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Brazil's Lula praises Olympic athletes at presidential palace
Read full article: Brazil's Lula praises Olympic athletes at presidential palaceBrazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Monday was meeting with nearly three dozen athletes from the nation’s Olympic delegation in the capital, Brasilia.
Jordan Chiles says panel’s call for her to return Olympic bronze is ‘unjust’ and ‘significant blow’
Read full article: Jordan Chiles says panel’s call for her to return Olympic bronze is ‘unjust’ and ‘significant blow’American gymnast Jordan Chiles called an arbitration panel’s decision that she must return the bronze medal she was awarded in the floor exercise at the Paris Olympics “unjust” and a “significant blow” in a message she posted on social media.
Who performed at the Olympic closing ceremony? Snoop, Dr. Dre, Billie Eilish, Red Hot Chili Peppers
Read full article: Who performed at the Olympic closing ceremony? Snoop, Dr. Dre, Billie Eilish, Red Hot Chili PeppersSnoop Dogg brought out Dr. Dre, Billie Eilish and Red Hot Chili Peppers all performed from a California beachside during the handover to the 2028 Los Angeles Games.
U.S. again beats China in Olympic medals table after they tie for gold; France exceeds expectations
Read full article: U.S. again beats China in Olympic medals table after they tie for gold; France exceeds expectationsThe contest for most gold medals at the Paris Olympics ended in a 40-40 tie between China and the United States.
Paris Olympics Memorable Moments: Simone Biles was the star but the spotlight reached many faces
Read full article: Paris Olympics Memorable Moments: Simone Biles was the star but the spotlight reached many facesSimone Biles stole the show at the Paris Olympics with a captivating comeback that had everyone watching everything she did both in and out of the gymnasium.
Paris and the Olympics have changed each other during their summer fling
Read full article: Paris and the Olympics have changed each other during their summer flingDuring the 2024 Olympics, crowds from Paris to Tahiti have surprised even themselves with their enthusiasm for two and a half weeks of sports.
Jordan Chiles has been stripped of a gymnastics bronze medal, but the USOPC says it will appeal
Read full article: Jordan Chiles has been stripped of a gymnastics bronze medal, but the USOPC says it will appealU.S. Olympic officials say they will appeal a court ruling that resulted in American gymnast Jordan Chiles being asked to return the bronze medal she won in the Paris Olympics floor exercise.
Romanian gymnast could replace Jordan Chiles as bronze medalist in floor exercise after court ruling
Read full article: Romanian gymnast could replace Jordan Chiles as bronze medalist in floor exercise after court rulingThe International Gymnastics Federation restored Romanian gymnast Ana Barbosu to third in the women’s floor exercise final on Saturday, potentially forcing American gymnast Jordan Chiles to return the bronze she won in the event.
‘It was a good run’: Simone Biles talks about how Houston has made her a better gymnast following Paris Olympics
Read full article: ‘It was a good run’: Simone Biles talks about how Houston has made her a better gymnast following Paris OlympicsHouston’s own and world Greatest gymnast Simone Biles spoke with KPRC 2′s anchor Keith Garvin before heading back to Texas with four medals -- three of them being gold -- after Paris Olympics.
The final image of Simone Biles at the Olympics was a symbol of joy — and where the sport is going
Read full article: The final image of Simone Biles at the Olympics was a symbol of joy — and where the sport is goingGymnasts Simone Biles, Jordan Chiles and Rebeca Andrade ended the 2024 Olympics with a moment symbolic of where they hope the sport is headed.
Paris Olympics Day 10: Biles closes out with her 11th career medal — a silver in floor exercise
Read full article: Paris Olympics Day 10: Biles closes out with her 11th career medal — a silver in floor exerciseSimone Biles wrapped up her final day of the Paris Olympics with more hardware for the greatest gymnast of her generation.
Fans of the Olympics find a new star. And Laurie Hernandez is not even competing this time
Read full article: Fans of the Olympics find a new star. And Laurie Hernandez is not even competing this timeTwo-time Olympic medal-winning gymnast Laurie Hernandez's fresh approach to her new role as a TV analyst has made her a fan favorite.
Simone Biles and Leon Marchand headline memorable moments at the halfway point of the Paris Olympics
Read full article: Simone Biles and Leon Marchand headline memorable moments at the halfway point of the Paris OlympicsThe Paris Olympics at the halfway mark have brought the world “The Pommel Horse Guy,” a rugby star and social media sensation who wants to be on on reality show “Love Island” and “The Real John Wick” in the form of a 51-year-old Turkish shooter.
Simone Biles says she loves her 'black job,' an apparent clapback at Donald Trump
Read full article: Simone Biles says she loves her 'black job,' an apparent clapback at Donald TrumpOlympic gymnastics champion Simone Biles has entered the fray of the U_S_ presidential race with a social media post that appears to clap back at Donald Trump’s comment about “Black jobs.”.
Simone Biles rocks GOAT necklace after winning gold: Here’s why
Read full article: Simone Biles rocks GOAT necklace after winning gold: Here’s whySimone Biles, celebrated as the 'Greatest Of All Time' in gymnastics, continued to cement her legacy by winning the all-around gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Paris Olympics Day 6: Simone Biles shines for all-around gold; Summer McIntosh wins another medal
Read full article: Paris Olympics Day 6: Simone Biles shines for all-around gold; Summer McIntosh wins another medalSimone Biles dazzled once again to win the gold medal in the women's all-around gymnastics final at the Paris Olympics.
Simone Biles makes history with second all-around Olympic gymnastics title, 8 years after her first
Read full article: Simone Biles makes history with second all-around Olympic gymnastics title, 8 years after her firstSimone Biles edged Rebeca Andrade of Brazil during a tense all-around gymnastics final Thursday to become a two-time Olympic champion.
Olympics gymnastics latest: Simone Biles, Sunisa Lee seek another gold medal in all-around final
Read full article: Olympics gymnastics latest: Simone Biles, Sunisa Lee seek another gold medal in all-around finalSimone Biles, fresh off leading the U.S. women’s gymnastics team back to the gold medal in team competition, returns to the mat today for the Paris Olympics all-around finals.
LIVE WATCH PARTY: Team USA!🏅 Young gymnasts watch Simone Biles, other Houston athletes perform at 2024 Paris Olympics
Read full article: LIVE WATCH PARTY: Team USA!🏅 Young gymnasts watch Simone Biles, other Houston athletes perform at 2024 Paris OlympicsLIVE WATCH PARTY: Team USA!🏅 Young gymnasts watch Simone Biles, other Houston athletes perform at 2024 Paris Olympics
The Latest: Simone Biles and Team USA win women's gymnastics team gold
Read full article: The Latest: Simone Biles and Team USA win women's gymnastics team goldSimone Biles and the U.S. women took the gold the gymnastics team final at the 2024 Paris Olympics, completing their ‘redemption tour’ after taking second in the 2021 Tokyo games.
Paris Olympics brings out hoses and misters to cool down fans during heat wave
Read full article: Paris Olympics brings out hoses and misters to cool down fans during heat waveMost parts of France are enduring a heat wave mere days after the 2024 Olympics launched with a rain-soaked opening ceremony.
American gymnast Shilese Jones pointing toward 2028 Olympics following knee injury at US trials
Read full article: American gymnast Shilese Jones pointing toward 2028 Olympics following knee injury at US trialsAmerican gymnast Shilese Jones is aiming for the 2028 Olympics after a left knee injury ended her shot at reaching Paris.
Simone Biles’ husband, Jonathan Owens, will watch her at the Olympics. Why has he drawn criticism?
Read full article: Simone Biles’ husband, Jonathan Owens, will watch her at the Olympics. Why has he drawn criticism?Chicago Bears safety Jonathan Owens is heading to the Olympics to watch his wife, American gymnastics star Simone Biles.
What to watch for the Paris Olympics: Simone Biles leads US in gymnastics final Tuesday, July 30
Read full article: What to watch for the Paris Olympics: Simone Biles leads US in gymnastics final Tuesday, July 30Simone Biles leads the United States women into the gymnastics team final as part of an action-packed slate Tuesday at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Olympic qualifying wasn't the first time Simone Biles tweaked an injury. That's simply gymnastics
Read full article: Olympic qualifying wasn't the first time Simone Biles tweaked an injury. That's simply gymnasticsAmerican gymnastics star Simone Biles will have to navigate the rest of the Olympics with a left calf injury.
Simone Biles shakes off a calf injury to dominate during Olympic gymnastics qualifying
Read full article: Simone Biles shakes off a calf injury to dominate during Olympic gymnastics qualifyingSimone Biles posted an all-around total of 59.566 during Olympic qualifying inside a packed and star-studded Bercy Arena in Paris despite complaining of a left calf injury that had her limping.
Bears safety Jonathan Owens taking break from camp to support wife Simone Biles at the Olympics
Read full article: Bears safety Jonathan Owens taking break from camp to support wife Simone Biles at the OlympicsChicago Bears safety Jonathan Owens has arranged to take leave from training camp and is heading to Paris Monday night to watch his wife Simone Biles compete for the U.S. gymnastics team.
WATCH: Houston’s Simone Biles excels during Paris Olympics podium training
Read full article: WATCH: Houston’s Simone Biles excels during Paris Olympics podium trainingIf you want to know what Simone Biles have been up to during Paris Olympics podium training, we have a compilations of videos of what you can expect to see.
US viewers' Olympic interest is down, poll finds, except for Simone Biles
Read full article: US viewers' Olympic interest is down, poll finds, except for Simone BilesOn the heels of low ratings for the coronavirus pandemic-marred Tokyo and Beijing Olympics, Paris may not do much better among U.S. viewers.
Biles, Richardson, Osaka comebacks 'bigger than them.' They highlight issues facing Black women
Read full article: Biles, Richardson, Osaka comebacks 'bigger than them.' They highlight issues facing Black womenNaomi Osaka will join gymnastics icon Simone Biles and track and field star Sha’Carri Richardson on the Olympic stage.
Biles, Osaka and Phelps spoke up about mental health. Has anything changed for the Paris Olympics?
Read full article: Biles, Osaka and Phelps spoke up about mental health. Has anything changed for the Paris Olympics?Athletes heading to the Paris Olympics have more access than ever to resources in the once-taboo realm of mental health and many sound more willing than ever to use them.
Serena Williams hosts an ESPY awards show celebrating landmark year for women's sports
Read full article: Serena Williams hosts an ESPY awards show celebrating landmark year for women's sportsLed by host Serena Williams, The ESPYS celebrated a landmark year for women’s sports, with Simone Biles, A’ja Wilson, Caitlin Clark, Dawn Staley and JuJu Watkins among the honorees on Thursday nigh at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.
SZA shows off gymnastics skills in a friendly handstand contest with Simone Biles
Read full article: SZA shows off gymnastics skills in a friendly handstand contest with Simone BilesSZA might be known for hit songs like “Kill Bill” and “Snooze,” but the R&B star unveiled another impressive skill beyond music that drew high praise from gymnastics superstar Simone Biles.
Graduation, lack of opportunity force most gymnasts to quit. A women's league is out to change that
Read full article: Graduation, lack of opportunity force most gymnasts to quit. A women's league is out to change thatA new professional women's gymnastics league is hoping to give athletes a chance to walk away from the sport on their terms.
Simone Biles cruises to 9th national title and gives Olympic champ Sunisa Lee a boost along the way
Read full article: Simone Biles cruises to 9th national title and gives Olympic champ Sunisa Lee a boost along the wayGymnastics star Simone Biles cruised to a record ninth U.S. Championship, giving good friend Sunisa Lee a boost along the way.
Skye Blakely ‘shut down’ after the 2021 Olympic trials. A mental coach helped bring her back
Read full article: Skye Blakely ‘shut down’ after the 2021 Olympic trials. A mental coach helped bring her backGymnast Skye Blakely says working on her mental health has helped put her in the mix for the 2024 Olympics.
Simone Biles, looking perhaps better than ever, surges to early lead at US Championships
Read full article: Simone Biles, looking perhaps better than ever, surges to early lead at US ChampionshipsSimone Biles put herself in position to win a ninth national gymnastics title, stringing together four occasionally brilliant rotations to take a massive lead at the U.S. Championships.
Simone Biles shows she’s still in form during pre-Olympic gymnastics showcase
Read full article: Simone Biles shows she’s still in form during pre-Olympic gymnastics showcaseBiles is trying to make her third Olympic team and is looking for redemption after she pulled out of multiple events at the Tokyo Olympics due to mental health struggles.
Simone Biles shines in return while Gabby Douglas scratches after a shaky start at the U.S. Classic
Read full article: Simone Biles shines in return while Gabby Douglas scratches after a shaky start at the U.S. ClassicSimone Biles certainly looks ready for Paris with more than two months to go before the Olympic games begin.
Simone Biles dominates at the Core Hydration Classic in 2024 season debut
Read full article: Simone Biles dominates at the Core Hydration Classic in 2024 season debutFour-time Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles kicked off her campaign for the 2024 Paris Olympics in commanding fashion, taking home the all-around title at the 2024 Core Hydration Classic against one of the most decorated fields the sport has ever seen.
Simone Biles wants to turn her post-Olympic tour into a celebration. The guys are coming along too
Read full article: Simone Biles wants to turn her post-Olympic tour into a celebration. The guys are coming along tooGymnastics star Simone Biles is taking her show on the road following the Paris Olympics.
Jordan Chiles taking self-motivating motto into 2024 competition
Read full article: Jordan Chiles taking self-motivating motto into 2024 competitionWith a silver medal from the Tokyo Olympics already in her trophy case, along with three world medals, Jordan Chiles knows exactly who she is and what she’s capable of. Chiles is set to make her season debut May 18 at the Core Hydration Classic.
Olympic champion Suni Lee back in form after gaining 45 pounds in water weight due to kidney ailment
Read full article: Olympic champion Suni Lee back in form after gaining 45 pounds in water weight due to kidney ailmentOlympic gymnastics all-around champion Suni Lee revealed that at the height of dealing with a kidney disease last year, she retained 45 pounds in water weight that made her question whether a return to top form was even possible.
Gymnastics 101: What’s happened since the Tokyo Olympics?
Read full article: Gymnastics 101: What’s happened since the Tokyo Olympics?A summary of the top storylines in the sport of gymnastics that have taken place since the Tokyo Olympics, focusing on the biggest personalities looking ahead to the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Gymnastics star Simone Biles named AP Female Athlete of the Year a third time after dazzling return
Read full article: Gymnastics star Simone Biles named AP Female Athlete of the Year a third time after dazzling returnAmerican gymnast Simone Biles is the Associated Press Female Athlete of the Year for 2023.