August 2024

Ryan Crouser competes in the men's shot put final during the Paris Olympic Summer at Stade de France.

The gold medal Ryan Crouser didn’t think was possible

August 4, 2024 7:33 AM NBC Olympics

Ryan Crouser’s third gold medal is not only unmatched in shot put history, but it took a jaw-dropping physical comeback to bring to…

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy displays newly arrived F-16 fighter jets to combat Russia in the air

August 4, 2024 7:26 AM The Associated Press

Associated Press SOMEWHERE IN UKRAINE (AP) — Ukraine’s newly arrived F-16 fighter jets were put on display Sunday by President Volodymyr…

Kaylia Nemour of Algeria celebrates after winning an historic gold medal on uneven bars at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

French-born Kaylia Nemour wins historic Olympic gold for Algeria; Suni Lee claims bronze

August 4, 2024 7:15 AM NBC Olympics

For the first time in history, Algeria has not just an Olympic medalist in gymnastics – but a gold medalist. Kaylia Nemour (15.700), topped…

Anthony Edwards looks on vs. Puerto Rico

Four questions ahead of U.S. men’s basketball quarterfinal vs. Brazil

August 4, 2024 7:00 AM NBC Olympics

What are the keys for Team USA in its men’s basketball quarterfinal against…

Boxing preview, Aug. 4: Ngamba fights for Refugee Olympic Team’s first medal

August 4, 2024 6:57 AM NBC Olympics

On Sunday, middleweight boxer Cindy Ngamba could become the first Refugee Olympic Team athlete to secure a…

Silver medalist Isabell Werth of Team Germany (L) and gold medalist Jessica Von Bredow-Werndl of Team Germany interact during the medal ceremony for the Dressage Individual Grand Prix Freestyle in Versailles

Equestrian recap, Aug. 4: German duo makes history in individual dressage

August 4, 2024 6:52 AM NBC Olympics

Jessica Von Bredow-Werndl defended her Olympic individual dressage title and Isabell Werth won a record 14the medal with behind her as the pair of…

Brady Ellison looks at the crowd after an Olympic archery event

South Korean archer Kim wins gold in individual men’s event; American Ellison earns silver

August 4, 2024 6:40 AM NBC Olympics

American archer Brady Ellison narrowly missed out on winning gold after losing to South Korea’s Kim Woojin in the gold medal match of the men’s…

China's Liu Yang competes during the men's ring final at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

China gymnast Liu Yang defends gold on rings

August 4, 2024 6:33 AM NBC Olympics

China went back-to-back on the men’s Olympic rings podium with Liu Yang defending his gold from…

Kellie Harrington secures women's lightweight gold

Boxing recap, Aug. 3: Jones to make history as semis start

August 4, 2024 6:25 AM NBC Olympics

Team USA’s Omari Jones ensured a boxing medal for the United States while Ireland’s reigning champion Kellie Harington will fight for gold at the…

Women’s water polo recap, Aug. 4: Australia, Spain finish pool play unbeaten; France eliminated with loss to Greece

August 4, 2024 6:25 AM NBC Olympics

The final day of pool play in the women’s water polo tournament at the Paris…

How competing while pregnant is different for Olympians Nada Hafez and Yaylagul Ramazanova

August 4, 2024 6:15 AM NBC Olympics

Making the Olympics is an unforgettable experience. Making the Olympics while pregnant takes on an added significance for Nada Hafez and Yaylagul…

World No. 1 Sweden outlasts Cuba in three-set classic to reach men’s beach volleyball quarterfinals

August 4, 2024 6:12 AM NBC Olympics

In one of the top matches of the Paris Games thus far, world No. 1 team David Ahman and Jonatan Hellvig of Sweden defeated Cuba’s Jorge Alayo and…

Democrat Ruben Gallego promotes Republican support in his Arizona Senate campaign against Kari Lake

August 4, 2024 6:01 AM The Associated Press

Associated Press WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Arizona Democrat Ruben Gallego is promoting Republican backing for his Senate campaign as the congressman…

Democrat Ruben Gallego promotes Republican support in his Arizona Senate campaign against Kari Lake

August 4, 2024 6:01 AM The Associated Press

Associated Press WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Arizona Democrat Ruben Gallego is promoting Republican backing for his Senate campaign as the congressman…

The 15 Russian ‘neutrals’ at the Paris Olympics are politically isolated and rarely in the spotlight

August 4, 2024 5:53 AM The Associated Press

AP Sports Writer PARIS (AP) — Rarely on the podium and barred from the opening ceremony, the 15 Russians competing at the Paris Olympics have an…

Haleigh Washington of the United States celebrates with team mates during the Women's Preliminary Round - Pool C match between of France and Team USA

Team USA women’s volleyball pushed by France but advances to quarterfinals

August 4, 2024 5:51 AM NBC Olympics

Team USA got through in straight sets against France, but it was far from easy. The U.S. is now through to the quarterfinals of the 2024 Paris…

Adele stops mid-concert to watch Sha’Carri Richardson race at Paris Olympics

August 4, 2024 5:40 AM NBC Olympics

Adele concerts are some of the hottest tickets in the world right now. But the British superstar stopped down in the middle of her show in Munich…

Leon Marchand talks ‘crazy’ comparisons to Phelps, Spitz

August 4, 2024 5:37 AM NBC Olympics

Greatness has found Leon Marchand, but the young French swimmer is still trying to comprehend his 2024 Paris…

Olympic and faith leaders seek reset after opening ceremony outcry, while chaplains welcome athletes

August 4, 2024 5:34 AM The Associated Press

Associated Press PARIS (AP) — Faith leaders gathered with Olympic officials Sunday morning in front of Notre Dame Cathedral to celebrate how…

One church, two astronauts. How a Texas congregation is supporting its members on the space station

August 4, 2024 5:33 AM The Associated Press

Associated Press About 10 miles from Johnson Space Center, a Houston-area church takes a moment during Wednesday Bible studies and Sunday evening…

Month: August 2024