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Players from the USWNT celebrate after scoring a goal.

USWNT has task cut out in quest for record fifth gold

July 22, 2024 1:22 pm NBC Olympics

The U.S. women’s soccer team will look to earn a record-extending fifth gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics, but that is no longer a foregone…

Tadej Pogacar of Team Slovenia bronze medal & Wout van Aert of Team Belgium silver medalist sprints on arrival during the Men's road race at the Fuji International Speedway on day one of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games

Tour de France champion Tadej Pogacar ruled out of Paris road race

July 22, 2024 11:53 am NBC Olympics

Tour de France champion Tadej Pogacar will not compete at the 2024 Paris Olympic…

Sweden’s Sjostrom to add 100m freestyle at Paris Games

July 22, 2024 9:19 am NBC Olympics

Sweden’s Sarah Sjostrom will take part in the 100m freestyle competition at the Paris Olympics thanks to a favorable schedule that will give the…

Nikola Jokic of Serbia guarded by two Team USA players

Basketball’s international growth makes road to gold much tougher for U.S. men

July 22, 2024 9:12 am NBC Olympics

This year’s absolutely stacked United States men’s basketball roster has drawn comparisons to the legendary 1992 Dream Team, but, as a whole, the…

Israel's Linoy Ashram competes in the individual all-around final of the Rhythmic Gymnastics event during Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games

Rhythmic gymnastics at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games

July 22, 2024 9:00 am NBC Olympics

Everything to know about rhythmic gymnastics at the 2024 Paris Olympics, including competition preview, event guide, top athletes, how to watch and…

Alexandre Lacazette proud to captain France, says coach Thierry Henry wants attacking soccer

July 22, 2024 8:05 am NBC Olympics

Alexandre Lacazette talks about head coach Thierry Henry’s impact on the French men’s soccer team ahead of the 2024 Paris…

LeBron James selected as one of Team USA’s flag bearers for Opening Ceremony

July 26, 2024 10:30 am NBC Olympics

LeBron James will be one of the two U.S. flag bearers at the Paris Olympic Opening Ceremony on Friday, the first Opening Ceremony to be held outside…

James hits game winner with 8 seconds left, U.S. avoids upset and escapes South Sudan 101-100

July 20, 2024 2:15 pm NBC Olympics

Team USA was down by as many as 16 points in the exhibition against South…

Shoko Miyata of Japan performs her balance beam routine during the 2023 Artistic Gymnastics World Championships.

Japan women’s gymnastics captain out of Paris Games for smoking

July 19, 2024 12:26 pm NBC Olympics

Shoko Miyata, the 19 year old captain of the Japan women’s artistic gymnastics team, has withdrawn from the squad for the Paris Games after violating…

Anthony Davis guards Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

Basketball at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games

July 19, 2024 12:02 pm NBC Olympics

Everything to know about men’s and women’s at the 2024 Paris Olympics, including competition preview, event guide, top athletes, how to watch and…

Weightlifter Mary Theisen-Lappen will make her Olympic debut in Paris at the age of 33.

Beauty in strength: Weightlifter Mary Theisen-Lappen brings body-positive message to the Paris Olympics

July 19, 2024 9:12 am NBC Olympics

Mary Theisen-Lappen shares her unique path to the top of the sport of weightlifting, along with a message she hopes to send while competing at the…

Kevin Paredes poses while holding a soccer ball

USMNT’s Kevin Paredes remains proud of his Dominican heritage ahead of Olympic debut

July 19, 2024 7:00 am NBC Olympics

Take a look at how U.S. men’s soccer player Kevin Paredes feels about making his Olympic debut at the 2024 Paris Games and how his Dominican heritage…