Team USA will take their oldest women’s gymnastics team ever to the 2024 Paris Olympics. MINNEAPOLIS — They all had a reason to come back. Every single one of them. Simone Biles to move past those wrenching two weeks in Japan three years ago, when the gymnastics superstar prioritized her mental health and safety over … Read more
Simone Biles posted a two-day all-around total of 117.225 to clinch the lone automatic spot on the five-woman team. MINNEAPOLIS — Simone Biles is heading back to the Olympics and the white-hot spotlight that comes with it. The gymnastics superstar earned a third trip to her sport’s biggest stage by cruising to victory at the … Read more
The five-member U.S. team was named following the conclusion of Sunday’s Olympic Trials at Target Center in Minneapolis. MINNEAPOLIS — There may have been a few bobbles during the U.S. Olympic trials in women’s gymnastics, but it wasn’t going to stop individual Olympics all-around gold medalists Sunisa Lee and Simone Biles from heading to Paris. … Read more
The Texas-sized party included fireworks, new UT-SEC merchandise and live broadcasts from the SEC Network. AUSTIN, Texas — Bye-bye Big 12, hello SEC. Texas and Oklahoma are finally making their long-awaited conference switch. But first, it’s time to party with Bevo (the longhorn) and Pitbull (the human). The three-years-in-the-making switch to the Southeastern Conference for … Read more
San Antonio drafted Stephon Castle and others to build around Victor Wembanyama. Which players are the next pieces of the puzzle? SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs entered the NBA’s free agency period Sunday night looking to bolster the roster they’re building around superstar Victor Wembanyama. The team has significant draft capital built up … Read more
According to a report, the Spurs will add the veteran point guard to its young roster on a one-year deal. SAN ANTONIO — According to a report from NBA TV’s Chris Haynes, free agent guard Chris Paul is set to sign with the San Antonio Spurs. Free agent star Chris Paul intends to sign with … Read more
Jones followed her father’s footsteps with her passion and athleticism, which landed her a spot in the U.S. Track and Field Olympic Team Trials. EUGENE, Ore. — Jasmine Jones is having an eventful year, from graduating college to going to the Olympic Trials. It got even more eventful Sunday night for the daughter of a … Read more