10 Burning Questions for 2024Will Novak Djokovic finally get his long-sought Olympic gold medal at Roland Garros?Djokovic, still healthy and motivated at age 36, dominated tennis last year—but don’t drape that gold medal around his neck just yet.By TENNIS.com Dec 23, 2023
Pop CultureNew Roland Garros poster uses AI to turn the Seine into clay-colored river of dreamsThe spotlight on the river is also a reference to the Olympic Games, which will see the Seine host the Opening Ceremony in a boat parade of nations.By Stephanie Livaudais Dec 21, 2023
On This DayOn This Day, 2008: Rafael Nadal captures gold medal at Beijing OlympicsAfter a grueling semifinal win over Novak Djokovic, he beat Fernando Gonzalez in straight sets for the gold.By John Berkok Aug 17, 2023
Olympic TournamentIOC's Bach says key to Russian decision for Paris Olympics is athletes' respectful conductThe International Olympic Committee has pushed sports governing bodies this year to approve some athletes from Russia and its military ally Belarus competing as neutrals for international competitions including Paris qualifying events.By Associated Press Jul 18, 2023
Olympic TournamentIOC insists there were "no plans for a Russian or Belarusian delegation" at 2024 Paris OlympicsThe IOC statement came a day after Mayor Anne Hidalgo said no Russians or Belarusians should be allowed to compete at next year's Olympics because of their involvement in the war in Ukraine.By Associated Press Feb 08, 2023
Olympic TournamentElina Svitolina calls for Russians and Belarusians to be banned from 2024 OlympicsThe Ukrainian player is visiting Ukraine for the first time since Russia invaded the country last year as an ambassador of United 24, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's platform for collecting charitable donations.By Associated Press Feb 08, 2023