Olympics

Anthony Edwards scores 13 for USA in win over Canda at pre-Olympic tune-up

Anthony Edwards had 13 points off the bench Wednesday night for Team USA in an 86-72 win over Canada in a pre-Olympic exhibition.

July 11, 2024 1:53pm CDT

Anthony Edwards on Team USA in Paris: ‘I’m still the No. 1 option’

On a team loaded with NBA stars, Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards says he's the No. 1 option when they need a basket.

July 8, 2024 12:03pm CDT

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.

July 2, 2024 2:34pm CDT

Shane Wiskus 'too fragile' to attend Sunday gymnastics events after not making Team USA

Spring Park native and former University of Minnesota gymnastics standout Shane Wiskus is going to Paris, but he will likely not be competing for Team USA.

July 1, 2024 8:49pm CDT

Minnesota native Matt Wilkinson talks making Olympics in steeplechase: 'Pure elation'

Minnetonka alum and former Gophers and Carleton standout Matt Wilkinson is headed to the Olympics in the 3,000-meter steeplechase.

June 28, 2024 3:49pm CDT

Suni Lee, Simone Biles gear up for Day 1 of US Olympic Trials in Minneapolis

All-around Olympic gold medalists Suni Lee and Simone Biles are gearing up to compete as the U.S. women's Olympic team trials kick off in Minneapolis on Friday. 

June 28, 2024 12:58pm CDT

Gymnastics fans flock to Minneapolis for US Olympic team trials

For the next few days, downtown Minneapolis has been transformed into Gymnastics City USA.

June 27, 2024 10:25pm CDT

Former UMN swimmer qualifies for Olympics in 2 events

A former University of Minnesota diver is headed to the Olympic Games in Paris.

June 23, 2024 6:24pm CDT

US Olympic team to bring A/C units to Paris, undercutting environmental plan

The U.S. Olympic team plans to supply air conditioners for their athletes at the Paris Games, prioritizing athlete comfort over the event's environmental sustainability goals.

June 21, 2024 3:14pm CDT