The Latest Breaking News from Olympics

USA Basketball defeats Canada 86-72 in a tune-up game ahead of the Paris Olympics, showcasing depth and talent.

In Paris an equal number of women and men will compete for the first time, plus there's a record number of Olympic mixed-gender events.

Australian surf star Tyler Wright says she has been battling balance issues in the lead-up to the Paris Olympics.

Going for a dip in the Seine on a hot summer's day has been the pipedream of many a Parisian since swimming in the river was formally banned a century ago.

Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark playing in the 2028 Olympics together sounds *awesome.*

The Latin motto of the Olympic Games, which Baron Pierre de Coubertin – known as the father of the Olympics – resurrected at Athens in 1896, is “citius, altius, fortius – communiter”.

Matildas goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold will join US club Portland Thorns after the Paris Olympics on a deal that could run until the end of 2027.

The Russian military still relies on western-designed components to fire missiles at Ukraine, an FT report has found. Mexican navy officials are flagging concerns about the rising flows of unregulated “dual use” chemicals used to produce synthetic drugs. The S&P 500 climbs to a fresh record, breaking about 5,600 for…

Derrick White replaces Kawhi Leonard on U.S. men's basketball team for Paris Olympics. Kevin Durant to miss exhibition game. Leonard's absence noted.

Kawhi Leonard opts out of Paris Olympics to focus on recovery from knee injury, prioritizing health over competition. USA Basketball supports his decision.

Campaigners cited Paris 2024 sponsors Toyota, Air France and steel giant ArcelorMittal.