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During the Games, 2,000 local police officers will be deployed, bringing the total number of security personnel expected to be on duty daily for the Olympics—which begin on July 26—to about 35,000 Image Courtesy AFP Police officials claimed on Tuesday that a bag containing a computer and two USB memory sticks with police security plans … Read more
The 4 new events coming to the 2024 Paris Olympics Updated: 11:36 AM EST Feb 6, 2024 The 2024 Olympics are coming to Paris this summer, and there is a growing excitement for the four new events that will join the games in France.These events are youth-focused and hope to expand the game’s audiences and … Read more
Warriors forward Draymond Green’s two NBA suspensions this season cost him a spot on Team USA’s 41-player pool for the 2024 Paris Summer Olympic games. USA Basketball Men’s National Team managing director Grant Hill made that clear during a Zoom call with reporters Wednesday (h/t ESPN’s Brian Windhorst). “[Green’s] contributions have been significant and he … Read more
The controversial building of a tower to judge the surfing event at the Paris Olympics will go ahead despite the sport’s federation saying it is not required, the Games’ chief organizer Tony Estanguet said Wednesday. A proposal made by the International Surf Association (ISA) to Paris 2024 organizers and the Polynesian government suggested the use … Read more
America’s brightest stars are heading to France this summer. The 2024 Paris Olympics will see athletes from summer sports convene on the biggest stage. While we don’t have a confirmed list of who will be competing at the 2024 Games, certain stars are starting to throw their names into the mix. Here are 12 of … Read more
As ambassadors of the country where breakdancing originated 50 years ago, members of Team USA have something to prove — and potentially to lose — when the hip-hop dance form makes its official debut at the Paris Games in 2024. That’s because for U.S. breakers like Carmarry Hall, Victor Montalvo and Jeffrey Mike Louis, it’s … Read more
As ambassadors of the country where breakdancing originated 50 years ago, members of Team USA have something to prove — and potentially to lose — when the hip-hop dance form makes its official debut at the Paris Games in 2024. That’s because for U.S. breakers like Carmarry Hall, Victor Montalvo and Jeffrey Mike Louis, it’s … Read more
Anthony Nesty made more history Thursday when he was picked to lead the U.S. men’s swimming team in Paris, where he will become the first Black head coach for the powerhouse American squad at the Olympics. Nesty’s selection was announced by USA Swimming, which also appointed Todd DeSorbo to head the women’s squad next summer. Nesty, … Read more
San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama on Tuesday reaffirmed his plan to play for his country in the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris on July 11-Aug. 11. Wembanyama, who was born in Le Chesnay, stated his intentions to French media during a press conference for “Un1que,” a documentary that followed him last season with Metropolitans … Read more
After shockingly failing to medal during the 2023 FIBA World Cup, Team USA has lots of questions to answer before the 2024 Olympics in Paris. One of the reasons why Team USA struggled to even earn a bronze medal was due to a lack of size in the frontcourt. They struggled on the defensive end … Read more