The International Olympic Committee has recently announced a ban of transgender women athletes competing in the Olympics
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Olympic Track Champion Retrieves Stolen Phone By Running After Thieves
An Olympic champion had to resort to his profession to chase down property that belonged to the track star after he witnessed some thieves stealing a mobile phone that he owned. According to The Times, 41-year-old Sir Mo Farah, a four-time Olympic track winner chased down some men who allegedly tried to steal his mobile… Continue reading Olympic Track Champion Retrieves Stolen Phone By Running After Thieves
Colin Kaepernick Sets Sight To Play Flag Football At 2028 Olympics
With no chance of returning to the NFL to resume his career, quarterback Colin Kaepernick has now set his sights on the 2028 Olympics taking place in Los Angeles. In the next Olympic games in four years, flag football will be introduced as a new sport and Kaepernick wants to participate on Team USA. While… Continue reading Colin Kaepernick Sets Sight To Play Flag Football At 2028 Olympics
Anthony Edwards Reveals Being Drug-Tested After Winning Gold Medal At Olympics
A conversation that took place during the Fanatics Fest over the weekend (August 17) in New York City, revealed that three of Team USA‘s basketball team members were tested for drugs after the United States won the gold medal game 98-87 over France. During the discussion led by former NBA player, Jalen Rose, at the… Continue reading Anthony Edwards Reveals Being Drug-Tested After Winning Gold Medal At Olympics
What Is The Value of The 2024 Olympic Gold Medal?
It was recently revealed on a recent episode of Shannon Sharpe and Chad “OchoCinco” Johnson‘s “Nightcap’ that gold medal winners from the United States take home $37,000 when they win in their perspective sport. Now we are finding out the worth of that gold medal. According to Forbes, based on the current price of gold… Continue reading What Is The Value of The 2024 Olympic Gold Medal?
Carmelo Anthony Wouldn’t Trade Olympic Gold Medals For NBA Title
Former NBA player Carmelo Anthony, who has three gold medals and one of the most celebrated Olympic basketball players stated he wouldn’t trade in his gold medals for an NBA championship. Anthony, who played for the New York Knicks, the Denver Nuggets, and several other teams before ending his career with the Los Angeles Lakers… Continue reading Carmelo Anthony Wouldn’t Trade Olympic Gold Medals For NBA Title
Was Breakdancing At The Olympics A One-Trick Pony?
Breakdancing made its debut at the 2024 Olympics in Paris and although there was a mixed reaction from fans and non-fans of the dance form, which originated in hip-hop, the competition will not be taking place in the 2028 Olympics. That’s not the only change we will witness in four years. According to NBC News,… Continue reading Was Breakdancing At The Olympics A One-Trick Pony?
Simone Biles Acknowledges Winning Olympic Gold Is Her ‘Black Job’
A new phrase has entered the lexicon of Black people in the country after former President Donald Trump made the false claim that migrants are taking away “Black jobs” from us with their entry into the United States. Now, the sports world has caught on as celebrated Olympian Simone Biles celebrated her victory on social… Continue reading Simone Biles Acknowledges Winning Olympic Gold Is Her ‘Black Job’
Flavor Flav Assists Olympian Who Didn’t Have Rent Money
Flavor Flav came to the rescue of an Olympic athlete when he found out that she didn’t have funds to pay her rent, so, he, along with Serena William’s husband, Alexis Ohanian gave the Olympian money to alleviate that hardship. According to Page Six, Veronica Fraley, who is currently in Paris and will compete in… Continue reading Flavor Flav Assists Olympian Who Didn’t Have Rent Money
Brittney Griner Reacts To Sign Saying Team USA Will ‘Need Caitlin Clark’ To Beat Japan
Team USA women’s basketball team started their mission to bring back the gold medal to the United States in Paris when they took the court on July 29. Before the team got off a blowout victory against their opponent, Japan, a Japanese fan held up a sign that caught the attention of several players, including… Continue reading Brittney Griner Reacts To Sign Saying Team USA Will ‘Need Caitlin Clark’ To Beat Japan
Lauren Scruggs Becomes 1st Black American Woman To Win Individual Medal in Fencing
In a fencing championship that matched two American women to compete for the gold and silver medals, a woman became the first Black American woman to win an individual fencing medal. According to NBC News, the championship fencing match pitted Americans Lee Kiefer and Lauren Scruggs vying for the gold medal. Kiefer won the gold… Continue reading Lauren Scruggs Becomes 1st Black American Woman To Win Individual Medal in Fencing
Kevin Durant And A’ja Wilson Show Off USA Basketball Jerseys For Upcoming Olympics
As Team USA preps to play for the coveted gold medal in basketball, the men’s and women’s basketball jerseys were unveiled by gold medalists, Kevin Durant and A’Ja Wilson on July 3. The United States will send some of its best athletes to Paris for the Olympics between July 26 and August 11. The basketball… Continue reading Kevin Durant And A’ja Wilson Show Off USA Basketball Jerseys For Upcoming Olympics
Quincy Wilson Selected For Relay Team, Becomes Youngest Male USA Track Olympian
The upcoming Olympics will feature exciting athletes, particularly in track and field with 16-year-old Quincy Wilson becoming the youngest ever US male track Olympian competing, and although Sha’Carri Richardson came in fourth place in the 200m over the weekend, she is still expected to bring home a medal when the games start later this month.… Continue reading Quincy Wilson Selected For Relay Team, Becomes Youngest Male USA Track Olympian
Nike Releases Kevin Durant’s ‘USA’ Sneakers Weeks Before Paris Olympics
With excitement for the upcoming Paris Olympics rising, NBA player Kevin Durant has just dropped his 17th signature sneaker from Nike as he embarks on his fourth Olympics appearance this month. According to Sports Illustrated, the sportswear giant released the Nike KD 17 “USA” on July 1. Interested patriots or sneakerheads can purchase the footwear… Continue reading Nike Releases Kevin Durant’s ‘USA’ Sneakers Weeks Before Paris Olympics
Snoop Dogg Runs 200 Meter Race At U.S. Olympic Team Track And Field Trials
Earlier this year, NBC Sports announced that Snoop Dogg will join its Olympics coverage this summer in Paris. But, before he starts his duties in July, the “Gin & Juice” lyricist took to the field over the weekend at the U.S. Olympic Team track and field trials in Eugen, Oregon, and took it upon himself… Continue reading Snoop Dogg Runs 200 Meter Race At U.S. Olympic Team Track And Field Trials