OLYMPICS
WNBA heads to Olympic break with big All-Star weekend, showdown between Team USA and league standouts
Read full article: WNBA heads to Olympic break with big All-Star weekend, showdown between Team USA and league standoutsThe Olympic team’s matchup with Team WNBA featuring Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese will be one of the toughest games the U.S. squad will potentially play over the month.
Podcast: Jennifer Lozano started boxing to defend against bullies; now, she's an Olympian
Read full article: Podcast: Jennifer Lozano started boxing to defend against bullies; now, she's an OlympianIn this week's episode of "My New Favorite Olympian", an NBC Sports podcast, U.S. boxer Jennifer Lozano recounts her experiences with living in a border town, racially-motivated bullying and navigating the grief that followed her grandmother's sudden death.
Quincy Wilson achieves childhood Olympic dream ahead of schedule
Read full article: Quincy Wilson achieves childhood Olympic dream ahead of scheduleAt just 16 years old, Quincy Wilson is the youngest American male track and field Olympian ever. He surprised even himself by making the Olympic team for the Paris Olympics.

USA Basketball shows off depth, hangs on to beat Australia in Olympic tune-up
Read full article: USA Basketball shows off depth, hangs on to beat Australia in Olympic tune-upIt’s a luxury that coach Steve Kerr could close out a tight game with a lineup of five NBA All-Stars: Anthony Edwards, Tyrese Haliburton, Jrue Holiday, Devin Booker and Bam Adebayo.
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Carlos Alcaraz tops Novak Djokovic in a second consecutive Wimbledon final for a fourth Slam title
Read full article: Carlos Alcaraz tops Novak Djokovic in a second consecutive Wimbledon final for a fourth Slam titleCarlos Alcaraz tops Novak Djokovic in a second consecutive Wimbledon final for a fourth Slam title.
The marketing masterminds behind some of Team USA’s top Olympic gymnasts
Read full article: The marketing masterminds behind some of Team USA’s top Olympic gymnastsMadison Smith and Britt St. George - sisters, attorneys, and co-founders of SMITH&SAINT- have become the go-to managers of top Olympians over the years and currently represent three out of five Team USA's women's Olympic gymnasts.

Rai Benjamin's razor-thin win over Karsten Warholm provides thrilling Olympic preview
Read full article: Rai Benjamin's razor-thin win over Karsten Warholm provides thrilling Olympic previewU.S. star Rai Benjamin edged men's 400m hurdles world record holder Karsten Warholm of Norway by just .06 of a second to win at the Monaco Diamond League event in 46.67 seconds, also topping 2022 World Champion Alison dos Santos of Brazil, who finished third in 47.18. The race served as a preview of the same event at the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympic Games.

Quincy Wilson: Meet the athlete
Read full article: Quincy Wilson: Meet the athlete16-year-old phenom Quincy Wilson has proved to be unstoppable over the last 16 months, smashing record after record — including one of his own — en route to becoming the youngest American male to ever clinch an Olympic track and field bid.
Olympic innovation: How the Paris Games might revolutionize our world
Read full article: Olympic innovation: How the Paris Games might revolutionize our worldThe upcoming Paris Olympics might just innovate our way of living at a once-unfathomable scale. Those charged with building up these Olympic Games have engineered them to reduce carbon footprint and provide a sustainable living model via the Athletes' Village.

Where and when are the next Olympics? Paris 2024 dates, schedule, Opening Ceremony and more
Read full article: Where and when are the next Olympics? Paris 2024 dates, schedule, Opening Ceremony and moreA complete overview of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, taking place from July 26 to August 11, with our guide to dates, venues, sports, athletes, Team USA, schedules and live streams. Find out on everything you need to know ahead of the 2024 Paris Games.
Biathlon 101: Competition format
Read full article: Biathlon 101: Competition formatLearn how Olympic biathlon works — explore event formats (sprint, pursuit, mass start, individual, relay, mixed relay), how skiing and shooting are combined, how timing and penalties work, and the key rules that shape competition at the Winter Games.
Biathlon 101: Olympic history
Read full article: Biathlon 101: Olympic historyTrace the rich history of biathlon at the Winter Olympics — from its military skiing roots to its modern-day status as one of the Games’ most strategic endurance sports. Explore past champions, fastest shooting performances, and how the sport has evolved over time.
Cross-Country Skiing 101: Competition format
Read full article: Cross-Country Skiing 101: Competition formatLearn how Olympic cross-country skiing works — explore race formats (sprint, distance, relay, skiathlon), timing methods, wave starts, pursuit races, and key rules that shape competition at the Winter Olympics.
Cross-Country Skiing 101: Qualification and Team USA
Read full article: Cross-Country Skiing 101: Qualification and Team USAUnderstand the Olympic cross-country skiing qualification process for Milan Cortina 2026, including FIS points, World Cup rankings, national quotas, and the pathway skiers follow to compete at the Games.
Cross-Country Skiing 101: Venue
Read full article: Cross-Country Skiing 101: VenueGet to know Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium, the official cross-country skiing venue for Milan Cortina 2026. Learn about location, course layout, elevation, spectator setup, and its significance within the Winter Olympics.
Cross-Country Skiing 101: Since Beijing
Read full article: Cross-Country Skiing 101: Since BeijingCatch up on what’s changed in Olympic cross-country skiing since the Beijing Winter Games — returning medalists, rising stars, rule and format adjustments, and how top countries like Norway, Sweden, and the U.S. are shaping up for Milan Cortina 2026.
Ski Jumping 101: Competition format
Read full article: Ski Jumping 101: Competition formatLearn how Olympic ski jumping works — explore the men’s, women’s and mixed events, how distance and style points are scored, hill sizes (normal hill vs. large hill) and how athletes qualify for the finals at the Winter Olympics.
Biathlon at the 2026 Winter Olympics
Read full article: Biathlon at the 2026 Winter OlympicsDiscover the basics of Olympic biathlon — learn about event types (sprint, pursuit, relay, mass start, individual, mixed relay), how skiing and shooting are combined, how athletes are timed and scored, and how medals are won at the Winter Games, including Milan Cortina 2026.
Short Track 101: Olympic history
Read full article: Short Track 101: Olympic historyDiscover the history of Olympic short track — from its Olympic debut in 1992 to legendary champions, record-breaking performances, unforgettable races and how the sport has evolved through men’s, women’s and relay events.