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Simone Biles says she 'almost' died this week in 'scariest experience of my life"
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (213+ words) Simone Biles says she "almost' died this week in "scariest experience of my life' NBC 5 Chicago Simone Biles says she "almost' died this week in "scariest experience of my life' "almost dying wasn't on my bingo card earlier this week....
Frederick Richard is taking his fight to make gymnastics 'cool' to a new front: His uniform
9+ mon, 3+ week ago (1087+ words) Team USA gymnasts Frederick Richard and Paul Juda reflected after not medaling in the individual all-around final on Wednesday. Frederick Richard is taking the fight to make men's gymnastics matter to a new front: his wardrobe. The charismatic 21-year-old Olympic…...
Crowd erupts in applause as Simone Biles makes appearance at Milan Cortina Games
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (137+ words) A crowd erupted in cheers as the legendary Olympic 'GOAT' Simone Biles made an appearance at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics Friday. Biles was seen alongside her husband, Chicago Bears player Johnathan Owens, at the man single skating event on day…...
What is AIN in the Olympics " and why do some athletes compete under the abbreviation?
4+ mon, 17+ hour ago (410+ words) NBC's Steve Kornacki took to the magic board to break down which countries are expected to win the most medals at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics, and which countries will get shut out, Curious about the lettering "AIN" on some athletes…...
How to watch U. S. Figure Skating events on NBC ahead of the Milan Cortina Olympics
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (326+ words) Here are five things to know about American figure skater Ilia Malinin. The world's greatest figure skaters are about to spin, jump and flip on the road to Milan. With the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics quickly approaching, the world figure skating…...
How to watch 2026 U. S. Olympic, Paralympic curling trials: Schedule, TV info
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (245+ words) Who will represent Team USA's curling team at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics? That question will get close to being answered after a six-day trial event, where men's and women's hopefuls will duke it out for the chance to be at the…...
Gymnast who sparked abuse inquiry into ex-coach says she 'needed to speak out"
9+ mon, 2+ week ago (1193+ words) Recalling the damage her'now-arrested coach'inflicted on her and many of her gymnast friends, Finley Weldon said she feels a sense of pride. The 18-year-old is heading into her freshman year at Iowa State University, where she'll be a member of…...
Livvy Dunne reveals her Olympic dream ended with career-altering injury
10+ mon, 2+ week ago (350+ words) Olivia "Livvy" Dunne is letting go of a lifelong goal. The Louisiana State University gymnast revealed she had to dash her dream of competing in the Olympics after suffering a brutal injury as a teenager, which led to a medical…...
21-year-old Olympic skier spent her first paycheck on her high school tuition: It was "a point of pride for me"
11+ mon, 11+ hour ago (440+ words) Some kids spend their first paycheck on shoes or a new video game, but Olympic freestyle skier Eileen Gu says she spent hers on her education. The 21-year-old freestyle skiing phenom, who won two gold medals at the 2022 Winter Olympics,…...
Simone Biles clarifies criticism of Riley Gaines over her views on trans athletes
11+ mon, 3+ week ago (364+ words) Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles is apologizing to conservative political activist Riley Gaines after a heated social media exchange over transgender athletes' involvement in women's sports. The 11-time gymnastic champion's original comments came in response to Gaines, who criticized a…...