L.A. is already a crowded city, and the Olympics will add even more crowds during the sweltering summer. PARIS, France — It’s Los Angeles’ turn for the torch. Mayor Karen Bass accepted the Olympic flag at the Paris closing ceremony Sunday, before handing it off to a key representative of LA’s local business — Tom Cruise … Read more
Chiles posted on X not long after the final that “it’s funny how some people can still never be happy for someone.” PARIS, France — Romania’s Ana Barbosu replaced American Jordan Chiles as the Olympic bronze medalist in gymnastics floor exercise after the International Gymnastics Federation restored Barbosu to third. The International Olympic Committee confirmed … Read more
Some traditions and results have remarkably stayed the same in the 10 decades since the 1924 Paris Olympics. PARIS, France — The 2024 Paris Olympics was a thrilling spectacle that showcased thousands of athletes in hundreds of events. It was the third time that Paris hosted the Summer Olympics, and the first time in 100 … Read more
Despite a strong defensive performance, including four interceptions, the Dallas Cowboys fell to the Los Angeles Rams 12-13. LOS ANGELES — The Dallas Cowboys lost their first preseason game of 2024 against the Los Angeles Rams after a last-minute touchdown. Stetson Bennett rebounded from a four-interception afternoon and threw a 6-yard touchdown pass to Miller … Read more
The French capital has handed over hosting duties for the Summer Games to the next city in line: Los Angeles in 2028. SAINT-DENIS, France — Setting out to prove that topping Paris isn’t mission impossible, Los Angeles rolled out a skydiving Tom Cruise, Grammy winner Billie Eilish and other stars on Sunday as it took … Read more
The U.S. easily won the total medal count, but it came down to the women’s basketball final buzzer to see whether the Americans would tie China for the most gold. PARIS, France — The U.S. women’s basketball team held off France on Sunday to win gold in the final event of the Paris Olympics, and that … Read more
The all-star lineup was a part of the handover to the 2028 Los Angeles Games. PARIS, France — The Closing Ceremony for the Paris Olympics brought out several stars: Billie Eilish, Snoop Dogg and Red Hot Chili Peppers all took the stage on Sunday. The all-star lineup was a part of the handover to the … Read more