News articles with the Olympics tag

World

Northern Ireland Olympic Heroes to Be Honored at SSE Arena: A Celebration Event is in the Works

Northern Ireland's Olympic and Paralympic athletes will be celebrated at a special event at the SSE Arena in Belfast, Communities...

Sports

Sami Whitcomb: From Ventura to the WNBA and Olympic Glory - A Journey of Basketball Excellence

Sami Whitcomb, a 36-year-old shooting guard for the Seattle Storm, is a name synonymous with basketball excellence. Her journey, however,...

Entertainment

Jessica Fox: How the Olympic Legend Stays Motivated After Winning Everything

Jessica Fox has won everything in canoe slalom, but she still felt shocked by the love she received at Paris...

Entertainment

Raygun's Unexpected Dinner Companion: Did Sir Richard Branson Set Up This Meeting?

Australian breaking sensation Raygun has raised eyebrows after being snapped in a photo dining with a famous British singer. Could...

Sports

Alysha Newman Makes Diamond League History with Rome Bronze: A Pole Vault Victory that Sets the Stage for Los Angeles

Alysha Newman, the Canadian Olympic bronze medalist from London, Ontario, soared to a bronze medal finish in the Diamond League...

World

NRL Legend Brad Fittler Slammed for Inappropriate Kiss Cam Remark During Interview with Olympic Gold Medallists

Channel 9 commentator Brad Fittler has been slammed for remarks he made during an interview with two Olympic gold medallist...

Sports

Ariarne Titmus and Katie Ledecky: The Swimming Rivalry That's Defining a Generation

At the start of the century, swimming's top rivalry was between Ian Thorpe, Pieter van den Hoogenband and Grant Hackett....

Entertainment

Olympic Rugby Star Ilona Maher Scores Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Cover

Ilona Maher, the US women’s center who lit up the Paris Olympics and became the most followed rugby player in...

Sports

Mona McSharry: Olympic Champion Considers a Run at the 2028 Olympics in LA

A hero’s welcome awaits in Ballyshannon on Wednesday evening for the Olympic bronze medallist Mona McSharry. Ballyshannon Marlins Swimming Club...

Sports

Sha'Carri Richardson's Olympic Paycheck: How Much Did She Make?

Sha'Carri Richardson may not have been paid to compete in the 2024 Olympics, but the U.S. sprinter still managed to...

Entertainment

Pommel Horse Guy Stephen Nedoroscik is Joining 'Dancing With the Stars'

Stephen Nedoroscik, known as “Pommel Horse Guy” following his historic performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics, is joining the cast...

Sports

Stephanie Meadow's Olympic Journey Leads to a Chance at Women's Open Glory

For plenty of Olympians, life comes in four-year cycles. It involves a long and meticulously planned build-up to what is...

Sports

Minnesota Lynx Return to Action After Olympic Break: What to Expect for the Rest of the Season

After not taking the court as a collective team for nearly a month, The Minnesota Lynx and the rest of...

World

Team Ireland's Triumphant Return: A Record-Breaking Olympics and a Nation Celebrates

After the homecomings earlier this week for Team Ireland and all the celebrations in honour of our record-breaking Olympians, it’s...

Sports

Ireland's New Swimming Strategy: Emulating Olympic Success & Building a Nation of Swimmers

Following the inspiring performance of Irish athletes at the Paris Olympics, the Irish government is launching a comprehensive national swimming...

Sports

Devin Booker, the Unsung MVP of Team USA's Olympic Gold Medal Run, Gets Praise From Steve Kerr

Following Team USA capturing its fifth-straight Olympic gold medal with a 98-87 win over France, U.S. coach Steve Kerr was...

World

Jamaica's Olympic Hopes Drowned in Paris Rain: Mixed Relay Team Finishes 5th

Jamaica's aspirations for a medal in the mixed 4x400m relay at the Paris Olympics were dashed in a deluge of...

Sports

Emma Hayes: The Love That Restored the USWNT to Olympic Glory

A lot of multi-syllable words will be tossed around following the United States' return to the top of the Olympic...

World

Jayson Tatum's Olympic Benching Sparks Controversy: Is He a Victim of Team USA's Star-Studded Roster?

There is a problem in Paris for Jayson Tatum and it’s showing on his face. The three-time All-NBA first-team player,...

Sports

Serbia's Jokic Dominates South Sudan, Secures Spot in Olympic Quarterfinals

Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic continued his dominant performance at the Paris Olympics, leading Serbia to a 96-85 victory over...

Sports

Vancouver's Phil Wizard Makes History, Wins Olympic Gold in Men's Breaking

Vancouver local Philip Kim, better known as Phil Wizard, clinched gold at the Paris 2024 Olympics in front of an...

Sports

Canadian B-Boy Phil Wizard Makes History, Wins Olympic Gold in Breaking

It was yet another history-making moment for Team Canada as Phil Wizard (Philip Kim) won gold in the Olympic debut...

World

Jayson Tatum Benched: Is Steve Kerr's Decision an Embarrassment to Celtics Star?

There is a problem in Paris for Jayson Tatum and it’s showing on his face. The three-time All-NBA first-team player,...

World

The Tiny French Town That Helped Raise NBA Star Victor Wembanyama

It could not have been a quicker start for the San Antonio Spurs' slender man, Victor Wembanyama, to start reaching...

Sports

Artistic Swimming is NOT What You Think: The Hardest Sport in the Olympics

Olympics viewers may have noticed that synchronized swimming goes by another name these days: artistic swimming. The moniker made its...

Entertainment

BBC Olympics Pundit Michael Johnson Caught Eating Live On Air During Women's Long Jump

Jessica Ennis-Hill was spotted hiding her fan with viewers saying the BBC studio lights were "burning" the Olympics pundit. The...

Sports

Masai Russell Wins Gold in Thrilling Photo Finish at the Paris Olympics

There was another photo finish at the 2024 Paris Olympics on Saturday. After Noah Lyles narrowly took the gold medal...

Sports

Joel Embiid's 'Suck It' Moment: Why French Fans Booed the US Star in the Olympics

Joel Embiid’s trip to France has probably gone just as he’s expected. The home crowd hasn’t been too welcoming. The...

Sports

Timmy McCarthy: The Irish Basketball Commentator Who's a National Treasure - And Why He's Even More Beloved Now

Every four years, the Summer Olympics brings forth a collective fever dream of strange, communal treasures. We discuss synchronized diving...

Sports

Duke Calls for Jayson Tatum to Start Gold Medal Game: Is It Time for More Minutes for Celtics Star?

The Duke Men's Basketball account on X called for Team USA head coach Steve Kerr to start former Duke and...

World Briefings

Northern Ireland Olympic Heroes to Be Honored at SSE Arena: A Celebration Event is in the Works

Sami Whitcomb: From Ventura to the WNBA and Olympic Glory - A Journey of Basketball Excellence

Jessica Fox: How the Olympic Legend Stays Motivated After Winning Everything

Raygun's Unexpected Dinner Companion: Did Sir Richard Branson Set Up This Meeting?

Alysha Newman Makes Diamond League History with Rome Bronze: A Pole Vault Victory that Sets the Stage for Los Angeles

NRL Legend Brad Fittler Slammed for Inappropriate Kiss Cam Remark During Interview with Olympic Gold Medallists

Ariarne Titmus and Katie Ledecky: The Swimming Rivalry That's Defining a Generation

Olympic Rugby Star Ilona Maher Scores Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Cover

Mona McSharry: Olympic Champion Considers a Run at the 2028 Olympics in LA

Sha'Carri Richardson's Olympic Paycheck: How Much Did She Make?

Pommel Horse Guy Stephen Nedoroscik is Joining 'Dancing With the Stars'

Stephanie Meadow's Olympic Journey Leads to a Chance at Women's Open Glory

Minnesota Lynx Return to Action After Olympic Break: What to Expect for the Rest of the Season

Team Ireland's Triumphant Return: A Record-Breaking Olympics and a Nation Celebrates

Ireland's New Swimming Strategy: Emulating Olympic Success & Building a Nation of Swimmers

Devin Booker, the Unsung MVP of Team USA's Olympic Gold Medal Run, Gets Praise From Steve Kerr

Jamaica's Olympic Hopes Drowned in Paris Rain: Mixed Relay Team Finishes 5th

Emma Hayes: The Love That Restored the USWNT to Olympic Glory

Jayson Tatum's Olympic Benching Sparks Controversy: Is He a Victim of Team USA's Star-Studded Roster?

Serbia's Jokic Dominates South Sudan, Secures Spot in Olympic Quarterfinals

Vancouver's Phil Wizard Makes History, Wins Olympic Gold in Men's Breaking

Canadian B-Boy Phil Wizard Makes History, Wins Olympic Gold in Breaking

Jayson Tatum Benched: Is Steve Kerr's Decision an Embarrassment to Celtics Star?

The Tiny French Town That Helped Raise NBA Star Victor Wembanyama

Artistic Swimming is NOT What You Think: The Hardest Sport in the Olympics

BBC Olympics Pundit Michael Johnson Caught Eating Live On Air During Women's Long Jump

Masai Russell Wins Gold in Thrilling Photo Finish at the Paris Olympics

Joel Embiid's 'Suck It' Moment: Why French Fans Booed the US Star in the Olympics

Timmy McCarthy: The Irish Basketball Commentator Who's a National Treasure - And Why He's Even More Beloved Now

Duke Calls for Jayson Tatum to Start Gold Medal Game: Is It Time for More Minutes for Celtics Star?

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