Australian Olympic field hockey player Tom Craig apologized Wednesday for his “terrible mistake” after being arrested for trying to buy cocaine while on a night out after his team’s elimination from the Paris Games.
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2024 Olympics: What to know about the closing ceremony in Paris
The closing ceremony for the Olympics will feature traditional highlights, including the athletes’ parade and the handover of the flag to the organizers of the 2028 Los Angeles Games.
A’ja Wilson and Jackie Young help US rout Nigeria 88-74 to reach Olympic basketball semifinals
PARIS — A’ja Wilson scored 20 points and Jackie Young added 15 points to help the United States beat Nigeria 88-74 on Wednesday night in the quarterfinals of the Paris Games, extending its record winning streak to 59 consecutive Olympic wins. Breanna Stewart also had 13 for the Americans, who haven’t lost since the 1992 […]
Addison’s Alexa Knierim and the US figure skating team receive ‘historic’ gold medals from 2022 at Paris Games
Addison native Alexa Knierim and the 2022 U.S. figure skating team made Olympic history Wednesday, becoming the first Winter athletes to be awarded a gold medal at a Summer Games.
Noah Lyles makes the 200-meter final despite finishing 2nd in the semifinal qualifying race
Noah Lyles will race for his second Olympic gold medal despite finishing second Wednesday in the 200-meter semifinal, his first loss at that distance in three years.
Paris prosecutors say Olympic field hockey player released with a warning after trying to buy cocaine
A member of the Australian Olympic field hockey team was given a criminal warning in Paris after trying to buy cocaine, allowing him to be released from custody, prosecutors said Wednesday.
US men’s volleyball will play for the bronze after Poland rallies for a 5-set win in the Olympic semifnals
Poland will play for a gold medal in men’s volleyball, rallying from a 2-1 deficit to beat the United States in the deciding fifth set of the Paris Olympics’ semifinals.
Romanians appeal gymnast’s score after Jordan Chiles inquiry led to a bronze medal in floor exercise
The Romanian Olympic Committee has appealed Sabrina Maneca-Voinea’s score from the floor exercise final after a last-minute inquiry from Jordan Chiles.
Aurora’s Lauren Carlini — the last player cut from the 2020 Olympic team — is in Paris living out her volleyball dreams
Aurora’s Lauren Carlini returned from an early back injury to keep living her Olympic dream in U.S. women’s volleyball.
Crashes, cramps and accusations run rampant during heated Olympic track and field qualifying session
Pushing and shoving in one race on the track. A cameraman walking into the action in another. Leg cramps and untimely misses in the field.