2024 Olympics opening ceremony: How to watch, other things to know
The Olympics opening ceremony is on Friday. Here’s what to know about the event, including how to watch and an attack against France's high-speed rail network.
The Olympics opening ceremony is on Friday. Here’s what to know about the event, including how to watch and an attack against France's high-speed rail network.
Arson attacks paralyze French high-speed rail network hours before start of Olympics
France's high-speed rail network was hit with widespread and “criminal" acts of vandalism including arson attacks hours before the opening ceremony of the Olympics.
France's high-speed rail network was hit with widespread and “criminal" acts of vandalism including arson attacks hours before the opening ceremony of the Olympics.
Salt Lake City to host 2034 Winter Olympics in first return since 2002
Salt Lake City was formally awarded the 2034 Winter Olympics following a Wednesday vote by the International Olympic Committee in Paris, giving Utah its second Games after hosting in 2002.
Salt Lake City was formally awarded the 2034 Winter Olympics following a Wednesday vote by the International Olympic Committee in Paris, giving Utah its second Games after hosting in 2002.
LeBron James chosen as Team USA's flag bearer at 2024 Paris Olympics
LeBron James becomes the third basketball player — and the first men’s player — to carry the U.S. flag at the start of an Olympics
LeBron James becomes the third basketball player — and the first men’s player — to carry the U.S. flag at the start of an Olympics
Map: See which states have the most Summer Olympic gold medals
Some U.S. states have more Summer Olympic gold medals than others.
Some U.S. states have more Summer Olympic gold medals than others.
Maryland woman, Juliette Whittaker qualifies for Olympics in track, Quincy Wilson falls short
Juliette Whittaker, a graduate of Mount de Sales, is headed to the Paris Olympics.
Juliette Whittaker, a graduate of Mount de Sales, is headed to the Paris Olympics.
US Olympic team to bring A/C units to Paris, undercutting environmental plan
The U.S. Olympic team plans to supply air conditioners for their athletes at the Paris Games, prioritizing athlete comfort over the event's environmental sustainability goals.
The U.S. Olympic team plans to supply air conditioners for their athletes at the Paris Games, prioritizing athlete comfort over the event's environmental sustainability goals.
Team USA's uniform for Olympics opening ceremonies? Blue jeans
On Tuesday, Ralph Lauren unveiled the new look, billing it as “unexpected" yet classic.
On Tuesday, Ralph Lauren unveiled the new look, billing it as “unexpected" yet classic.
Tonga Olympian, 18, gearing up for Paris Games, dead in diving accident
J.J. Rice, a U.S.-born kitefoiler who was set to represent Tonga in the upcoming Paris Olympics, died in a diving accident over the weekend, his father said. He was 18.
J.J. Rice, a U.S.-born kitefoiler who was set to represent Tonga in the upcoming Paris Olympics, died in a diving accident over the weekend, his father said. He was 18.
Gymnastics star Gabby Douglas pulls out of US Championships, ending her bid for a third Olympics
Gabby Douglas’ long shot bid to make the U.S. women’s gymnastics team for the Paris Olympics is over.
Gabby Douglas’ long shot bid to make the U.S. women’s gymnastics team for the Paris Olympics is over.
Feds agree to $138.7M settlement over FBI's botching of Larry Nassar case
The settlement was agreed upon with more than 100 people who accused the FBI of grossly mishandling allegations of sexual assault against Larry Nassar.
The settlement was agreed upon with more than 100 people who accused the FBI of grossly mishandling allegations of sexual assault against Larry Nassar.
Maryland native is first US woman wrestler to qualify for three Olympics
Rockville native Helen Maroulis is the first American female wrestler to qualify for three straight Olympics after qualifying for the Paris Olympics on Saturday.
Rockville native Helen Maroulis is the first American female wrestler to qualify for three straight Olympics after qualifying for the Paris Olympics on Saturday.
LeBron James, Steph Curry on roster for U.S. Olympics basketball team
LeBron James and Steph Curry headline a star-studded roster heading to Paris in the summer. See the other players on this year’s roster.
LeBron James and Steph Curry headline a star-studded roster heading to Paris in the summer. See the other players on this year’s roster.
Here's why the Paris Olympics track is purple
While no specific profound significance has been attributed, event organizers assert that opting for a purple track enables them to depart from the customary color palette.
While no specific profound significance has been attributed, event organizers assert that opting for a purple track enables them to depart from the customary color palette.
Paris Olympics to pay track and field athletes–gold medalists get $50K
World Athletics, a governing body that manages track and field competitions, set aside money to pay the gold medalists across events in the track and field program for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
World Athletics, a governing body that manages track and field competitions, set aside money to pay the gold medalists across events in the track and field program for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Russian figure skating phenom Kamila Valieva learns fate in Olympics doping scandal
Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva was the talk of the 2022 Olympics in Beijing, as the then-15-year-old phenom helped the Russian Olympic Committee to a team gold medal.
Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva was the talk of the 2022 Olympics in Beijing, as the then-15-year-old phenom helped the Russian Olympic Committee to a team gold medal.
Mary Lou Retton says she's a 'fighter' as she recuperates at home following pneumonia scare
Olympic gymnastics great Mary Lou Retton says she faces a long battle recuperating at home from a rare form of pneumonia in which doctors weren’t sure whether she would survive.
Olympic gymnastics great Mary Lou Retton says she faces a long battle recuperating at home from a rare form of pneumonia in which doctors weren’t sure whether she would survive.
Oscar Pistorius released on parole after serving nearly 9 years for girlfriend's murder
The world-famous Olympic runner was convicted of killing his girlfriend, model and law graduate Reeva Steenkamp, on Valentine’s Day 2013.
The world-famous Olympic runner was convicted of killing his girlfriend, model and law graduate Reeva Steenkamp, on Valentine’s Day 2013.
Paris Olympics: Snoop Dogg to take center stage as special correspondent for NBC's coverage
Renowned rapper Snoop Dogg is set to trade his microphone for a reporting gig as he joins NBCUniversal's coverage of the Olympic Games Paris 2024.
Renowned rapper Snoop Dogg is set to trade his microphone for a reporting gig as he joins NBCUniversal's coverage of the Olympic Games Paris 2024.
France and Salt Lake City chosen as hosts for 2030 and 2034 Winter Olympics, respectively by IOC
Salt Lake City being preferred as a shoo-in to host the 2034 Winter Olympics was expected. The surprise was the IOC favoring the French Alps bid for the 2030 edition on Wednesday.
Salt Lake City being preferred as a shoo-in to host the 2034 Winter Olympics was expected. The surprise was the IOC favoring the French Alps bid for the 2030 edition on Wednesday.