From Biles to Sha'Carri, Team USA packed with star power heading into Olympic Games

It’s a loaded U.S. roster where the women outnumber the men 314 to 278, and ages range from 16 to 59. The most decorated member of Team USA in Paris will be Katie Ledecky, who’s trying to add to her collection of 10 medals.

2024 Summer Olympics Opening Ceremony: Date, how to watch, time

The 2024 Summer Olympics kick off in Paris with the Opening Ceremony! Check out our quick guide to watching the event, including the date, broadcast times, and available viewing options.

Simone Biles has a shot at history at the Olympics while defending champion Russia stays home

Simone Biles knows a portion of those who tune in to watch will be waiting to see if what happened in Tokyo will repeat itself. She's taking steps to make sure she's in a better place this time around.

USA Basketball men's Olympic team arrives for camp in Las Vegas

Players began arriving Thursday in Las Vegas; Stephen Curry was the first to check in for camp, perhaps underscoring how anxious he is for what will be his first Olympics.

Post-pandemic Paris Olympics signal a return to 'normal' for athletes and fans

The Paris Games will celebrate the return to “normal” after a stretch when host cities turned into closed-off shells of themselves, depriving those who had earned their way inside the so-called Olympic “bubble” of a true Olympic experience.

US Army soldier-athlete chases Olympic dream
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A group of U.S. soldiers have qualified to go for the gold in the upcoming 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. Sgt. Sagen Maddalena is just one of the soldier-athletes preparing for their shot at competitive shooting sports.

New sports coming to Summer 2024 Paris Olympics
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The 2024 Paris Olympics are just a month away. This year, four new sports are joining the ranks. There will be breakdancing, skateboarding, sports climbing and surfing. Northern Illinois University professor Jenn Jacobs joins Good Day Chicago with what more to expect at this year's games.

Triple jumper Tori Franklin heads to the Paris Olympics
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Chicago native and triple jumper Tori Franklin is heading to the Paris Olympics this summer. She joins Good Day Chicago to talk more about her journey to the biggest stage in sports.

US Olympic team to bring A/C units to Paris, undercutting environmental plan

The U.S. Olympic team plans to supply air conditioners for their athletes at the Paris Games, prioritizing athlete comfort over the event's environmental sustainability goals.

Regan Smith sets a world record in the 100 backstroke at the U.S. Olympic trials

Bouncing back from a close-but-no-Olympics call in her first race, Regan Smith set a world record in the women's 100-meter backstroke at the U.S. swimming trials on Tuesday.

Tonga Olympian, 18, gearing up for Paris Games, dead in diving accident

J.J. Rice, a U.S.-born kitefoiler who was set to represent Tonga in the upcoming Paris Olympics, died in a diving accident over the weekend, his father said. He was 18.

Former NBA, Chicago Bulls star Luol Deng has steered South Sudan's basketball journey to Paris Olympics

Just 13 years after South Sudan emerged from civil war to become an independent nation in 2011, it will mark a milestone next month with its Olympic basketball debut with former Bull Luol Deng at its forefront.