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Mitch Goldich

Mitch Goldich

Joined: Jan 1, 2014

Mitch Goldich is a senior editor for Sports Illustrated, mostly focused on the NFL. He has also covered the Olympics extensively and written on a variety of sports since joining SI in 2014. His work has been published by The New York Times, Baseball Prospectus and Food & Wine, among other outlets. Goldich has a bachelor's in journalism from Lehigh University and a master's in journalism from the Medill School at Northwestern University.

A'Ja Wilson will look to lead Team USA to gold in women's basketball for the eighth straight Olympics.
Olympics

United States–China Gold Medal Race Comes Down to Final Day of Paris Olympics

The battle for the most victories at the 2024 Games remains on the line. Plus, the closing ceremony bids adieu to the host city.

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U.S. women's soccer seeks to bring home a gold medal for the first time since 2012 in Saturday's final against Brazil.
Olympics

U.S. and China in Race for Most Gold Medals in Final Days of Olympics

The USWNT has a chance to add to the total in the match against Brazil, while men’s basketball faces host country France for the Olympic title.

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Alexandre Lacazette of France celebrates scoring their first goal against USA during a men's Group A football match during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Orange Velodrome.
Olympics

Men’s Soccer Gold Medal Match, Breaking’s Debut Headline Friday’s Olympics Schedule

France and Spain will face off on the pitch while a much-discussed sport begins in Paris.

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Gold Zone on Peacock has given fans a compelling, multi-view and medals-centric streaming experience for the Paris Olympics.
Olympics

NBC’s ‘Gold Zone’ Has Perfected Live Olympics Coverage, and There’s No Going Back

It was hard not to get hooked on the Summer Games in Paris this year, as the network’s streaming product provided a wide-ranging and compelling viewing experience.

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Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone looks to defend her gold medal in the women's 400-meter hurdles.
Olympics

What to Watch at Olympics on August 8: Lyles, McLaughlin-Levrone Take Center Stage

The two stars will look to add to Team USA’s success on the track. Plus, women’s volleyball and men's basketball face stiff competition in the semifinals.

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Jagger Eaton will be going for his second medal at these Olympics on Wednesday.
Olympics

Final Skateboarding, First Weightlifting Events Highlight Wednesday’s Olympic Slate

American Jagger Eaton already won silver in the street skateboarding event, and will aim even higher Wednesday as the park event’s defending world champion.

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Thomas is the favorite in the women's 200-meter race in Paris.
Olympics

Gabby Thomas’s 200-Meter Final Highlights Tuesday’s Olympic Events

Thomas won bronze in Tokyo and is now the favorite, but she has fierce competition. Plus, many sports including men’s basketball, move into the knockout rounds.

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Hailey Van Lith and Team USA have recovered to a slow start to the Olympics.
Olympics

3x3 Women’s Basketball Medal Rounds Highlights Monday’s Olympic Slate

Team USA is set to face Spain in the semifinal before a potential gold medal match against either Germany or Canada later Monday. Plus, Simone Biles’s finale is on deck.

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Lyles, a bronze medalist in the 200 in Tokyo, seeks his first Olympic gold in Paris.
Olympics

Noah Lyles Goes for First Gold to Headline Sunday’s Packed Olympic Slate

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The heats of kayak cross begin Saturday, in what's expected to be one of the most thrilling events of the Paris Games.
Olympics

Kayak Cross Is About to Become the Breakout Sport of the Paris Olympics

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Smith won silver in the 200 butterfly on Thursday, and will aim to do one place better Friday in the 200 back.
Olympics

Caeleb Dressel, Regan Smith’s Quests for Gold Highlight Friday’s Olympic Action

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Biles and Lee will be the first two former all-around gold medalists to compete against one another in the event in the Olympics.
Olympics

What to Watch at the Olympics August 1: Simone Biles, Suni Lee Square Off for Gold

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