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SAINT-DENIS, France — Gabby Thomas had a relatively easy time halfway around the track Sunday morning at the Paris Olympics. Thomas easily won her first-round heat in the women’s 200, running a time of 22.20.…

NANTERRE, France — American swimmer Alex Walsh was disqualified from Saturday’s women’s 200-meter individual medley final for not completing the backstroke leg fully on her back, a World Aquatics representative confirmed to USA TODAY Sports.  “I…

SAINT-DENIS, France — The roar at Stade de France was the loudest for the American but after 100 meters on a purple track, Sha’Carri Richardson was in second, not first.  Julien Alfred of Saint Lucia…

VILLENEUVE-D’ASCQ, France – Canada Basketball CEO Rowan Barrett answered the question without answering the question. Asked if anything short of a medal in men’s 5×5 basketball at the 2024 Paris Olympics will be a disappointment…

Medals will be awarded in 25 events as the 2024 Paris Olympics hit their midpoint Sunday. The marquee event will take place on the track at Stade de France, where the world’s fastest man will…

VILLENEUVE-D’ASCQ, France – Either France or Canada will be out of medal contention after the Tuesday men’s basketball quarterfinal games at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Just brutal. Following group play and the ensuing draw for…

Simone Biles has had a busy schedule at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The American gymnast picked up three Olympic gold medals in the team final, all-around competition and vault final. And although she still has two…

NANTERRE, France — It was August 3. Of course it was. It’s the date that means everything to Katie Ledecky, the date that a dozen years ago, at 15, unknown and untested, she announced herself…

SAINT-DENIS, France — Will Noah Lyles be crowned world’s fastest man? Lyles said at the USA track and field introductory news conference that he was the fastest man in the world. He’ll have a chance…

PARIS — When she’s sprinting up the floor in transition, Breanna Stewart knows Sabrina Ionescu is looking for her.  The two have played together so long – nearly 70 games with the New York Liberty…