Olympics

Mark Cuban, the former owner of the Dallas Mavericks, has expressed his dissatisfaction with the participation of NBA veterans in the Olympics. Cuban’s concerns stem from the belief that these seasoned NBA stars are jeopardizing their careers by engaging in the Olympics without any financial...

When it comes to the world of sports, top searches on Google in 2024 for athletes centered on boxing and the 2024 Summer Olympics. Here are the year’s top 10 most-searched athletes on Google, the search engine owned by Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG)(NASDAQ:GOOGL): Imane Khelif Mike Tyson Lamine...

As 2024 draws to a close, it leaves behind a series of impactful and memorable news stories that defined the year. When looking for information on top news stories, many people around the world turned to Google, the search engine owned by Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL), where they...

For years, Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) CEO Elon Musk has been adamant about not using celebrity promotions or paid advertisements to advertise the company's products. While the company has come around to traditional advertising, Tesla could also be having a change of heart on the use of brand...

The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris were watched by more than 30 million viewers in the U.S., marking an increase from the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. A poll of Benzinga readers shows that investors might not be as interested in the sporting spectacle as other fans around the world were. What...

NBA star Steph Curry won a gold medal as a member of Team USA Men's Basketball at the 2024 Summer Olympics, completing a task the team was heavily favored to do ahead of the games. Curry's performance has been praised by basketball analysts and broke the hearts of French fans. What Happened: Curry...

NBA and Olympic superstar Kevin Durant is the latest athlete who can add the title of European soccer team owner to his list of investments. Durant has made a small investment in French champion team Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). What Happened: Durant joins fellow NBA star LeBron James as an owner of...

Kristen Faulkner, 31, became the first U.S. woman to claim gold in the Olympic road race in 40 years, following Connie Carpenter’s win in 1984. The Americans won the 2024 Paris Olympics. What's remarkable about Faulkner’s win is that she has only been competitive in the sport for six...

Media giant Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ:CMCSA) enjoyed a viewership boost thanks to having exclusive broadcasting rights to 2024 Summer Olympics. What Happened: A total of 30.6 million U.S. viewers tuned into 2024 Summer Olympics coverage in Paris, aired across Comcast’s NBC, NBCU and...

Hollywood A-lister Tom Cruise stole the spotlight at the closing ceremony of the Paris Olympics on Sunday. What Happened: Cruise, renowned for his daring stunts in the “Mission: Impossible” series, took his thrill-seeking to new heights. The actor, 62, performed a death-defying leap...

Recent controversies surrounding Olympic athletes like Sha'Carri Richardson and Shoko Miyata have sparked debate about drug policies within the international sporting community. These high-profile cases have brought to light broader questions regarding the role of recreational drug use among...

The 2024 Summer Olympics have been full of heartwarming stories and record-breaking performances. There are also stories of defeat and heartbreak, including one that involves a close relative of Bill Gates. What Happened: Gates was seen in Paris for the 2024 Summer Olympics alongside his daughter...

American gymnast Simone Biles was golden at the 2024 Summer Olympics, winning a total of three gold medals and one silver medal, helping set new records for her team along the way. The success of Biles comes after the 2020 Olympics, which saw the gymnast unexpectedly step down for a mental health...

Google's recent ad sparked a backlash over the perceived replacement of personal effort with AI. The negative public reaction led Google to withdraw the ad from ongoing Olympics coverage. The company has experienced a 16% year-to-date gain. In an effort to blend artificial intelligence with...

Over the centuries, Olympics traditions linking sports and culture include the torch relay, the Olympic flame that's always lit, the Parade of Nations and the release of birds of peace, which dates back to the revived Olympics in 1896. Who can forget one of the most stirring moments in Olympic...