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Paris closes the Olympics, and Los Angeles turns to Tom Cruise for its 2028 mission

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Paris closes the Olympics, and Los Angeles turns to Tom Cruise for its 2028 mission

August 11

PHOTOS: 2024 Olympics in Paris

WTOP goes for gold: The latest from the Paris Olympics 2024

WTOP goes for gold: The latest from the Paris Olympics 2024

US ties China in Paris Olympics gold medal count after Americans’ nail-biting women’s hoops win

US ties China in Paris Olympics gold medal count after Americans’ nail-biting women’s hoops win

As Olympic competition winds down, Paris security services shift their focus to the closing ceremony

As Olympic competition winds down, Paris security services shift their focus to the closing ceremony

These cities will be too hot for the Olympics by 2050

These cities will be too hot for the Olympics by 2050

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Golden Steph: Curry’s late barrage seals another Olympic men’s basketball title, as US beats France

Golden Steph: Curry’s late barrage seals another Olympic men’s basketball title, as US beats France

American relay teams win 2 golds in the last events of a dominant Olympic track meet for the US

American relay teams win 2 golds in the last events of a dominant Olympic track meet for the US

Romanian gymnast could replace Jordan Chiles as bronze medalist in floor exercise after court ruling

Romanian gymnast could replace Jordan Chiles as bronze medalist in floor exercise after court ruling

China claims another gold in artistic swimming, caps perfect two weeks at Olympic Aquatics Centre

China claims another gold in artistic swimming, caps perfect two weeks at Olympic Aquatics Centre

Olympics basketball Latest: US men’s team beats France 98-87 for fifth straight gold medal

Olympics basketball Latest: US men’s team beats France 98-87 for fifth straight gold medal

U.S. Track has dramatic night in 4×100 relay, Khelif gets her gold

U.S. Track has dramatic night in 4×100 relay, Khelif gets her gold

Coach says Noah Lyles had a 102 fever when he won a bronze; says he’ll be back for 2028 Olympics

Coach says Noah Lyles had a 102 fever when he won a bronze; says he’ll be back for 2028 Olympics

Women rally around Algerian boxer Imane Khelif at Paris Olympics as she has faced backlash

Women rally around Algerian boxer Imane Khelif at Paris Olympics as she has faced backlash

U.S. men win volleyball bronze medal at the Paris Olympics, beating Italy in straight sets

U.S. men win volleyball bronze medal at the Paris Olympics, beating Italy in straight sets

Teen sprinter Quincy Wilson’s 1st race at Olympics a learning experience, US advances in 4×400 relay

Teen sprinter Quincy Wilson’s 1st race at Olympics a learning experience, US advances in 4×400 relay

From Simone Biles to Noah Lyles, 2 Netflix docuseries paint inspiring Olympic backstories

From Simone Biles to Noah Lyles, 2 Netflix docuseries paint inspiring Olympic backstories

Kerr says Tatum’s minutes at Paris Olympics come down to a mathematical logjam

Kerr says Tatum’s minutes at Paris Olympics come down to a mathematical logjam

August 9

When to watch the DC-area athletes competing in the Paris Olympics

Paris Olympics Day 13: COVID-hit Lyles misses out on a double, US team breaks 100-medal mark

Paris Olympics Day 13: COVID-hit Lyles misses out on a double, US team breaks 100-medal mark

US men’s basketball team rallies to beat Serbia at Paris Olympics, will face France for gold medal

US men’s basketball team rallies to beat Serbia at Paris Olympics, will face France for gold medal

Noah Lyles competed in the Olympic 200 with COVID and finished 3rd. What we know about his illness

Noah Lyles competed in the Olympic 200 with COVID and finished 3rd. What we know about his illness

Team USA House DJ gives a look at what goes on in Paris

Team USA House DJ gives a look at what goes on in Paris

Defending champion US women’s volleyball team beats Brazil in semifinal thriller at Paris Olympics

Defending champion US women’s volleyball team beats Brazil in semifinal thriller at Paris Olympics

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