The 2024 Summer Olympic Games kick off in Paris, France, on July 26. Over 40 Olympic sports will be represented by 10,500 athletes from 206 National Olympic Committees (NOCs). The…
Whether he’s talking about his eventual claim as the best basketball player alive, or expressing his desires to someday play in the NFL, Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard Anthony Edwards has never been one to bite his tongue or not…
In a groundbreaking move, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is all set to host the first version of the Olympic Games for electronic sports (e-sports) in 2025, with the event to be held regularly thereafter. According to the official Saudi…
Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. A confident Nishant Dev has set his sights on bettering the shade of India's boxing medals from bronze to gold at this month's Paris Olympics.
On Sunday, the ‘Bharat in Paris’ marathon began, celebrating India’s Olympic heritage and the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) recognition of Esports. This event highlighted India’s athletic achievements and embraced the rising…
Russian Wrestler Shamil Mamedov opts out of Paris Olympics 2024. The number of Russian athletes traveling to Paris has dwindled to just over a dozen. Several Russian sports federations have decided not to compete, citing what they perceive…
Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. Sophia Smith scored in the 64th minute and the United States got revenge for a loss to Mexico earlier this year with a 1-0 victory in the rematch on Saturday.
India has a massive 113-athlete squad at the Paris Olympics 2024 with several probable medal winners. Out of these athletes, Badminton is one sport where India has been very productive in recent years and can count on again. Check out the…
Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. Chinese divers won seven of eight gold medals at the last Olympics in Tokyo, termed one of the greatest performances in Olympic history.
Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. ArcelorMittal, the steel major owned by Indian entrepreneur Lakshmi Mittal, is showcasing the various facets of its low-carbon steel partnership with the Olympics and Paralympics,…
MANILA, Philippines — Veteran sports journalist Chino Trinidad passed away on Saturday evening. He was 56. Trinidad’s daughter Floresse confirmed the sad news to his father’s former network, GMA. His family released a statement on Sunday…
As Team Nigeria gear up for their 18th appearance at the Olympics in Paris, PETER AKINBO takes a look at the country’s performance in various sports and where their strengths and medal hopes lie Athletics Athletics has been Nigeria’s most…
Nigerian table tennis star Offiong Edem has announced her arrival in Germany for the final preparation for the 2024 Olympic Games starting on July 26 in Paris, France, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. She competed for Nigeria at the 2004 and…
The Louisiana State University Track & Field programme has best wishes for Nigerian sprinter Favour Ofili and four other alumni of the tertiary institution at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The institution…
Nigerian duo of Favour Olifi and Chukwuebuka Enekwechi gave solid performances at major meets on Friday, showing glimpses of the great things to expect from them at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Ofili won the…
Several hundred athletes — including some who competed at elite levels — plus coaches and other people closely involved in professional and amateur sports in Ukraine have been killed in the invasion since 2022.