The American men’s team of Andy Benesh and Miles Partain play in the second set of quarterfinals on Wednesday. PARIS, France — Switzerland ousted Americans Kelly Cheng and Sara Hughes from the beach volleyball tournament at the Paris Games on Tuesday night, ending the chances of bringing a fifth women’s gold in the last six Olympics … Read more
Devin Booker led a balanced front with 18 points and the Americans had little trouble with Brazil in the quarterfinals of the Paris Olympics. PARIS, France — There was a moment where Brazil might have thought it had a chance. It trailed the U.S. by only eight midway through the second quarter. A big deficit … Read more
Following the match, he placed his shoes in the center of the mat, symbolizing his retirement. PARIS, France — Mijain Lopez has gone out on top. The 41-year-old Cuban wrestler defeated Yasmani Acosta Fernandez of Chile 6-0 in the 130-kilogram final at the Paris Olympics on Tuesday to win his fifth consecutive gold medal in … Read more
American Gabby Thomas, who won bronze in the event in Tokyo, was the favorite. PARIS, France — Gabby Thomas sped to the victory in the women’s 200 meters at the 2024 Olympics on Tuesday night, finishing in 21.83 seconds to add a gold to the bronze she took home in the event from Tokyo three years … Read more
Romanian gymnastics great Nadia Comaneci also lashed out after the event, writing on X, “I can’t believe we play with athletes mental health and emotions like this.” PARIS, France — Romania’s Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu said Tuesday that he will boycott the Paris Olympics ’ closing ceremony due to a “scandalous situation” that cost a Romanian gymnast … Read more
It’s not uncommon for wild animals such as birds, seals and even sharks to appear while surfing around the world. TAHITI, — With all eyes on the ocean during the final day of the Paris Olympics surfing competition in Tahiti on Monday afternoon, a surprise guest made an appearance: a whale. A safe distance from … Read more
Triathlon athletes were able to swim in the Seine Monday, but the marathon runs through a much longer section of the waterway. PARIS, France — A test run meant to allow Olympic athletes to familiarize themselves with the marathon swimming course in the Seine River was canceled Tuesday over concerns about water quality in the … Read more