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The Next Miracle? How USA Men's Hockey Team Defeated Canada

Team USA defeats Canada 2-1 in overtime for Olympic gold behind Jack Hughes’ winner and Connor Hellebuyck’s 41-save masterpiece....

by Randy Sportak Olympics Mon Feb 23 2026


Olympian Admits To Cheating on Girlfriend on Live TV After Bronze Medal

Norwegian Olympian Sturla Holm Laegreid turned a bronze medal interview into a viral confession while trying to win back his ex-girlfriend....

by Nick Pedone Olympics Tue Feb 10 2026


Who Could Start for Team USA Men's Basketball in 2028 Los Angeles Olympics

The United States won gold in men's basketball on Saturday, but who will represent Team USA in the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles?...

by Dave Del Grande Olympics Sun Aug 11 2024


Team USA vs. France for Olympic Gold Medal in Men's Basketball: Of Course This is the Matchup

Team USA is one win away from winning the gold medal in the 2024 Paris Olympics. The hometown team, France, has an opportunity to pull one of the biggest upsets ever....

by Dave Del Grande Team USA Fri Aug 09 2024


Five Reasons Why Team USA Men's Basketball Will Win Gold Medal at 2024 Paris Olympics

Team USA men's basketball team is a lock to win the gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics. These are the five reasons why....

by Dave Del Grande Olympics Mon Aug 05 2024


Olympic Women Team USA Still Solid Gold After WNBA All-Star Loss

Despite a loss in the WNBA All-Star Game, Team USA Women's Olympic team should still be solid gold as the games in Paris are set to tip off....

by Mitchell Northam Olympics Fri Jul 26 2024


Team USA Basketball Might Have Too Many Alphas

Team USA struggled a bit during their exhibition games, and they might have too many alphas on their roster. Here's what can be tweaked to give this squad a chance at gold....

by Dave Del Grande Olympics Tue Jul 23 2024


LeBron James Is Face of American Sports, Not Just the NBA

LeBron James was named the flag bearer for Team USA at the Paris Olympics, proving that he's not just the face of the NBA, but the face of American sports....

by Nick Pedone NBA Tue Jul 23 2024


Team USA Basketball Might Have Effort Problem

Team USA has the NBA's brightest stars, but there might be an issue with their effort after a shaky exhibition performance against Australia. ...

by Deadspin Staff Team USA Tue Jul 16 2024


Steve Cherundolo to coach US men's team at 2028 Olympics

Steve Cherundolo is set to return to the United States and take over head coaching duties for the under-23 men's national team that will compete in the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. Cherundolo, 47, departed as head coach of Los Angeles FC in 2025 citing a desire to return to Germany where he ...

by Field Level Media Thu Jul 09 2026


LA Olympics soccer to begin 4 days before opening ceremony

By the time the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics opening ceremony takes place July 14, the men's and women's soccer tournament will be well underway, according to the schedule that was released Monday. The men's and women's Olympic tournaments will be held across the United States, with New York, Columbus,...

by Field Level Media Mon Mar 16 2026