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.
Olympic fan hopes Atlanta airport recovers from IT meltdown before Paris flight
The travel disruptions are now causing problems for Americans seeking to head to Paris for the start of the 2024 Summer Olympics, set to officially open on Friday.
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
1996 Atlanta Olympic Games | Celebrating 28 years
As the fervor for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games increases, Atlanta is quietly marking the 28th anniversary of the Centennial Olympic Games.
Map: See which states have the most Summer Olympic gold medals
Some U.S. states have more Summer Olympic gold medals than others.
Rising stars trade swords at Alpharetta's Epic Fencing Club
Tucked away in Alpharetta is a place where some of the world's best junior fencing talent face off in hopes of one day reaching the Olympics.
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.
Team USA diver from The Woodlands fights juvenile arthritis
A high school student from The Woodlands and a Team USA diving member has been chosen as the youth ambassador for the Arthritis Foundation.
Delta unveils 2024 Team USA plane at Atlanta airport
Delta's brand-new custom Team USA plane is set to touch down in Atlanta fresh from a factory in France.
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.
Former UGA player Anthony Edwards named to USA Olympic Team
Anthony Edwards, a former University of Georgia basketball standout, is set to join a star-studded Team USA lineup alongside iconic players such as LeBron James, Steph Curry, Kevin Durant, and more.
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.