Jul 23 Olympians have more access to resources after Biles, Osaka and Phelps spoke up about mental health By Howard Fendrich, Eddie Pells, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Oct 09 Watch 6:37 Simone Biles cements status as greatest gymnast with record-breaking world championship By Geoff Bennett, Shoshana Dubnow Simone Biles has made history with an incredible comeback after a two-year hiatus, cementing her GOAT status by becoming the most decorated gymnast of all time. Biles competed in the World Artistic Gymnastic Championships in Belgium where she took home… Continue watching
Oct 08 Simone Biles wraps up world gymnastics championships with 2 more gold medals By Samuel Petrequin, Associated Press The American superstar claimed a third, then a fourth, gold medal on the final day of the 2023 competition on Sunday, winning the women’s balance beam and floor finals in a dominant fashion. Continue reading
Oct 08 Watch 1:26 News Wrap: Desperate search for survivors continues after Afghan earthquakes In our news wrap Sunday, the death toll in Saturday’s earthquakes that leveled multiple villages in western Afghanistan climbed to nearly 2,500, and U.S. gymnast Simone Biles won two gold medals on the final day of competition at the World… Continue watching
Oct 06 Simone Biles becomes most decorated gymnast ever with 6th gold at worlds all-around By Samuel Petrequin, Associated Press The American superstar won the individual all-around title at the world championships for the sixth time on Friday to become the most decorated gymnast in history. Continue reading
Oct 04 U.S. women break record at gymnastics world championships with 7th straight win By Associated Press Their victory also made Simone Biles the most decorated female gymnast in history. Continue reading
Aug 06 Watch 3:03 News Wrap: At least 6 killed as Russia, Ukraine trade attacks across the country In our news wrap Sunday, Ukraine and Russia both launched attacks against each other as the war in Ukraine drags on, Donald Trump called Vice President Mike Pence “delusional” in regards to the 2020 election, the U.S. women’s national soccer… Continue watching
Jul 07 WATCH: President Biden awards Medal of Freedom to Simone Biles, Gabby Giffords and others By Darlene Superville, Associated Press President Joe Biden on Thursday presented the nation’s highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, to 17 people, including gymnast Simone Biles, the late Sen. John McCain and gun-control advocate Gabby Giffords. Continue reading
Jul 01 Presidential Medal of Freedom to be awarded to Biles, McCain, Giffords, Jobs By Darlene Superville, Associated Press President Joe Biden will present the nation's highest civilian honor to 17 people, including gymnast Simone Biles, actor Denzel Washington and the late Arizona Republican Sen. John McCain, with whom Biden served in the Senate. Continue reading
Jun 08 Watch 3:38 News Wrap: Man arrested near Justice Kavanaugh’s home is charged with attempted murder In our news wrap Wednesday, a California man was charged with attempted murder after being arrested near the Maryland home of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, Olympic champion Simone Biles and dozens of other gymnasts are suing the FBI,… Continue watching