New sports coming to Summer 2024 Paris Olympics
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.
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
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.
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.
Sha'Carri Richardson sprints onto US Olympic team after winning 100 in 10.71 seconds
It has been quite a ride for the 24-year-old Texan. Three years ago, she won this race, too (in 10.86 seconds), only to see the victory stripped away.
It has been quite a ride for the 24-year-old Texan. Three years ago, she won this race, too (in 10.86 seconds), only to see the victory stripped away.
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.
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.
Here are the Team USA athletes who have qualified for the 2024 Paris Olympics
Here are the athletes who have qualified for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris so far, including the athletes that will represent Illinois.
Here are the athletes who have qualified for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris so far, including the athletes that will represent Illinois.
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.
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.
The Olympics are more than fun and games. They're a billion-dollar business with political overtones
Here's a look at how the IOC and the Olympics operate.
Here's a look at how the IOC and the Olympics operate.
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.
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.
Katie Ledecky off to a strong start at US Olympic swimming trials, leads prelims of 400 free
Katie Ledecky got off to a rousing start Saturday at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials.
Katie Ledecky got off to a rousing start Saturday at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials.
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.
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.
Taurasi makes sixth Olympic team, Clark left off USA Basketball national team roster, AP Source says
A bunch of first-time Olympians will join the team with Alyssa Thomas, Sabrina Ionescu and former Sky star Kahleah Copper.
A bunch of first-time Olympians will join the team with Alyssa Thomas, Sabrina Ionescu and former Sky star Kahleah Copper.
Meet Vera Conic, the high school swimmer living her dream after qualifying for the 2024 Olympic Trials
The most impressive part of Conic's story is that she isn't an upperclassman at Rolling Meadows High School yet.
The most impressive part of Conic's story is that she isn't an upperclassman at Rolling Meadows High School yet.
Rolling Meadows sophomore swimmer Vera Conic qualifies for the 2024 Olympic Trials
This June, Vera Conic, a Rolling Meadows High School Student, will compete at the 2024 U.S. Olympic Swim Trials in Indianapolis with the end goal of competing in Paris later this Summer.
This June, Vera Conic, a Rolling Meadows High School Student, will compete at the 2024 U.S. Olympic Swim Trials in Indianapolis with the end goal of competing in Paris later this Summer.
LeBron James, Steph Curry on roster for U.S. Olympics basketball team
LeBron James and Steph Curry headline a star-studded roster heading to Paris in the summer. See the other players on this year’s roster.
LeBron James and Steph Curry headline a star-studded roster heading to Paris in the summer. See the other players on this year’s roster.
Previewing the 2024 Olympics in Paris
Only 100 days to go to the start of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
Only 100 days to go to the start of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
Olympic track uniforms spark online debate about who designed them, why they're so skimpy
U.S. track and field athletes have around four dozen pieces to choose from when assembling their uniforms at the Olympics. The one grabbing the most attention is a high-cut leotard that barely covers the bikini line and has triggered debate between those who think it is sexist and others who argue they don't need the internet to make sure they have good uniforms.
U.S. track and field athletes have around four dozen pieces to choose from when assembling their uniforms at the Olympics. The one grabbing the most attention is a high-cut leotard that barely covers the bikini line and has triggered debate between those who think it is sexist and others who argue they don't need the internet to make sure they have good uniforms.
Paris Olympics to pay track and field athletes–gold medalists get $50K
World Athletics, a governing body that manages track and field competitions, set aside money to pay the gold medalists across events in the track and field program for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
World Athletics, a governing body that manages track and field competitions, set aside money to pay the gold medalists across events in the track and field program for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
How the Waltham Curling Club grew into an Illinois icon that inspires Olympic dreams
Triumph, Illinois, is a town of about 100 people. It spans three blocks with a church, a post office, a closed up bar and its century-old curling club.
Triumph, Illinois, is a town of about 100 people. It spans three blocks with a church, a post office, a closed up bar and its century-old curling club.
Sports Zone: How the Waltham Curling Club grew into a historic curling club that's inspired all kinds of curling dreams
Established in 1884, the Waltham Curling Club is the oldest curling club in the state of Illinois. Over the course of its century and more, the club has welcomed curlers from across the world while inspiring younger curlers to have big dreams of their own.
Established in 1884, the Waltham Curling Club is the oldest curling club in the state of Illinois. Over the course of its century and more, the club has welcomed curlers from across the world while inspiring younger curlers to have big dreams of their own.
Addison native Alexa Knierim, US to receive gold medals after Russian skater Kamila Valieva's disqualification
Evan Bates, Karen Chen, Nathan Chen, Madison Chock, Zachary Donohue, Brandon Frazier, Madison Hubbell, Alexa Knierim and Vincent Zhou will each receive a gold medal
Evan Bates, Karen Chen, Nathan Chen, Madison Chock, Zachary Donohue, Brandon Frazier, Madison Hubbell, Alexa Knierim and Vincent Zhou will each receive a gold medal