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Simone Biles Clinches Historic Ninth National All-Around Title
Simone Biles added another remarkable chapter to her storied career Sunday night, capturing her ninth national all-around title at the U.S. Gymnastics Championships.
Brilliant Biles wins record eighth all-around national title a full decade after her first
Simone Biles won a record eighth all-around title at the U.S. Gymnastics Championships in San Jose, California on Sunday, looking as dominant as ever despite only recently returning to competition after a two-year break.
French transgender sprinter decries Olympics ban: 'I cannot understand this decision'
French sprinter Halba Diouf feels she is being marginalized and hounded after her dream of participating at next year’s Paris Olympics was shattered when World Athletics (WA) banned transgender women from elite female competitions.
MLB The Show breaks barrier with Negro League players
MLB The Show has broken a video game barrier: For the first time, the franchise will insert some of the greatest Negro League players — from Satchel Paige to Jackie Robinson — into the 2023 edition of the game as playable characters.
US Christian runner Sydney McLaughlin ‘grateful” to represent ‘the Kingdom of God’ on record-setting day at worlds
America’s burgeoning speed star turned a close 4x400-meter relay into a laugher on the anchor leg Sunday, putting the final stamp on the first worlds held in the U.S. and delivering America’s record 33rd medal of the meet.
Vanessa Bryant celebrates Chris Paul, inaugural winner of Kobe and Gigi Bryant Advocacy Award
Vanessa Bryant made an appearance at the NBA All-Star game Sunday to present Phoenix Suns point guard, Chris Paul, with the first-ever Kobe and Gigi Bryant Advocacy Award.
Sha'Carri's Race: Runner sees racial undertones in outcome of Kamila Valieva doping scandal
A racial debate is brewing surrounding the International Olympic Committee’s decision to let a white Russian figure skater continue competing despite a failed doping test, since a Black American sprinter was banned from competing in the Olympics for a similar reason.
Ciara writes the sweetest message to her ‘warrior’ husband Russell Wilson after crushing playoff defeat
NFL quarterback Russell Wilson and the Seattle Seahawks didn’t bring home a win for the team in their final playoff game of the season, but despite that failure, the all-pro athlete is nothing short of a champion in his wife Ciara’s eyes. “As always so, so proud of you,” she said.
Black Girl Magic: Simone nails two signature moves at world championships, makes history (VIDEO)
Simone Biles is a star, a force of nature, pure adrenaline and Black Girl Magic rolled into one. Over the weekend, the 22-year-old gymnast nailed two signature moves named after her—the Biles and the Biles II. And you absolutely must see what she did to believe it. Spectacular!
Inspiring: Christian mom and Olympic sprinter Allyson Felix breaks world record held by Usain Bolt
Christian wife and mother Allyson Felix has done something remarkable—sailed past Usain Bolt’s record with her own record-shattering 12th gold medal at worlds. This triumph in mixed relay has catapulted the 33-year-old to new heights in her athletic career and inspired us all in the process!
Patriots release Antonio Brown amid rape allegations
Antonio Brown was released by the Patriots on Friday after a second woman accused him of sexual misconduct. New England is the third team in seven months to have tired of the receiver’s conduct. The defending Super Bowl champions announced the move in a statement emailed to reporters.
New allegations surface against Antonio Brown, already accused of sexual assault
A civil lawsuit has been filed against him by Antonio Brown’s former trainer Britney Taylor, who alleged that Brown sexually assaulted her on three separate occasions— and “forcibly raped” her during the third and final encounter. But she is not the only one making claims against the wide receiver.
Everybody Else Be Quiet: Dr. Bernice King defends Jemele Hill against ‘racist’ and ‘segregationist’ accusations
Sports journalist Jemele Hill is being called a “racist” and “segregationist” after writing in The Atlantic that black athletes should refuse white universities in favor of Historically Black Colleges and Universities as a way of bridging the wealth gap. MLK daughter, Dr. Bernice King, defends her.
Watch: Teen Tennis Phenom Coco Gauff talks Naomi Osaka and ‘fan-girling’ over Michelle Obama
Teen tennis sensation Coco Gauff hopes “playing it cool” when she meets her celebrity fans belies the truth that she is actually “fan-girling so hard” over them. During a Friday appearance on the “Today” show, the 15-year-old shared how she felt the first time former U.S. first lady Michelle Obama tweeted about her.
RIP: Petara Cordero, girlfriend of Cleveland Browns player Chris Smith killed in car accident
The girlfriend of Browns defensive end Chris Smith was killed in a roadside accident that happened after his car spun out on the highway. Petara Cordero, 26, who had just a welcomed a baby with Smith less than a month ago, died when she was struck by an oncoming car at around 2 a.m. Wednesday.
NFL quarterback distances himself from Christian organization after social media backlash
NFL quarterback Drew Brees is distancing himself from a conservative Christian organization after appearing in their video to promote “Bring Your Bible to School Day.” The initiative, led by Focus on the Family—a nonprofit that does not support the gay and transgender community—sparked major backlash.
We Love to See It: Naomi Osaka and CoCo Gauff display unity in victory and defeat
Naomi Osaka looked across the net after ending Coco Gauff’s U.S. Open in the third round Saturday night and saw the tears welling in the 15-year-old’s eyes. Osaka comforted Gauff with a hug and words of consolation, then encouraged her to address the those who had been pulling for the young American.
Report: Colin Kaepernick, Eric Reid settle grievance cases against NFL
Former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick and Carolina Panthers safety Eric Reid have reached a settlement with the NFL concerning their collusion grievances against the league, it was announced Friday. More details about the story are inside.
Love Her! Naomi Osaka on why winning the Australian Open felt 'really special' [VIDEO]
She’s soft-spoken off the court, but a dominant contender on the court. Two-time Grand Slam champion and Australian Open winner Naomi Osaka has now had two of what she calls the "happiest moments" of her life.