Paris Olympics: Snoop Dogg to take center stage as special correspondent for NBC's coverage
Renowned rapper Snoop Dogg is set to trade his microphone for a reporting gig as he joins NBCUniversal's coverage of the Olympic Games Paris 2024.
Renowned rapper Snoop Dogg is set to trade his microphone for a reporting gig as he joins NBCUniversal's coverage of the Olympic Games Paris 2024.
France and Salt Lake City chosen as hosts for 2030 and 2034 Winter Olympics, respectively by IOC
Salt Lake City being preferred as a shoo-in to host the 2034 Winter Olympics was expected. The surprise was the IOC favoring the French Alps bid for the 2030 edition on Wednesday.
Salt Lake City being preferred as a shoo-in to host the 2034 Winter Olympics was expected. The surprise was the IOC favoring the French Alps bid for the 2030 edition on Wednesday.
Cricket's Olympic return in 2028 draws enthusiastic response around the world
Cricket is a bat-and-ball game that's widely popular in south Asia. It's one of five sports added to the Los Angeles Games by the International Olympic Committee.
Cricket is a bat-and-ball game that's widely popular in south Asia. It's one of five sports added to the Los Angeles Games by the International Olympic Committee.
Winter Olympic host cities for 2030 and 2034 to both be chosen next year
The International Olympic Committee has declining options for Winter Games hosts amid climate change concerns, prompting the earlier selection of the 2030 and 2034 host cities.
The International Olympic Committee has declining options for Winter Games hosts amid climate change concerns, prompting the earlier selection of the 2030 and 2034 host cities.
US gymnast Mary Lou Retton ‘fighting for her life’ due to pneumonia
“She is not able to breathe on her own," her daughter wrote Tuesday.
“She is not able to breathe on her own," her daughter wrote Tuesday.
IOC to vote on introducing flag football for 2028 Los Angeles Olympics
The NFL’s ongoing push for worldwide exposure got another boost when organizers for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics delivered a proposal to put flag football on the program when the Summer Games return to the United States for the first time in 32 years.
The NFL’s ongoing push for worldwide exposure got another boost when organizers for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics delivered a proposal to put flag football on the program when the Summer Games return to the United States for the first time in 32 years.
US breakdancing pros want to restore Black roots, original style of hip-hop dance form at 2024 Olympics
The Paris Games mark breakdancing's Olympic debut as officials will use a newly developed judging system to decide who is the best in one-on-one battles.
The Paris Games mark breakdancing's Olympic debut as officials will use a newly developed judging system to decide who is the best in one-on-one battles.
Former Olympic figure skater killed in horrific crash with young child in the car
Alexandra Paul competed with Mitchell Islam in the 2014 Olympics.
Alexandra Paul competed with Mitchell Islam in the 2014 Olympics.
Simone Biles wins U.S. classic in first meet since Tokyo games
The U.S. Championships are later this month, with the world championships coming in October and the Olympics less than a year out.
The U.S. Championships are later this month, with the world championships coming in October and the Olympics less than a year out.
Paris Olympics: Rains set back test of preparations for swimming in the Seine
Heavy rains have set back plans to test Paris’ readiness for swimmers to race in the River Seine at next year’s Summer Olympics.
Heavy rains have set back plans to test Paris’ readiness for swimmers to race in the River Seine at next year’s Summer Olympics.
2024 Olympics: How Paris will welcome fans at 1st post-pandemic Games
Paris is on track to host millions of visitors and successfully stage 32 sporting events next year when the 2024 Olympics open on July 26.
Paris is on track to host millions of visitors and successfully stage 32 sporting events next year when the 2024 Olympics open on July 26.
2024 Olympics: New torch unveiled with carbon footprint in mind
The torch that will be used to carry the Olympic flame around France and on its final leg at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Games next July is a sleek silver-colored steel cylinder gracefully tapered at both ends that is being made in limited numbers to save resources.
The torch that will be used to carry the Olympic flame around France and on its final leg at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Games next July is a sleek silver-colored steel cylinder gracefully tapered at both ends that is being made in limited numbers to save resources.
13-year-old becomes first female skateboarder to land Tony Hawk's 720 trick
Arisa Trew made history – with the legendary Tony Hawk watching on the sidelines.
Arisa Trew made history – with the legendary Tony Hawk watching on the sidelines.
'Because we can': Beer will be sold at 2032 Brisbane Olympics, but not in Paris for 2024 Games
No worries about spectators getting a beer at the stadium when Australia hosts the 2032 Olympics.
No worries about spectators getting a beer at the stadium when Australia hosts the 2032 Olympics.
Lack of Winter Olympic bids amid venue costs may lead to rotating fixed hosts
The dearth of candidates to host the Winter Olympics amid spiralling venue costs could force the IOC to resort to lining up a list of fixed, rotating hosts.
The dearth of candidates to host the Winter Olympics amid spiralling venue costs could force the IOC to resort to lining up a list of fixed, rotating hosts.
No Russian team should compete at 2024 Olympics if war continues, Paris mayor says
Hidalgo previously said Russian competitors could take part under a neutral flag but she backpedaled on Tuesday in an interview with French media.
Hidalgo previously said Russian competitors could take part under a neutral flag but she backpedaled on Tuesday in an interview with French media.
Olympic medalist Usain Bolt missing more than $12M from account, attorneys say
Attorneys have threatened civil and criminal action if the money is not returned within 10 days.
Attorneys have threatened civil and criminal action if the money is not returned within 10 days.
Simone Biles offered coloring book, mistaken for child on flight
A flight attendant apparently mistook seven-time Olympic medalist Simone Biles for a child and offered her a coloring book on a recent flight.
A flight attendant apparently mistook seven-time Olympic medalist Simone Biles for a child and offered her a coloring book on a recent flight.
WNBA star Liz Cambage accused of directing racial slur at Nigerian players before Tokyo Olympics: Report
The Nigerian national women's basketball team is accusing Liz Cambage, Los Angeles Sparks center, of directing racial slurs to some of their team members.
The Nigerian national women's basketball team is accusing Liz Cambage, Los Angeles Sparks center, of directing racial slurs to some of their team members.
Finnish skier suffers frozen penis during event at Beijing Olympics
Remi Lindholm, a Finnish skier competing in a men's cross-country skiing race at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing suffered damage to his equipment on Saturday, but just not what you might expect.
Remi Lindholm, a Finnish skier competing in a men's cross-country skiing race at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing suffered damage to his equipment on Saturday, but just not what you might expect.