce house into the air at…
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Olympic tennis recap, Aug. 3: Zheng Qinwen gets gold in women’s singles
A new Olympic champion was crowned at Roland-Garros on Saturday, and the U.S. men’s team left triumphant. Here’s what to know from Day 8 of the 2024…
Continue ReadingIsraelis fear for hostages as Netanyahu celebrates ‘crushing blows’ against enemies
By Nadeen Ebrahim and Mike Schwartz, CNN Tel Aviv, Israel (CNN) — As Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu celebrates what he sees as major…
Continue ReadingKatie Ledecky just can’t stop making history
By Kyle Feldscher, CNN Nanterre, France (CNN) — When you’re the most decorated women’s swimmer in history, it’s a little difficult to…
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3×3 basketball preview, Aug. 4: Can Canyon Barry, U.S. men keep underdog run going?
Everything you need to know about Olympic 3×3 basketball action on Sunday, including the U.S. men looking to continue their Cinderella run after a…
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Basketball preview, Aug. 4: U.S. women wrap up group play, knockout spots up for grabs
Everything to watch for in Olympic basketball on Aug. 4, including the U.S. women taking the court against Germany and several quarterfinal spots on…
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Full men’s basketball standings after group play: Which teams advance to quarterfinals?
Here are the full group standings after final round of group play as well as which teams are moving on to the quarterfinals next…
Continue Reading Full men’s basketball standings after group play: Which teams advance to quarterfinals?
Here are the full group standings after final round of group play as well as which teams are moving on to the quarterfinals next…
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Without Jimmer Fredette, Canyon Barry on historic tear for U.S. 3×3 team
With its top scorer out, Barry has picked up the slack and then some as the U.S. fight to stay alive in the men’s 3×3 basketball…
Continue Reading Basketball preview, Aug. 4: U.S. women wrap up group play, knockout spots up for grabs
Everything to watch for in Olympic basketball on Aug. 4, including the U.S. women taking the court against Germany and several quarterfinal spots on…
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Martha Stewart and Snoop Dogg enjoy fine Parisian dining
Snoop Dogg’s tour of Paris continues with a stop at Le Cinq, a Michelin-starred restaurant that serves classic French food. With close friend Martha…
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Katie Ledecky secures historic ninth gold, four-peat in 800m freestyle, sets sights on LA 2028
Katie Ledecky won the women’s 800m freestyle, repeating a feat she also accomplished as a 15-year-old in London, then in Rio, then in Tokyo. She…
Continue Reading Katie Ledecky secures historic ninth gold, four-peat in 800m freestyle, sets sights on LA 2028
Katie Ledecky won the women’s 800m freestyle, repeating a feat she also accomplished as a 15-year-old in London, then in Rio, then in Tokyo. She…
Continue ReadingKansas man sentenced to prison for stealing bronze Jackie Robinson statue
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — The man who stole a bronze Jackie Robinson statue that was cut off at the ankles and found days later smoldering in a trash…
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