The Latest Breaking News from Olympics

Impact of finishing just shy of podium deeply mental: Abhinav Bindra

NEW DELHI: Paris Olympics saw many medal success stories being written by Indian athletes but there were quite a few heartbreaks too. Six of the athletes missed out on a medal with each securing fourth spot in their respective events.

The Times of India · Aug 31, 2024

Doucette helms US to fifth straight flag football world title as sport readies for Olympic debut

The United States swept the men’s and women’s flag football world titles ahead of the sport’s addition to the Olympic program for the 2028 Games in Los Angeles

The Guardian - US · Aug 30, 2024

Ransomware group Brain Cipher take responsibility for French National Museum cyberattack

Brain Cipher have taken responsibility for the attack on the Olympic venue, and threaten to leak stolen data.

TechRadar · Aug 30, 2024

Stephen Curry agrees to $63 million extension with Warriors for 2026-27 season

Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors have agreed to extend his contract for the 2026-27 season, one in which the NBA’s all-time 3-point leader and Olympic gold medalist will earn nearly $63 million

The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2024

Olympic rugby player Ilona Maher praised after earning Sports Illustrated swimsuit cover

‘This is the type of woman you want to see on these covers!’ one comment on Instagram reads

The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2024

Sources: USA Swimming Set to Clean House After Mixed Showing at Olympics

After winning the fewest U.S. Olympic swimming gold medals since 1988 and fewest total medals since 2004, changes will be made before the ’28 Los Angeles Games.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 29, 2024

Business unusual: What's on French bosses' minds?

After a summer of Olympic fever, it's back to business in France. But uncertainty dominates after snap elections earlier this summer returned a hung parliament. As suspense continues over who will be the country's next prime minister, France's largest employer federation, Medef, held its annual conference on the theme of…

France 24 · Aug 29, 2024

From the Olympics to the US Open, here’s why I keep the Chase Sapphire Reserve credit card in my wallet

An under-utilized perk of the Chase Sapphire Reserve is the special access and perks you can get at many events. Here’s how to get in on the fun.

Fortune · Aug 29, 2024

Paralympics ‘have a special place in our hearts’, Australia’s governor-general tells FRANCE 24

Australian athletes enjoyed a hugely successful Olympics in Paris, winning a total of 52 medals and 17 golds – a feat the sports-loving nation is looking to replicate as the Paralympics get under way this week. FRANCE 24 speaks to Sam Mostyn, Australia’s governor-general, about the significance of the Games…

France 24 · Aug 29, 2024

Sir Ben Ainslie has Rolex robbed at knifepoint in Barcelona

Sir Ben is the most successful Olympic sailor of all time

Evening Standard · Aug 29, 2024