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Olympics News

United States shooting guard Stephen Curry (4) celebrates in the second half against France in the men's basketball gold medal game during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Accor Arena.

You can’t hang them all in the Louvre

Team USA's win over France produced some iconic images. But they're not all "Louvre-worthy"

By Sean Keeley OnAug 10, 2024 0
Mathias Lessort with Martinique flag

Mike Tirico quickly apologized for misidentifying Martinique flag as Palestine’s

"I apologize for the error and will correct on-air during our primetime show tonight."

By Sean Keeley OnAug 10, 2024 3
United States shooting guard Stephen Curry (4) reacts in the second half against France in the men's basketball gold medal game during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Accor Arena.

Noah Eagle, Dwyane Wade shine calling Team USA’s gold-medal victory over France

"IT'S A GOLDEN DAGGER!!!"

By Sean Keeley OnAug 10, 2024 7
Team USA fans celebrate winning against Team Brazil in the women's soccer gold medal match during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Parc des Princes.

NBC Olympics viewers unite to appreciate the lack of gambling commercials

"One of the most refreshing things about watching the Olympics has been the total absence of gambling ads and discussion."

By Sean Keeley OnAug 10, 2024 6
Women's 100m photo finish

Leigh Diffey shows restraint on women’s 100m hurdles photo finish

"Look how close it is!"

By Arthur Weinstein OnAug 10, 2024 2
Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

NBC

How NBC found the golden touch for the 2024 Paris Olympics

USWNT wins gold medal

Jon Champion’s call of USWNT gold medal win thrills fans

"Jon Champion, a British chap, the perfect 'narrator' for U.S. Soccer."

By Arthur Weinstein OnAug 10, 2024 0
Steph Curry and Kevin Durant

Team USA men’s basketball thriller spurs NBC ratings

NBC has experienced a brilliant ratings recovery from the Covid-delayed Tokyo Olympics in 2021.

By Arthur Weinstein OnAug 9, 2024 0
Joe Benigno made his feelings on Team USA's men's basketball team at the Summer Olympics in Paris. The longtime WFAN host is not a fan. Photo Credit: WFAN on YouTube

WFAN’s Joe Benigno slams ‘unlikeable’ USA basketball team

"I can't get excited."

By Michael Dixon OnAug 9, 2024 5
Bob Costas

Bob Costas says he would have embraced Snoop Dogg on NBC Olympics broadcasts

"If I were hosting, as long as it didn't encroach upon in any way what you're there for, then it's just a side dish."

By Brendon Kleen OnAug 9, 2024 2
Fans look on in horror at the 2024 Paris Olympics

NBC Olympics announcer accidentally notes diver’s ‘huge shart’

"You can tell it was a huge shart. So much power."

By Sean Keeley OnAug 9, 2024 3
Edit via Liam McGuire

Lists

NBC’s 10 best 2024 Paris Olympics personalities

Jul 28, 2024; Villeneuve-d'Ascq, France; United States guard Kevin Durant (7) after a game against Serbia during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Stade Pierre-Mauroy. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports

Kevin Durant says the quiet part out loud about sports fans

Kevin Durant is breaking the fourth wall.

By Ben Axelrod OnAug 9, 2024 5
Charles Barkley bashed Steve Kerr's coaching of Team USA, but Brian Windhorst and Kendrick Perkins defended his strategy.

Brian Windhorst, Kendrick Perkins rip Charles Barkley’s ‘asinine’ Team USA comments

"I just don't think Charles is on the right page here."

By Sam Neumann OnAug 9, 2024 0
Canadian golfer Brooke Henderson at the Olympics

Did golf analyst Morgan Pressel drop a huge F-bomb at the Olympics?

"She’s f***ing fired up. You love to see it."

By Brandon Contes OnAug 9, 2024 0
The Opening Ceremony at the 2024 Paris Olympics created plenty of controversy.

Olympics closing ceremony has been reviewed several times amid controversy

"They forced us to have to reread the entire show for the umpteenth time to be sure that there is no possible misinterpretation."

By Ben Axelrod OnAug 9, 2024 3
Kevin Durant replied to a seemingly innocent post on X which praised Serbia's effort against the USA -- at 5 a.m. in Paris. Photo Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Kevin Durant draws attention for ‘GOAT behavior’ at 5 a.m. on X

"Give him an extra gold medal, from the Internet."

By Michael Dixon OnAug 9, 2024 0
Photo credit: What’s Wright? With Nick Wright

Boxing

Nick Wright slams anyone addressing Olympic boxing controversy after they admit ‘I don’t know what I’m talking about.’

A Telemundo graphic for their Paris 2024 coverage.

Miguel Gurwitz on Telemundo Olympics coverage: ‘Everything for me is about that passion’

"It's a great opportunity and a great responsibility."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnAug 8, 2024 0
Rowdy Gaines during an appearance on the 'Unfiltered Waters' podcast.

Swimming announcer Rowdy Gaines to retire after 2028 Olympics

"Rowdy Gaines is the greatest broadcaster of all-time. Any sport. Been a privilege."

By Arthur Weinstein OnAug 8, 2024 0
Gilbert Arenas

Gilbert Arenas revisits South Sudan controversy by ripping unearthed Rob Parker response

"I'm starting to think they're treating these motherf***ers as some special-ed kids."

By Brendon Kleen OnAug 8, 2024 2
Draymond Green explained why Brian Windhorst is wrong about Serbia being the biggest threat to Team USA.

Draymond Green explains why Brian Windhorst is wrong about Team USA

"Windy, I totally disagree with you actually."

By Ben Axelrod OnAug 8, 2024 0
NBC Paris Olympics

NBC Olympics exec: ‘Great relief’ to see audience return for Paris Games after ‘scary’ Tokyo ratings

"If I had any lingering concern, it was did the behavior shift so much during this period, for so long a period of time."

By Brendon Kleen OnAug 8, 2024 7
LeBron James at the Olympics

Skip Bayless brutally mocks LeBron James for crowning himself at Olympics

"Man, I love LeBron James."

By Brandon Contes OnAug 7, 2024 0
Shannon Sharpe offered bonuses to U.S. Olympic gold medalists, but only for world records, not Olympic records.

Shannon Sharpe explains why Cole Hocker won’t receive $50K payout for gold medal

"I SPECIFICALLY SAID WORLD RECORD!!!!!!!"

By Sam Neumann OnAug 7, 2024 4

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