In the latest episode of his podcast, Shedeur Sanders, younger brother of NFL Hall of Famer Deion Sanders, took a stand against Olympic gold medalist Noah Lyles' controversial statement about calling NBA or Super Bowl champions 'world champions'. Shedeur, a top prospect in football, was joined by Deion Jr. in discussing the topic and asserted that the diversity in the NBA with players from nearly 40 countries justifies calling its winners 'world champions'. Shedeur also revealed his perfect season, but his brother wasn't quite satisfied with his answer.
The 2024 Women's Olympic Football Championship came down to an intense match between the United States and Brazil. Despite their best efforts, Brazil was unable to break through America's defense and it was USA's Swanson who scored the only goal of the game. The USWNT's coach, Emma Hayes, was seen pushing her team to play faster and secure the win.
After a shocking early exit in the Women's World Cup, the U.S. Women's Soccer team has had a dramatic turnaround under new coach Emma Hayes, going undefeated in the Paris Olympics. With a chance at redemption and the gold medal, veteran captain Lindsey Horan credits the team's success to living in the moment. As they face a strong Brazil team in the final, all eyes will be on this highly anticipated match at the Parc des Princes.
A disappointing end to India's medal hopes at the Paris Olympics as top-seeded wrestler Reetika Hooda falls to Kyrgyzstan's Aiperi Medet Kyzy in a closely contested quarterfinal match. Despite putting up a strong fight, Hooda was ultimately edged out by Kyzy's technical prowess and defensive strategy, ending the bout with a 1-1 score. The Indian wrestler's valiant effort and determination could not break through Kyzy's defense, ending India's final chance at a medal in the event.
Spain secured a nail-biting 5-3 victory over hosts France in the Olympic men's football final, thanks to substitute Sergio Camello's two goals in extra time. After France mounted a comeback to force extra time with two late goals, Spain's Fermin Lopez and Alex Baena brought Spain within touching distance of the title. Despite an impressive performance from France, Spain's coach Santi Denia is proud of his team's achievement and their representation of their style of play.
In a thrilling match between Spain and France at the Paris 2024 Olympics, it took extra-time and a VAR review for France to come out on top and earn the gold medal in men's football. This marks only the second time an Olympic football final has gone to penalties, with Spain being on the unfortunate end of the result once again. France's Jean-Philippe Mateta was the hero of the match, scoring the decisive goal from the penalty spot. Don't miss the full match highlights and reactions from fans and players!
In a highly-charged match, France secured a 1-0 victory over Argentina in the football quarter-finals at the Paris Olympics 2024. However, the win was marred by tense confrontations between rival players and staff on the pitch and in the tunnel. Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta's early header proved to be the decider for the hosts, who will now face Egypt in the semifinals. This was the first meeting between the two nations since the infamous incident of Argentina players singing racist chants about their French counterparts after winning the Copa America.
Against all odds, farmer's son Sarabjot Singh from Ambala, India went from being a football enthusiast to a world-renowned shooter and has now made his mark at the Paris Olympics with a bronze medal in the mixed-team 10m air pistol event. Despite facing financial limitations, Sarabjot's passion and hard work have paid off, making him one of the finest shooters India has produced. With this historic win, Sarabjot has not only brought glory to his country but also inspired many others to pursue their dreams regardless of their background.
Sarabjot Singh, a farmer's son from Dheen village in Haryana, has become the latest Indian shooting sensation after winning a bronze medal in the 10m air pistol mixed team event at the Paris Olympics. The 21-year-old's journey towards the Olympic podium began when he saw children with air guns during a summer camp and decided to pursue shooting instead of his dream of becoming a footballer. With determination and hard work, Sarabjot has brought pride and recognition to his family and country, and has his sights set on more medals in upcoming events such as the Asian Games and ISSF World Cup.
The United States women's national soccer team (USWNT) impressed in their match against Germany, securing a 4-1 victory and a place in the quarterfinals at the Paris Olympics. Young star Sophia Smith shined with two goals, while veteran players Mallory Swanson and Lynn Williams also found the back of the net. This impressive win comes after the USWNT's strong opening game against Zambia, solidifying their standing as a top contender for the gold medal in women's soccer.