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• How U.S. women's basketball jelled ahead of Olympics July 26, 2024
  After a loss to Team WNBA at the All-Star Game, Team USA found its rhythm again in one key practice.
  Josh Weinfuss
• Olympics men's basketball: USA is the team to beat, and here are the teams that could do it July 26, 2024
  Breaking down the favorites, the contenders and the upset candidates for men's basketball at the 2024 Olympics.
  Brian Windhorst
• From Simone to Suni, everything to know about Olympic gymnastics July 26, 2024
  Who will win the medals? We've got your questions answered.
  Alyssa Roenigk
• What to expect from swimming at the Olympics: Returns, rivalries and homegrown talent July 26, 2024
  Katie Ledecky aims for Olympic history as Caeleb Dressel and Simone Manuel make their returns. Meanwhile, French prodigy Leon Marchand is positioned to become the face of the Paris Games.
  D'Arcy Maine
• Best moments from the Olympic Games' opening ceremony July 26, 2024
  The 2024 Paris Olympics officially got underway on Friday. Here are the top moments from the traditional commencement ceremony.
  ESPN Staff
• Vandals target France rails with sabotage, arson July 26, 2024
  Vandals targeted France's high-speed railway network with a series of actions that brought disruption to the country's busiest lines ahead of the Olympics.
• U.S. diver Loschiavo last-minute add for Games July 26, 2024
  The U.S. diving team has picked up a last-minute Olympian as Brandon Loschiavo, a California native who competed at the Tokyo Games three years ago, was added to the team in the 10-meter platform after another athlete pulled out.
• Rodman touts 'Trin Spin' in new-look USWNT win July 26, 2024
  Trinity Rodman's dazzling spin move led to a gorgeous goal early in the first half and stood as the highlight of the United States' 3-0 victory over Zambia.
  Sam Borden
• Removed Canada coach 'likely' knew about drone July 26, 2024
  Canadian Olympic Committee CEO David Shoemaker said new information from Soccer Canada showed suspended women's head coach Bev Priestman was likely aware of the drone use that has caused a scandal at the Paris Olympics.
  ESPN News Services
• Iraqi judoka first to test positive at Paris Games July 26, 2024
  A male judoka from Iraq tested positive for two anabolic steroids at the Paris Olympics and is provisionally suspended while a disciplinary case is prosecuted.