They’ll do it live. For the 2024 Olympics in Paris, NBC will air the premier events, including swimming, gymnastics and track and field, live across the United States simulcast on their broadcast network and Peacock streaming service. On weekdays, this window will be from noon until 6 p.m., and it will be 8 a.m. through … Read more
NBC sportscaster Mike Tirico admitted he wished he had been the one to come up with the idea to include Snoop Dogg as part of the network’s Olympic coverage for the 2024 games. Tirico, 57, was a guest on Monday’s episode of the “SmartLess” podcast hosted by Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes and Will Arnett when … Read more
This summer’s 2024 Olympics kick off Friday, July 26, in Paris, with the City of Light hosting opening ceremonies and hoping against hope that the River Seine will be safe enough for swimming. Dating back some 3,000-odd years, the most prominent sporting event in history began in ancient Greece, where athletes — buck-naked as a tribute to the … Read more
All athletes need protection. The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris officially kicks off on Friday, July 26, and the athletes in the Olympic Village will be provided with a place to sleep, food and, of course, condoms. As the 14,500 athletes and staff begin to arrive in the City of Love, room tours are popping … Read more
It’s all coming back to her now. Celine Dion is reportedly making her music comeback at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games Friday — and she’s getting paid a hefty sum. The “All By Myself” singer, 56, will receive $2 million to perform one song during the ceremony, according to TMZ. Celine … Read more
German track star Alica Schmidt was brought to tears upon learning she had made the 2024 Olympics roster. In a newly shared TikTok video, Schmidt — dubbed the “world’s sexiest athlete” by various outlets — can be seen wiping away tears upon learning her fate for the Paris Games. “When you get the call that … Read more
People are going bananas for the Olympics. The Paris Summer Olympics 2024 will run from July 26 through August 11, and it’s all about the numbers, with 10,500 athletes from 206 countries participating in 329 events in total, according to ESPN. But the numbers get even more elaborate when it comes to the food: 40,000 … Read more
Simone Biles said her husband, Bears safety Jonathan Owens, will be in Paris to support her at the 2024 Olympics. Owens, who is entering his first season with the Bears following a one-year stint with the Packers, is being granted an excused absence for a portion of training camp so he can watch the beloved … Read more
Paraguay’s Luana Alonso is ready for another shot at Olympic glory. Taking to Instagram on Tuesday, the 20-year-old swimmer proudly announced she qualified for the Paris Games next month in what will be her second appearance at the Olympic level. “It’s official! Qualified for the Paris Games 2024 ! My heart is happy to represent … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. Ralph Lauren’s got Games. For the ninth time in a row, the all-American designer is the official outfitter of the 2024 U.S. Olympic and Paralympic teams. The athletes will sport his stylish gear at the Opening and Closing … Read more
Shawn Johnson and husband Andrew East have experienced several firsts together since tying the knot in 2016, but taking in the Olympics as a family has not yet been one of them. That will change this summer when retired gymnast Johnson, a four-time Olympic medalist, travels to Paris to serve as a Yahoo Sports correspondent … Read more
A meal of champions apparently doesn’t feature french fries. The 15,000 athletes at the Paris Olympics will forego the deep-fried delicacy in what has been hailed as the largest restaurant in the world: a former electrical power plant that has been converted into a dining hall, spanning 700 feet in the center of the Olympic … Read more
They won’t be getting gold medals for abstinence. Athletes hoping to get frisky during the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris appeared to have their dreams dashed after organizers announced they were ordering the same “anti-sex” beds used at the 2020 Tokyo Games. But the 16,000 modular mattresses made by Japanese company Airweave and sent to … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. The clock is ticking. Activewear brands are racing to make the best running shoes on the market. Days are getting longer, the weather is warming up, and marathon training season is in full blow. Olympic buzz has fueled … Read more
There’ll be no lovemaking in the City of Love. “Anti-sex” beds have arrived in Paris ahead of the 2024 Olympic Games, with their materials and small size allegedly aimed at deterring athletes from getting kinky during the competition. The bed’s twin size means there’s no room for the competitors to sidle up together. The beds … Read more
Alica Schmidt is packing her bags for Paris. The German track and field athlete, who has long been dubbed the “world’s sexiest athlete” by her fans and websites, qualified for the upcoming 2024 Olympics in the mixed 4x400m relay after participating in the World Athletics Relays Bahamas over the weekend. “What a night,” Schmidt captioned … Read more
Je ne sais what?! Ahead of hosting the 2024 Summer Olympic Games, Parisian cafes and brasseries have launched a ploy to con unaware tourists — and even locals — out of some extra euros. Foreigners coming to the City of Light are showing a lack of awareness that tipping culture in France is much different … Read more
He’s on track for Olympic glory — but he’s not giving up his day job. A Walmart worker is set to compete at the US Olympic track and field trials in Oregon following his surprise win in the 60-meter hurdles at the Millrose Games in February. Dylan Beard, 25, who hails from Raleigh, North Carolina, … Read more
The 2024 Olympics being set in the City of Love was divine timing. Organizers for this summer’s Paris Games are encouraging friendly mixing and mingling among athletes from different nations — and have provided 300,000 condoms for those staying in the Olympic Village, according to Laurent Michaud, the director of the 2024 Paris Village. The … Read more
An embarrassed “Jeopardy!” contestant mistook iconic US male figure skater Scott Hamilton for legendary Olympic gymnast Mary Lou Retton, leaving fans stunned on Thursday night’s episode. San Francisco Bay Area contestant Deb Bilodeau, joined by their opponents Jesse Matheny and Mira Hayward, had been given the category of “40 Years Ago 1984” for $800. When … Read more