Chari Hawkins Left the Olympics With a Victory After a Devastating Debut
Chari competed in the Olympics for the first time in August 2024 after a decade of trying to compete.
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The 2024 Summer Olympic Games Just Ended, and People Already Want to Queue up for 2028
The website for the sporting event is already up.
We've All Seen Raygun's Olympic Breakdancing Routine — How Did She Qualify in the First Place?
It turns out she's an award-winning B-girl in Australia.Tom Cruise Was Part of the Olympics After Attending a Number of Different Events
Tom Cruise was part of the handoff to LA in 2028.
Here's Why Simone Biles Is Wearing A Boot At The Olympics Closing Ceremony
Simone Biles wore a boot on her leg when she passed the Olympic flag to Tom Cruise.
Olympic Controversy: Will Jordan Chiles Be Forced to Return Her Bronze Medal?
The Olympic judges are getting dragged after a ruling determined that Jordan Chiles did not win her bronze medal.
Olympic Skateboarder Shows Off Tarnished Bronze Medal -- "Not Meant for the Send"
"They are apparently not as high quality as you would think."
Meet the Parents Who Shaped Sydney McLaughlin’s Path to Olympic Greatness
The Olympian comes from a family filled with athletes.
Australian B-Girl Rachael "Raygun" Gunn Makes Audience Cringe as Olympic Breakdancing Routine Spawns Memes
"The moment Raygun broke out her Kangaroo move, this competition was over," an X user said.
North Korea Was Once Banned From the Olympics — How Are They Part of the 2024 Summer Games?
North Korea sent more than a dozen athletes to Paris for the Olympics.
2024 Olympics: The Star-Studded Lineup of Celebrities Attending and Cheering
Take a gander at all the famous faces spotted at the 2024 Summer Olympics — yes, Ariana Grande is one of them!
Who Are Tara Davis-Woodhall's Parents? Meet the Olympic Long Jumper's Mom and Dad
Tara's not the only track and field athlete in her family.
Noah Lyles Revealed After the 200m Final That He Had COVID, but Why Did He Race?
He did not disclose that he had tested positive until after the event.
Sydney McLaughlin Knew Her Husband Was the One After Just Days Together
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone's husband is her greatest source of support.
Noah Lyles Got a Yellow Card During the 200 Meter Final, but What Was the Card For?
Noah Lyles got a yellow card for "improper conduct" during the 200 meter final.
Paralympian Hunter Woodhall Gave up His Division I Track Scholarship to Go Pro
Hunter Woodhall was the first ever double amputee to receive an NCAA Division I track scholarship.
Alysha Newman Has Zero Regrets About the Twerking Celebration at the 2024 Summer Olympics
Alysha Newman won her first bronze medal at the 2024 Summer Olympics.
What Happened to Lazar Dukic? The 28-Year-Old Athlete Died During a CrossFit Competition
"We are fully cooperating with authorities and doing everything we can to support his family at this time," CrossFit said.
Meet the Champions Behind Aaron Brooks’s Success — His Loving Parents
The parents of Olympic wrestler Aaron Brooks are his biggest support system, and they have been in his corner for years.
'The Carton Show' Is Still Going Strong Despite Having Missed a Few Days of Filming
During the week of Aug. 5, 2024 though, 'The Carton Show' has been off the air. What's going on? We've got answers!
Wait, How Much Is Snoop Dogg Making at the Olympics Per Day? Hint: It's So Much
Snoop has done more than just chill with the likes of Caeleb Dressel's wife and child, August, whom he nicknamed Auggie Dogg.
Quincy Hall Repped Team USA When He Won Gold at the Olympics — Where Is He From?
Quincy's win was the first for Team USA since 2008.
Is Kenneth Rooks Married? The Olympic Steeplechaser Is the Second-Fastest American Ever
"I'm super grateful to share this experience with my family, my wife..."
Quincy Hall Already Has Gold at the 2024 Summer Olympics — But the Medal Is Nice Too
Wait, why does Quincy Hall have a gold grill?
Raven Saunders Has Become Known for Donning a Mask During Olympic Competitions
One of Raven's past masks gave them the nickname of "Hulk."
What's in That Mysterious Box That Olympic Medalists Receive on the Podium?
And the real question: Can we have what's inside?
Why Do Hammer Throwers Scream? They're Far From the Only Athletes Who Do So
You might too, if you were tossing a rock like that.
Why Do Olympic Divers Have Little Towels? Explaining the Routine
The little towels serve a more important purpose than you'd think at the Olympics.
UFC Fighter Alex Pereira's "Chama" Catchphrase Has Drawn Some Questioning — What Language Does He Speak?
Alex's nickname, "Poatan," means "Stone Hands" in the Tupi language.
What Was Billy Bean's Net Worth? His Advocacy Work Was His Most Important Accomplishment
"Billy, thank you for being such an amazing role model for everyone," a fan commented.
Gabby Thomas Is Proud to Have Her Boyfriend in Her Corner
Gabby ran over and took a selfie with her boyfriend immediately after winning the gold medal.
Billy Bean and Billy Beane Shared More Than Just a Similar Name — They Were Once MLB Teammates
Billy Bean sadly passed away in early August 2024, and some folks confused his name with Billy Beane's.
Billy Bean Led a Quiet Life With His Husband, Greg Baker
Billy and his husband were adored by the late MLB star's fans.
Why Did Anna Cockrell Raise Her Hand? "I Was Within My Rights To Do That"
"There was kind of a discussion about what was going on. I have a lot of respect for the officials out there," Anna said.
Here's Why Olympic Divers Wear Tape — It's Not a Fashion Statement
At it turns out, this tape is called kinesiology therapeutic tape, or “KT tape," and it serves a very important purpose.
Skateboarding Runs in the Family: Meet Bryce Wettstein’s Athletic Parents
Bryce Wettstein has got it honest — her parents are in amazing shape and they skateboard too!
Billy Bean, Former MLB Player and Executive, Has Died at 60 — What Happened?
Billy Bean was MLB's senior vice president of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
Sherrone Moore's Deleted Text Messages Have Earned Him Another NCAA Violation
“Our athletic department and university continue to cooperate with the NCAA regarding our ongoing investigation."
Olympic Pole Vaulter Anthony Ammirati Was Offered an Porn Deal Following His Viral Moment
The French pole vaulter has not addressed the now-viral incident.
Why Gabby Thomas Wears an Arm Sleeve: The Science Behind It
Gabby Thomas's arm sleeve is stylish and functional — here's the reason why she rocks the band!
An Olympic Rule Change Caused Drama for Sha’Carri Richardson — Here’s What Went Down!
Sha'Carri Richardson was denied entry into the Olympic stadium — but only through one specific gate.
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.
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!