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Olympics News

Teddy Riner

Announcers go wild as French athlete wins judo gold

The French announcers' excitement as Riner won gold epitomizes the type of raw emotion that makes the Olympics must-see TV.

By Arthur Weinstein OnAug 2, 2024 0
Pat McAfee on Imane Khelif

Pat McAfee seemingly follows up on Imane Khelif Olympic boxing rant

"Sometimes I guess it doesn't come off that way, or people don't hear it that way."

By Brendon Kleen OnAug 2, 2024 3
Spike Lee at Paris Olympics

NBC’s off-center graphics irritate Paris Olympics viewers

"The names aren't centered in the boxes. It's making me feel crazy."

By Arthur Weinstein OnAug 2, 2024 4
Pat McAfee interviews BIG3 co-founder/CEO Ice Cube. (The Pat McAfee Show on X/Twitter.)

CBS

Pat McAfee let Ice Cube cut a BIG3-Olympic 3X3 basketball challenge promo, said he’d put up a $100K prize

Edit via Liam McGuire.

Olympics

Predictably, the Olympics are bringing out the worst in us

Gold medal winner Jessica Fox embracing her dad at the Paris Olympics

Father leaves commentary booth to celebrate daughter’s Olympic gold medal

"Oh my god, I'm going; I'm going. I'm done."

By Reice Shipley OnAug 2, 2024 1
Shannon Sharpe on Nightcap

Shannon Sharpe on Olympic boxer facing gender-eligibility claim: ‘She’s a woman.’

"How is she not a woman? Biologically and anatomically, how is she not a woman?"

By Brandon Contes OnAug 2, 2024 1
Colin Jost

Colin Jost hurts foot covering Olympic surfing

“I think I did pretty well until the first wave and then I ended up standing on the coral reef."

By Robert O'Neill OnAug 1, 2024 0
Michael Phelps and Mike Tirico react to Léon Marchand making history.

Michael Phelps’ reaction to Léon Marchand making history was everything

NBC's decision to enlist Michael Phelps as an Olympic commentator was a stroke of genius.

By Sam Neumann OnAug 1, 2024 0
Dan Orlovsky on NFL Live

Dan Orlovsky posts, deletes ‘Protect our daughters’ message during Olympic boxing firestorm

The post came after Pat McAfee took to ESPN airwaves to call Imane Khelif's win over Angela Carini "unfair" while incorrectly describing Khelif's gender.

By Brendon Kleen OnAug 1, 2024 5
Sleeveless man about to fire off a doozie

Boxing

Pat McAfee makes false gender claims on Algerian boxer after admitting ‘I haven’t done enough research’

Dwyane Wade looks on from the media bench during the first half between Canada and Greece during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Stade Pierre-Mauroy.

Dwyane Wade admits he’s ‘corny as hell’ sometimes

"Appreciate you listening anyways."

By Ben Axelrod OnAug 1, 2024 2
Jul 31, 2024; Villeneuve-d'Ascq, France; South Sudan point guard Marial Shayok (11) shoots against United States center Bam Adebayo (13) in the second quarter during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Stade Pierre-Mauroy. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports

Bam Adebayo trolls Brian Windhorst after predicting he could be benched

Adebayo isn't the first Team USA member to take issue with Windhorst.

By Ben Axelrod OnAug 1, 2024 0
Noah Eagle

Noah Eagle: Calling Olympics basketball ‘a dream come true’

"It’s quite surreal. I never anticipated my career going this way."

By Arthur Weinstein OnAug 1, 2024 1
Katie Ledecky

ESPN makes mistake in celebratory Katie Ledecky post

Phelps actually has 28 total Olympic medals, 23 of which being gold medals.

By Reice Shipley OnJul 31, 2024 0
Jul 30, 2024; Paris, France; Simone Biles of the United States competes on the floor exercise during the women’s team final at the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Bercy Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Lang-USA TODAY Sports

Team USA women’s gymnastics gold medal triumph scores 12.7 million viewers

NBC is off to a huge start with its ratings for the Paris Olympics.

By Arthur Weinstein OnJul 31, 2024 0
Katie Ledecky ACC tweet

ACC laughably takes credit for Stanford’s Katie Ledecky and her Olympic medals

Even though Katie Ledecky never once competed as a member of the ACC, the conference was quick to claim her 2024 Paris Olympics success as their own.

By Matt Yoder OnJul 31, 2024 1
Katie Ledecky performing in the 1500-meter freestyle event at the 2024 Paris Olympics

NBC needed a special camera angle for Katie Ledecky’s dominance at Olympics

Ledecky was the only swimmer in the frame when she finished the Women's 1500-meter freestyle final.

By Reice Shipley OnJul 31, 2024 1
Germany vs Brazil men's basketball at the Olympics

Mike Tirico gave a sampling of his NBA on NBC play-by-play and roasted Dennis Schröder

"That’s a vintage wraparound pass. As often, like some of the Schröder feeds, end up in turnovers."

By Brandon Contes OnJul 31, 2024 0
Al Michaels and Bob Costas.

Al Michaels, Bob Costas reportedly making guest appearances on NBC Paris Olympics coverage

Two NBC Sports legends, Bob Costas and Al Michaels, will reportedly be guests on NBC's Olympic coverage coming from Paris.

By Matt Yoder OnJul 31, 2024 3

What is the actual proper way to sort the Olympic medal table?

As the 2024 Olympics roll through their first week in Paris, a fierce debate is emerging - what is the proper way to sort the medal table?

By Matt Yoder OnJul 31, 2024 7
Jun 6, 2021; Fort Worth, TX, USA; (from left) USA gymnast MyKayla Skinner and USA gymnast Simone Biles and USA gymnast Jordan Chiles pose for a photo after the US Championships at Dickies Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Simone Biles and MyKayla Skinner’s Olympics social media feud explained

"Lack of talent, lazy, olympic champions."

By Ben Axelrod OnJul 31, 2024 0
Doug Gottlieb criticized media members for prioritizing player egos over winning, defending Steve Kerr's decision to bench Jayson Tatum.

Doug Gottlieb calls out Kendrick Perkins, Stephen A. Smith over ‘f*cking ridiculous’ Steve Kerr comments

"Don’t sign up for team USA if you have any agenda outside of winning."

By Sam Neumann OnJul 31, 2024 2

Stephen A. Smith thinks Olympics opening ceremony will hurt Democrats

"I know that when people go to the polls, there's usually one overlapping dominant issue that influenced who they vote for."

By Sam Neumann OnJul 31, 2024 17
Jul 30, 2024; Paris Saint-Denis, France; United States back Kayla Canett (3) runs with the ball against Australia back Faith Nathan (3) in the bronze medal match during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Stade de France

Olympics camera operators told to avoid ‘sexist’ angles of female athletes

"Women athletes are not there because they are more attractive or sexy or whatever."

By Sam Neumann OnJul 31, 2024 3

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