Dominant USA wins, a botched baton handoff, drama in the shot put and other takeaways from track and field at the Olympics
Saint-Denis CNN — The night began with a team of American women charging down the stretch for a thrilling comeback…
US women ‘here to win’ Olympic soccer gold ahead of crunch match against Brazil
CNN — Not even three months into her time as head coach of the US women’s soccer team, Emma Hayes…
Team USA just survived Serbia. It faces an even bigger test against France’s home-court advantage
Paris CNN — Team USA’s narrow escape over Serbia in the semifinals of the Olympic men’s basketball tournament lends fresh…
Algerian boxer Imane Khelif wins Olympic gold after social media firestorm
CNN — Algerian boxer Imane Khelif defeated Chinese opponent Yang Liu in the 66kg gold medal bout at the Paris…
Caster Semenya condemns gender ‘stigma’ that still haunts Olympics, a decade after her first Olympic gold
Paris CNN — For two-time Olympic track and field champion Caster Semenya, Paris 2024’s boxing was unusually poignant. Watching Algerian…
Olympic moment of the day: Tara Davis-Woodhall’s long road to the top of the podium
Saint-Denis, France CNN — Tara Davis-Woodhall overcame more than most people could ever fathom just to make the Olympics. Her…
Spain beats host France 5-3 after extra time in enthralling men’s soccer gold medal match
CNN — Spain was crowned the men’s Olympic soccer champion for the first time since 1992 after beating host France…
Team USA rugby medalist becomes free healthcare advocate after discovering it in Olympic Village
CNN — The Olympic Village is mystical place for us non-Olympians. But apparently, there are some perks that even some…
