Posts Tagged ‘Olympics’
Simone Biles blasts USA Gymnastics for wishing her happy birthday
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…
Read MoreGymnastics great Simone Biles performs historic feat (video)
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…
Read MoreKorean sports teams unite amid peace treaty talks
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…
Read MoreVoilà: Historic Georgia Dome disappears (video)
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.…
Read MoreFormer Olympic star Danny Harris charged with teen sex crime
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…
Read MoreSimone Manuel and Team USA on Day 2 of Pro Swim Series in Atlanta
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…
Read MoreOlympic gold medalist Kerron Clement talks track and field, life after Rio
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…
Read MoreOlympic sprinter Tyson Gay’s teenage daughter killed, 3 arrests made
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…
Read MoreAngel McCoughtry shares thoughts on WNBA and winning Olympic gold
Angel McCoughtry recently shared her thoughts on the WNBA and winning Olympic gold. Edit: Asia Comans
Read MorePhotos emerge of Usain Bolt in bed with 20-year-old Brazilian student
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…
Read MoreHow Ryan Lochte continues to show the world the reality of White male privilege
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…
Read MoreEllen DeGeneres called racist for meme that shows her on Usain Bolt’s back
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…
Read MoreSimone Manuel disrespected by racist news headline after Olympic victory
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…
Read MoreSimone Biles nabs all-around gymnastics gold medal at Rio Olympics
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…
Read MoreSimone Manuel becomes 1st Black to win swimming gold medal for US
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.…
Read MoreGabby Douglas ridiculed for standing at attention during the national anthem
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…
Read MoreSheila E. is looking for love
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…
Read MoreTeam USA running low on point guard options for Rio as 2 more bow out
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…
Read MoreJohn Carlos talks Black revolution from the 1960s to Black Lives Matter
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,…
Read MoreOfficial trailer of Jesse Owens’ biopic ‘Race’
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…
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