Japan captures first breaking gold as new Olympic sport bring street culture to the world stage

PARIS - Team USA Breaking will make its Olympic debut in Paris. Dancers hope to inspire youth movement in the sport, even if it won’t return in Los Angeles.

U.S. Olympic team breaking athlete Sunny Choi laughs while answering questions during an open practice at the High Performance Center in Paris. (Photo by Sydney Lovan/Special for Cronkite News)

Phrygees: One Paris Olympics mascot sports running blade to promote inclusivity, another symbolizes liberty

PARIS – The Paris Olympics mascots symbolize the French Republic. The Phrygian caps were worn by revolutionaries during the French Revolution, especially at the Storming of the Bastille. These mascots can be seen all over France during the Olympics.


From hanging with Snoop to fangirling over athletes, the U.S. women’s basketball team seeks balance during Olympics

PARIS - The US. women’s basketball team has a very short time to build chemistry, but they are doing well so far. The talent on the team helps them come together. They also are taking some time to enjoy this Olympics outside of competition.

Snoop Dogg and the Team USA women's basketball team are seen onstage during "A Celebration of Olympic Basketball" presented by NBC Universal and NBA at Team USA House in Paris. (Photo by Victor Boyko/Getty Images for NBC Universal)

‘I mean, I love them’: Suns fans from around globe head to Lille to see Devin Booker, Kevin Durant at Paris Olympics

PARIS - Since the 1992 Dream Team brought worldwide attention to the NBA, every team including the Suns has seen their fan base expand around the world. In 2024 Suns fans are well represented at the Olympics.


On target: Arizona archer Brady Ellison captures silver medal in Paris Olympics

PARIS - Five-time Olympic archer Brady Ellison won the silver medal in Paris, adding to his impressive career. Despite narrowly missing gold, Ellison continues to inspire young archers in Arizona, with his wife, Toja, and local supporters celebrating his achievements.

Brady Ellison of Team USA competes during the men's individual gold medal match against Woojin Kim of Team Republic of Korea during the Paris Olympics. Ellison, one of the most dominating athletes in the sport, came away with a silver medal. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

From ASU student to Olympics executive: Rocky Harris credits lessons learned in Tempe for USOPC success

PARIS -Rocky Harris, who sports the title of Chief of Sport and Athlete Services for the USOPC, embraces his roots at Arizona State, where he was a student and later COO. His journey from collegiate sports to the international Olympic stage highlights his dedication to holistic athlete care and lifelong success.

Rocky Harris, Chief of Sports and Athlete Services at the USOPC, reflects on his team at Arizona State outside the Place de la Concorde, the bustling venue for Olympic street sports events. (Photo by Savannah Bowie/Special for Cronkite News)

Cocktails only on tap? The Honey Moon Paris’ modern approach to mixology on display during Olympics

PARIS – In Paris’ 11th arrondissement, The Honeymoon Paris is turning heads with its only-on-tap cocktail bar. It features expertly crafted cocktails, sustainable practices and a vibrant social atmosphere.


Five Sunkist Kids Wrestling Club competitors take mat in Paris Olympics before organization shuts down

PARIS - After the Martori family announced the closure of the Sunkist Kids Wrestling Club after 40-plus years of dominance, the final five wrestlers to represent the club are competing in the Paris Olympics before the club shuts down.

Helen Maroulis, right, a product of the Sunkist Kids Wrestling Club, will be competing in the women's freestyle 57kg event during the Paris Games. Olympic wrestling competition starts Tuesday. (Photo by Gregory Fisher/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Paris’ bicycling infrastructure a model that Phoenix, Los Angeles should copy, officials say

PARIS - During Summer Olympics, Paris confirms it is the “gold medal” standard for bicycle infrastructure. Officials say U.S. cities including Phoenix, Los Angeles should model their plan.

A newly painted logo showcases the Paris Olympics on a bike lane near the Stade de France in Paris. The logo is one of the improvement projects the City of Paris carried out to beautify the streets near Olympic venues. (Photo by Zach Bradshaw/Special for Cronkite News)

A young journalist leaves the comfort of the Paris Games for an emotional journey to Normandy

Once occupied by the Nazi regime, France now welcomes the world to the Olympic Games with extreme gratefulness 80 years after the Allied liberation of their homeland. A young journalists honors his great-grandfather in Normandy.

Left, the markers at the American Cemetery are a powerful reminder of lives lost. Right, the beaches of Normandy send a peaceful message today, a sharp contrast to the horrors there during World War II. (Photo by Scott Sandulli/Special for Cronkite News)

The cost of living in Paris: Olympics put spotlight on city working to find affordable living solutions

PARIS - During the Paris Olympics, city officials address issues related to affordable housing and potential gentrification. The cost of living has made rent a challenge for low-income and middle-income residents.

View from one of the 70 housing units at the Caserne des Minimes affordable housing projects that was once used as military barracks (Photo by Savannah Bowie/Special for Cronkite News)

Emotional Mercury center Brittney Griner calls U.S.-Russia prisoner swap a ‘huge win’

PARIS - In a historic U.S.-Russia prisoner exchange, 24 people, including Paul Whelan, were released. Brittney Griner, celebrating from Paris, calls it a “huge win” following her own release and Team USA’s victory in Lille.

Phoenix Mercury expressed gratitude for Thursday's prisoner exchange that brought home marine Paul Whelan and journalist Evan Gershkovich. (Photo by Spencer Barnes/Special for Cronkite News)