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LA on the clock for 2028 Olympics with focus turning to delivery, planning

The International Olympic Committee’s Coordination Commission had a visit to see the progress of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

Why LeBron James and Steph Curry should have been Co-MVPs of Olympics basketball l What's Wright?

Nick Wright breaks down Team USA’s win over France to win gold and Steph Curry’s clutch three-point shooting. He explains why LeBron James and Steph Curry could have been Co-MVPs of the 2024 Paris Olympics in men’s basketball.

USA Gymnastics says arbitration panel won't reconsider choice to take Jordan Chiles' bronze

USA Gymnastics officials say an arbitration panel won’t reconsider a decision asking gymnast Jordan Chiles to return the bronze medal she was awarded in the floor exercise at the Paris Olympics.

Steph Curry's clutch 3s lead Team USA to gold vs. France l The Herd

Steph Curry cooked in the fourth quarter with late 3’s (8-of-13 in total) to push Team USA to gold against France. He finished with 24 points in Team USA’s 98-87 win to snag the gold medal. Colin Cowherd reacts to Curry’s clutchness and discusses what makes him an all-time great.

U.S. wins medal count at Paris Olympics, ties China for most gold

The U.S. women’s basketball team winning gold helped America tie China for the most gold medals in the Summer Olympics with 40.

American gymnast Jordan Chiles lost her bronze medal in floor. What happened?

The International Gymnastics Federation replaced Jordan Chiles with Ana Barbosu for the Olympic bronze medal in gymnastics floor exercise.

USA gymnast Jordan Chiles could lose floor exercise bronze medal after court ruling

The Court of Arbitration for Sport has voided the inquiry that led to Olympic bronze on the floor exercise for American gymnast Jordan Chiles.

Should Jayson Tatum play in the Olympic Final vs. France? | First Things First

Team USA beat Serbia 95-91 in a tightly contested contest, and will play France in the Olympic Men’s Basketball finals. However, Jayson Tatum did not play. Nick Wright and Kevin Wildes discuss if Tatum should be available in the Final.

Sha’Carri Richardson rallies U.S. women for gold in Olympic 4×100 relay

While the U.S. women won gold in the 4×100 relay, the men saw their medal-less streak stretch to 20 years.

Steph Curry's 36 points leads to Team USA's 95-91 win vs. Serbia l Speak

FOX Sports’ NBA reporter Melissa Rohlin joins Joy Taylor, LeSean McCoy and T. J. Houshmandzadeh to break down Team USA’s 95-91 comeback win over Serbia in the semifinals. Steph Curry led the way with 36 points as the red, white and blue will face Victor Wembanyama and France for gold on Saturday.

2024 Olympic basketball odds: Team USA-France gold medal match set

Team USA is a double-digit favorite over France in the gold medal matchup after narrowly escaping Serbia in the semifinals. Check out the odds for the last two men’s basketball contests of the Paris Games.

Steph Curry leads Team USA to comeback win vs Serbia, faces France for gold l First Things First

Nick Wright, Chris Broussard and Kevin Wildes react to Team USA’s 95-91 comeback win against Serbia in the semifinals. Steph Curry led the way with 36 points as the red, white and blue will face France for gold.

2024 Olympic soccer odds: France favored to win gold in final against Spain

The gold medal match is set for the men’s 2024 Olympic soccer tournament in Paris. Check out the latest odds for the final featuring host nation France and Spain.

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone breaks her own world record, wins Olympic gold again in 400-meter hurdles

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone once again broke her own world record, powering over the 400-meter hurdles in 50.37 seconds to defend her Olympic title.

Noah Lyles finishes 3rd in 200m, ran race after testing positive for COVID

Noah Lyles, who won the 100-meter sprint, won bronze in the 200-meter final but had to be taken off the track in a wheelchair. It was later revealed he raced after testing positive for COVID.

Quincy Hall latest American to get comeback win, races for gold in 400 meters

Quincy Hall raced to a thrilling win in the men’s 400 meters, outracing the final three runners to give the USA another dramatic win on the track at the Olympics.

2024 Olympic odds: LeBron James favored for Olympic MVP; Wagner makes leap

A group of the NBA’s biggest superstars are not only dueling for a gold medal, but for the Olympic men’s basketball MVP award. See the latest odds.

2024 Olympic basketball odds: Team USA favored heading into semifinals

The Olympics men’s basketball tournament has reached its version of the Final Four. Can Team USA overcome Serbia again and make its way to the title game? See the odds.

Team USA beats Brazil to advance, Will play Serbia in Semi-finals | Speak

Team USA beat Brazil by a score of 122-87, and will face Serbia in the Olympics semi-final. Ric Bucher discusses the key to Team USA’s success so far ahead of the Semi-Finals.

American Cole Hocker stuns to win gold in 1,500-meter in near photo finish

American Cole Hocker stunned in a near-photo finish to win gold in the 1500 meters. Yared Nuguse won bronze, marking the first time since 1912 the USA had two medalists in the event.

2024 Olympic basketball odds: Team USA huge favorite heading into quarterfinals

We’ve reached the quarterfinals as Team USA looks to win its fifth consecutive gold medal. Will anyone be able to catch them? Check out the latest lines.

Tom Brady shows up to watch Simone Biles on final day of Olympic competition

Tom Brady joined the long list of celebrities who have been watching Simone Biles and USA gymnastics at the Paris Olympics.

Emma Hayes' consistency carries U.S. women to Olympic soccer semifinals

New U.S. women’s soccer coach Emma Hayes has been amazingly consistent with one thing during the Paris Olympics: her lineup.

2024 Olympics odds: USA heavy favorite to win most gold medals in Paris

Team USA still has the shortest odds to win the most gold medals at the Paris Olympics but those odds are on the move. Can China compete with the Americans in this spot? Check out the latest lines.

Simone Biles finishes off Olympics return with a silver on floor exercise

American gymnast Simone Biles earned silver in Monday’s floor exercise finals — her record-tying 11th Olympic medal.

American men finally winning Olympic gold medals after women opened 9-0 lead

The American men are finally matching the women, who jumped out to a 9-0 lead in individual gold medals, at the Paris Olympics.

Suni Lee was bedridden in December. Now she has three Olympic medals in Paris

Despite being diagnosed with a serious kidney disease less than a year ago, American gymnastics star Suni Lee’s Olympic medal count keeps rising.

2024 Olympic odds: LeBron James leads group of NBA superstars for Olympic MVP

A group of the NBA’s biggest superstars are not only dueling for a gold medal, but for the Olympic men’s basketball MVP award. See the latest odds.

2024 Olympic soccer odds: France favored; Morocco or Egypt to win first medal

Check out the latest lines for men’s soccer at the Paris Games, as one of two semifinalists — Morocco and Egypt — are soon to make history.

Simone Biles, Katie Ledecky win more gold; Sha'carri Richardson gets silver

Simone Biles and Katie Ledecky led a strong showing for the U.S. on Saturday, with both adding to their gold-medal collection.