2024 Paris Olympic Games

Advocates want para-surfing to be part of Paralympics after being overlooked for Los Angeles 2028

Para-surfing— a form of surfing that allows people with physical disabilities to ride waves on a board or wave ski— has been excluded from the Los Angeles Paralympics.

Jordan Chiles medal inquiry: USA Gymnastics says arbitration panel won’t reconsider decision

Imane Khelif and Kaylia Nemour return from Olympics to a warm welcome in Algeria

French authorities investigate British man who climbed the Eiffel Tower before Olympics closing show

Subplots of the Paris Olympics became fodder for politicians, and that’s not unusual in history

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Simone Biles, of the United States, celebrates after winning the gold medal at the medal ceremony during the women’s artistic gymnastics individual vault finals at Bercy Arena at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)

Paris Olympics Memorable Moments: Simone Biles was the star but the spotlight reached many faces

Simone Biles stole the show at the Paris Olympics with a captivating comeback that had everyone watching everything she did both in and out of the gymnasium.

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Paris closes the 2024 Olympics with a final star-studded show

U.S. again beats China in Olympic medals table after they tie for gold

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AP photographers share their favorite Olympic photos

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What’s it like to photograph breaking at the Paris Olympics?

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What was the best moment of the Paris Olympics?

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Noah Lyles say U.S. basketball stars are Olympic champions

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Man climbs Eiffel Tower hours before Olympics closing ceremony

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Olympic medalist Cindy Ngamba shares her message to fellow refugee athletes

AP tries the viral chocolate muffins from the Olympic village

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Watch fans in Algeria react to Imane Khelif winning Olympic gold

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Imane Khelif calls critics ‘enemies of success’ after winning gold

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Olympic Committee President defends boxers Imane Khelif and Li Yu-ting

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Visually impaired boxing announcer and Para-judo athlete makes his mark at the paris olympics

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Anderson .Paak flexes new musical muscle on Olympic-themed song

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Australian skateboarder says she’s getting a pet duck after winning Olympic gold

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Australian skateboarder says she’s getting a pet duck after winning Olympic gold

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How AP photographs the finish line at the Paris Olympics

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Mystery artist ‘Invader’ reveals new Olympics mosaic

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What we know about sex eligibility tests for female athletes

Israeli athlete says he’s received threats during the Olympics

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Olympics organizers call for new boxing federation after the IBA’s troubling news conference

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Belgium withdraws from mixed relay triathlon after athlete who swam in Seine River falls ill

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Boxer Imane Khelif says bullying can ‘destroy people’

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Stephen Nedoroscik shares his experience sleeping on cardboard beds

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Olympic fans cheer for Imane Khelif after she faced days of online abuse

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U.S. rugby players break down the stigmas that they face

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Simone Biles talks about her GOAT necklace

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Boxer Imane Khelif faces debate over gender regulation at the Olympics

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Olympics organizers respond to questions on Algerian boxer Imane Khelif

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Simone Biles says she talked to her therapist before winning gold

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Ilona Maher says she would be amazing in “Love Island” house

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This AP photojournalist captured the Olympic triathlon ... in the Seine

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See AP’s top photos from the 2024 Paris Olympics

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United States’ Brittney Griner kisses her gold medal at Bercy Arena at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Sunday, Aug. 11, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

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Sifan Hassan, of the Netherlands, celebrates after crossing the finish line to win the gold medal at the end of the women’s marathon competition at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Sunday, Aug. 11, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda)

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Mallory Swanson of the United States celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the women’s soccer gold medal match between Brazil and the United States at the Parc des Princes during the 2024 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Aurelien Morissard)

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Janja Garnbret of Slovenia competes in the women’s boulder and lead, lead final, during the sport climbing competition at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, in Le Bourget, France. (AP Photo/Tsvangirayi Mukwazhi)

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The team from Spain performs their hoop exercise in the rhythmic gymnastics group all-round qualification round at La Chapelle Arena at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

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Rai Benjamin, of the United States, celebrates after winning the gold medal in the men’s 400 meters hurdles final at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, in Saint-Denis, France. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

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Anna Hall, of the United States, throws in the women’s heptathlon javelin at the Summer Olympics, Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, in Saint-Denis, France. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)

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South Korea’s Shin Jung-whi competes in the men’s 10m platform diving preliminary, at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, in Saint-Denis, France. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

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Ifeanyi Emmanuel Ojeli, of Nigeria, reacts after a heat during the men’s 4 x 400-meter relay the 2024 Summer Olympics, Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, in Saint-Denis, France. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

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Stiliana Nikolova, of Bulgaria performs in the rhythmic gymnastics individuals all-round qualification round, at La Chapelle Arena at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)

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Britain’s Jack Laugher competes in the men’s 3m springboard diving final, at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024, in Saint-Denis, France. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

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Players for the United States celebrate during a semifinal women’s volleyball match against Brazil at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Dolores Ochoa)

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China’s Qianyu Pang and Sweden’s Emma Jonna Malmgren compete in their women’s freestyle 53kg quarterfinal wrestling match, at Champ-de-Mars Arena, during the 2024 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

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Team Mexico competes in the team acrobatic routine of artistic swimming at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024, in Saint-Denis, France. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

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Quincy Hall, of the United States, crosses the finish line followed by Matthew Hudson-Smith, of Britain, in the men’s 400-meters final at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024, in Saint-Denis, France. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)

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Gabrielle Thomas, of the United States, reacts after winning the women’s 200-meters final at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024, in Saint-Denis, France. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

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Brazil’s Priscila eyes the ball during a women’s semifinal soccer match between Brazil and Spain at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024, at Marseille Stadium in Marseille, France. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

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Simon Batz, of Germany, competes during the men’s long jump final at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024, in Saint-Denis, France. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)

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Team China competes in the technical routine of artistic swimming at the 2024 Summer Olympics on Monday, Aug. 5, 2024, in Saint-Denis, France. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

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Jordan Chiles, of the United States, and Simone Biles, of the United States, celebrate after the women’s artistic gymnastics individual floor finals in Bercy Arena at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Monday, Aug. 5, 2024, in Paris, France. Biles won the silver medal and Chiles the bronze medal. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

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Kauli Vaast, of France, surfs during the semifinal round of the surfing competition at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Monday, Aug. 5, 2024, in Teahupo’o, Tahiti. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

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Suni Lee, of the United States, celebrates after winning the bronze medal during the women’s artistic gymnastics individual uneven bars finals at Bercy Arena at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

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Serbia’s Novak Djokovic reacts after defeating Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz in the men’s singles tennis final at the Roland Garros stadium during the 2024 Summer Olympics, Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)

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Julien Alfred, of Saint Lucia, celebrates after winning the gold medal in the women’s 100 meters final at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, in Saint-Denis, France. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

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Australia’s Charlie Senior, flips while celebrating after defeating Philippines’ Carlo Paalam in their men’s 57kg quarterfinal boxing match at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Ariana Cubillos)

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China’s He Bingjiao plays against her compatriot Chen Yufei during their women’s singles badminton quarterfinal match at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, in Paris, France. (Hamad I Mohammed/Pool Photo via AP)

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Armand Duplantis, of Sweden, competes in the men’s pole vault qualification at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, in Saint-Denis, France. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

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Japan’s Masaru Yamada celebrates after winning the men’s team epee semifinal match against the Czech Republic at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Friday, Aug. 2, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

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Czech Republic’s Jiri Beran, left, competes with France’s Yannik Borel in the men’s team epee bronze final match during the 2024 Summer Olympics at the Grand Palais, Friday, Aug. 2, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

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Kimberley Woods of Britain competes in the women’s kayak cross time trial at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Friday, Aug. 2, 2024, in Vaires-sur-Marne, France. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

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Suni Lee, of the United States, performs on the balance beam during the women’s artistic gymnastics all-around finals in Bercy Arena at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

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Kaylee McKeown, of Australia, competes in her heat of the women’s 200-meter backstroke at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024, in Nanterre, France. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)

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In this photo made with a slow shutter speed, Manila Esposito, of Italy, performs on the balance beam during the women’s artistic gymnastics all-around finals in Bercy Arena at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)

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Japan’s Miu Hirano plays against Hong Kong’s Zhu Chengzhu during a women’s singles round of 32 table tennis game at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, July 31, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Petros Giannakouris)

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Tomoru Honda, of Japan, competes during a heat in the men’s 200-meter butterfly at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, July 30, 2024, in Nanterre, France. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

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Nina Sterckx of Belgium competes during the women’s 49kg weightlifting event at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara,Pool)

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Water is sprayed on the pitch as a ball girl walks along the center line before the start of the men’s Group A field hockey match between South Africa and Germany at the Yves-du-Manoir Stadium during the 2024 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, July 30, 2024, in Colombes, France. (AP Photo/Aijaz Rahi)

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Saud Ghali, of Bahrain, reacts as he takes his cap off following his heat in the men’s 200-meter breaststroke at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, July 30, 2024, in Nanterre, France. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

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Italy’s Diego Lenzi celebrates after defeating United States’ Joshua Edwards in their men’s +92 kg preliminary boxing match at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Monday, July 29, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Ariana Cubillos)

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China’s Lian Junjie and Yang Hao compete in the men’s synchronised 10m platform diving final at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Monday, July 29, 2024, in Saint-Denis, France. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

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Simone Biles, of United States, performs on the vault during a women’s artistic gymnastics qualification round at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Sunday, July 28, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

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Tatiana Weston-Webb, of Brazil, wipes out during the first round of the 2024 Summer Olympics surfing competition Saturday, July 27, 2024, in Teahupo’o, Tahiti. (Ben Thouard/Pool Photo via AP)

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Kauli Vaast, of France, leaps over a wave during the second round of the 2024 Summer Olympics surfing competition Sunday, July 28, 2024, in Teahupo’o, Tahiti. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

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Daniel Wiffen, of Ireland, competes during a heat in the men’s 800-meter freestyle at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Monday, July 29, 2024, in Nanterre, France. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)

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Loran de Munck, of Netherlands, competes on the parallel bars during a men’s artistic gymnastics qualification round at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Saturday, July 27, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)

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Logan Edra, left, also known as B-Girl Logistx, battles Sunny Choi, B-Girl Sunny, during the final round in the Breaking for Gold Big Apple breakdancing regional competition Saturday, April 22, 2023, in the Brooklyn borough of New York. The hip-hop dance form makes its official debut at the Paris Games in 2024. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

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Kauli Vaast, of France, falls into the water on a training day ahead of the 2024 Summer Olympics surfing competition, Tuesday, July 23, 2024, in Teahupo’o, Tahiti. (Ed Sloane/Pool Photo via AP)

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China’s Chen Yuxi and Quan Hongchan compete in the women’s synchronised 10m platform diving final at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, July 31, 2024, in Saint-Denis, France. (AP Photo/Jin Lee Man)

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Teddy Riner and Marie-Jose Perec watch as the cauldron rises in a balloon in Paris, France, during the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympics, Friday, July 26, 2024. (AP Photo/John Locher)

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India’s Nita Ambani attends the inauguration of the Indian House at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Saturday, July 27, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Aurelien Morissard)

At the Paris Olympics, cities and countries were discreetly making their case to host in 2036

In Paris, interested parties discreetly made their case for hosting future Olympics in a process run by the IOC that is now more discreet, less obviously a campaign and which critics say is too opaque.

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How to watch the 2024 Olympics closing ceremony

Like Noah Lyles, Olympians with COVID are competing in Paris. Restrictions are a thing of the past

Paris is now more accessible for disabled people. Will it last after the Olympics and Paralympics?

Water quality was acceptable when Olympians swam in Seine River, data shows

Breanna Stewart, other moms on US women’s basketball team enjoy rare moments chasing Olympic history

Athletes stick around Paris Games to watch other sports and get the full Olympic experience

Street art pops up throughout Paris, adding some Olympic color to major landmarks

Snoop Dogg has exploded on the Olympics’ global stage. He’s just being himself

What’s the deal with the Olympics? Your burning questions, answered

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Olympic flag returns to Los Angeles for first time in 40 years

It’s Los Angeles’ turn for the torch. Mayor Karen Bass and the Olympic flag arrived back in LA Monday. (AP video by Eugene Garcia/production by Javier Arciga)

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Fans react to closing ceremony of the Paris Olympics

Capping two and a-half extraordinary weeks of Olympic sports and emotion, Paris’ boisterous, star-studded closing ceremony in France’s national stadium mixed unbridled celebration with a sombre call for peace from International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach.(AP video by Kwiyeon Ha, produced by Jeffrey Schaeffer)

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Fireworks mark the end of the closing ceremony of the Paris Olympics

Paris closed out two and a-half extraordinary weeks of Olympic sports and emotion with a boisterous, star-studded show in France’s national stadium on Sunday, handing over hosting duties for the Summer Games to the next city in line: Los Angeles in 2028.

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Fireworks as Paris Olympics comes to a close

Paris is closing out two and a-half extraordinary weeks of Olympic sports and emotion with a boisterous, star-studded show in France’s national stadium, handing over hosting duties for the Summer Games to the next city in line: Los Angeles in 2028.

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AP PHOTOS: Paris Olympics Day 16

Italy won gold at the Women’s volleyball, The U.S. survived their biggest challenge in the women’s basketball, extending their run to eight straight Olympic gold medals, Li Wenwen won the women’s +81 kilogram division to give China five gold medals in weightlifting, and Italy beat the defending champion U.S. team to win gold in women’s volleyball.

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AP explains the legacy of the Paris Olympic Games

During the 2024 Olympics, crowds have surprised even themselves with their enthusiasm for two and a half weeks of sports. Now, they’re saying “au revoir” — see you again — as the Games draw to a close Sunday. After the 100-year wait since Paris’ last Games, no one can say when France’s capital and the Olympics will next embrace. But they’re both emerging changed from their summer romance. (AP video by Alexander Turnbull)

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Fans celebrate as boxer Lin Yu-ting of Taiwan wins gold medal at Paris Olympics

Fans in Taipei celebrated on Sunday as Taiwan’s female featherweight boxer Lin Yu-ting won the first Olympic gold medal of the category for her native island in Paris. Lin was fighting Polish female opponent Julia Szeremeta and secured her gold medal in two rounds. (AP video by Taijing Wu)

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Arshad Nadeem, Pakistan’s first Olympic gold medalist in decades, arrives in Lahore

Pakistan’s first gold medalist in decades, Arshad Nadeem received a warm welcome from fans at the Lahore airport early Sunday. Nadeem set an Olympic record in javelin to beat defending champion Neeraj Chopra of India. (AP video by Jehanzaib Aurangzaib)

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AP PHOTOS: Paris Olympics Day 15

The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris day 15 saw several medals for China’s athletes, Spain’s first gold in women’s water polo, and the return of gold medallist Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Khyzhniak to his war-torn home country.

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Ukrainian boxer Khyzhniak arrives in Kyiv after winning gold at the Paris Olympics

Olympic Gold medalist Oleksandr Khyzhniak has arrived home in Ukraine to a hero’s welcome. Khyzhniak defeated Kazakhstan’s Nurbek Oralbay in boxing and won the third gold medal for Ukraine. Dozens of people met Khyzhniak at the train station where he was cheered and hugged and handed bouquets of flowers. (AP video by Vasilisa Stepanenko)

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Olympians are turning to OnlyFans to fund dreams as they face a ‘broken’ finance system

Dire financial straits are leading droves of Olympic athletes to sell images of their bodies to subscribers on OnlyFans — known for sexually explicit content — to sustain their dreams of gold at the Games. As they struggle to make ends meet, a spotlight is being cast on an Olympics funding system that watchdog groups condemn as “broken,” claiming most athletes “can barely pay their rent.” (AP Video shot by Nicolas Garriga)

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Celebrations erupt in Algeria after boxer Imane Khelif takes Olympic gold

Celebrations took place across Algeria late on Friday after boxer Imane Khelif won a gold medal at the Paris Olympics, where she had endured intense scrutiny and online abuse over misconceptions about her womanhood.

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Technological innovations enable people with visual impairments to engage with Olympic events

Even before the Paralympic Games begin in late August, Paris 2024 organizers strove to make the Olympics more accessible. This has taken the form of using new technologies not just to help people get around the city, but enjoy the games in a new way. (AP video shot by Tanya Titova and Ahmed Hatem)

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Visually impaired Para-judo athlete captivates crowds as boxing announcer at Paris Olympics

By day, Nacer Zorgani is a Para-judo athlete working furiously to be in tip-top fighting shape for the 2024 Paralympic Games that start Aug. 28. By night, he’s a boxing announcer at the Paris Olympics. (AP Video: John Leicester)

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AP PHOTOS: Paris Olympics Day 14

It was a dramatic night for the United States in track and field at the Paris Olympics, and Algerian boxer Imane Khelif won gold after facing scrutiny over misconceptions about her sex. (AP Photo: Petr David Josek, Frank Franklin, Thibault Camus, Charlie Riedel, Jacquelyn Martin, Vadim Ghirda, Matthias Schrader, Lee Jin-man, Eugene Hoshiko, Petros Giannakouris, Charlie Riedel)

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Like Noah Lyles, Olympians with COVID are competing in Paris. Restrictions are a thing of the past

Paris Olympics organizers have issued health recommendations, but no restrictions, for dozens of athletes who got tested positive to COVID during the Games.

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US sprinter Lyles reveals he has COVID after missing out on another gold at Paris Olympics

U.S. sprinter Noah Lyles revealed he had COVID-19 after missing out on another gold medal at the Paris Olympics on Thursday. Lyles came third behind teammate Kenneth Bednarek, who took silver, and gold medalist Letsile Tebogo of Botswana. After crossing the line, Lyles fell to his back and writhed on the ground trying to catch his breath.

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AP PHOTOS: Paris Olympics Day 13

Sprinter Noah Lyles revealed he had COVID-19 after missing out on another gold medal for the United States at the Paris Olympics on Thursday. (AP Photos: Francisco Seco, Bernat Armangue, Martin Meissner, Rebecca Blackwell, Ebrahim Noroozi, Luca Bruno, Robert F. Bukaty, Anjum Naveed)

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Women’s boxing gender scrutiny at Paris Olympics explained

Women’s boxing at the Paris Olympics has highlighted the complexity of drafting and enforcing sex eligibility rules for women’s sports. Athletes like Imane Khelif of Algeria and Lin Yu-ting of Taiwan are left vulnerable in the fallout. (AP Video by Tian Macleod Ji/John Locher/Ariana Cubillos)

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For runner Mohammed Dwedar chasing Olympic gold comes second to raising the Palestinian flag

While athletes in the Olympics focus on reaching the gold medal, Palestinian runner Mohammed Dwedar keeps his eye on what he considers the real achievement: raising his flag high at the Games. The 23-year-old enjoyed a rest day on Tuesday, right before he represents his nation in the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics. (AP Video shot by Lujain Jo )

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Mystery Paris street artist ‘Invader’ glues up new work to celebrate Olympics and delight fans

The mystery French street artist known only as “Invader” has struck again – this time to celebrate the Paris Olympics. Invader has been cementing mosaics to Paris walls since the 1990s, usually at night and without permission. His works now dot all corners of the City of Light and his fans have a lot of fun hunting them down. (AP video: John Leicester)

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AP PHOTOS: Paris Olympics Day 12

Quincy Hall became the latest American to electrify Olympic track and field with an out-of-nowhere comeback on Day 12 of the Paris Olympics.

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Food waste at the Paris Olympics is helping those in need and contributing to sustainability

Food that goes uneaten at the Paris Olympics is helping those in need around the French capital. It’s part of an effort to cut down on food waste and contribute to organizers’ commitment to sustainability.

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Special ceremony held at Israeli embassy in Paris for athletes killed in 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich

A memorial ceremony was held at the Israeli embassy in the French capital to pay tribute to 11 athletes killed at the 1972 Summer Olympic Games in Munich. International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach called it “the darkest day in Olympic history” and “an attack on the culture of peace that the Olympic games promote.” (AP video shot by Alex Turnbull)

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Brazil’s Olympic champion Rebeca Andrade inspires girls at her hometown gym where career began

Monday’s Olympic gold medal floor performance by Brazilian gymnast Rebeca Andrade is resonating strongly in her home town, the city of Guarulhos on the outskirts of Sao Paulo. Her success, and the sight of runner-up Simone Biles and bronze medalist Jordan Chiles bowing to Andrade on the podium in a gesture of respect, is giving budding gymnasts there fresh inspiration. (AP video: Tatiana Pollastri)

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AP PHOTOS: Paris Olympics Day 11

Highlights from the eleventh day of competitions at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

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Watch: Timelapse of Paris’ most iconic locations as the Olympics enter final phase

Timelapse video shows crowds visiting Paris’ most iconic locations as the French capital hosts the 2024 Olympic Games.

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STILLS: Whale breaches during semifinal round of Olympics surfing competition in Tahiti

Spectators and photographers were given an Olympic moment of a lifetime after a whale made a surprise appearance during the surfing competition in Tahiti on Monday.

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AP PHOTOS: Paris Olympics Day 10

Highlights from the tenth day of competitions at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

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Inside the pin-trading market at the Paris Olympics

On the other side of the Atlantic from Wall Street, a market more wholesome than cutthroat has sprung up at the Paris Olympics. The commodity at the center of it all? Pins. The city has seen an influx of collectors from all over the world, each eager to begin or expand their Olympic pin collection and share their stories (AP video by: Sharon Johnson).

Pakistan rewards javelin champion Nadeem with $359,000 for record-breaking throw at Paris Olympics

Olympic javelin gold medalist Arshad Nadeem received $359,000 from the Pakistani government on Tuesday as the country continued to celebrate his record-breaking throw at the Paris Games.

PGA Tour postseason begins and LPGA starts gearing up for final major in Scotland

The majors are over, the Olympics are done for four years and now it’s time for the PGA Tour’s lucrative postseason. It starts with the top 70 players in the FedEx St.

Today in Sports - Usain Bolt becomes the 1st to capture 3 straight 100-meter titles at the Olympics

Today in Sports, August 14 - Usain Bolt becomes the 1st to capture 3 straight 100-meter titles at the Olympics

Dutch beach volleyball player convicted of rape says he considered quitting the Olympics

Dutch beach volleyball player Steven van de Velde, who was convicted of raping a 12-year-old British girl in 2016, says he considered quitting the Paris Olympics amid the controversy surrounding his participation.

Filipino gymnast who won 2 Olympic golds in Paris gets hero’s welcome and free buffets for life

Filipino gymnast Carlos Yulo has flown home to a hero’s welcome after winning two gold medals at the Paris Olympics.

Wrestling has been off-limits for women in Senegal. But one region is the exception

In Senegal, wrestling is a national sport. Professional wrestling draws thousands to stadiums and can be a catapult to international stardom.

Alexei Popyrin beats Andrey Rublev in straight sets to win National Bank Open men’s singles title

Alexei Popyrin of Australia, who turned pro in 2017, defeated fifth-ranked Andrey Rublev of Russia 6-2, 6-4 on Monday night to win the National Bank Open men’s singles title.

Chelsea’s American defender Caleb Wiley to spend season on loan at Strasbourg

New Chelsea signing Caleb Wiley will spend the season on loan at French team Strasbourg, the two clubs said Monday.

Snoop’s side quests: Beyond the Olympics, rapper has proved versatility from cooking to wrestling

Although he is most prominently known for his decades-long rap career and being everyone’s “uncle,” Snoop Dogg has proven his talent extends beyond what he does in the recording studio.

Sports betting roundup: US men’s, women’s basketball dominated betting at BetMGM sportsbook

The Summer Olympics wrapped up over the weekend in Paris. Two of the bigger events at BetMGM sportsbook were the gold medal games for both men’s and women’s basketball — both featuring Team USA vs.

Today in Sports - Michael Phelps ends his career at the Rio Olympics with 23 career gold medals

Today in Sports, August 13 - Michael Phelps ends his career at the Rio Olympics with 23 career gold medals

Five-time Olympic medalist Tom Daley announces retirement from diving

Five-time Olympic medalist Tom Daley has announced his retirement from diving. The 30-year-old diver told British Vogue magazine he had decided to call time on his career.

Baseball is back in the Olympics in 2028. What the rosters will look like is hard to say

The on-again, off-again relationship between the Olympics and baseball is heading toward another reconciliation in 2028.

Who performed at the Olympic closing ceremony? Snoop, Dr. Dre, Billie Eilish, Red Hot Chili Peppers

Snoop Dogg brought out Dr. Dre, Billie Eilish and Red Hot Chili Peppers all performed from a California beachside during the handover to the 2028 Los Angeles Games.

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

The U.S. women’s basketball team held off France to win gold in the final event of the Paris Olympics, and that hardware was needed for the Americans to tie China for the most with 40.

Brittney Griner lets tears flow during national anthem after U.S. women win gold

Standing on the medal stand with her third gold medal draped around her neck, Brittney Griner looked at the U.S. flag with tears streaming down her cheeks during the national anthem.

Diana Taurasi wins her record 6th Olympic gold medal as US women’s basketball beats France

Diana Taurasi stands alone in Olympic basketball lore. She is the first player to win six gold medals.

Breaking community defends Raygun and is hopeful for return to Olympic program

The sport made its Olympic debut in Paris — it might never be back — and one of the lasting images was the performance of an Australian b-girl known as Raygun who did a “kangaroo dance” and scored zero points.

A’ja Wilson, US women hold off France to win eighth straight Olympic basketball gold medal

A’ja Wilson scored 21 points and the U.S. survived the biggest challenge of its unprecedented run to eight straight gold medals with a 67-66 win over France on Sunday.

US men’s water polo team well positioned for LA Games after bronze-medal run at Paris Olympics

The U.S. men’s water polo team made a surprising run deep into the Paris Olympics. The Americans lost 10-6 to Serbia in the semifinals on Friday, but they rallied for a wild 11-8 victory over Hungary in the bronze medal match on Sunday.

FIBA is already looking forward to LA 2028 and basketball at the Clippers’ new facility

FIBA secretary general Andreas Zagklis has toured Intuit Dome, the new home of the Los Angeles Clippers and the venue selected as the site for basketball at the 2028 Summer Olympics.

Congo sprinter Mulamba tests positive for steroid at Paris Olympics

The International Testing Agency says sprinter Dominique Lasconi Mulamba has tested positive for an anabolic steroid at the Paris Olympics.

Li Wenwen wins to give China five weightlifting gold medals at the Paris Olympics

Li Wenwen won the women’s +81 kilogram division to give China five gold medals in weightlifting at the Paris Olympics.

Hansen ends international career with another gold as Denmark wins men’s handball at Paris Olympics

Mikkel Hansen’s international career ends with another Olympic gold medal as Denmark routed Germany 39-26 to win the men’s handball title at the Paris Games.

US women’s wrestling wins two Olympic golds and closes gap on Japan in fight for supremacy

The United States is closing the gap on Japan in women’s wrestling. The Japanese won four of the six gold medals for the third straight Olympics and claimed two bronze medals as well.

Italy beats defending champion US for gold in women’s volleyball at Paris Olympics

Italy beat the defending champion U.S. team to win gold in women’s volleyball at the Paris Olympics. The victory came in straight sets, 25-18, 25-20, 25-17.

Asked about seeking IOC presidency, track head Seb Coe says ‘of course I’m going to consider this’

Olympic running champion and insider Sebastian Coe said “of course I’m going to consider this,” when asked Sunday if he would put his name forward to replace Thomas Bach as president of the International Olympic Committee.

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

More than 30,000 police officers have been deployed around Paris and beyond to watch over the last Olympic events and the closing ceremony of the 2024 Summer Games.

Lauren Jackson ends Olympic career with a fifth medal as Australia wins bronze in women’s basketball

Lauren Jackson ended her illustrious international career with a fifth Olympic medal. The 43-year-old Australian star has now won three silver medals and two bronze after the Opals beat Belgium, moving her into a tie for second for the most decorated Olympic women’s basketball player ever.

USWNT finds joy at the Paris Olympics under new coach Emma Hayes

Women’s soccer was eventful at the Paris Olympics. The tournament started with Canada’s drone-spying scandal. Women’s World Cup winners Spain went home empty handed.