The 2024 Paris Olympics have come to a close. Congrats to all the athletes who competed and medaled. Matthew talks about the closing ceremonies and what is ahead for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Tom Cruise closed out the ceremony by doing a stunt off the roof of the stadium. Simone Biles hands him the olympic flag and he rides off into the darkness to deliver the flag to Los Angeles.

Team USA women's basketball had their gold medal match against France. It was a close one, but Team USA won at the last second. This marks Team USA eighth straight gold medal for the Olympics. Matthew breaks down the highlights. What did Angel Reese say about Team USA women's team? She hopes to be on the roster with her and Caitlin Clark.

Team USA Men's Basketball also had their gold medal game against France. The men's team beat France for Olympic gold. Steph Curry was on fire and finally gets his gold medal. What does the future hold for Team USA men's basketball. Matthew also talks about Team France and where their basketball program is going. It looks very strong in the future for the France basketball team.

Matthew also gives finally medal count for each country. The United States and China tied for gold medals at forty. However, the United States won in the total medal count. Texas Olympians did really well in these games. For the total medals for Texas athletes? The number was thirty total medals. Congrats to the Texas Olympians like Gabby Thomas, Sha'Carri Richardson, Avery Skinner, and many more.

Matthew also talks briefly about the Netherlands runner Femke Bol and what does her future look like as we head in the next four years to the Los Angeles games.

Matthew also gives a brief update on NFL news and what is in store for the Houston Texans. How are the preseason games going for the Texans? All this and more on The Matthew Paris Show.