‘We got Phoenix all over’: Suns’ Booker, Durant lead charge of strong Valley representation in Olympics basketball
PARIS - Phoenix Suns stars Devin Booker and Kevin Durant have seen their roles change for Team USA in pursuit of men’s basketball gold in the Paris Olympics.
Former Mercury forward Cierra Burdick find success with Team USA women’s 3×3 basketball
PARIS - Former Mercury forward Cierra Burdick has become the leader of the Team USA 3x3 basketball team that aims to win back-to-back gold medals.
Known names on Valley golf scene, including Jon Rahm, Xander Schauffele, in mix at Paris Olympics
PARIS – Among the 60 golfers vying for gold at the Summer Olympics in Paris, several contenders have found their starts and successes in the Valley, including Arizona State product Jon Rahm.
U.S. men’s gymnastics team medals for first time since 2008 at Paris 2024 Olympics
PARIS – Led by a Clark Kent-looking gymnast, the U.S. men's gymnastics team medaled for the first time since 2008. The men and women are proving to be quite the one-two punch.
Taurasi, Griner, Copper: Mercury trio determined to help Team USA women’s basketball win gold
PARIS - The Team USA women’s basketball team is eyeing its eighth straight gold medal. The Phoenix Mercury’s big three of Diana Taurasi, Brittney Griner and Kahleah Cooper will be leading the charge.
In quiet Paris suburb, Team USA elite athletes work out together at high performance training center
Team USA has its own athletic facility for close to 450 athletes to train under the same roof with state-of-the-art equipment that offers more of a team environment. The local is north of Paris in a quiet suburb.
‘A 30% BMI’: Olympians’ love-hate relationship with social media on full display at Paris Games
PARIS - Social media has become such a large part of our lives that it’s nearly impossible to lead a normal life without having at least one account. For Olympians including Ilona Maher and Simone Biles, they are experiencing the good and bad of the various platforms.
After 5th place finish in time trials, Phoenix’s Brandon McNulty has another shot for Olympic gold in cycling road race
PARIS - Tour de France veteran and Phoenix native Brandon McNulty is looking to use his grit and focus to find success in Paris Olympics’ cycling road race. He just missed the platform with a fifth place finish in the time trials.
From Scottsdale to Paris: ‘Snowbird’ triathlete Kirsten Kasper takes roads and waters less traveled to Paris Olympics
PARIS - Kirsten Kasper dreamed of Olympic glory growing up, and with years of training in the Valley area, now looks to realize it on the roads and in the waters of Paris.
Men’s triathlon postponed as Seine River fails to meet safety requirements for Paris Olympics
PARIS – Despite assurances from Paris Olympics and city officials, the Seine River was unsuitable for the men’s triathlon Tuesday, with time running out for improved conditions.
Former Higley High swimmer Keaton Jones ready to showcase backstroke skills in Paris Olympics
PARIS - A rare product of Arizona age group swimming, Keaton Jones, 19, will compete in the 200-meter backstroke in the Paris Olympics. He joined Swim Neptune at 8.
Scottsdale volleyball standout and daughter of NBA great Bob Lanier forges own path as alternate for Paris Olympics
PARIS - Khalia Lanier's journey from Scottsdale to alternate at the Paris Olympics sends a message about living in a shadow of greatness and thriving. She is representing Team USA as an alternate in the Summer Games.
