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South Africa thrashes Japan

July 25, 2024 4:54 am NBC Olympics

Heading into the match, South Africa needed to win the competition by 21 points or more to save its chances of clinching a spot in the quarterfinals.…

The USWNT kicks off in France as a team in transition – and one that’s looking to make a point

July 25, 2024 4:30 am CNN Newsource

By Kyle Feldscher, CNN Paris (CNN) — As the US Women’s National Team made attack after attack last week in Washington, DC, the final pass was…

Japan players celebrate after scoring a goal

Japan’s Fujino scores with curling shot from free kick

July 25, 2024 4:29 am NBC Olympics

Aoba Fujino gave Japan an early lead after scoring off a free kick as her shot curled in to the top corner during the team’s opening match against…

Brazil player attempts to take a shot during handball match.

Brazil impresses in dominant 29-18 opening win over Spain

July 25, 2024 4:23 am NBC Olympics

Brazil powered to a dominant 29-18 win against Spain to begin its tournament at the 2024 Paris…

10 athletes to watch from Team USA at the Summer Olympics

July 25, 2024 4:00 am CNN Newsource

By Kyle Feldscher, CNN Paris (CNN) — Competition is already underway in Paris for the 2024 edition of the Summer Olympics and Team USA is set…

Canadian women’s soccer team staffer given suspended prison sentence over drone incident, prosecutor says

July 25, 2024 3:33 am CNN Newsource

By Chris Liakos, CNN Paris, France (CNN) — A Canada women’s soccer team staff member has been given an eight-month suspended prison sentence…

What to expect from Paris during the 2024 Summer Olympic Games

July 25, 2024 3:30 am CNN Newsource

By Kyle Feldscher, CNN Paris (CNN) — The 2024 Summer Olympic Games formally get underway on Friday with an incredibly unique Opening Ceremony…

Fiji remains undefeated, tops France 19-12 in pool match

July 25, 2024 3:28 am NBC Olympics

Fiji remains undefeated in Olympic rugby play. Aaron Nkanang Grandidier and Jerry Tuwai scores for…

The ‘Olympic Picasso’ finally finds recognition for his athletics-inspired art

July 25, 2024 3:00 am CNN Newsource

By Don Riddell, CNN (CNN) — Roald Bradstock can remember the exact moment when he began to feel unwell. The former Olympic javelin thrower’s…

Australia delivers Argentina first loss of Olympics

July 25, 2024 2:59 am NBC Olympics

Though both teams entered the match undefeated, Australia proved to be the stronger team, winning 22-14. Henry Hutchinson and Dietrich Peter Roache…

Perry Baker scores a try against Uruguay

U.S. men advance to quarterfinals behind Baker’s four tries

July 25, 2024 2:52 am NBC Olympics

The U.S. men advance to the rugby quarterfinals behind Perry Baker’s four tries against Uruguay. Lucas Lacamp continues his strong tournament…

Andy Murray drops out of men’s singles competition at Paris

July 25, 2024 2:44 am NBC Olympics

Great Britain’s Andy Murray has decided to drop out of the men’s singles tennis competition to focus on the doubles competition at the 2024 Paris…

Final touches being made for 2024 Paris Opening Ceremony

July 25, 2024 2:44 am NBC Olympics

TODAY’s Tom Llamas looks back at the Olympic action from the first day of competition at the 2024 Paris Olympics and what to expect from the Opening…

Tirico: Team USA ‘brings the country together’

July 25, 2024 2:43 am NBC Olympics

Calling in from Paris before the Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony, Mike Tirico chats with Dan Patrick about his hosting preparations for the Games,…

Samoa routs Kenya in final pool round match

July 25, 2024 2:34 am NBC Olympics

With a quarterfinals spot on the line, Samoa brought its all to its final pool round matchup, earning its first Olympic win with a 26-0 final. Samoa…

Women's archery individual ranking round

Lim Si-Hyeon sets world record in women’s archery

July 25, 2024 2:23 am NBC Olympics

South Korea’s Lim Si-Hyeon set a new world record in the ranking round of women’s individual archery with a score of 694, while Casey Kaufhold put up…