Jordan Chiles's Score Changed Earned Her a Bronze Medal for Her Floor Routine
"I honestly didn't expect this like whatsoever," Jordan said of the score change.
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Marlon Humphrey's Comments About Simone Biles Quickly Backfired on Social Media
Marlon called Simone's support of Rebeca Andrade's win at the Olympic floor finals "literally disgusting."
Why Did Everyone Fall off the Beam — Including Simone Biles?
"Who put wax on the balance beam?" a fan wondered.
Here's What the "SB" Symbol Means in Olympic Track and Field
You may see the acronym pop up when a runner has done a great job.
The Reason Mondo Duplantis, a Louisiana Native, Competes for Sweden and Not the U.S.
Technically, Duplantis holds dual citizenship in Sweden, but that isn’t what drew him to compete for Sweden rather than the U.S.
UFC's Alex Pereira Has Been Accused of Rape by TikToker Meredith Brown: "It Was All Planned Out"
"He does this all the time probably," Meredith said.
Armand "Mondo" Duplantis's Girlfriend, Desiré Inglander, Is a Big Deal in Sweden
Mondo kissed his girlfriend while celebrating his gold medal at the Paris Olympics.
Where Is Olympic Sprinter Usain Bolt Now — and What's His Net Worth?
"I'm just dabbling in everything."
Why Kaylia Nemour Competes for Algeria: The Story Behind Her Olympic Switch
Forget France -- Kaylia Nemour decided to compete for Algeria at the 2024 Paris Olympics and won big time!
Serena Williams Slams the Peninsula Paris for Denying Access to Her and Her Daughters
"I’ve been denied access to rooftop to eat in an empty restaurant of nicer places, but never with my kids," Serena said on X.
Olympic Runner Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce Missed the 100-meter Semi-Final — What Happened?
"There is no truth that she was not allowed to enter the stadium."
NCAA Confirms Michigan Assistant Coach Connor Stalions Wore a CMU Disguise on Sidelines
"Stalions was wearing a bench pass, Central Michigan coaching gear, and a disguise," a report says.
In the Olympics, Why Do They Run 1500 Meters Instead of a Mile?
"In the mile, I always knew where I stood in relation to the rest of the race, and how far I had come and had yet to go. But the 1,500 was always disorienting," wrote Oliver Staley.
A Speedy Love Story: Noah Lyles and Junelle Bromfield's Relationship Timeline Explained
The athletic power couple have been together since Aug. 5, 2022.
Most Hated Runner Alive? Here's Why The Internet Is Dragging Olympian Noah Lyles
Noah Lyles's comments about the NBA have made him the most hated athlete at the 2024 Olympics.
Why Do Female Beach Volleyball Players Wear Bikinis — Not Functional Performance Wear?
"They don’t view it as swim wear or anything like a fashion statement," USA Volleyball's Corinne Calabro said.
Henrik Christiansen Is in Love With More Than Just the Olympics' Chocolate Muffins — Meet His Girlfriend
Henrik is dating Sanne Andersen, who now goes by "Ms. Choccy Muffin."
Is Sherrone Moore Married? Michigan Coach Is in Trouble Over Team's Sign-Stealing Scheme
Sherrone replaced Jim Harbaugh as Michigan's head coach in January 2024.
What Happened to Graham Thorpe? The Retired Cricket Star Fell "Seriously Ill" Before His Death
"His achievements and his impact mark him out as one of our greatest-ever batters," said EBC Chair Richard Thompson.
Olympic Pole Vaulter Anthony Ammirati Is the Whole Package When It Comes to Dating
Anthony Ammirati's viral pole vaulting video has people talking.
Players and Fans Have Mixed Reactions to the NFL's New Kickoff Rule
Hold on to your seats football fans. The a new NFL kickoff rule is shaking the game up big time!
Viral Tweet Alleges That Gold Medalist Simone Biles Is Pregnant at the 2024 Olympics
Did Simone Biles really compete injured and pregnant?
Where Is Olympic Gymnast Gabby Douglas Now? You Haven't Seen the Last of Her
"I wanted to find joy again in the sport that I absolutely love doing."
Simone Biles on Her Goat Necklace: "[Some] People Love It, Some People Hate It"
We LOVE it, Simone.
Table Tennis Players Have Some Unique Habits, From Touching the Table to Stomping — Why Do They Do That?
Lots of sports have their quirks.
"We Are Warriors": Flavia Saraiva Helps Team Brazil Make Olympics History Despite Injury
The Brazilian gymnast helped Team Brazil win its first Olympic medal for women's gymnastics.
Equestrian Show Jumper Federico Fernandez Survived a Horrific Plane Crash as a Teen
“Since that day I learned to not be worried about things that don’t matter."
Tara Davis and Hunter Woodhall Share a Passion for Track and a Love for Each Other
"It's almost like the validation of everything we've gone through for the past five-plus years."
Pro Ping Pong Players' Signature Serves Are Baffling to the Average Player
There's a strategic reason they serve that way.
Here's How Horses Are Transported to the Olympics, and It's Not on "Air Horse One"
Horses carry a lot of baggage when traveling for the Olympic Games.
Simone Biles's Tooth Gems Are the Talk of the Town
It's not just Simone's leotard that sparkles.
The Olympics' Chocolate Muffins Have Gone Viral — Bakers Have Figured out How to Make Them
Here's how you can make the viral treat.
Sha'Carri Richardson May Be Dating Someone, but She Has Stayed Mum on the Question
Sha'Carri Richardson came out as bisexual in 2021.
Christen Press Makes Tentative Debut Following Years-Long Injury
"When you get to play a soccer game, it's a miracle," she said.
LA Dodger Freddie Freeman Has Announced that His Son Has Guillain-Barré
Freddie Freeman's son has been diagnosed with a rare neurological condition.
Everything To Know About Angela Carini and Imane Khelif's 46 Second Olympic Boxing Match
Imane Khelif was previously disqualified from a competition with the 2023 World Boxing Championships.
The Korbin Albert Controversy Explained
"I want to sincerely apologize for my actions on social media," Korbin said.
Why Does Australia Wear Green and Gold in the Olympics? The Color Combo's History Explained
There's a reason Australia chose these specific colors.
Olympic Golf Works Slightly Differently Than Regular Golf, Especially Where Cuts Are Involved
Not to be confused with "cut shots," another golfing term.
Rory McIlroy's Northern Ireland Roots Allow Him to Choose Which Country He Represents in the Olympics
Rory McIlroy had the choice of whether or not to play for Ireland.
Olympic Shooter Yusuf Dikeç Has Gone Viral: "Did Turkey Send a Hitman to the Olympics?"
"He would've lit a cigarette if he could."
Chase Jackson Clears up Olympic Uniform Controversy, Calls It an "Admin Error"
Chase has advocated for body positivity since gaining fame as an Olympic champion.
Why Are Gymnasts So Short? Are Short People Just Better at Gymnastics, or Does It Stunt Growth?
"Because I'm a lot shorter of a gymnast, it helps me move around a lot better — especially vault," Asher Hong said.
Where Does Simone Biles Live? The Gymnastics GOAT Has Her Heart in One Place
"A home is made with love and dreams," Simone said.
Gymnast Giorgia Vill Is Living the Dream as a Sponsor for Parmesan Cheese
"Since I was a child I have always loved this fantastic product, a symbol of Italian excellence and culture."
Simone Biles Said She Had the "Twisties," but What Does That Mean?
Simone Biles withdrew from events at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics because of the "twisties." Here's what it means.
Why Does Puerto Rico Have an Olympic Team? Here's What to Know
"Have they been granted independence finally and released from the colonial shackles of their 'U.S. territory' bondage?"
BMX Star Hannah Roberts Procrastinated Badly Ahead of the Tokyo Olympics
Hannah Roberts didn't get the Paris result she was hoping for.
There Are Plenty of Dating Rumors Surrounding Olympic Surfer Gabriel Medina — Here's What We Know
Is there any truth to the rumors?
Norwegian Swimmer Henrik Christiansen Is Obsessed With the Olympics' Chocolate Muffins
"The single greatest thing about the Olympic Village so far," said the swimmer on TikTok.