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What is LOVB? League One Volleyball teams, players, schedule
League One Volleyball kicks off its inaugural season in January 2025. Here's everything fans need to know about LOVB.
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'Au revoir, Paris; Hello Hollywood': Highlights from Sunday's Olympic closing ceremony
The curtain has closed on the Paris Games where Team USA completed an unforgettable journey with a total of 126 medals, including forty gold

Summer Olympics
Olympics 101: What to know with the Paris Summer Games
The 2024 Summer Games lived up to the hype. Here are key facts about athletes, events, and festivities in Paris.

Artistic Gymnastics
The road to L.A. in 2028: Early predictions and bold expectations
An incredible 2024 Paris Olympics is in the books -- what can we expect from Los Angeles in 2028?

Olympic Sports
How does Olympic volleyball work? Scoring, format, rules
Beach and indoor volleyball at the 2024 Paris Games both start on July 27, with beach ending on Aug. 10, and indoor ending on Aug. 11.

Olympic Sports
What's in the medal winners box at the 2024 Olympics?
Medals were the top goal at the 2024 Olympics, but what else came in the winners box? Check out the full breakdown for winners at the Paris Games now.

Olympic Sports
Why did Paris host the 2024 Olympics? French facts to know
Paris, France hosted the Summer Games for the third time in 2024. Check out fun facts about French Olympic history now.

Summer Olympics
When are the Olympics over? Closing ceremony date, time, more
The Paris Olympics opening ceremony set a high bar for spectacle. What will the closing ceremony bring? Fans will have to tune in to find out.

Olympic Sports
When did summer events become Olympic sports?
Popular sports like soccer and golf weren't always in the Olympics. Check out when summer sports became a part of the Olympic Games.

Summer Olympics
Summer Olympics results: U.S. gold medals by event
The U.S. has won more gold medals at the Summer Olympics than any other country. Check out 2024 gold medals by event and the all-time medal count.

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Olympics Dictionary: Breaking to Dream Team, golf to rings
It's time for the 2024 Olympics! Get psyched for this summer's festivities by reflecting on top terms related to the history of the Games.

Olympic Sports
Aug. 11 Olympics schedule: Basketball, closing ceremony
On August 11th, Olympic fans can catch finals in basketball and volleyball, in addition to the closing ceremony. Check out the Paris schedule now.

Archery
USA wins men's hoops gold medal game against France and more in Paris on Saturday
Saturday at the 2024 Paris Games was headlined by Team USA's gold medal in men's basketball against France, along with the men's and women's 4x400-meter relay finals.

Olympic Sports
Aug. 10 Olympics schedule: Breaking, basketball, soccer
On August 10th, Olympic fans can catch finals in breaking, basketball, and soccer, among other exciting events. Check out the Paris schedule now.

Olympic Sports
Brazil women edge Canada for beach v'ball gold
Brazil beat Canada to win a tense, three-set final to claim the women's beach volleyball gold medal at the Paris Olympics.

Olympic Sports
Sha'Carri Richardson leads relay team to gold, U.S. women's hoops to play France in final and more from Friday in Paris
The U.S. women's 4x100m relay team won gold, while the men's relay team was disqualified for passing the baton outside the "takeover zone."

Olympic Sports
Aug. 9 Olympics schedule: Breaking, golf, basketball
On August 9th, Olympic fans can catch breaking, golf, and women's basketball, among other exciting events. Check out the Paris schedule now.

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Paris Games Thursday recap
Check out the scores and storylines of Thursday's action across all sports at the Paris Games.
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- Felix, S. Williams, Coach K in USOPC HOF class
- Debuting pro volleyball league lands new funding
- Kiraly to coach U.S. men's volleyball in 2028
- Mural of Italian volleyball player Egonu vandalized
- Convicted rapist considered quitting Olympics
- Italy sweeps U.S. for women's volleyball gold
- France tops No. 1 Poland for men's volleyball title
Medal Tracker
Overall Medal Leaders
- 126USA
- 91CHN
- 65GBR
Individual Medal Leaders
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Overall Medal Leaders
- 6Yufei
- 5Marchand
- 5Huske
Individual Medal Leaders
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Olympics News
Faith Kipyegon comes up short in bid to break 4-minute mile
Faith Kipyegon, a three-time Olympic champion, came up short in her bid to become the first woman to run a mile in under four minutes, posting a time of 4 minutes, 06.42 seconds at Stade Charléty in Paris on Thursday.
Neeraj Chopra wins gold at Ostrava Golden Spike
Neeraj Chopra won gold with a best throw of 85.29m, ahead of Douw Smit and Anderson Peters
LSU and Olympic sprinter Favour Ofili switching allegiance from Nigeria to Turkiye - reports
Olympian and LSU Tigers sprinter Favour Ofili has reportedly switched her national allegiance from Nigeria to Turkiye, effective May 31, according to media reports. But Nigeria's authorities say they've not been informed.
UCI to trial gear restrictions to combat dangerous cycling speeds
UCI, cycling's world governing body, confirmed Friday it will commission a trial to restrict gear ratios and slow down professional cyclists over growing concerns of dangerous speeds and rider safety in the sport.
Neeraj Chopra takes first major win of 2025 in Paris Diamond League
Neeraj Chopra hit 88.16m in his first throw and that was good enough to take the win in Paris.
Reports: Jamaican Olympic medalists switch allegiance to Turkey
A pair of Jamaican Olympic medalists have switched their allegiance to Turkey after reportedly agreeing to $500,000 signing bonuses and monthly financial support to make the move.