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Former Olympic champion Marion Jones reflects on her conviction and looks to the future

Tuesday, July 30

(NEW YORK) -- Marion Jones is opening up about her new life as she emerged into the spotlight for a career reboot.She was once considered the fastest woman in the world and a household name during the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia.However, in... Read More.

Meet Lauren Scruggs: The first Black American woman to win an individual Olympics fencing medal

Tuesday, July 30

(PARIS) -- Star fencer Lauren Scruggs knew that she would be making history heading into her gold medal matchup against fellow American Lee Kiefer in the women's individual foil final at the 2024 Paris Olympics.But the gravity of the moment still would leave her... Read More.

Fastest person on Earth: Team USA sprinter Noah Lyles arrives in Paris with grand Olympic ambitions

Tuesday, July 30

(PARIS) -- He's become the face of Team USA's Men's track and field, and he's close to becoming the fastest man on Earth -- just don't call him the "next Usain Bolt."He tells us he will only ever be the "first Noah Lyles."And, if... Read More.

McKenna Whitman, 14, becomes youngest female to play pro soccer in US

Tuesday, July 30

(NEW YORK) -- A 14-year-old has become the youngest female to play professional soccer in the United States.McKenna "Mak" Whitham set the record in her debut Sunday -- one day after her 14th birthday -- with the National Women's Soccer League's NJ/NY Gotham FC,... Read More.

Mens triathlon at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games postponed due to poor water quality

Tuesday, July 30

(LONDON) -- The men's triathlon at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris has been postponed after tests carried out in the Seine “revealed water quality levels that did not provide sufficient guarantees to allow the event to be held,” officials said.Originally scheduled to take... Read More.

Scoreboard Roundup — 7/29/24

Tuesday, July 30

(NEW YORK) -- Here are the scores from Monday's sports events:MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALLINTERLEAGUEN.Y. Yankees 14, Philadelphia Phillies 4N.Y. Mets 15, Minnesota Twins 2Texas Rangers 6, St. Louis Cardinals 3Pittsburgh Pirates 5, Houston Astros 3AMERICAN LEAGUEBaltimore Orioles 11, Toronto Blue Jays 5 (GM 1 Doubleheader)Cleveland... Read More.

USA mens gymnastics wins bronze in Paris Olympics: What to know about the team

Tuesday, July 30

(NEW YORK) -- The U.S. men's gymnastics team took a thrilling bronze in the team event in Paris on Monday, earning the first team medal for the American men since the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.With razor sharp performances in all six rotations --... Read More.

Olympic athlete amputates finger to play in 2024 Paris Games

Friday, July 26

(LONDON) -- An Olympic athlete has had his finger amputated after he suffered an injury just so he can play in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.Just two weeks ago, Matthew Dawson, a 30-year-old hockey player from Australia, suffered a badly broken finger on his... Read More.

Ten US Olympians to watch in Paris

Friday, July 26

(PARIS) -- From Bacon (both Sarah, a diver, and Phoebe, a swimmer) to Coffey (both Olivia, a rower, and Sam, a soccer player), Team USA will be sending a veritable smorgasbord of talent to Paris for the 2024 Olympics.You probably know the big names... Read More.

U.S. Olympics committee drops doping probe to secure Salt Lake City hosting bid

Friday, July 26

(NEW YORK) -- As the 2024 Summer Olympics officially kick off in Paris on July 26, USA Today sports columnist Christine Brennan joined Brad Mielke on Thursday’s episode of "Start Here," ABC News’ flagship daily news podcast, and dived into the concession made by... Read More.

Scoreboard Roundup – 7/25/24

Friday, July 26

(NEW YORK) -- Here are the scores from Thursday's sports events:MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALLINTERLEAGUEBaltimore Orioles 7, Miami Marlins 6NATIONAL LEAGUESan Diego Padres 3, Washington Nationals 0L.A. Dodgers 6, San Francisco Giants 4N.Y. Mets 3, Atlanta Braves 2AMERICAN LEAGUEDetroit Tigers 3, Cleveland Guardians 0Texas Rangers 2,... Read More.

Who Is Hezly Rivera? The youngest Team USA athlete talks outlook for Paris Olympics

Thursday, July 25

(NEW YORK) -- Of the nearly 600 American athletes representing the red, white and blue at the 2024 Paris Olympics, Hezly Rivera will make history as the youngest athlete to compete for Team USA.The New Jersey-born gymnast secured her spot on the highly competitive... Read More.