U.S.A. Basketball Is Still an Awkward Fit at the Olympics

U.S.A. Basketball Is Still an Awkward Fit at the Olympics

Two weeks ago, just before the start of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Nike began airing its major Olympic ad campaign. Typically, these spots are beautifully produced paeans to ambition, effort, and excellence—Olympic ideals on sale for a popular audience. They have titles like “Unlimited You” and “Find Your Greatness.” But this one is different. … Read more

LeBron James, Kevin Durant lead U.S. men’s basketball team past Serbia in opening Olympics game

LeBron James, Kevin Durant lead U.S. men’s basketball team past Serbia in opening Olympics game

LeBron James made his Olympic return after a 12-year absence. Kevin Durant played for the first time this summer. And the two most experienced Olympians on this U.S. team opened the Paris Games — not to mention a bid for a fifth consecutive gold medal for the Americans — with a near-perfect show. Durant made his first … Read more

Stephen Curry scores 60 but Warriors nipped by Hawks in OT

Stephen Curry scores 60 but Warriors nipped by Hawks in OT

ATLANTA — Stephen Curry scored a season-high 60 points in Golden State’s 141-134 overtime loss to Atlanta on Saturday night, with Trae Young scoring 35 points to help the Hawks outlast the Warriors. Curry had eight points in overtime to finish only two points shy of his career high of 62 at home against Portland … Read more