Olympics
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Tom Cruise’s shocking payday for Olympics closing ceremony stunt
Tom Cruise pulled off his epic Hollywood stunt at the 2024 Paris Olympics for free. The president and chairman of the 2028 Games in Los Angeles, Casey Wasserman, raved about the “Top Gun” star’s participation…
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USA Gymnastics says arbitration panel won’t reconsider Jordan Chiles medal decision
Jordan Chiles, of the United States, holds up her medals after the women’s artistic gymnastics individual apparatus finals Bercy Arena at the 2024 Summer Olympics, in Paris, France, Aug. 5, 2024. USA Gymnastics officials say an arbitration panel won’t…
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From Paris to Los Angeles: How the city is preparing for the 2028 Olympics
Tom Cruise carries the Olympic flag during the 2024 Summer Olympics closing ceremony at the Stade de France, Aug. 11, 2024, in Saint-Denis, France Los Angeles — It’s Los Angeles’ turn for the torch. Mayor…
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USOPC says it will appeal decision forcing US gymnast Jordan Chiles to return her bronze medal
American gymnast Jordan Chiles shows her Olympic medals after ringing the closing bell at the Nasdaq MarketSite, in New York’s Times Square, Aug. 8, 2024. Paris — U.S. Olympic officials say they will appeal a court ruling that resulted…
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US downs Brazil, 1-0, to win gold medal in women’s soccer
The United States team players celebrate with their gold medals during the medal ceremony after the women’s soccer gold medal match between Brazil and the U.S. at the Parc des Princes, Aug. 10, 2024, in…
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Steph Curry’s late barrage seals another Olympic men’s basketball title as US beats France
United States’ Stephen Curry reacts with his team after winning a men’s gold medal basketball game against France at Bercy Arena, Aug. 10, 2024, in Paris. Stephen Curry was thinking about this two years ago,…
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US Olympic figure skating team finally gets its golden moment in shadow of Eiffel Tower
PARIS — What started in disgrace exactly two and a half years ago in the cold and darkness of a dismal Beijing COVID winter ended Wednesday in delight at the foot of the Eiffel Tower under a sparkling…
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Sarah Hildebrandt gives Team USA second wrestling gold medal after wild day
PARIS — For about an hour Wednesday morning, Sarah Hildebrandt thought she had won an Olympic gold medal without even having to step back out on the mat. Family members picked up some champagne and pastries. Friends…
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Boxer Lin Yu-Ting, targeted in gender eligibility controversy, to fight for gold
PARIS – The two female boxers dragged into a “gender-eligibility’’ controversy at the Paris Olympics will be fighting for gold. Taiwan’s Lin Yu-Ting advanced to the finals of the women’s 126-pound featherweight division Wednesday night, the night…
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Caeleb Dressel on his Olympics, USA swimming’s future and wanting to touch grass
The 27-year-old added three Olympic medals in Paris, bringing his total to 10. Here’s how he rates his performance. PARIS — Team USA swimming star Caeleb Dressel added two gold medals and a silver from the Paris Olympics to his hardware…