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.
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.
Celine Dion performing at Paris 2024 Olympics, report says
Celine Dion is poised to return to the world stage for the Paris 2024 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.
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
Map: See which states have the most Summer Olympic gold medals
Some U.S. states have more Summer Olympic gold medals than others.
Taylor Swift reacts to Simone Biles using 'Ready for It' during Olympic trials
Simone Biles’ Olympic trials floor routine earned a shoutout from Taylor Swift, who said she “watched this so many times.”
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.
Team USA's uniform for Olympics opening ceremonies? Blue jeans
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.
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.
Presidential Medal of Freedom: Katie Ledecky, Nancy Pelosi among those honored
Olympic gold medalist Katie Ledecky and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi are among those who will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Joe Biden at the White House on Friday.
Kristi Yamaguchi inspires Barbie's new Olympic figure skater doll
Yamaguchi, who became the first Asian American to win an individual figure skating gold medal, at the 1992 Winter Olympics, has been immortalized as a doll for Barbie's "Inspiring Women Series," Mattel announced Wednesday.
Larry Nassar victims awarded $138M settlement
The U.S. Justice Department announced a $138.7 million settlement Tuesday with more than 100 people who accused the FBI of grossly mishandling allegations of sexual assault against Larry Nassar in 2015 and 2016, a critical time gap that allowed the sports doctor to continue to prey on victims before his arrest.
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.
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.
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.
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.
AMC to show NBC broadcasts of Paris Olympics this summer
After scoring big with Beyonce and Taylor Swift’s concert films, AMC is continuing to expand its offerings with showings of broadcasts from the Paris Olympics this summer.
Reporter recalls covering Tonya Harding, Nancy Kerrigan attack: ‘I don’t think I’ll ever forget it'
Scott Lewis, an investigative reporter for FOX 2 Detroit, became the first person to break the news that Tonya Harding was being linked to the crime by the FBI.