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Famous Twitter users disavow Musk over verification return

Celebrities, professional athletes and other high-profile Twitter users are once again being verified by the social media platform and they don’t know why the blue check marks reappeared — nor do they seem too happy about it.

In post-Roe world, college coaches search for middle ground

The Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade has added another complicated layer for college coaches to navigate.

Konnor McClain rallies to claim US gymnastics national title

Konnor McClain rallied past Shilese Jones to win her first U.S. gymnastics national title.

Shilese Jones sprints to lead at US gymnastics championships

Shilese Jones grabbed the lead at the U.S. gymnastics championships, riding a dynamic bars routine to post an all-around total of 57.200.

FBI open to settling claims by gymnasts abused by Nassar

The FBI has reached out to attorneys representing Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles and other women who say they were sexually assaulted by Larry Nassar to begin settlement talks in the $1 billion claim they brought against the federal government.

Biden awards Medal of Freedom to Biles, McCain, Giffords

President Joe Biden has presented the nation's highest civilian honor to 17 people, including gymnast Simone Biles and the late Arizona Republican Sen. John McCain.

Rapinoe's role changing as US preps for World Cup qualifying

Megan Rapinoe’s on-field role on the U.S. national team is changing as the team looks to qualify for the 2023 event.

Biden to award Medal of Freedom to Biles, McCain, Giffords

The White House says 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.

Larry Nassar loses last appeal in sexual assault scandal

The Michigan Supreme Court has rejected a final appeal from sports doctor Larry Nassar, who was sentenced to decades in prison for sexually assaulting gymnasts, including Olympic medalists.

Sacramone Quinn, Memmel embrace new roles at USA Gymnastics

Two former star gymnasts are eager to lead USA Gymnastics into a new era.

Simone Biles, other women seek $1B-plus from FBI over Nassar

Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles and dozens of other women who say they were sexually assaulted by Larry Nassar are seeking more than $1 billion from the FBI for failing to stop the sports doctor.

It's a yes! Simone Biles engaged to Jonathan Owens on V-day

It's a yes from Simone Biles to fellow elite athlete Jonathan Owens.

Mental health hovers over Olympics, on its way to mainstream

Mental health was the breakout star at the Tokyo Olympics.

NBC defends Shiffrin coverage, suggests sexism by critics

NBC Sports offered a full-throated defense of how it covered skier Mikaela Shiffrin's shocking Olympics flameout, which drew criticism in some circles for being cruel.

News headlines of 2021: How much do you remember? Take this quiz to find out.

We might not be able to claim that 2021 was *the* wildest year in recent history (2020 will likely get that credit for quite some time), but it might be a close second.

2021 Notebook: For athletes, mental health took center stage

It was the year that mental health took a prominent position in the sports world — led by two female athletes, Simone Biles and Naomi Osaka.

Parton, Oh, Biles and teachers named 'People of the Year'

People magazine has named Olympic gymnast Simone Biles, actor Sandra Oh, country icon Dolly Parton and the nation’s teachers as its “People of the Year.”.

Charlie Kirk exploits racial divide to reach Gen Z

Right-wing provocateur Charlie Kirk has built a well-funded and growing organization aimed at reaching the next generation of conservatives.

Regroup, reset: Biles to rest after trailblazing tour

Gymnastics star Simone Biles is ready for a bit of a break after wrapping up a post-Olympic tour.

Biles: FBI turned 'blind eye' to reports of gymnasts' abuse

Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles has told Congress that the FBI and gymnastics officials turned a “blind eye” to USA Gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar’s sexual abuse of her and hundreds of other women.

Inside Met Gala, where there's always someone more famous

There were enough tennis stars inside the Metropolitan Museum of Art at Monday's Met Gala, it seemed, to play a tournament.

5 things that happened this summer that you probably already forgot about

Somehow, summer 2021 has come to a close (hello, sad girl fall!), so we’re going to take a look back at all the major things that happened this summer that you probably already forgot about, because this summer went by way too fast.

Blaney wins at Daytona, Reddick earns final playoff berth

Ryan Blaney won for the second consecutive week when the race Saturday night at Daytona International Speedway ended under caution in overtime with a typical fiery finish.

Biles: Mental health advocacy part of post-Olympic tour

American gymnast Simone Biles says she wouldn't change anything about her second Olympic experience.

These videos of kids imitating Olympic athletes are too cute

The Summer Olympics might be over, but these little kids were inspired by the athletes they saw on TV, and they're now ready to compete in future games.

Mixed bag: Erratic Pandemic Olympics come to a nuanced end

The pandemic-delayed Tokyo Olympics have officially come to an end.

Biden praises Olympians for inspiring Americans with courage

President Joe Biden praised U.S. Olympians for navigating the difficulties of a coronavirus tarnished games with “moral courage” that made Americans’ “hearts swell” with pride.

NBC presses on after rough start in transitional Olympics

NBC Universal persevered after a rough start to the Tokyo Olympics, and was rewarded with the type of picture it treasures on Saturday.

The Perseverance Games: Surreal Olympics approach their end

The pandemic-delayed Tokyo Games finally come to a close after an exhausting, enlightening and sometimes enraging run.

Normalizing mental health: ‘I know there’s this whole, ‘Well, pick yourself up by your bootstraps’ mentality, but it’s very old school’

The smile on full display from Simone Biles said it all: The U.S. superstar stuck the landing on her balance beam routine, her face lit up, and all at once, she embodied pure joy, a seventh Olympic medal, and likely some relief, having the weight of the world off her back, at least for a few minutes.

Normalizing mental health: ‘If Simone Biles got coronavirus, this would be a completely different talk’

Therapy gave Danielle Gomez the tools she needed to navigate a particularly hard chapter in her life, after both of her parents were diagnosed with cancer within six months of one another; she suffered a miscarriage; and then got pregnant again.

In Tokyo, social platforms help the Pandemic Olympics shine

The made-to-watch Tokyo Games, where pandemic precautions prevent permitting spectators, have become a digital affair more than ever.

Long dominated by Russia, rhythmic gymnastics rising in US

The often forgotten genre of rhythmic Olympic gymnastics is like combining its more famous cousin, artistic gymnastics, with ballet and a circus.

No team gold, but U.S. women show depth during Tokyo stay

The U.S. women’s gymnastics team pulled off a successful stay at the Tokyo Olympics even with Simone Biles taking a step back to focus on her mental health.

Black women, across generations, heed Biles’ Olympic example

Being a young Black woman in American life comes with its own built-in pressure to perform, and entails much more than meets the eye.

Biles returns to competition with a bronze medal and a smile

Simone Biles returned to competition at the Tokyo Games on Tuesday and won a bronze medal in the balance beam.

Biles returns to Olympic competition, wins bronze on beam

Simone Biles stuck the landing and won a bronze medal.

Biles set to return to competition for balance beam final

Simone Biles will at last return to Olympic competition Tuesday on Day 11 of the Tokyo Games.

Jade Carey's long road to the Olympics ends with gold

American gymnast Jade Carey's long road to the Olympics ended with gold.

US women lose in soccer, win in volleyball, basketball

The quest for gold medals is on track for the U.S. women’s basketball and volleyball teams after finishing at the top of their groups in pool play.

American star Simone Biles to return for balance beam finals

Simone Biles is returning to competition in Tokyo.

After Biles exit, MyKayla Skinner earns Olympic silver medal

Mykayla Skinner won a silver medal on vault in the women's gymnastics event final to fulfil a lifelong Olympic dream.

Olympic champion Sunisa Lee adds bronze on uneven bars

Sunisa Lee will have her carry-on stuffed with medals when she heads back to the United States.

Milestone medals in pool, 100-meter dash on tap at Olympics

Caeleb Dressel and Emma McKeon earned milestone medals at the Olympic pool before the race to determine the fastest man in the world took center stage.

Simone Biles opts out of floor exercise final at Olympics

Simone Biles will not defend her Olympic gold medal on floor exercise.

Bromell looks to replace Bolt atop Olympic 100-meter podium

Usain Bolt has retired so there will be a new fastest man at the Olympics for the first time since 2008 when the men’s 100-meter dash is held on Day 9 of the Tokyo Games.

Perfectly Impossible; Gymnasts wrestle with the imperfect

Even as they soar to the top of their sport, the best gymnasts in the world grapple with the idea of imperfection.

Olympic attention to mental health: Can NBC coverage pivot?

The willingness of athletes, led by Simone Biles, to talk about the pressures they face as elite athletes on the Olympics stage, has forced a look at how NBC presents the Games to the public.

Biles out of vault and uneven bars; beam and floor possible

Simone Biles has withdrawn from the Olympic event finals Sunday in the vault and uneven bars, according to USA Gymnastics.

Olympic champ Sunisa Lee still focused on college, not fame

Newly minted Olympic gymnastics champion Sunisa Lee says she's still committed to going to college at Auburn.

EXPLAINER: How 'the twisties' stopped Simone Biles cold

American gymnast Simone Biles says she was forced to pull out of the team and all-around competition due to a case of “the twisties.”.

'Happy tears': Lee's gold sparks joy at home in Minnesota

Family and friends in Minnesota broke into cheers and screams for Sunisa Lee.

Olympic sponsors praise Simone Biles after withdrawal

Simone Biles’ sponsors including Athleta and Visa are lauding her decision to put her mental health first and withdraw from the gymnastics team competition during the Olympics.

Through the years: U.S. Olympian gymnasts who’ve won the women’s all-around, in photos

For anyone who’s waiting until the Games air in primetime Thursday night: Caution ahead! This article contains spoilers.

Strug pushed through, Simone stood firm -- why is there any debate as to which is more heroic?

Even if you haven’t been watching the Olympic Games like a hawk, you’ve likely heard the biggest news of the week: Gymnast Simone Biles, who is widely regarded as the greatest of all time, withdrew from the women’s team contest after her first rotation on the vault Tuesday, and then pulled out from the individual all-around competition the following day.

American gymnast Sunisa Lee takes Olympic gold

Sunisa Lee is an Olympic champion.

Simone Biles makes mental health the talk of the Tokyo Games

Mental health has been a discussion in sports the past year but became the topic of these Olympics when gymnast Simone Biles chose self-care over sporting success.

Olympics Latest: US women's volleyball reaches quarterfinals

The U.S. women’s volleyball team won its third straight match at the Olympics and is assured of a spot in the quarterfinals.

EXPLAINER: How Biles' withdrawals impact US gymnastics team

American gymnast Simone Biles’ decision to withdraw from two key Olympics competitions to focus on her mental well-being changes the landscape somewhat dramatically for the U.S. gymnastics team in coming days.

Olympic Stadium opens in Tokyo for start of track and field

Track and Field begins competition on Day 6 of the Tokyo Games and four medal events will be decided in the pool in Thursday's coverage of the Olympics.

Djokovic says 'pressure is a privilege' that he can handle

Novak Djokovic says “pressure is a privilege” with the topic of athletes’ mental health and pressure being discussed at the Olympics.

These athletes should win gold medals in creating hilarious Olympic TikToks

World-class athletes from all over the globe are in Tokyo to win medals, but they’re also there to give us behind-the-scenes peeks at the Olympics, in viral TikTok videos.

Analysis: For Biles, peace comes with a price - the gold

Maybe American gymnast Simone Biles' decision to opt out of the Olympic team and all-around competitions isn't so stunning after all.

'OK not to be OK': Mental health takes top role at Olympics

Simone Biles cited mental health struggles for pulling out of the gymnastics team competition and the individual all-around, highlighting the discussion that’s been coursing through sports for the past year.

Ledecky wins gold, Biles drops out of all-around

Katie Ledecky got her first gold medal of these Olympics, while Simone Biles pulled out of another event she came into the Games favored to win.

USOPC leader: 'Thrilled' Biles felt safe to make decision

In a way, the massive upheaval that has upended the U.S. Olympic world over the past five years reached its crescendo in the moment Simone Biles shockingly called it a night during the gymnastics team finals.

Olympic champ Biles withdraws from all-around competition

Simone Biles will not defend her Olympic title.

NBC's Tokyo Olympics viewership gets off to rough start

NBC Universal is still waiting to see if there will be a surge of interest in viewership for the Tokyo Summer Olympics.

These photos show gymnastics superstar Simone Biles throughout her years in the spotlight

Simone Biles came to Tokyo as the star of the U.S. Olympic movement and perhaps the Games themselves.

Russian team topples American powerhouse with Biles out

Though the history books may mark Tuesday’s victory with an asterisk due to American star Simone Biles’ early withdrawal, the Russian women's gymnastics team's dazzling performance is the result of a concerted transformation since they finished a distant second to the American team at the 2019 World Championship.

Biles withdraws from gymnastics final to protect team, self

American star Simone Biles withdrew from the women’s gymnastics team final competition following one rotation on Tuesday night, opening the door for the team of Russian athletes to win gold for the first time in nearly three decades.

Rough day for stars Simone Biles, Naomi Osaka at Olympics

Simone Biles came into the Olympics as perhaps the biggest star of the Games.

Olympics Latest: Germany wins another equestrian gold

The German dressage team won its ninth gold medal in the past 10 Olympics by beating the United States and Britain for the second straight time.

Without the crowd's roar, Tokyo Olympians search for spirit

In arenas across Tokyo, athletes accustomed to feeding off the deafening roar of the crowd are searching for new ways to feel Olympic enthusiasm.

Biles tries to lead Team USA to third consecutive gold medal

Simone Biles and Team USA seek their third consecutive gold medal in women's gymnastics in Tuesday's team final.

EXPLAINER: How the Russians caught the U.S. in gymnastics

For the first time in years, the U.S. women's gymnastics team has a fight on its hands at the Olympics.

Gymnastics team, tired of 'sexualization,' wears unitards

The German women’s gymnastics team took the floor for their first competition at the Tokyo Olympics wearing unitards with leggings that stretched down to the ankle.

Russians top Biles, Americans in gymnastics qualifying

The U.S. women's gymnastics team's bid for a third straight Olympic title is off to a rocky start.

DeChambeau, Rahm out of Olympics after positive COVID tests

Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm are known for their towering drives but they won’t make it to the tee box at the Olympics.

Olympics Latest: Rashitov wins taekwondo gold at Tokyo Games

Ulugbek Rashitov won Uzbekistan’s first Olympic taekwondo gold medal in dramatic fashion by beating Bradly Sinden of Britain.

Biles and Ledecky headline Day 2 of Olympic competition

Two of America's biggest stars begin their Tokyo Games on Sunday.

'This can be me': Black participation rising in gymnastics

The success of Olympic gymnastics champions Gabby Douglas and Simone Biles has created a spike in interest in the sport in Black communities.

Looking at Tokyo Olympics through the lens of the 1964 Games

The 1964 Tokyo Olympics showcased Japan’s resiliency and reemergence.

For Carli Lloyd, other older Olympians, age is just a number

Older Olympians will be proving that age is just a number in Tokyo.

US Olympic gymnastics alternate tests positive for virus

An alternate on the U.S. women’s gymnastics team has tested positive for COVID-19 in an Olympic training camp in Japan.

Plenty at stake for NBC as COVID Olympics opening looms

In a perfect world for NBC Universal, Americans will soon be buzzing about the Olympics performance of Simone Biles, Gabby Thomas or some potential champion that few could have predicted.

Athletes go it alone in Tokyo as families watch from afar

There won’t be any reaction shots of excited, shocked or crying family members in the stands at the Tokyo Olympics.

Roster: Three-quarters of US Olympians have college ties

Three-quarters of the 613-person U.S. Olympic team competed in the American collegiate system.

Simone's Showcase; Biles bidding for history in Tokyo

American star Simone Biles is ready for her Olympic encore.

Biles, Lee lock up spots on U.S. Olympic gymnastics team

Simone Biles’ Olympic encore is finally here.

What pressure? Biles soars to lead at U.S. Olympic Trials

Simone Biles sure looks ready for Tokyo.

USA Gymnastics trying to move past Nassar as Trials begin

USA Gymnastics still finds itself trying to emerge from the Larry Nassar scandal as the U.S. Olympic Trials begin.

Seven for Simone; Biles claims another US Gymnastics title

Simone Biles looks ready for the Tokyo Olympics.

Biles in control once again at US Gymnastics Championships

Simone Biles is on her way to a seventh national gymnastics championship.

Jordan's jump: Chiles soaring into Olympic contention

American gymnast Jordan Chiles heads to the U.S. Championships hoping to move closer to earning an Olympic spot.

Biles and who? Olympic picture cloudy at US Championships

The Olympic picture for the U.S. men's and women's gymnastics team will start to clear up at the U.S. Championships.

Biles makes history in return to competition at US Classic

Simone Biles and her ever-expanding array of signature skills sure look ready for the Tokyo Olympics.

World champs Hurd, Memmel eye big picture at US Classic

World champion gymnasts Morgan Hurd and Chellsie Memmel are taking a big-picture approach to the US Classic.

Swan song? Biles gearing up for one more Olympic ride

Olympic gymnastics champion Simone Biles is gearing up for one more turn in the spotlight.

Olympic gymnast Hernandez enjoys solid return at Winter Cup

Yet rather than greet them with anxiety or fear as she did the last time she stood on the competition floor, Laurie Hernandez embraced them. Yet all of it faded into the background on Saturday at the Winter Cup in Indianapolis. “They handled themselves really really well,” national team coordinator Tom Forster said. And I think if anybody, of course, like Riley, Riley gets it. And so we’ve been able to connect in that way and, you know, in so many different levels.

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