Tag: Olympics
Valarie Allman, with a newfound energy, charges into Olympics in women’s discus
Follow our Olympics coverage in the lead-up to the Paris Games.EUGENE, Ore. — Valarie Allman’s gold medal was secured. Her spot in Paris was never...
Former USMNT star Landon Donovan ‘heartbroken’ for Alex Morgan being left off Olympic roster
Former U.S. men’s national soccer team forward Landon Donovan said Thursday he is “heartbroken” for Alex Morgan after the stalwart striker for the U.S....
Who should make the WNBA All-Star Game? Our experts debate
The Athletic has launched a new series of sports debates in which two writers break down a specific topic. In this WNBA edition, Sabreena...
Jamaican legendary sprinter Elaine Thompson-Herah to miss Paris Olympics with Achilles injury
Elaine Thompson-Herah, the two-time defending Olympic champion in the 100 and 200 meters, will miss the Paris Olympics after withdrawing from the Jamaican Olympic...
Why Alex Morgan missing the USWNT Olympic roster isn’t as drastic as it looks
For the first time in 16 years, forward Alex Morgan will not feature on a major tournament roster for the U.S. women’s national soccer...
