Canada to face France in Olympic quarterfinal, could face U.S. in gold-medal game
Canada will face France when the Olympic men's basketball tournament moves to Paris on Tuesday.
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South Sudan coach accuses refs of bias in Olympic loss to Serbia - ESPN
VILLENEUVE-D'ASCQ, France — South Sudan's coach and basketball federation president said referees were biased against their team after a 96-85 loss to Serbia on Saturday that ended an exciting run for the lone African team in the men's basketball tournament at the Paris Olympics.
Carrying His Home Country's Flag Meant A Lot To Giannis Antetokounmpo
Giannis Antetokounmpo has accomplished a lot in his NBA career, but it seems like being asked to carry the Greek flag during the opening ceremony for the 2024 Olympic opening ceremony in Paris is one of the top highlights.
Simone Biles' performance at Olympics had almost 'mystical' quality to it: Bishop Robert Barron
Bishop Robert Barron discusses how it's "sacred" to see captivating athletes like Simone Biles and other Olympians bring people together to admire amazing performances.
Germany tops France, Greece alive for Olympic knockout round - ESPN
VILLENEUVE-D'ASCQ, France — Dennis Schroder and Franz Wagner each scored 26 points as Germany beat France 85-71 on Friday ahead of quarterfinals play in men's Olympic basketball.
Macron praises audacity of opening ceremony, defends artistic freedom
PARIS : French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday offered his support to the artists behind the 2024 Olympic opening ceremony who had received death threats and praised their "audacity", adding that the show had made France proud.
Antetokounmpo's Greece still alive, Brazil also win in battle for last-eight spots
LILLE, France : Greece edged Australia 77-71 in Group A to remain in contention at the Olympic men's basketball competition on Friday as Brazil beat Japan 102-84 to secure third place in Group B in their bid to reach the quarter-finals in the final round of games.
There is ‘something about Skibbereen’, says coach as club rowers retain gold
There is “something about Skibbereen”, one of the rowing club’s coaches declared as Team Ireland’s Paul O’Donovan and Fintan McCarthy won gold.