Paris Olympics 2024

By EDDIE PELLS AP National WriterSAINT-DENIS, France (AP) — Sha’Carri Richardson blazed through a no-fuss opening round in the 100 meters Friday, winning her first-ever race at the Olympics in 10.94 seconds to easily qualify for the semifinals.Wearing neon green shoes, which contrasted well against the bright purple track, the …

By PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer SAINT-DENIS, France (AP) — Vanderbilt’s discus thrower and Olympian Veronica Fraley lamented on social media that she needed help paying the rent. Hip-hop artist Flavor Flav and entrepreneur Alexis Ohanian decided to help. Soon after Fraley posted on the social media platform, X, that …

By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball WriterVILLENEUVE-D’ASCQ, France (AP) — The U.S. faced a challenge from Belgium that only a few countries have provided during the Americans’ long Olympic win streak.The pro-Belgium crowd of just over 25,000 fans were whipped into a frenzy when the Cats cut a double-digit deficit to …

By WILL GRAVES AP National WriterPARIS (AP) — Simone Biles huddled with Sunisa Lee. She looked to her husband Jonathan Owens in the stands. Lost in the moment. And maybe a touch frantic.The American gymnastics star knew she was trailing Brazil’s Rebeca Andrade and Algeria’s Kaylia Nemour through two rotations …

By PAUL NEWBERRY AP National WriterNANTERRE, France (AP) — It wasn’t the medal Katie Ledecky would’ve preferred.Still, it was good enough for the record books.On a night when Canadian phenom Summer McIntosh romped to another victory and Kate Douglass claimed a gold for the Americans, Ledecky collected the 13th medal …

By PAUL NEWBERRY AP National Writer NANTERRE, France (AP) — On a night when Léon Marchand was attempting an audacious double, Katie Ledecky proved again she’s a sure bet in swimming’s longest event. Katie Ledecky, of the United States, competes in the women’s 1500-meter freestyle final at the 2024 Summer …

PARIS (AP) — After days of delays and uncertainty over water-quality concerns for the Seine River, the triathlon was given the go-ahead and kicked off another day of competition. Cassandre Beaugrand of France won the women’s triathlon and Alex Yee of Britain took home gold in the men’s competition. In …

By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer PARIS (AP) — The biggest beach volleyball star at the Paris Olympics can’t set, spike or dive around the sand.But she sure is pretty.The Eiffel Tower has been stealing the show from the competition below at the Summer Games so far, with fans and …

PARIS (AP) — It was a hot, steamy day at the Paris Olympics. Indoors and outdoors, the Games kept going.Simone Biles and Team USA powered to Olympic gold in women’s gymnastics. Victor Wembanyama led France to a dramatic 94-90 win over Japan in men’s basketball, and Rafael Nadal and Carlos …

By WILL GRAVES AP National Writer PARIS (AP) — “The Redemption Tour” ended in a familiar spot for Simone Biles: atop the Olympic podium. Again.The American gymnastics star and her singular brilliance powered a dominant U.S. women’s team in the finals inside a raucous Bercy Arena on Tuesday night. Simone …