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Living legend Simone Biles, the most decorated athlete in U.S. gymnastics history, shaded the USA Gymnastics after the organization wished her a happy birthday. In light of her many jaw-dropping accomplishments, folks are amazed that Biles just turned 23 on Saturday, March 14, 2020. USA Gymnastics included a video of one of Biles’ spectacular performances…

Simone Biles, already the greatest and most decorated U.S. gymnast of all time, concluded her nearly 1.5-minute routine with a spectacular finish at the 2019 U.S. Gymnastics Championship in Kansas City, Missouri. Biles made history again as she became the only American gymnast, male or female, to ever pull off the double-twisting, double somersault dismount…

For as long as many of us can remember through countless history books and world news headlines, North and South Korea have long been locked in a decades-long war and neither country was willing to wave the white flag — that is, until now. Last week, the world was left shocked after pictures surfaced of…

Twenty-five years of history are now dust. One of the largest multipurpose entertainment complexes, the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, was imploded on Monday, Nov. 20, 2017 at 7:30 a.m. ET. It’s a tearjerker for sports fans because it was the only venue to host the Super Bowl (NFL), Final Four (NCAA), and the Olympics. The…

In 1984, Danny Harris won a silver medal at the Los Angeles Olympics. Now the former Olympian faces serious charges involving a teen and inappropriate sexual messages. Harris, 51, was charged Tuesday with six counts of contacting a minor for sexual offense, child abuse and child annoyance by the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office.…

Team USA is in Atlanta May 4-7 for the Pro Swimming Series. Simone Manuel, the first Black woman to win individual gold in swimming at the Olympics, and her college teammate Katie Ledecky headline the featured swimmers at the event.

It’s every athlete’s dream to be called a champion. Unlike many other sports, track and field has a competitive canvas that ranges worldwide, lessening one’s chance in the spotlight. Growing up on the island of Trinidad, Kerron Clement took to his gift for running, chasing his older brother. At the age of 13, Clement’s grandmother…

On Sunday, Oct. 16 many were shocked to learn of the death of Trinity Gay, 15, the daughter of Olympic sprinter Tyson Gay. Trinity was at a Cook Out restaurant in Lexington, Kentucky, around 4 a.m. when there was an exchange of gunfire between two vehicles. Trinity, an innocent bystander, was struck in the neck…

Angel McCoughtry recently shared her thoughts on the WNBA and winning Olympic gold. Edit: Asia Comans

Usain Bolt stood out as one of the top athletes at the 2016 Olympics by finishing the games with three gold medals. But while the gold medalist won big during the Olympics, he was also active off the track. Bolt celebrated his victories and 30th birthday by partying at a nightclub in Rio. Clubgoers captured…

Ryan Lochte had an opportunity to come clean and give his side of the story. During his most recent interview with Matt Lauer, Lochte never fully took responsibility and continued to dodge the truth. Lochte told Lauer that he thought that he was a victim and didn’t know if the encounter was robbery or extortion.…

Ellen DeGeneres is catching flack for a meme that she posted on social media. The picture featured DeGeneres on Usain Bolt’s back with the caption, “This is how I’m running errands from now on.” The joke attempt served as an unfunny reminder of the history of Black servitude. The notion that a Black man should…

Simone Manuel deserves to be honored for becoming the first Black American woman to win an individual swimming event at the Olympics. However, one newspaper decided to tarnish her historical moment by failing to mention her name and only focusing on her race. Moments after Manuel made history, the San Jose Mercury News published her…

Simone Biles struck gold once again at the Rio Olympics, overcoming all obstacles and becoming the 2016 women’s all-around gold medalist. Earlier this week, Simone and Team USA won a second consecutive team gold medal. Biles grew up in gymnastics, competing as a level 8 gymnast at the age of 10. By age 14, she…

The Olympics is a time when all nations should proud of the accomplishments of their athletes. But this year Black Americans should take a special pride in our athletes of color. From the incredible accomplishments of the American gymnastics team to now a new first in Olympic history. Olympian Simone Manuel, 20, has become the first…

Gabby Douglas celebrated winning the gold medal for the U.S. women’s gymnastics team by standing at attention during the medal ceremony. But the small gesture created a firestorm on social media. Although the other four members of the women’s gymnastics team put their hands over their hearts, Douglas stood at attention and some viewed the move…

When I hear the name Sheila E., I just get goosebumps. She has empowered women with her amazing skills on the drums. And my 13-year-old self could often be found gyrating to her hit “Glamorous Life” while holding a brush in my hand and tossing my head, adorned with a pillowcase veiled as a wig, back-and-forth. I would sing all the lyrics.…

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook announced Friday that he will not participate in Rio with the USA Olympic basketball team. The five-time All-Star and 2016 All-NBA First Team selection did not cite specific reasons for his decision. “After speaking with my family, I have decided to not participate in this year’s Olympics. This…

On the morning of Oct. 16, 1968, John Carlos and Tommie Smith would change the landscape of the Black power movement. After winning medals at the Olympics in Mexico City, Carlos and Smith put on black gloves and raised their fists to shed light on the struggles of Black people as the American National Anthem…

Jesse Owens

Based on the incredible true story of Jesse Owens, the legendary athletic superstar whose quest to become the greatest track and field athlete in history thrusts him onto the world stage of the 1936 Olympics, where he faces off against Adolf Hitler’s vision of Aryan supremacy. Race hits theaters Feb. 19, 2016 www.RaceTheFilm.com