Katie Ledecky will likely be headed to Paris later this summer to compete for a few more gold medals and into the history books for Team USA at the 2024 Olympics. Ledecky is one of the most recognizable female athletes of this generation. She picked up seven gold medals before turning 30. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM …
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WNBA legend Lisa Leslie's comment on Caitlin Clark missing Olympics resurfaces after reported snub
WNBA legend Lisa Leslie was pretty sure that Caitlin Clark was going to make the U.S. women’s national basketball team for the 2024 Olympics back in April. Leslie’s take on Clark’s potential of making the team went viral then, and it went viral again on Saturday as the Indiana Fever player was reportedly left off the roster. CLICK HERE FOR …
Read More »Caitlin Clark snubbed from Olympic roster partly due to potential backlash over limited playing time: report
USA Basketball’s expected decision to leave Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark off the roster for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris was met with questions Saturday morning, but one report shed some light on the decision. Citing two sources, USA Today columnist Christine Brennan reported one factor in omitting Clark from the women’s national team was the concern about how …
Read More »New Olympics media guidelines say that referring to trans athletes as ‘biological males' is 'harmful'
According to the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) updated “Portrayal Guidelines,” using the terms “biological male” or “biological female” in reference to trans athletes is “problematic.” The IOC updated its guidelines this week for how Olympic-affiliated media and outside outlets should appropriately cover athletes in regard to their diverse identities. This third edition also featured a list of “problematic” terms that …
Read More »WNBA star Caitlin Clark expected to be left off Team USA's Olympic roster: reports
Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark will not be headed to Paris this Summer for the 2024 Olympic Games, according to multiple reports. The WNBA phenom, who was unable to attend USA Basketball’s training camp in April because of the NCAA tournament, was reportedly left off the final roster, the Associated Press reported, citing a source. Caitlin Clark, #22 of the …
Read More »Novak Djokovic provides surgery update after French Open injury, vows to return 'as soon as possible'
Novak Djokovic confirmed Thursday that he had successful surgery on his knee after his shocking withdrawal from the French Open this week, but the 24-time Grand Slam champion did not say if he expects to be back in time for Wimbledon next month. Djokovic was forced to withdraw after he suffered a meniscus tear in his right knee during the …
Read More »2024 Summer Olympics: What new sports will be featured in Paris?
Paris is the home of the Summer Olympics in 2024, and the world’s best athletes continue to prepare for what they hope is a gold-filled trip to France. While sports like basketball, swimming, track and field, and soccer are among the most popular, there are a few new events coming to the Olympics this year. There are also some that …
Read More »Simone Biles' dominance continues ahead of 2024 Paris Olympics with record win
Simone Biles continued her dominance ahead of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris this summer, earning a record ninth all-around title at U.S. Gymnastics Championships over the weekend. Biles, 27, extended her own record with an all-around total of 119.750, sweeping every individual title along the way. First place winner Simone Biles celebrates on the podium for the uneven bars …
Read More »France files preliminary terrorism charges against teenager accused of plan to attack Olympic fans
French authorities on Friday raised preliminary terrorism charges against an 18-year-old accused of a plot targeting spectators attending soccer games at the upcoming Paris Olympics. The interior minister said it was the first such thwarted plot targeting the Games, which start in eight weeks as France is on its highest threat alert level. The man is accused of planning a …
Read More »Bills sign Olympic gold medalist wrestler with zero prior football experience
The Buffalo Bills are tapping deep into the free agent pool. The organization on Friday signed Gable Steveson, an Olympic gold medal wrestler who has never played organized football. Steveson won the gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics in the 125 kg division. Now, he and the Bills want to see if his skills on the mat can translate to …
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