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Team USA Fencers Wore Pink Masks to Protest Their Teammate Accused of Sexual Assault
Alen Hadzic made it to the Olympics in spite of allegations of sexual misconduct, but his teammates found a way to protest the decision in plain sight.
By Jenny Hollander Published
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What Makes an Olympic Moment?
In the past it meant overcoming struggle...and winning. But why must athletes suffer to be inspiring?
By Megan DiTrolio Published
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Who Is Sunisa "Suni" Lee, the Olympic Gymnast on the Cusp of Becoming a Household Name?
Features She scooped up gold at the Tokyo all-around competition.
By Katherine J. Igoe Published
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Who Is Gwen Berry, the Athlete, Activist, and Olympian?
Features "I’m extremely American because I’ll fight for people here, because we’ve endured it here..."
By Megan DiTrolio Published
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16 Simone Biles Quotes to Forever Be Inspired By
Features "I have to do what’s right for me and focus on my mental health and not jeopardize my health and well-being."
By Katherine J. Igoe Published
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Simone Biles Is Out of the Team Final at the Tokyo Olympics
She withdrew from the event due to a medical issue, according to USA Gymnastics.
By Rachel Epstein Published
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John Legend Joined Artists from Around the World Singing "Imagine" at the Olympics Opening Ceremony
John Legend joined Keith Urban, Angélique Kidjo, and Alejandro Sanz for a virtual performance of "Imagine" at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony.
By Kayleigh Roberts Published
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Naomi Osaka Lit the Olympic Cauldron at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics Opening Ceremony
Tennis star Naomi Osaka made a surprise appearance at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony on Friday to light the Olympic cauldron.
By Kayleigh Roberts Published
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Simone Biles Is Honored With Her Own GOAT Emoji On Twitter
Simone Biles received her own greatest of all time emoji on Twitter Wednesday: a goat doing a split leap, wearing a red leotard and a gold medal.
By Emily Dixon Published
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Elite Track, Are You Okay?
Numerous women track and field athletes have been disqualified for breaking the rules. It might be time for some new rules.
By Megan DiTrolio Published
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Sha’Carri Richardson Tests Positive for Marijuana Before Tokyo Olympics
The sprinter star will no longer be able to compete in the individual 100-meter dash at the Olympics.
By Megan DiTrolio Published
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CeCe Telfer Has Already Made History
Olympics or not, the track athlete is changing the future of sports forever.
By Megan DiTrolio Published
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Simone Biles on Her GOAT Leotard: Don't Be Ashamed of Being Great
The world's greatest gymnast shares how she takes care of her mental health, the road to Tokyo, and the story behind her epic new leotard style.
By Megan DiTrolio Published
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Naomi Osaka Prioritizes Her Mental Health and Withdraws From the French Open
Celebs, athletes, and politicians are praising Osaka's decision.
By Rachel Epstein Published
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Naomi Osaka's Parents, Leonard Francois and Tamaki Osaka, Are Her Biggest Fans
They've helped shape Osaka's tennis career, as well as her life off the court.
By Katherine J. Igoe Published
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Naomi Osaka's Boyfriend, Cordae, Is Her Number One Fan
Features The tennis pro and the Grammy nominee have been dating for two years.
By Andrea Park Published
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Renee Montgomery Got Her (Atlanta) Dream—Now It's Time to Get to Work
With the league's 25th season underway, the former WNBA player is ready to lead the Dream into its next chapter.
By Rachel Epstein Published
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Alexis Ohanian's T-Shirt Reaffirms that Serena Williams is the GOAT
Lest we forget: There is no greater athlete than Serena Jameka Williams.
By Zoe Guy Published
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Paralympian Jessica Long's Toyota Ad Is a Must-Watch
Warning: You will cry.
By Jenny Hollander Published
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Captain Sarah Kociuba Is One of 10 Female B-2 Pilots. She's Flying the Bomber Over the Super Bowl.
Sunday's historical Super Bowl flyover will be captained by Kociuba.
By Megan DiTrolio Published
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Yes, Trans People Belong in Sports
The scrutiny of women’s bodies is the real threat to women’s sports—not the presence of trans women and girls.
By Layshia Clarendon Published
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Super Bowl Outfit Ideas for Game Day
Features It's time the couch saw you with real pants on.
By Hannah Morrill Published
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Serena Williams Explained Why She Didn’t Want Daughter Olympia to Play Tennis
Serena Williams' tennis lessons with her daughter Olympia are consistently adorable—but Williams didn't always want her daughter to pursue her sport, she said.
By Emily Dixon Published
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Scottie Pippen Has a Huge Team Off the Court, Too: His Family
The retired basketball star is dad to seven kids.
By Bianca Rodriguez Published
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How Cathy Engelbert and the WNBA Pulled Off a Slam-Dunk Season
Engelbert brought business savvy, and compassion, when the WNBA needed it most.
By Megan DiTrolio Published
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How to Watch 'The Last Dance', ESPN's Michael Jordan Documentary
How To No cable subscription required.
By Bianca Rodriguez Published
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