On Friday, LeBron James will carry the U.S. flag. But first, he carried the U.S. men’s basketball team. Again.
Category: Olympics
Brittney Griner honored to wear a Team USA jersey again after 10 months in a Russian prison
When two-time Olympic gold medalist Brittney Griner was sitting in a Russian prison in 2022, sentenced to nine years in jail for drug possession and smuggling, playing for her country again was a far-fetched idea.
LeBron James selected as Team USA’s male flagbearer for Paris Olympics opening ceremony
LeBron James will be the third basketball player — and the first men’s player — to carry the U.S. flag at the start of an Olympics.
Cecile and Laurent Landi helped Simone Biles reach new heights. The Olympics will serve as a homecoming for the coaches.
Gymnastics coaches Cecile and Laurent Landi are heading home for the Olympics. The France natives are the personal coaches of two U.S. gymnasts, including superstar Simone Biles.
Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark provided the highlights for the WNBA All-Stars. Someday soon, it might be for the US.
Caitlin Clark delivered the pinpoint passes. Angel Reese supplied the hustle and rebounding. The two WNBA rookies made life difficult for the U.S. Olympic team.
LeBron James hits game winner with 8 seconds left, US avoids upset and escapes South Sudan 101-100
South Sudan, the African nation that gained its independence just 13 years ago and is about to play in the Olympics for the first time, led for more than half the game.
Noah Lyles warms up for Olympics by setting a personal best of 9.81 seconds to win 100 meters in London
Heading into the Paris Olympics, Noah Lyles has never been faster.
Naperville native Casey Krueger’s heading back to the Olympics: ‘This is what I’ve been waiting for’
Casey Krueger, a Naperville native and former Naperville Central High School soccer star, will be part of the U.S. soccer team headed to 2024 Olympic games in Paris.
2024 Olympics: American gymnast Jordan Chiles’ long journey back is now rooted in joy
American gymnast Jordan Chiles, 22, is determined to enjoy her second trip to the Olympics.
2024 Olympics: American swimmer Ryan Murphy has a ‘a fire under my butt’ in quest to reclaim top spot on medal podium
Ryan Murphy is a worthy successor to America’s long run of backstroke success in the U.S., picking up the baton from giants such as John Nabor, Rick Carey, Lenny Krayzelburg, Aaron Peirsol and Matt Grevers.