NBA says it has entered deal with Amazon, not accepting Warner Bros. Discovery’s offer

The media rights deals were approved by the league’s Board of Governors last week and will bring the league about $76 billion over those 11 years. NEW YORK — The NBA signed its 11-year media rights deal with Disney, NBC and Amazon Prime Video on Wednesday after saying it was not accepting Warner Bros. Discovery’s … Read more

What do the Olympic rings represent?

The colorful symbol of the Olympics has two connected meanings. WASHINGTON — The five interlocking rings that make up the Olympic logo are one of the most recognizable symbols in the world. But there are actually two meanings behind the colorful imagery.  The rings were introduced in 1913, according to the International Olympic Committee. In … Read more

Olympic champion withdraws from Paris Games after video captures her repeatedly whipping horse

The three-time gold medalist was set to compete in the Paris Olympics but withdrew after word of the video emerged. PARIS, France — Three-time Olympic gold medalist Charlotte Dujardin of Britain repeatedly whipped a horse while coaching another rider in a video that was published by multiple media outlets Wednesday. The video is part of an … Read more

Olympic soccer gets off to violent and chaotic start as Morocco fans rush the field vs Argentina

The angry and bizarre scene sparked confusion over whether the game had been concluded or paused. SAINT-ÉTIENNE, France — The Olympic men’s soccer tournament got off to a violent and chaotic start Wednesday with Morocco’s shocking 2-1 win against two-time gold medalist Argentina. The result only tells part of the story after a dramatic end … Read more

US opens with tough match against France, Morocco fans rush the field against Argentina in wild start to Olympic soccer

The angry and bizarre scene at the Morocco-Argentina game sparked confusion over whether the game had been concluded or paused. SAINT-ÉTIENNE, France — Stunning goals from Alexandre Lacazette and Michael Olise helped France to a 3-0 victory over the United States in the Olympic men’s soccer tournament on Wednesday. Loic Bade added the third with … Read more

Canada’s women’s soccer team sends two staff members home after drone scandal

It’s not the first time a Canadian soccer team has been involved in a drone controversy involving an international rival’s training session. WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Canada’s women’s soccer team has been sanctioned by the Canadian Olympics Committee following a drone spying scandal.  The assistant head coach and an analyst for the team were sent … Read more