The two gymnasts with connections to the Pacific Northwest are part of a star-studded U.S Gymnastics squad looking for gold. PARIS, France — The U.S. women’s gymnastics team made their first appearance at the Paris Olympics early Sunday morning with two local stars, Jade Carey and Jordan Chiles, competing in their second Olympic Games. Chiles … Read more
“Babe was the GOAT before anyone ever had that nickname,” said Howard. BEAUMONT, Texas — At a time when when women were still fighting to be allowed to work, vote and more, Mildred Ella “Babe” Didrikson Zaharias was blazing a trail for female athletes. She excelled at baseball, basketball, golf, and track setting multiple Olympic … Read more
The gymnastics star’s husband is expected to cheer her on in Paris for the final round. WASHINGTON — Simone Biles is competing in her third Olympics nearly three years after she withdrew from several events during the Tokyo Games to prioritize her mental health. With the twisties and Tokyo firmly behind her, the Olympic champion … Read more
Medalists at the Paris Olympics get more than just their medal when they stand atop the podium. PARIS, France — The Paris Olympics are off to a competitive start with plenty of medals awarded in just the first few days. As the first gold, silver and bronze finishers of the Summer Games stood atop the … Read more
Simone Biles dazzled in her Olympic return, LeBron led the U.S. to an easy win and Americans took home more swimming medals on Sunday. PARIS, France — On the first sunny day of the Paris Olympics, the stars from the United States shined bright. Simone Biles and LeBron James dazzled, so did the U.S. women’s … Read more
Elliott’s Apple Watch warned him that he was experiencing Atrial Fibrillation. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio Spurs great Sean Elliott is recovering from an Atrial Fibrillation procedure after his Apple Watch warned him that his heart was beating irregularly. Elliott’s wife, Claudia, shared on social media that her husband is in good spirits and that the … Read more
“Bob the Cap Catcher” became the Paris Olympics hero we didn’t know we needed. PARIS, France — A man drew hoots and whistles when he stripped down to his tiny briefs and dove in the Olympic pool Sunday to retrieve a wayward swim cap that briefly halted the Olympic swimming competition. Described as a “lifeguard” … Read more