In a surprising turn of events, a leaked letter from 2021 reveals that Joel Embiid, the Philadelphia 76ers' center, expressed his desire to play for the French national basketball team before ultimately choosing to represent the United States. "After discussion with the French Basketball Federation, my choice has now been made.
On Sunday, Lloyd Martin will run his first marathon, alongside his mom, Ceri. His goal: to become the youngest athlete with Down syndrome to complete the race.
Olympic organizers unveiled their plans Friday to use artificial intelligence in sports, joining the global rush to capitalize on the rapidly advancing technology.
Olympic sports bodies have criticized World Athletics for promising to pay $50,000 for each track and field gold medal won at the Paris Olympics.
Organizers have revoked a runner's victory in the Beijing Half Marathon last weekend after an investigation confirmed that three other runners had slowed down to let him win the race.
The NCAA gymnastics semifinals were a roller-coaster ride with stellar, title-winning routines -- but also more falls than anyone expected.
The 2024 NCAA gymnastics championships begin Thursday -- and it should be a whirlwind competition. Can anyone topple No.1-ranked Oklahoma? Will Haleigh Bryant win the all-around?
Clark was selected by the Indiana Fever with the first overall pick in Monday's WNBA Draft.
The scores in NCAA gymnastics are a hot topic every season -- but this year feels like it's reached boiling point. How are judges trained? Is there oversight?
NBC Sports announced Wednesday that Noah Eagle will be the play-by-play voice for USA Basketball's men's games, women's games and the medal rounds at this summer's Paris Olympics.
Former steeplechase world champion Norah Jeruto faces a doping case hearing in June, five weeks before the Paris Olympics open.
The Chinese Athletics Association has vowed to strengthen the supervision of its road-running events after video of Sunday's Beijing half-marathon showed three runners appearing to slow down to allow China's He Jie to overtake them and win.
Boxing Australia's head coach has admitted to "disgusting" sexual misconduct involving female fighters and has withdrawn from the Paris Olympics.
Team GB boss Andy Anson has questioned World Athletics' move to award track and field athletes prize money for medals, saying it adds pressure on other sports to provide similar support for its athletes.
USA Basketball has made a decision regarding who will get the final roster spot for the 2024 Olympic team.
Team USA has completed its selection of an All-Star laden 12-player roster for the 2024 Paris Olympics, Shams Charania and Joe Vardon of The Athletic report.
Artur Beterbiev will do whatever it takes to secure a win over Dmitry Bivol. Both men square off on June 1 for the Undisputed Light Heavyweight Championship.
Artur Beterbiev (20-0, 20 KOs) and Dmitry Bivol (22-0, 11 KOs) met in London on April 15 to formally announce their highly anticipated fight in Saudi Arabia on June 1.
Naoya Inoue has hit back at critics who have stated that he must fight in the US. Inoue is one of boxing’s biggest superstars when it comes to accomplishments.
On May 6, 2024, the boxing world will turn its eyes toward Tokyo, Japan, as Naoya Inoue, the reigning undisputed super-bantamweight champion, defends his
Jared Anderson (16-0, 15 KOs) will look to continue his ascent in the heavyweight division when he takes on Ryad Merhy (32-2, 26 KOs). The two fighters meet in the main event of a Top Rank card at the American Bank Center in Corpus Christi, TX.
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (April 11, 2024) — Unbeaten heavyweight phenom Jared “The Real Big Baby” Anderson (16-0, 15 KOs) looks to overcome his biggest challenge to date against Belgian contender Ryad Merhy (32-2, 26 KOs) this Saturday, April 13, in the 10-round main event at American Bank Center in Corpus Christi, Texas.
Jordan Gill is aiming to make it two big away day wins in a row when he takes on Manchester’s former World Title challenger Zelfa Barrett in a must-win Super-Featherweight showdown at the famous AO Arena this Saturday April 13, live worldwide on DAZN.
After last summer's disastrous performance, the United States Women's National Team finally feels like a championship team again. Now, it's time to look toward the next major challenge: the 2024 Paris Olympics.
"NFL RedZone" host Scott Hanson is joining NBC Sports' coverage of the 2024 Paris Olympics. On Wednesday, NBC Sports announced Hanson, NFL Network's Andrew Siciliano and "American Ninja Warrior" hosts Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabiamila will host "Gold Zone," a whip-around show that will stream on Peacock from 7 a.m.
Eight teams have already secured spots in the 12-team tournament, while four others will need to advance via Olympic qualifying tournaments in early July.
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