2024 Paris Olympics

A team of Cronkite journalists and content creators are in Paris as the world comes together for the 2024 Summer Olympics.

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Internationality connects women’s basketball, players and fans

PHOENIX – Athletes who have played basketball overseas and fans from around the world weigh in on how the WNBA's impressive growth brings them together.

Josie Dumlao, second from left, and Andrea Martinez, second from right, pose with Sue Bird, center, at WNBA Live, highlighting the league's commitment to LGBTQIA+ inclusion. (Photo courtesy of Andrea Martinez)

Guy, Jarnigan manage coaching and front office duties while leading the Rattlers into playoffs

GLENDALE – When the Arizona Rattlers begin the Indoor Football League playoffs Saturday, they’ll be led by men wearing many hats: Kevin Guy, head coach and president of business operations; and Jeff Jarnigan, defensive line and special teams coordinator who is also the general manager.

Kevin Guy, head coach and president of business operations for the Arizona Rattlers, leads the team into their 27th indoor football playoff appearance. (File photo by Cuyler Meade/Cronkite News)

U.S. women’s soccer team looks to return to glory at Paris Olympics

PARIS – After failing to win its last two major tournaments, the U.S. women’s soccer teams looks to win gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics under new coach Emma Hayes and a young group of players.

As an interim coach for the U.S. women's soccer team, former University of Arizona soccer player Twila Kilgore led the group to 10 wins, three draws and one loss while in charge. (Photo by Jason Mowry/Getty Images)

Skateboarding gives Native Americans a way to express their heritage

WASHINGTON – Skateboarders from the Navajo Nation and other Indigenous groups “shredded it” at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival. The sport has proven to be an outlet for artistry and heritage.

Di’Orr Greenwood with one of her handcrafted skateboards at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival in Washington, D.C., June 24, 2024. (Photo by Brianna Chappie/Cronkite News)

Focus of swimming world is on Léon Marchand

PARIS – Former ASU swimmer Léon Marchand is among the most high-profile Olympic athletes heading into the Paris Games. Now, he’s following a familiar path paved by the best swimmer of all time to achieve his greatness.

Leon Marchand has returned to his hometown of Toulouse, France, to train before an Olympics that will feature an international spotlight. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)