This year the Olympics will see a much smaller number of Russian and Belarusian competitors. This is due to the new application system the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has placed on Russia and Belarus since the invasion of Ukraine in 2022. The IOC required athletes from Russia and Belarus to apply to compete under the […]
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Team USA beats out former FIBA champ Germany in stunning 92-88 finish
Team USA, led by newly-appointed flag bearer LeBron James, edged out a win over the reigning FIBA champions Germany in a 92-88 finish in London on Monday, just days away from the start of the Olympics. Following Saturday’s close victory over South Sudan, the USA were once again fighting through the whole game to keep […]
LeBron selected as flag bearer for Team USA
LeBron James has been selected as one of the two American athletes to bear the U.S. flag during the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics. James was selected by his peers across all sports as the flag bearer for the Paris Olympics. He is the first men’s basketball player to be selected for the position, […]
USA smashes Serbia in a 105-79 finish before Paris Olympics
The U.S.A. Basketball team beat Serba 105-79 in the final game of the U.S.A. Basketball Showcase in Abu Dhabi, just over a week ahead of the 2024 Olympics.in Paris. Stephen Curry demonstrated his offensive prowess with 24 points, pulling through with a great game after two games that were lacking offensively. Miami Heat center Bam […]
Kawhi Leonard steps down from Team USA
A spot on the Team USA basketball roster opened on Wednesday after Los Angeles Clippers star forward Kawhi Leonard withdrew due to injuries sustained last season, an unfortunate blow for the national team. Leonard was originally chosen to be on Team USA over New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson, a second-team All-NBA winner this past […]
Could Lacrosse be a way to push Native American representation into the mainstream? (OP-ED)
Lacrosse is a sport that has been overlooked within the American sports zeitgeist. For some, the difficulty curve for the sport makes it feel daunting, while for others, Lacrosse is considered a preppy sport for affluent families and schools. Fortunately, that sentiment is changing, thanks to the culture in which the sport finds its roots. […]
Pro athletes shouldn’t be allowed in the Olympics (Op-Ed)
With the Paris Summer Olympics of 2024 right around the corner, we’ll see our favorite Olympic athletes, or new ones, shine for the first time since 2022. Or not, if a pro athlete decides to join and ruin it all. According to infoplease.com, professional athletes have been allowed to compete in this worldwide event since […]
Are brands enhancing or diluting the sporting experience? (Op-Ed)
Sports are no different from any other industry when it comes to the importance of brands in creating economic value. Sales volume and the creation of valuable assets that promote revenue development and business expansion are inseparable from a strong brand. Brands play a crucial role in many sporting-related activities, including but not limited to […]
This year, the Olympics are looking promising (Op-Ed)
Anticipation for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris is rising as the days lead to the big event. This year’s Games are planned to have many exciting new features and innovative programs, so they should be spectacular. The use of AI in different parts of the Olympics is one of the most fascinating breakthroughs. Using […]
Are the Olympics still relevant? (Op-Ed)
As the world gears up for another edition of the Olympics, it’s natural to reflect on the event’s enduring relevance in today’s rapidly changing landscape. The Olympics, originally conceived as a celebration of athleticism and international camaraderie, have evolved over the years, adapting to the shifting tides of history, politics, and technology. While some may […]
Publishing executive found guilty in Tokyo Olympics bribery case
Toshiyuki Yoshihara, of Japanese publishing house Kadokawa, was found guilty of bribing a former Tokyo Olympics organizer on Tuesday. Yoshihara was sentenced to a suspended two-year prison sentence – meaning he will avoid jail time so long as he does not break the law in the next four years – for paying 69 million yen […]
Olympic doping hearing begins for Russian figure skater
Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva was called to testify to the Court of Arbitration for Sport on Tuesday in her 2022 Beijing Olympics doping case. Valieva, 17, is expected to testify over video from Russia to a close-door hearing in Switzerland. She contends that her failed doping test in 2021 – several weeks prior to […]
