Léon Marchand is carrying on a long tradition of athletes from host nations becoming Olympic greats
Paris CNN — In Léon Marchand, France has found one of hopefully many homegrown heroes at these Olympics. The 22-year-old…
Spectator dragged from arena for holding up Taiwan banner during Olympic badminton match
Paris CNN — Security at the Paris Olympics ejected a fan brandishing a green banner that read “Go Taiwan” at…
The worst pressure ever: Welcome to the Olympic 100-meter final, the most intimidating start line in sports
CNN — When an elite group of athletes crouch into starting blocks at Paris’ Stade de France this weekend, their…
Chase Budinger was a pro basketball player and NBA journeyman. Now he’s at the Olympics playing a different sport entirely
Paris CNN — Chase Budinger is used to playing in packed stadiums, but never like this. The former basketball player,…
Simone Biles. Katie Ledecky. LeBron James. What to watch this weekend in the Olympics
Paris CNN — The first week of the 2024 Summer Olympics is very nearly in the books and business is…
17-year-old Summer McIntosh wins ‘surreal’ second gold medal of the Paris Olympics
Paris CNN — The Paris Olympics are not yet one week old but 17-year-old Summer McIntosh already has two gold…
A murderous ghost haunted an exclusive Jamaican resort for centuries. But could she survive a paranormal investigation?
CNN — By day, it’s among the most spectacular historical sites in the Caribbean, a pilgrimage destination for fans of…
Why Italian boxer Angela Carini apologized to Olympic fight winner Imane Khelif
CNN — Italian boxer Angela Carini has apologized after quitting her bout at the Paris Olympics in 46 seconds, a…
An Olympian couldn’t pay her rent. Flavor Flav and Alexis Ohanian stepped in to help
CNN — Olympic glory is thrilling, but it doesn’t always pay the bills. Veronica Fraley, a discus thrower on Team…
Egyptian women’s beach volleyball team slams French hijab ban after Olympic match
CNN — Members of the Egyptian women’s beach volleyball team have spoken out against France’s hijab ban for its athletes…
