Olympics

Unstoppable Force: Emma Hayes’ Potential Recognized as Young Guns Fire USWNT to Olympic Success

Tierna Davidson, a defender for the USWNT, said Emma Hayes made a huge difference right away as the US won gold at the Olympics in Paris for the first time in 12 years.

John Madden 2024-08-16

From Gold Medals to Gory Nights: 2024 Olympic Zombies Take Over Paris

“Handball to the right, volleyball to the left.” I only heard the volunteer directing the crowd outside the South Paris Arena for sixteen days. He blared his megaphone over the Place de la Porte de Versailles and into my seventh-floor hotel room 150m distant.

John Madden 2024-08-14

Tom Cruise brings Hollywood magic to the end of the Paris Olympics

Tom Cruise descended from the Stade de France roof to help Paris hand over the 2028 Olympics to Los Angeles. His Hollywood magic was present.

John Madden 2024-08-12

Why has the U.S. women’s soccer team made such a huge comeback?

Poor finishes for the U.S. women’s soccer team are concerning, but the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup last summer elevated them more. American round of 16 finish was poorest ever at a major international event. Julie Ertz and Megan Rapinoe left. Worried fans and critics wrung their hands.

John Madden 2024-08-10

Officials from Paris 2024 respond after a second Olympian criticizes “tarnished” trophies

The people in charge of Paris 2024 have responded after a second Olympic athlete voiced worries about the condition of their bronze medal.

John Madden 2024-08-10

Olympic Upsets: When Did Team USA Fail to Top the Gold Medal Count?

There is a big difference between Team USA and everyone else in the gold medal race in Paris. It looks like Team USA will once again win the most medals at an Olympics.

John Madden 2024-08-10

How to understand the last-minute change to the IOC deal for the 2034 Winter Games

A new termination clause was added at the last minute to Utah’s contract to hold the 2034 Winter Olympics. This has gotten a lot of attention. People in charge of the plan didn’t expect this kind of change when they agreed to it because of an investigation into doping in other countries by the U.S. Justice Department.

John Madden 2024-08-09