Paris Olympics 2024

United States v Zambia: Women's Football - Olympic Games Paris 2024: Day -1

The U.S. Women's soccer team opened the Paris Olympics with an easy win over Zambia

5:36pm July 25, 2024

by Juana Summers

The U.S. defeated Zambia 3-0 to open the Paris Summer Olympics. It's a much better result compared to the Tokyo Games three years ago when they lost their opener to Sweden and only won bronze.

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Canada beats New Zealand in women's soccer after Olympic spy drone scandal

4:47pm July 25, 2024

by Emma Bowman

On the eve of the Paris Games group match, two employees on Canada's team were let go for their part in a plot to spy on the training sessions of the lower-ranked New Zealand women's soccer team.

Cardboard beds have returned to the Olympics. What do they do?

2:14pm July 25, 2024

Cardboard beds are one of the Olympics' latest green innovations. But not all the athletes are fans.

U.S. women's soccer coach says the team has 'moved past' losses, is ready for Paris

10:30am July 25, 2024

by Juana Summers

The U.S. has a new coach, a reimagined roster and a chance to bounce back after dismal performances at recent major tournaments. The women's team has won four Olympic gold medals, but none since 2012.

Tested: Running in Circles

10:24am July 25, 2024

by Rose Eveleth

Episode 4: In 2009, South African sprinter Caster Semenya won gold at the World Championships. But instead of a celebration, she endured endless speculation about her body, her biology, and her gender. And soon, sports organizations would launch a new round of regulations, lead to multiple court cases, and require sporting organizations to justify their claim that DSD athletes have an unfair advantage.

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France v United States: Men's Football - Olympic Games Paris 2024: Day -2

The U.S. men's soccer team opens the Paris Olympics with a tough loss against France

10:23am July 25, 2024

by Russell Lewis

The United States men had not played at an Olympics since 2008. The squad opened the Paris Olympics by taking on host France in group play. The French easily defeated the Americans 3-0.

U.S. women's soccer coach says the team has 'moved past' losses, is ready for Paris

5:00am July 25, 2024

by Juana Summers

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Paris Olympics: What to watch for

7:22pm July 24, 2024

by Emma Bowman

A new sport, the return of in-person crowds, and a one-of-a-kind opening ceremony. Here's what to know about the start of the 2024 Summer Games in Paris.

Tennis star Coco Gauff will carry the U.S. flag at the Olympic opening ceremony

2:21pm July 24, 2024

by Becky Sullivan

Gauff, 20, is the first tennis player to serve as a U.S. flag bearer at an Olympic Games. At Friday's opening ceremony, she will carry the flag alongside basketball great LeBron James.

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The Olympic president warns of perilous future for global sport as Paris Games begin

1:55pm July 24, 2024

by Brian Mann

IOC President Thomas Bach says Paris is ready to go for the 2024 Summer Olympics. But in speeches this week ahead of the Games, he warned that rising global tensions threaten the Olympic movement.

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