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How must Nigeria and Zambia improve before Paris?
ESPN runs the rule over Africa's women's Olympic football qualifiers, Nigeria and Zambia, and considers their chances in Paris, as well as what they need to do in order to make a deep run.
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Nigeria return to Olympics at last, breaking Banyana hearts
Nigeria's Super Falcons will return to the Olympic Games for the first time since 2008.
Football
Is Michelle Heyman the Matildas' answer against Uzbekistan?
The Far Post Podcast say the Matildas need Michelle Heyman to help breakdown Uzbekistan and qualify for the Olympics in Sam Kerr's absence.
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Australia
Football
Arnold: Olympics most important program outside of Socceroos
Graham Arnold outlines how pivotal Olympics qualification is for the future success of the senior Socceroos side.
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Philippines
Football
History beckons for Philippines, if they can navigate Matildas test
This has been a momentous year for Philippines women's football, featuring a maiden World Cup appearance followed by a first goal and their first win. Now, their focus has now turned to another first: A debut appearance at an Olympic Games.
culture
Notable moments in championship parade history
From wild outfits to epic speeches, championship parades are never dull. We look at some of the best after the L.A. Rams' parade after winning the Super Bowl.
Summer Olympics
Olympics ICYMI: Allyson Felix ties a record, Canada soccer makes history, Gable Steveson flips for wrestling gold
There are a few days left in these Olympics. America's A-Team brought home gold in beach volleyball, plus the USA women routed Serbia in basketball to reach the gold-medal game yet again.
Summer Olympics
Olympics 2021 updates: Team USA baseball, U.S. men's hoops headed to gold-medal games, USWNT hangs on to win bronze, plus more track action in Tokyo
The U.S. men's basketball team stormed back to beat Australia and reach the final, USA baseball will play for a gold medal and the USWNT leaves Tokyo with hardware. Also, several other Americans stood out on the track -- for good and bad. We have recaps.
Summer Olympics
What you missed at the Olympics: Epic 200-meter final, Allyson Felix will race for gold, Sydney McLaughlin breaks own world record
While the 400-meter hurdles between Sydney McLaughlin and Dalilah Muhammad lived up to the hype, other Americans, including Tamyra Mensah-Stock and Devon Allen, also showed out.
Summer Olympics
What you missed in Tokyo: Athing Mu wins gold; Noah Lyles, Erriyon Knighton zoom into 200m finals; USA hoops still alive
Allyson Felix and Noah Lyles posted blazing track times in their preliminary heats, while USA Basketball used a strong second half to top Spain.
Summer Olympics
What you missed in Tokyo: Heartbreak for USWNT and USA baseball, but Biles is back
The good news? Simone Biles is back, Jade Carey won gold and the U.S. women's basketball team is headed to the quarterfinals. The bad news? The USWNT and American baseball team both lost. Here's all the Tokyo action you might have missed.
Summer Olympics
Olympics ICYMI: USWNT advances on PKs, Xander Shauffele takes golf lead, Djokovic denied 'Golden Slam'
Team USA women's hoops extended their win streak to 51 in a row, Schoenmaker sets world record in the pool and track and field begins, plus more from Tokyo.
Summer Olympics
What you missed in Tokyo: The Katies (Grimes and Ledecky), Caeleb Dressel's 100m gold, Sepp Straka leads in golf
Dressel powered to gold in the 100 free, while Finke had a legendary kick to win the 800 free event. Sepp Straka holds the early lead in golf.
Summer Olympics
ICYMI: Team USA wins first-ever women's 3x3 hoops gold, Simone Biles withdraws from all-around, plus more from Tokyo Olympics
Count it. Team USA earned another gold medal, courtesy of the women's 3x3 basketball squad. Also, Simone Biles showed support for the U.S. men's gymnastics team. We've got you covered with all the Tokyo Olympics action you might have missed.
Summer Olympics
What you missed in Tokyo: Japan tops USA for softball gold, USWNT advances, women's hoops wins 50th in a row
The U.S. women's basketball team topped Nigeria, while Lydia Jacoby's gold led the way for Team USA in the pool.
Summer Olympics
ICYMI: Gymnastics upset, Katie Ledecky grabs silver, Caeleb Dressel takes gold and more updates from the Tokyo Olympics
Katie Ledecky took silver, Caeleb Dressel won his first gold medal of the Games, women's skateboarding made its Olympic debut, the U.S. men's gymnasts competed in the team final and there was a fencing proposal during a busy day of Olympic action.
Summer Olympics
ICYMI: Kevin Durant and Team USA lose to France, Simone Biles is on to the finals and more updates from the Tokyo Olympics
From the U.S. women's gymnastics team's wobbly start to Team USA's dominance in the pool and Kevin Durant & Co.'s upset loss to France, we've got you covered with everything you might have missed during a busy day of Tokyo Olympics action.
Olympic Sports
Cicadas, candy and an old English bulldog: Rose Lavelle's unusual path to USWNT stardom
Rose Lavelle doesn't particularly care for the spotlight, but her fast footwork and knack for navigating the midfield are garnering lots of attention in her first Olympics.
Top Headlines
- Olyroos lose Olympic qualifier to Indonesia
- Nigeria, Zambia women clinch final Olympic spots
- Mascherano confirms Messi Olympics talks
- Hermoso goal helps Spain reach 1st Olympics
- England win 6-0 but Team GB to miss Olympics
- England beat Dutch, keep GB Olympic hopes alive
- Wemby big draw as Olympic tickets go on sale
Football Table
| Group A | W | T | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 JPN | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
 MEX | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
 FRA | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
 RSA | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Group B | W | T | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 KOR | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
 NZL | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
 ROU | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
 HON | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| Group C | W | T | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 ESP | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
 EGY | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
 ARG | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
 AUS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| Group D | W | T | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 BRA | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
 CIV | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
 GER | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
 KSA | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Group E | W | T | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 GBR | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
 CAN | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| JPN | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
 CHI | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Group F | W | T | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 NED | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| BRA | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
 ZAM | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
 CHN | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Group G | W | T | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 SWE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
 USA | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| AUS | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| NZL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Medal Tracker
Overall Medal Leaders
- 113USA
- 88CHN
- 71
ROC
Individual Medal Leaders
Gold
 USA | 39 |
 CHN | 38 |
 JPN | 27 |
Silver
| USA | 41 |
| CHN | 32 |
 ROC | 28 |
Bronze
| USA | 33 |
| ROC | 23 |
 GBR | 22 |
Overall Medal Leaders
- 7McKeon
- 5Dressel
- 4McKeown
Individual Medal Leaders
Gold
| Dressel | 5 |
 McKeon | 4 |
| McKeown | 3 |
Silver
| Scott | 3 |
| Ledecky | 2 |
| Hashimoto | 2 |
Bronze
| McKeon | 3 |
 Nagornyy | 2 |
| Melnikova | 2 |
Olympics News
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Alexis Ohanian invests in women's track with new invitational
Alexis Ohanian announced Tuesday that his venture capital firm was investing in women's track with the 776 Invitational, with the largest purse ever for a women's-only track event.
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Konnor McClain, eMjae Frazier among six gymnasts to watch in 2025
After a memorable and historic season filled with record-setting scores and epic performances, we can't help but to look ahead to next season.
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2024 NCAA gymnastics championships finals: LSU wins first-ever national title
With Haleigh Bryant leading the squad, LSU earned its first national title on Saturday in a whirlwind day at the NCAA gymnastics championships.
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Armand Duplantis breaks pole vault world record for 8th time
Sweden's Armand Duplantis broke the pole vault world record for an eight time with a 6.24-meter effort in the first Diamond League meeting of the 2024 season in China.
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Sports bodies criticize track's move to pay gold medalists
Olympic sports bodies have criticized World Athletics for promising to pay $50,000 for each track and field gold medal won at the Paris Olympics.
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Lloyd Martin aims for the record books at the London Marathon
On Sunday, Lloyd Martin will run his first marathon, alongside his mom, Ceri. His goal: to become the youngest athlete with Down syndrome to complete the race.
