Tennis player Coco Gauff is named as USA flag bearer for Olympics Coco Gauff the 23-year-old tennis player seemed floored today when she learned she'll be the first tennis player to have the honor of being flag bearer for the American team at the Paris Olympics. Gus Contreras
Why Olympic surfing events are in Tahiti, thousands of miles from Paris Olympic surfing events are taking place in Teahupo’o, a small village nearly 9,800 miles from the host city of Paris. The path to Tahiti has been years in the making, and not without controversy. Rachel Treisman
Olympic officials try to crush U.S. probes of China doping, threaten Salt Lake Games The U.S. wants changes to the World Anti-Doping Agency after a Chinese drug scandal. Olympic officials threatened to block Salt Lake City's bid to host the 2034 Games if the U.S. criticism persists. Brian Mann
The Olympic president warns of perilous future for global sport as Paris Games begin IOC President Thomas Bach says Paris is ready to go for the 2024 Summer Olympics. But in speeches this week ahead of the Games, he warned that rising global tensions threaten the Olympic movement. Brian Mann
Longtime running buddies are poised to compete in the streets of Paris NPR's Juana Summers talks with US men's marathoners Conner Mantz and Clayton Young about the challenges of the Paris marathon, and their longtime friendship on and off the running course. Vincent Acovino
British Olympian pulls out of Paris after 'error of judgment' sparks investigation Less than a week before she was set to compete in the Paris Games, the six-time Olympic medalist in dressage was suspended from competition for her actions depicted in a video from four years ago. Emma Bowman
'Gods of Tennis' explores trailblazing legends of the sport and why we remember them John McEnroe, Billie Jean King and other tennis legends discuss their legacies in a new PBS documentary series. Reena Advani
The Paris Olympics have almost arrived. Here's what to watch for The Paris Olympics kick off this week. NPR's Becky Sullivan and Brian Mann preview the U.S. athletes and sports to watch, and share why this year's opening ceremony will be different than ever before. Becky Sullivan
Olympian Jesse Owens' high school revives boys track and field The Olympic Games will soon begin. The High School where legendary track star Jesse Owens got his start is reviving the boys track and field team.
LeBron James to be the U.S. male flag bearer at the Paris Olympics opening ceremony James, 39, is a three-time Olympic medalist. A fourth this summer would put him in a tie for most medals won by a U.S. men's basketball player. The female U.S. flag bearer will be announced Tuesday. Becky Sullivan