Jul 26 The history of spectacular Olympic opening ceremonies By Catherine Baker, The Conversation These flashy events, which kick off each games, aim to tell fresh stories about the host city and country, and set new creative standards for live mega-events. Continue reading
Jul 26 PHOTOS: Paris debuts Olympic Games with star-studded ceremony on the Seine By John Leicester, Associated Press Crowds crammed along the rive and watching from balconies “oohed” and “ahhed” as Olympic teams began parading in boats along the waterway. Continue reading
Jul 25 With big goals and gambles, Paris aims to rekindle love for the Olympics By John Leicester, Associated Press After two toned-down, pandemic-hampered Olympics, expect a bold celebration. The heady marriage of sports and France's world-renowned capital of fashion, gastronomy and culture could also help secure the Olympics' longer-term future. Continue reading
Jul 24 Watch 6:30 U.S. athletes to watch in the Paris Olympics By Amna Nawaz, Jackson Hudgins The 2024 Paris Olympics are here. The opening ceremony isn’t until Friday, but events are officially underway with men’s soccer and rugby. Millions of fans will descend on the city, as will athletes from around the globe. To preview the… Continue watching
Jul 24 Stickball is one of the oldest games in North America, but many have never heard of it By Graham Lee Brewer, Associated Press Indigenous peoples have been playing stickball for centuries. It's perhaps the oldest game in North America, and every summer since 1975, teams have competed in Mississippi to become champion. Continue reading
Jul 24 Uzbekistan falls to Spain but wins over crowd as soccer competition kicks off at Paris Olympics By Associated Press Uzbekistan fans chanted and danced throughout a 2-1 loss to Spain to the rhythm of a furiously fast drum beat at Parc des Princes in western Paris. Continue reading
Jul 24 Coco Gauff named female flag bearer for U.S. at Olympic opening ceremony By Associated Press Tennis star Coco Gauff will join LeBron James as a flag bearer for the U.S. Olympic team at Friday’s opening ceremony. Continue reading
Jul 23 Olympians have more access to resources after Biles, Osaka and Phelps spoke up about mental health By Howard Fendrich, Eddie Pells, Associated Press Athletes heading to the Paris Olympics have more access than ever to resources in the once-taboo realm of mental health and many sound more willing than ever to use them. Continue reading
Jul 22 WATCH: Harris praises Biden’s ‘unmatched’ accomplishments at NCAA event at the White House By Associated Press In her first public remarks since President Joe Biden announced he was leaving the presidential race, Vice President Kamala Harris made no comment of her own presidential candidacy. Continue reading
Jul 19 Watch 5:46 WNBA’s popularity surge helps league land breakthrough TV contract By John Yang, Ryan Connelly Holmes It’s the midpoint of a WNBA season that’s been like no other with record-setting numbers on the court, in the stands and on television. Now a big television deal may signal a new era for the league. John Yang discussed… Continue watching