LeBron James chosen as Team USA's flag bearer at 2024 Paris Olympics
LeBron James becomes the third basketball player — and the first men’s player — to carry the U.S. flag at the start of an Olympics
LeBron James becomes the third basketball player — and the first men’s player — to carry the U.S. flag at the start of an Olympics
Map: See which states have the most Summer Olympic gold medals
Some U.S. states have more Summer Olympic gold medals than others.
Some U.S. states have more Summer Olympic gold medals than others.
Queens boxer Zinnat Ferdous faces challenge representing Bangladesh in 2024 Olympic Games
Despite having never played a sport before, in 2019, she started boxing and went professional two years later. As a first-generation Bangladeshi, she is hoping to represent the country in the 2024 Olympics.
Despite having never played a sport before, in 2019, she started boxing and went professional two years later. As a first-generation Bangladeshi, she is hoping to represent the country in the 2024 Olympics.
Team USA's uniform for Olympics opening ceremonies? Blue jeans
On Tuesday, Ralph Lauren unveiled the new look, billing it as “unexpected" yet classic.
On Tuesday, Ralph Lauren unveiled the new look, billing it as “unexpected" yet classic.
Tonga Olympian, 18, gearing up for Paris Games, dead in diving accident
J.J. Rice, a U.S.-born kitefoiler who was set to represent Tonga in the upcoming Paris Olympics, died in a diving accident over the weekend, his father said. He was 18.
J.J. Rice, a U.S.-born kitefoiler who was set to represent Tonga in the upcoming Paris Olympics, died in a diving accident over the weekend, his father said. He was 18.
LeBron James, Steph Curry on roster for U.S. Olympics basketball team
LeBron James and Steph Curry headline a star-studded roster heading to Paris in the summer. See the other players on this year’s roster.
LeBron James and Steph Curry headline a star-studded roster heading to Paris in the summer. See the other players on this year’s roster.
Here's why the Paris Olympics track is purple
While no specific profound significance has been attributed, event organizers assert that opting for a purple track enables them to depart from the customary color palette.
While no specific profound significance has been attributed, event organizers assert that opting for a purple track enables them to depart from the customary color palette.
Russian figure skating phenom Kamila Valieva learns fate in Olympics doping scandal
Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva was the talk of the 2022 Olympics in Beijing, as the then-15-year-old phenom helped the Russian Olympic Committee to a team gold medal.
Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva was the talk of the 2022 Olympics in Beijing, as the then-15-year-old phenom helped the Russian Olympic Committee to a team gold medal.
Mary Lou Retton says she's a 'fighter' as she recuperates at home following pneumonia scare
Olympic gymnastics great Mary Lou Retton says she faces a long battle recuperating at home from a rare form of pneumonia in which doctors weren’t sure whether she would survive.
Olympic gymnastics great Mary Lou Retton says she faces a long battle recuperating at home from a rare form of pneumonia in which doctors weren’t sure whether she would survive.
Oscar Pistorius released on parole after serving nearly 9 years for girlfriend's murder
The world-famous Olympic runner was convicted of killing his girlfriend, model and law graduate Reeva Steenkamp, on Valentine’s Day 2013.
The world-famous Olympic runner was convicted of killing his girlfriend, model and law graduate Reeva Steenkamp, on Valentine’s Day 2013.
Paris Olympics: Snoop Dogg to take center stage as special correspondent for NBC's coverage
Renowned rapper Snoop Dogg is set to trade his microphone for a reporting gig as he joins NBCUniversal's coverage of the Olympic Games Paris 2024.
Renowned rapper Snoop Dogg is set to trade his microphone for a reporting gig as he joins NBCUniversal's coverage of the Olympic Games Paris 2024.
France and Salt Lake City chosen as hosts for 2030 and 2034 Winter Olympics, respectively by IOC
Salt Lake City being preferred as a shoo-in to host the 2034 Winter Olympics was expected. The surprise was the IOC favoring the French Alps bid for the 2030 edition on Wednesday.
Salt Lake City being preferred as a shoo-in to host the 2034 Winter Olympics was expected. The surprise was the IOC favoring the French Alps bid for the 2030 edition on Wednesday.
Cricket's Olympic return in 2028 draws enthusiastic response around the world
Cricket is a bat-and-ball game that's widely popular in south Asia. It's one of five sports added to the Los Angeles Games by the International Olympic Committee.
Cricket is a bat-and-ball game that's widely popular in south Asia. It's one of five sports added to the Los Angeles Games by the International Olympic Committee.
Winter Olympic host cities for 2030 and 2034 to both be chosen next year
The International Olympic Committee has declining options for Winter Games hosts amid climate change concerns, prompting the earlier selection of the 2030 and 2034 host cities.
The International Olympic Committee has declining options for Winter Games hosts amid climate change concerns, prompting the earlier selection of the 2030 and 2034 host cities.
IOC to vote on introducing flag football for 2028 Los Angeles Olympics
The NFL’s ongoing push for worldwide exposure got another boost when organizers for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics delivered a proposal to put flag football on the program when the Summer Games return to the United States for the first time in 32 years.
The NFL’s ongoing push for worldwide exposure got another boost when organizers for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics delivered a proposal to put flag football on the program when the Summer Games return to the United States for the first time in 32 years.
US breakdancing pros want to restore Black roots, original style of hip-hop dance form at 2024 Olympics
The Paris Games mark breakdancing's Olympic debut as officials will use a newly developed judging system to decide who is the best in one-on-one battles.
The Paris Games mark breakdancing's Olympic debut as officials will use a newly developed judging system to decide who is the best in one-on-one battles.
Former Olympic figure skater killed in horrific crash with young child in the car
Alexandra Paul competed with Mitchell Islam in the 2014 Olympics.
Alexandra Paul competed with Mitchell Islam in the 2014 Olympics.
Simone Biles wins U.S. classic in first meet since Tokyo games
The U.S. Championships are later this month, with the world championships coming in October and the Olympics less than a year out.
The U.S. Championships are later this month, with the world championships coming in October and the Olympics less than a year out.
Paris Olympics: Rains set back test of preparations for swimming in the Seine
Heavy rains have set back plans to test Paris’ readiness for swimmers to race in the River Seine at next year’s Summer Olympics.
Heavy rains have set back plans to test Paris’ readiness for swimmers to race in the River Seine at next year’s Summer Olympics.
2024 Olympics: How Paris will welcome fans at 1st post-pandemic Games
Paris is on track to host millions of visitors and successfully stage 32 sporting events next year when the 2024 Olympics open on July 26.
Paris is on track to host millions of visitors and successfully stage 32 sporting events next year when the 2024 Olympics open on July 26.