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Steve Serio and Nicky Nieves picked as US flagbearers for Paralympics opening ceremony
Read full article: Steve Serio and Nicky Nieves picked as US flagbearers for Paralympics opening ceremonyFormer gold medalists Steve Serio and Nicky Nieves have been chosen as the United States’ flagbearers for the Paralympics opening ceremony.
Benjamin of US holds off Tebogo of Botswana to win men's 4x400 relay at Paris Olympics
Read full article: Benjamin of US holds off Tebogo of Botswana to win men's 4x400 relay at Paris OlympicsRai Benjamin has held off Letsile Tebogo on the anchor leg to give the United States men gold medal and an Olympic record in the men’s 4x400-meter relay at the Paris Games.
Jill Biden meets with US Olympic athletes in Paris — and even helps with a relay drill
Read full article: Jill Biden meets with US Olympic athletes in Paris — and even helps with a relay drillU.S. first lady Jill Biden visited some American athletes at an Olympic training center in Paris on Thursday, wishing rugby and track and field competitors good luck and even taking part in a stationary relay drill with runners.
WNBA All-Star Game has record 3.44 million viewers, the league's 3rd most watched event ever
Read full article: WNBA All-Star Game has record 3.44 million viewers, the league's 3rd most watched event everThe WNBA All-Star Game drew a record number of viewers with 3.44 million people watching the contest in Phoenix on Saturday night.
WNBA heads to Olympic break with big All-Star weekend, showdown between US team and league standouts
Read full article: WNBA heads to Olympic break with big All-Star weekend, showdown between US team and league standoutsThe WNBA heads into its monthlong Olympic break following this weekend’s highly anticipated list of All-Star festivities.
Ralph Lauren goes with basic blue jeans for Team USA's opening Olympic ceremony uniforms
Read full article: Ralph Lauren goes with basic blue jeans for Team USA's opening Olympic ceremony uniformsWhen Team USA walks with the world’s athletes during the Paris Olympics' opening ceremony, they’ll be doing so in snappy blue blazers and blue jeans from Ralph Lauren.
Ralph Lauren rolls out buffalo plaid for Team USA in Beijing
Read full article: Ralph Lauren rolls out buffalo plaid for Team USA in BeijingWith a buffalo plaid design and a nod to sustainability, Ralph Lauren on Thursday unveiled navy blue uniforms for Team USA to wear during the closing ceremonies of the winter Olympics and Paralympics in Beijing.
Ryder Cup recap: Things went so well for the U.S. that Brooks and Bryson even hugged!
Read full article: Ryder Cup recap: Things went so well for the U.S. that Brooks and Bryson even hugged!Here are some key takeaways after the U.S.’s historic 19-9 rout of Europe during this weekend’s Ryder Cup in Wisconsin.
USOPC: American hopefuls for Beijing Games must have vaccine
Read full article: USOPC: American hopefuls for Beijing Games must have vaccineU.S. athletes trying to make the Winter Olympics will have to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 under a directive announced Wednesday by the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee.
Biden praises Olympians for inspiring Americans with courage
Read full article: Biden praises Olympians for inspiring Americans with couragePresident Joe Biden praised U.S. Olympians for navigating the difficulties of a coronavirus tarnished games with “moral courage” that made Americans’ “hearts swell” with pride.
Let’s break down the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team roster for Tokyo
Read full article: Let’s break down the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team roster for TokyoWith the Olympics right around the corner, the final rosters and teams are shaping up, and that includes the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team.
Team USA has failed to medal in these 5 Summer Olympic sports
Read full article: Team USA has failed to medal in these 5 Summer Olympic sportsIt’s no secret that the United States is the most decorated country when it comes to winning medals at the Summer Olympics, with the red, white and blue taking home more than 2,600 medals, the most of any country.
Team USA loses again at FIBA World Cup
Read full article: Team USA loses again at FIBA World CupWith the loss, Team USA can finish no better than seventh -- making it the worst finish for the country in international tournament history. The previous worst was finishing sixth in the 2002 FIBA World Championship. It also assured the US men won't medal at a major international competition for this first time since the 2002 FIBA World Championship. But the Americans did that without many of the biggest NBA stars, as several of the top players in the league opted out of playing for the FIBA World Cup this summer. Team USA's final game in this year's World Cup will take place Saturday against either Poland or the Czech Republic in Beijing.
US men's basketball team loses first game in 13 years to Australia
Read full article: US men's basketball team loses first game in 13 years to AustraliaAll of that changed Saturday, when Team USA lost its first game since 2006 to Australia. The Boomers, ranked 11th by the International Basketball Federation (FIBA), won its first game against No. The last time Team USA lost was during the 2006 semifinals of the FIBA World Championship. The US' final exhibition is Monday against Canada in Sydney before heading to the World Cup in China. There the two-time defending World Cup champion will face the Czech Republic on September 1.
Women's soccer in the US enjoys high attendance after World Cup
Read full article: Women's soccer in the US enjoys high attendance after World CupCarli Lloyd of the USA lifts the FIFA Women's World Cup Trophy following victory over the Netherlands in the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup France Final on July 7, 2019, in Lyon, France. (CNN) - The success of Team USA at the Women's World Cup in France is translating to more fans at soccer fields across America. It remains to be seen if these high attendance numbers will last as the season goes on. If you're feeling withdrawal from not seeing your favorite Team USA players crush it on the world's stage, look no further than the NWSL. Stop by Orlando to see Team USA co-captain Alex Morgan in action.