Taekwondo 101: U.S. Olympic roster and athlete news

all of whom will be making their Olympic debuts. Since the sport officially joined the program in 2000, the U.S. has won at least one taekwondo medal at every Olympics. Find out more about the quartet ... Read More

Patrick Gasienica, Olympic ski jumper, dies at 24

Patrick Gasienica, who competed in ski jumping at the 2022 Winter Olympics, died in a motorcycle accident on ... the December 2021 Olympic Trials, then was part of the U.S. men’s quartet that ... Read More

U.S. athletes qualified for 2024 Paris Olympics

The U.S. Olympic team roster for the 2024 Paris Games will ultimately include more than 500 athletes. It will be one of, if not the biggest, delegation at the Games, which open July 26. Athletes will ... Read More

Here's how ESPN announced O.J. Simpson's death

That’s according to his family in a post on X (formerly Twitter), which said that he died on April 10 after a battle with cancer. So how did ESPN cover the breaking news about the former athlete? Read More

Marine Dies in Training Accident Just Weeks After Getting Promoted: 'Tragic Loss'

Col. Todd Mahar, commander of the 24th MEU, commented about Arslanbas’ death in a statement from the news release. U.S. Army Parachute Team Member Dies During Training Accident After 'Hard ... Read More

Track and field first sport to add prize money to Olympics

MONACO -- Track and field is set to become the first sport to introduce prize money at the Olympics ... sports bodies or from sponsors. The United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee awarded ... Read More

100 days until Paris Olympics 2024: Dates, athletes and more

In 100 days, more than 10,000 athletes from 206 countries will float down the Seine on boats bearing their delegation's colors to announce the start of the 30th edition of the Summer Olympics. Read More

The 3,100-mile Olympic torch relay is underway. Here's what to know about the symbolic tradition.

The Olympic flame has been lit in Olympia, Greece, kicking off the torch relay for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Ahead of each Summer Olympics, the torch is lit in the ancient site where the games were ... Read More

When are the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Trials? Key dates before Paris Games

The 2024 Paris Olympics open July 26, and the Paralympics open Aug. 28. Before that, more than 700 athletes will qualify for the U.S. teams through Olympic and Paralympic Trials, international ... Read More

Sources: U.S. basketball finalizing '24 Paris Olympics roster

who is one of only two players ever to win three men's basketball Olympic gold medals, along with Carmelo Anthony, according to ESPN Stats & Information. James is playing in his fourth Olympics, a ... Read More

Paris Olympics 2024: Offering prize money at Games against 'Olympic spirit' says cycling boss

World Athletics' decision to award prize money at the Paris Olympics goes against the Olympic spirit, says the head of cycling's governing body. World Athletics will become the first federation to ... Read More