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What to expect from Africa's men's teams at the Olympics
In 2024, with four competitors and reasons for optimism, can Africa's football fans begin dreaming of a first gold medal in almost 25 years?
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They shone at the Olympics... but what happened next to these soccer stars?
Since Africa's first participation in Olympic football in 1920, the tournament has offered a platform for some of the continent's brightest talents to establish themselves. But where did they go from there?
OLYMPIC BASKETBALL
SOUTH SUDAN ON THE RISE
How did Luol Deng turn South Sudan basketball into a threat?
As a nation, South Sudan is only 13 years old. Their basketball team is made up of players who grew up all over the world, and rarely together. But they're set to be one of the more intriguing men's basketball teams at the Paris Olympics.
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OLYMPIC SPORTS
Nigeria's Ogoke says she's not retired despite Paris absence
Nigeria's women's basketball team will travel to the Olympic Games this month without team captain Sarah Ogoke, for personal reasons, but she says she has not retired from D'Tigress.
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Summer Olympics
How does Olympic skateboarding work? Rules, format, more
Skateboarding will make its second Olympic appearance during the 2024 Summer Games in Paris. Learn about the format, rules and more.
Olympic Sports
Track and field records at the Olympics: Bolt, Felix, more
Sha'Carri Richardson is just one of a host of elite track and field athletes who will look to chase down the top records in Olympic history in Paris.
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WNBA
A'ja Wilson scores off of pick-and-roll
A'ja Wilson scores off of a pick-and-roll in the first quarter to add to Team USA's early lead over Team Germany.
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