The most audacious Olympic opening ceremony ever will kick off 16 days of competition in the heart of the French capital. PARIS, France — Paris has long been a city of dreamers: Just look at the Eiffel Tower, for decades the world’s loftiest structure. Audacity also underpins the French capital’s plans for its first Olympic Games … Read more
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
“I would not be here if it wasn’t for her,” GJ Kinne said of his wife, Summer. NEW ORLEANS — Coaches thank their families – and especially their spouses – for their support all the time. But in the case of Texas State head coach GJ Kinne and Sun Belt Conference (SBC) Media Days, he … Read more
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
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
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
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