'You Just Simply Marvel': USA Captain LeBron James Praises Stephen Curry After Clinching 5th Olympic Gold in Paris
7 months, 2 weeks ago

'You Just Simply Marvel': USA Captain LeBron James Praises Stephen Curry After Clinching 5th Olympic Gold in Paris

News 18  

The United States won their fifth straight Olympic men’s basketball crown on Saturday, holding off a battling France 98-87 to take their tally of Olympic golds to 17. In a rematch of the Tokyo Olympics final three years ago, LeBron James and the US team stacked with NBA stars once again proved too much for France, despite the efforts of sensational NBA Rookie of the Year Victor Wembanyama. Still, Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry drilled a three-pointer — one of four from him with less than three minutes remaining — and the United States relentlessly powered to the finish. It’s just a shot.” Kevin Durant and Devin Booker added 15 points apiece and James scored 14 with six rebounds, 10 assists, a steal and a block.

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Netflix releasing Paris Olympics basketball docuseries, ‘Court of Gold,’ in February
2 months ago

Netflix releasing Paris Olympics basketball docuseries, ‘Court of Gold,’ in February

New York Times  

Basketball fans can relive the men’s basketball tournament at the Paris Olympics in a six-part docuseries called “Court of Gold” when it comes to Netflix in February. Netflix announced the series Thursday with a trailer, showing interviews from Kevin Durant, Victor Wembanyama, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Team USA coach Steve Kerr, President Barack Obama and more. “Court of Gold,” which will be …

Paris Olympics 2024 basketball review: USA causes French heartbreak in double-bill finale
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris Olympics 2024 basketball review: USA causes French heartbreak in double-bill finale

The Hindu  

Defending champion United States took gold at a memorable Olympics in both the men’s and women’s basketball competition as top NBA talent thrilled fans at the Games in Paris to create a healthy rivalry with France. The U.S. men’s team showed its superiority with a victory over Brazil in the last eight only to have a tough time getting past …

LeBron James snaps at boy trying to take his photo in Paris as Team USA star celebrates his third gold medal after Olympics final win over France
7 months, 2 weeks ago

LeBron James snaps at boy trying to take his photo in Paris as Team USA star celebrates his third gold medal after Olympics final win over France

Daily Mail  

One young fan in Paris got a bit too close for LeBron James' comfort as the Team USA star celebrated his third Olympic gold along the Seine. The incident didn't hamper James' night, though, as the Los Angeles Lakers star quickly made his way for the restaurant's entrance as fans offered congratulations along the way. One young fan in Paris …

Best of the 2024 Paris Olympics: Our staff picks for the Games’ superlative moments
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Best of the 2024 Paris Olympics: Our staff picks for the Games’ superlative moments

New York Times  

After nearly three weeks and more than 1,000 medals, the Paris Olympics have awarded their final gold. Also receiving votes: China’s diving team — won all eight Olympic diving gold medals Léon Marchand — the French swimmer won four golds and one bronze USA Basketball — extended its gold medal streak to five and eight Katie Ledecky — the American …

In Paris, the world beheld the joy of Steph Curry and it felt so familiar
7 months, 2 weeks ago

In Paris, the world beheld the joy of Steph Curry and it felt so familiar

New York Times  

PARIS — The atmosphere of the mixed zone for track and field, on the bottom floor of Stade de France, felt like a locker room and a pizza kitchen sharing a space. GO DEEPER Even for Stephen Curry, that Olympic gold-medal game performance was ridiculous All I could do was smile at the fortune of the Paris crowd two trains …

Steph Curry puffs on a cigar as he joins LeBron James and USA teammates for boozy Olympics afterparty at luxury French restaurant until early hours following gold-medal triumph in Paris
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Steph Curry puffs on a cigar as he joins LeBron James and USA teammates for boozy Olympics afterparty at luxury French restaurant until early hours following gold-medal triumph in Paris

Daily Mail  

Steph Curry puffed his celebratory cigar after winning his first gold medal in his first Olympic stint with Team USA. Fellow stars LeBron James and Kevin Durant were pictured at the shindig, wearing the same Team USA shirt that featured animated portraits of the 12-man roster. Steph Curry puffs a cigar as he arrives at Team USA's afterparty after beating …

Paris Olympics Memorable Moments: Simone Biles was the star but the spotlight reached many faces
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris Olympics Memorable Moments: Simone Biles was the star but the spotlight reached many faces

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The United States won the …

Paris Olympics Memorable Moments: Simone Biles was the star but the spotlight reached many faces
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris Olympics Memorable Moments: Simone Biles was the star but the spotlight reached many faces

Associated Press  

PARIS — Simone Biles stole the show at the Paris Olympics with a captivating comeback that had everyone watching everything she did both in and out of the gymnasium. The United States won the medal count — 126 in total and the women’s basketball team closed the Games by winning gold to tie China with an Olympic-best 40. The women’s …

After another gold medal, the US men’s basketball program will now catch its breath
7 months, 2 weeks ago

After another gold medal, the US men’s basketball program will now catch its breath

Associated Press  

PARIS — The first practice for the U.S. men’s Olympic basketball team after arriving in Paris was one of those workouts that those who were there, watching behind closed doors, will talk about for a long time. Adebayo has said he wants to play and Davis — admittedly, with a new gold medal around his neck possibly swaying his mood …

United States Beat France 98-87 To Win Men's Basketball Gold At Paris Olympics 2024
7 months, 2 weeks ago

United States Beat France 98-87 To Win Men's Basketball Gold At Paris Olympics 2024

News 18  

The United States won their fifth straight Olympic men’s basketball crown on Saturday, holding off a battling France 98-87 to take their tally of Olympic golds to 17. In a rematch of the Tokyo Olympics final three years ago, LeBron James and the US team stacked with NBA stars once again proved too much for France, despite the efforts of …

USA beat France in thrilling women’s basketball gold medal game at Olympics
7 months, 2 weeks ago

USA beat France in thrilling women’s basketball gold medal game at Olympics

Al Jazeera  

France pushed defending champions USA until the last second, but lost the final at a packed Bercy Arena in Paris. France pushed the USA until the dying seconds of a thrilling women’s basketball gold medal match, but lost by a single point in a 67-66 scoreline at a packed Bercy Arena in Paris. The United States’ 10th gold medal in …

Steph Curry and LeBron James's Paris Olympics triumph over France becomes the greatest show on earth
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Steph Curry and LeBron James's Paris Olympics triumph over France becomes the greatest show on earth

ABC  

A full 24 hours short of the closing ceremony, it felt like Paris 2024's grand finale. It was US Dream Team 2.0 against Victor Wembanyama's France, roared on to within an inch of its life by the most outrageous crowd any of these men had ever played in front of. Lebron James, Steph Curry and Kevin Durant teamed up for …

Paris Olympics Day 15: US wins gold in men’s basketball and women’s soccer, adds 3 golds in track
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris Olympics Day 15: US wins gold in men’s basketball and women’s soccer, adds 3 golds in track

Associated Press  

PARIS — The U.S. collected gold in men’s basketball and women’s soccer and earned three more golds in a huge night at the track Saturday at the Paris Olympics. They appreciate this atmosphere and they were fantastic.” Kevin Durant, who became the first four-time men’s gold medalist in Olympic basketball history, added 15 points and LeBron James had 14. Earlier …

Team USA men's basketball WINS the Olympic gold medal as LeBron James and Stephen Curry overwhelm France and rising star Victor Wembanyama
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Team USA men's basketball WINS the Olympic gold medal as LeBron James and Stephen Curry overwhelm France and rising star Victor Wembanyama

Daily Mail  

France had the homecourt advantage and rising star Victor Wembanyama ; but the USA had Stephen Curry, and that was all that mattered in the dying stages of Saturday's gold medal match as Team USA won its fifth straight Olympic gold medal in men's basketball. The USA held off France 98-87 behind 24 points from Curry, as a star-studded group …

'Wanted To Play In Final But Happy With Bronze Too': Manpreet Singh After Indian Hockey Team Finish 3rd In Paris
7 months, 2 weeks ago

'Wanted To Play In Final But Happy With Bronze Too': Manpreet Singh After Indian Hockey Team Finish 3rd In Paris

News 18  

Senior India hockey player Manpreet Singh on Saturday said it was disappointing not to win a gold in the Olympics but a second consecutive bronze medal is not too bad either. Eight-time Olympic champions India clinched a second consecutive bronze medal at Paris, beating Spain 2-1 in the play-off match. “Feeling really good, last time we won the bronze and …

LeBron James, Stephen Curry and fellow stars lead U.S. to gold-medal win over France
7 months, 2 weeks ago

LeBron James, Stephen Curry and fellow stars lead U.S. to gold-medal win over France

LA Times  

The U.S. men’s basketball team celebrates the win against France in the gold-medal match at the 2024 Paris Olympics Saturday. With these metallic gold sneakers on, of course LeBron James wasn’t leaving Bercy Arena with anything less than an Olympic crown. The Lakers superstar won his third Olympic gold medal on Saturday, leading the United States to a 98-87 win …

Steph Curry lifts USA basketball past France to fifth straight Olympic gold: How America’s Avengers delivered
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Steph Curry lifts USA basketball past France to fifth straight Olympic gold: How America’s Avengers delivered

New York Times  

PARIS — America’s recurring dream continues. “We got our moment,” said LeBron James, 39, the second-oldest player at the Olympics, the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, and now, MVP of the 2024 Olympic tournament. Among the most star-studded rosters the United States has ever sent to the Olympics, with 11 NBA All-Stars that drew constant comparisons to the “Dream Team” of …

Paris Olympics 2024: Aman Sehrawat Claims Bronze Medal in 57kg Wrestling With Dominant Win Over Puerto Rico's Damien Cruz
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris Olympics 2024: Aman Sehrawat Claims Bronze Medal in 57kg Wrestling With Dominant Win Over Puerto Rico's Damien Cruz

News 18  

When it mattered the most, Aman Sehrawat shone the brightest as the Indian wrestler dominated Puerto Rico’s Darien Toi Cruz to clinch the Bronze medal in the Men’s 57kg Freestyle event at the Paris Olympics on Friday. Sehrawat though wouldn’t budge already, as he would find the tackle from around the back to push Cruz down and gather two points …

LeBron James, still leading the way for the US at age 39, has another chance at an Olympic gold
7 months, 2 weeks ago

LeBron James, still leading the way for the US at age 39, has another chance at an Olympic gold

Associated Press  

PARIS — LeBron James knows there aren’t many moments like this left. If it happens, he’ll become just the third men’s player with at least three golds; Kevin Durant would have a record four golds should the U.S. win, and James would tie Carmelo Anthony for second on the all-time list with three Olympic titles. “We know what we’re here …

Steph Curry and LeBron James spark U.S. rally to beat Serbia, reach gold-medal game
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Steph Curry and LeBron James spark U.S. rally to beat Serbia, reach gold-medal game

LA Times  

American LeBron James clutches Stephen Curry’s head and screams while Kevin Durant looks on following their win over Serbia in a semifinal game Thursday at the Paris Olympics. The United States mounted a furious fourth-quarter comeback in the semifinals of the Paris Olympics to earn a 95-91 win over Serbia and advance to the gold-medal game, where it will face …

U.S. men escape Serbia as Steph Curry, LeBron James take over in Olympic semifinal: ‘That was special’
7 months, 2 weeks ago

U.S. men escape Serbia as Steph Curry, LeBron James take over in Olympic semifinal: ‘That was special’

New York Times  

PARIS — They needed the Avengers. The U.S. men, whose NBA titles, MVP awards and Olympic golds precede them, didn’t wear masks or capes, but they stormed Bercy Arena in the fourth quarter Thursday to lift Team USA over Serbia 95-91. Some of the greatest players of all time, and certainly the faces of a golden era in the NBA …

US rolls into semifinals of Paris Olympic basketball tournament, eases past Brazil 122-87
7 months, 2 weeks ago

US rolls into semifinals of Paris Olympic basketball tournament, eases past Brazil 122-87

Associated Press  

PARIS — All the favored teams in the first three men’s basketball quarterfinals at the Paris Olympics had problems. United States’ LeBron James, left, tries to pass while under pressure from Brazil’s Leo Meindl during a men’s basketball game at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024, in Paris, France. Brazil’s Bruno Caboclo, left, shoots as United States’ Joel …

The Paris Olympic men’s basketball quarterfinals are star-studded, all with a Game 7 feel
7 months, 3 weeks ago

The Paris Olympic men’s basketball quarterfinals are star-studded, all with a Game 7 feel

Associated Press  

PARIS — There are NBA champions, All-Star selections and award winners all over the men’s basketball quarterfinals at the Paris Olympics. The quarterfinal games: the four-time defending gold medalist U.S. vs. Brazil; Canada vs. France in a showdown of pre-tournament medal favorites; reigning World Cup champion Germany vs. Greece; and Serbia vs. Australia. And the goal is within sight now.” …

Paris Olympics 2024: Germany Win Triathlon Mixed Relay Gold, US and Britain Have Medals Switched
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris Olympics 2024: Germany Win Triathlon Mixed Relay Gold, US and Britain Have Medals Switched

News 18  

Laura Lindemann won a thrilling sprint finish to give Germany gold in the Olympic triathlon mixed relay on Monday, outkicking the United States and Britain after highly-fancied France were scuppered by a bike crash on the first of four legs. Paris Olympics 2024: Day 10 – LIVE It was a redemptive race for Lindemann, who had suffered a bike crash …

Paris 2024: LeBron James' USA Step up Quest for 5th Straight Olympic Gold
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris 2024: LeBron James' USA Step up Quest for 5th Straight Olympic Gold

News 18  

The unbeaten USA squad led by NBA superstar LeBron James aim to take their pursuit of a fifth straight Olympic basketball gold to the next level when they face Brazil in the quarter-finals on Tuesday. The Americans rolled through the group stage with a perfect 3-0 record and a tournament-leading plus-64 point differential — but coach Steve Kerr said there …

Paris Olympics 2024: Matthew Ebden Enjoys Golden End to Olympic Campaign With Men's Doubles Gold Win
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris Olympics 2024: Matthew Ebden Enjoys Golden End to Olympic Campaign With Men's Doubles Gold Win

News 18  

Australia’s Matthew Ebden enjoyed a golden finale to his Olympics on Saturday just a week after being humiliated by Novak Djokovic in a rout deemed “not a good image” for tennis. Ebden and John Peers came back from a set and break down to defeat fourth-seeded Austin Krajicek and Rajeev Ram of the United States 6-7, 7-6, 10-8 in the …

Where are the gold medals? Team USA sinks unexpectedly at the Paris Olympics 2024
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Where are the gold medals? Team USA sinks unexpectedly at the Paris Olympics 2024

Hindustan Times  

While Team USA might be leading the total medal count at the Paris 2024 Olympics, the most decorated country in the tournament has not racked up enough gold medals as expected. Hopes are pinned on LeBron James and the USA men's basketball team to get their gold tally up at the Paris Olympics 2024. Day 3 may not have brought …

Paris 2024 Olympics: US women’s basketball team beats Japan; Nigeria surprises Aussies
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris 2024 Olympics: US women’s basketball team beats Japan; Nigeria surprises Aussies

The Hindu  

A’ja Wilson scored 24 points and Breanna Stewart added 22 to help the U.S. beat Japan 102-76 on Monday night in the Paris 2024 Olympics opener for both teams. The last of those victories before Monday also came against Japan when the two teams played for the gold medal in the Tokyo Games three years ago. The U.S. then scored …

Paris Olympics 2024 day four: Nadalcaraz in quarters, India’s second medal
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris Olympics 2024 day four: Nadalcaraz in quarters, India’s second medal

Al Jazeera  

Bhaker became India’s first-ever multi-medallist at an Olympics by winning her second bronze on a hot day in Paris. Great Britain’s Nathan Hales clinched the men’s trap gold at the Paris Games with a new Olympic record, while the Serbian pair of Zorana Arunovic and Damir Mikec rallied to win the 10-metre air pistol mixed team event. North Korea bags …

Paris Olympics 2024 medal tally: Where is India placed after Manu Bhaker's historic bronze?
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris Olympics 2024 medal tally: Where is India placed after Manu Bhaker's historic bronze?

Hindustan Times  

India's Paris Olympics 2024 medal vault earned its first laurel after Manu Bhaker secured a bronze in the women’s 10m Air Pistol event Saturday afternoon in Paris, positioning the country 22nd in the medal tally. South Korea overtook Australia in the standings and is now tied with Japan, with seven total medals, including four golds, two silvers, and one bronze …

Paris Olympics 2024: LeBron James led USA Whiz Past Nikola Jokic's Serbia 110-84 in Opening Fixture
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris Olympics 2024: LeBron James led USA Whiz Past Nikola Jokic's Serbia 110-84 in Opening Fixture

News 18  

LeBron James made his Olympic return after a 12-year absence. And the two most experienced Olympians on this U.S. team opened the Paris Games — not to mention a bid for a fifth consecutive gold medal for the Americans — with a near-perfect show. Durant made his first eight shots on the way to 23 points in less than 17 …

Paris 2024 Olympics, Medals Tally after Day 1: Australia overtakes China in standings with three golds
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris 2024 Olympics, Medals Tally after Day 1: Australia overtakes China in standings with three golds

The Hindu  

China won gold in the 10m air rifle mixed team event at Paris 2024 Olympics, the first medal event of the Games, on Saturday. Australia secured three gold medals - first in road cycling and then in swimming, when Ariarne Titmus defeated archrivals Summer McIntosh of Canada and USA’s Katie Ledecky to defend her 400m freestyle title. PARIS 2024 OLYMPICS …

LeBron, Wembanyama, Curry: Who to watch at Paris Olympics 2024 basketball
8 months ago

LeBron, Wembanyama, Curry: Who to watch at Paris Olympics 2024 basketball

Al Jazeera  

From emerging stars to legends of the game, Al Jazeera picks out 10 ‘must-watch’ basketballers at the Paris Olympics. 🏀 Anthony Edwards Nicknamed “Ant-Man” or simply “Ant,” the Minnesota Timberwolves guard took a gigantic leap in his international evolution after putting in a sterling performance for Team USA during the 2023 FIBA World Cup. Antetokounmpo – also known as the …

LeBron James to be Team USA Flagbearer for Paris Olympics
8 months ago

LeBron James to be Team USA Flagbearer for Paris Olympics

News 18  

LeBron James, the NBA’s all-time leading points scorer, will be the male flagbearer for Team USA at the Paris Olympics, the USOPC announced on Monday. “It’s an incredible honor to represent the United States on this global stage, especially in a moment that can bring the whole world together,” Los Angeles Lakers power forward James said in a statement from …

Last Olympic dance: Simone Biles, Rafael Nadal, LeBron James among legends who could take Games bow at Paris 2024
8 months, 1 week ago

Last Olympic dance: Simone Biles, Rafael Nadal, LeBron James among legends who could take Games bow at Paris 2024

Hindustan Times  

The Paris Olympics begins on July 24, although a majority of the sporting events start after July 26 which is when the opening ceremony is scheduled to take place. Simone Biles is 27, she had taken a two-year break after the Tokyo Olympics and returned to what she does best by winning a slew of gold medals around the world, …

Paris Olympics: What to know and who to watch during the men’s basketball competition
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris Olympics: What to know and who to watch during the men’s basketball competition

Associated Press  

A roadmap to follow for the men’s basketball competition during the Paris Olympics: ATHLETES TO WATCH — LeBron James, United States: The NBA’s all-time scoring leader seeks his third Olympic gold medal and returns to the Games for the first time in 12 years. — Kevin Durant, United States: He is seeking to become the first four-time men’s basketball gold …

Stephen Curry and LeBron James named in star-studded USA basketball squad for Paris Olympics
11 months, 1 week ago

Stephen Curry and LeBron James named in star-studded USA basketball squad for Paris Olympics

The Independent  

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our …

James to headline another US ‘Dream Team’ at the Paris 2024 Olympics
11 months, 1 week ago

James to headline another US ‘Dream Team’ at the Paris 2024 Olympics

Al Jazeera  

Thirty-nine-year-old LeBron James will team up with a host of other top NBA players to go for gold at the Paris games. The NBA’s all-time leading scorer LeBron James and reigning most valuable player Joel Embiid headline an all-star lineup named to the United States men’s basketball team for the Paris Olympics. James, who has won two Olympic golds and …

Paris gleams with the promise of Olympic gold: Looking forward into 2024
1 year, 2 months ago

Paris gleams with the promise of Olympic gold: Looking forward into 2024

Hindustan Times  

It’s an Olympic year, which means little of the sporting action before or after that mega-spectacle is likely to feel like it matters. The country will now be watching to see if this brave new generation of Indian athletes can translate the high of triple-digit Asian Games medals into double-digit Olympics podium finishes. Chopra’s historic gold at the Tokyo Games …

Paris Olympics the next move for Lebron James, Stephen Curry after USA's shocking World Cup debacle: Report
1 year, 6 months ago

Paris Olympics the next move for Lebron James, Stephen Curry after USA's shocking World Cup debacle: Report

Hindustan Times  

LeBron James and Stephen Curry are among a legion of NBA superstars gearing up for next year's Paris Olympics. The Athletic reported that James, a two-time Olympic champion and four-time NBA champion, is actively recruiting fellow NBA stars as they prepare for their fifth straight gold in France next year. Quoting multiple League sources, The Athletic reported that James has, …

LeBron James, Steph Curry, Kevin Durant interested in joining Team USA at 2024 Paris Games: Reports
1 year, 6 months ago

LeBron James, Steph Curry, Kevin Durant interested in joining Team USA at 2024 Paris Games: Reports

The Hindu  

LeBron James may have sat out the last two Olympics but the NBA’s all-time leading scorer is interested in making a return to the international stage with USA Basketball at the 2024 Paris Games, according to multiple reports on Monday. Citing unnamed sources, ESPN said James is among a number of top players who are interested in competing in Paris …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: USA beat France 87-82 to win basketball gold medal for the fourth straight time
3 years, 7 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: USA beat France 87-82 to win basketball gold medal for the fourth straight time

Firstpost  

Kevin Durant scored 29 points and joined Carmelo Anthony as the only three-time men’s gold medalists in Olympic history and the US held off France 87-82 on Saturday to win the title at the Tokyo Games Saitama, Japan: Nothing about the summer was easy for the US men’s basketball team, and neither was the gold-medal game. Kevin Durant scored 29 …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry says he plans to play for USA at next year's Games
5 years, 6 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry says he plans to play for USA at next year's Games

Firstpost  

Stephen Curry, a three-time NBA champion and two-time NBA Most Valuable Player, has never played for a US Olympic squad, although he did help American teams win the 2010 and 2014 Basketball World Cups. San Francisco: Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry says he expects to play for the United States at next year’s Tokyo Olympics, telling ESPN: “That is …

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