Paris 2024 official: Opening ceremony showed community tolerance despite furor

Paris organizers defended the Olympics opening ceremony on Sunday amid backlash over the apparent mocking of The Last Supper during the performance.

US, world leaders denounce Paris Olympics opening ceremony's mocking of Last Supper

Several U.S. and world lawmakers are denouncing the 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony, after drag queens and artists made a spectacle of the Leonardo DaVinci painting, the Last Supper, which depicts the last meal Jesus had with his apostles.

Tech company pulls Olympics advertising after opening ceremony display many deem to be anti-Christian

The 2024 Olympic Ceremony opened up the games in Paris, France on Friday night, providing spectators with a taste of French culture and blasphemous art, leading to Christians around the world being offended.

2024 Olympics opening ceremony: How to watch, other things to know

The Olympics opening ceremony is on Friday. Here’s what to know about the event, including how to watch and an attack against France's high-speed rail network.

Arson attacks paralyze French high-speed rail network hours before start of Olympics

France's high-speed rail network was hit with widespread and “criminal" acts of vandalism including arson attacks hours before the opening ceremony of the Olympics.

Salt Lake City to host 2034 Winter Olympics in first return since 2002

Salt Lake City was formally awarded the 2034 Winter Olympics following a Wednesday vote by the International Olympic Committee in Paris, giving Utah its second Games after hosting in 2002.

LeBron James chosen as Team USA's flag bearer at 2024 Paris Olympics

LeBron James becomes the third basketball player — and the first men’s player — to carry the U.S. flag at the start of an Olympics

MN Olympic divers Cook and Bacon score Hormel sponsorship

A former Gopher named Bacon has scored a sponsorship deal with Hormel along with her diving partner named Cook.

Anthony Edwards on Team USA: 'I'm the No. 1 option'
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Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards believes he's the No. 1 scoring option for Team USA at the upcoming Summer Olympics in Paris.

Olympic champions Suni Lee, Simone Biles head to Paris for 2024 Summer Games

St. Paul native and reigning all-around gold medal champion Sunisa Lee is heading to Paris to compete for Team USA at the 2024 Summer Olympics.

Simone Biles talks Olympic team, Taylor Swift [RAW]
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Simone Biles speaks with reporters after making her third Olympic team. The U.S. Women's Gymnastics team heading to the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics includes Simone Biles, Suni Lee, Jordan Chiles, Jade Carey, and Hezly Rivera.

Suni Lee talks road to Olympics, making the team [RAW]
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St. Paul native Suni Lee speaks with reporters after securing a spot on the U.S. Olympic women's gymnastics team. The five gymnasts heading to the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics include Simone Biles, Suni Lee, Jordan Chiles, Jade Carey, and Hezly Rivera.

Fans flock to Mpls for Olympic gymnastics trials
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Fans crowd the Target Center in Minneapolis for the final day of the Olympic gymnastics trials. FOX 9's Courtney Godfrey has the last.

Matt Wilkinson headed to Olympics in steeplechase
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Minnetonka alum and former Gophers and Carleton standout Matt Wilkinson is likely headed to his first Olympics after taking second in the 3,000 meter steeplechase at the U.S. Olympic Trials.