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Convicted Rapist Booed at First Paris Olympics Beach Volleyball

PARIS (AFP) – A Dutch beach volleyball player convicted of raping an underage girl was booed by fans when he played his first Olympic match in Paris, his controversial selection putting the sport in the spotlight. Steven van der Velde, now 29, was convicted of raping an underage girl in 2016 and sentenced to four […]

First lady Jill Biden praises Olympics opening ceremony that mocked Last Supper

First Lady Jill Biden praised the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics, which took place this weekend, despite widespread criticism that the performance made a mockery of “The Last Supper.” Biden led the US delegation to the Olympics and described the opening ceremony as a “spectacular sight.” Despite the celebratory mood, torrential rain drenched athletes […]

How to watch LeBron James, US Men’s Basketball in 2024 Olympics

If you buy through links on our site, New York Post may receive compensation or an affiliate commission. This year’s Olympic basketball tournament will feature a star-studded lineup of NBA All-Stars and champions representing their countries, including the United States National Basketball Team. Overall NBA player. Topping the roster is U.S. national team standard-bearer LeBron […]

Brittney Griner is extra proud to represent Team USA at Paris Olympics

Ahead of Team USA’s season opener, SB Nation will be introducing each of the 12 members of the U.S. Olympic women’s basketball team this week. Here’s what you need to know about longtime defensive mainstay and two-time gold medal winner Brittney Griner. Fast Facts team: Phoenix Mercury (13-12) 2024 Regular Season Statistics: 18.3 points (56%), […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo shoves Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in heated Olympics moment

Canada’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was impressive in his Olympic debut, beating Greece and Giannis Antetokounmpo 86-79 in the group stage. And the victory didn’t come without some snide comments. On Saturday in Villeneuve-d’Ascq, France, Thunder guard Gilgeous-Alexander, a two-time All-Star, appeared to utter some harsh words toward Greece’s Giannoulis Larentzakis just before the final buzzer sounded. […]