The 2024 Paris Olympics get underway Friday with the opening ceremony, and unlike the last set of Summer Games, they are happening right on schedule. The United States is geared up and ready to compete in the Olympics as they hope to once again come out of the event atop the Olympics medal count.
LeBron James and Coco Gauff have been chosen as the American flag bearers for the opening ceremony, and while the action at these games is already underway with soccer and rugby matches being played, each are among the athletes who will have the most eyes on them across these games. Noah Lyles and Sha'Carri Richardson are the most notable names to follow on the track, while Caeleb Dressel and Katie Ledecky are once again seeking to add multiple gold medals to their totals in the pool.
The Olympics will run until Aug. 11, and CBS Sports on this page will be tracking the entire event from the perspective of the United States. In this space, you will find everything you need to know about Team USA's performances from gold medal victories and record-breaking efforts to fun moments and (unfortunately some) crushing defeats.
Check out the key links below for everything you need to know about the Olympics, while the live updates further down the page will chronicle every important moment and medal opportunity from Team USA over the course of these games.
2024 Paris Olympics: Medal count | Men's Basketball | Women's Basketball | Men's Soccer | Women's Soccer
Notable sports, team competitions and medal events | All times Eastern | Watch on Fubo (try for free)
LeBron James and Coco Gauff will be carrying the American flag during the opening ceremony on Friday afternoon. Read more about why they were chosen and how the United States will be presented in Paris.
The Olympic journey will continue for the United States U-23s in a critical match against New Zealand on Saturday. After losing 3-0 to France while New Zealand triumphed over Guinea, this is now a win or potentially go home match for Marko Mitrovic's team. They did put together 60 minutes of good soccer against the host nation, but that only matters so much if you concede three goals after the 60th minute of play. Can they turn things around in the second match of the group stage?
An easy 3-0 opening win against Zambia got the American women off on the right foot, with all three goals scored in the first half before a red card to Zambia effectively ended the match. With a bunch of early substitutions in this one, lots of players had a chance to get their feet wet in Paris, with a big challenge against Germany up next.
Team USA's return to Olympic men's soccer began with disappointment as they dropped their opening group stage match 3-0 to France in Marseille on Wednesday. Two goals from outside the box via Alexandre Lacazette and Michael Olise were enough to push Thierry Henry's squad to victory. Loic Bade also added a goal in the 85th minute to put the match out of sight.
