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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.
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.
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
Medal Tracker
Overall Medal Leaders
- 113USA
- 88CHN
- 71ROC
Individual Medal Leaders
USA | 39 |
CHN | 38 |
JPN | 27 |
USA | 41 |
CHN | 32 |
ROC | 28 |
USA | 33 |
ROC | 23 |
GBR | 22 |
Overall Medal Leaders
- 7McKeon
- 5Dressel
- 4McKeown
Individual Medal Leaders
Dressel | 5 |
McKeon | 4 |
McKeown | 3 |
Scott | 3 |
Ledecky | 2 |
Hashimoto | 2 |
McKeon | 3 |
Nagornyy | 2 |
Melnikova | 2 |
Olympics News
Biden to give Presidential Medal of Freedom to Ledecky, Thorpe
Katie Ledecky, the most decorated women's swimmer in history, and Jim Thorpe, the first Native American to win an Olympic gold medal for the United States, will be among 19 people to be honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
IOC hints at lack of solidarity in athletics prize money decision
IOC president Thomas Bach has suggested that instead of offering prize money for Olympic gold medalists in Paris, World Athletics should focus its funding on supporting athletes at the other end of the spectrum.
Britain's women's gymnastics coach steps down before Olympics
David Kenwright, the head coach of Britain's women's gymnastics team, has stepped down on the eve of the European championships and less than 100 days before the Paris Olympics.
U.S. Rowing report finds abuse allegations vs. Ted Nash credible
U.S. Rowing stripped honors from former Olympian and coach Ted Nash after an investigation found allegations that he sexually abused a teenager more than 50 years ago to be credible.
Olympic refugee athlete Anjelina Nadai Lohalith suspended
Anjelina Nadai Lohalith, a two-time Olympian in the 1,500 meters, has been suspended for a positive doping test just two days before the IOC confirms athlete selections for the Paris Games.
Indian archers beat reigning Olympic champions South Korea: what does it mean?
With the Paris Olympics around the corner, what's the significance of the Indian men's recurve team's win over South Korea?