Paris Rewind, Tuesday July 30: Simone Biles breaks another record, US women’s rugby has historic win

Biles helped put the U.S. back on top of the sport after a second-place finish three years ago in Tokyo. PARIS, France — Simone Biles and the rest of Team USA celebrated atop the podium after a dominant performance in the team final Tuesday. Biles, Sunisa Lee, Jordan Chiles and Jade Carey ended their “Redemption … Read more

One of San Antonio’s most beloved bakeries is gearing up to open two new locations

La Panaderia will also renovate its existing Broadway location and debut a kiosk at Shops at La Cantera in 2025. SAN ANTONIO — One of San Antonio’s favorite bakeries continues to expand its footprint in a volatile period for the local restaurant industry.  After announcing in February that plans were in the works to open stores … Read more

Paris Preview, Wednesday, July 31: Katie Ledecky could make history as US looks to bring home more gold

Strong performances in qualifiers have set the stage for Team USA to bring home more gold in several finals Wednesday. WASHINGTON — The Paris Olympics are continuing strong headed into Day 5 after strong performances from Team USA on Tuesday paved the way for more chances to earn gold on Wednesday.  Here’s some of the key … Read more

There are no more ‘perfect 10s’ in gymnastics: Here’s how scoring works

The days of the “perfect 10” are no more. Here’s how gymnastics scoring works at the Olympics and how to spot a “good” score. PARIS, France — If you’re tuning into the women’s Olympics gymnastics finals looking for the perfect 10, sorry, that’s so 1992. The International Gymnastics Federation tweaked the system after the 2004 … Read more

Why is Morocco abbreviated MAR at the 2024 Paris Olympics?

That’s not a typo on the Olympics broadcast, Morocco’s abbreviation is ‘MAR’ and it has left some fans confused. Here’s the explanation. WASHINGTON — Viewers tuning into the Paris Olympics while Morocco has been competing may wonder why the country’s abbreviation is listed as “MAR.”  The reason is actually pretty simple, and it’s a question … Read more

Stephen Nedoroscik waited his whole life for one routine. The US pommel horse specialist nailed it

By the time Nedoroscik neared his dismount, he knew his job was complete. The celebration began before his feet even hit the mat. PARIS, France — Sam Mikulak pulled Stephen Nedoroscik close and tasked the American pommel horse specialist with the impossible. The U.S. men’s gymnastics team’s first Olympic medal in 16 years a solitary routine away, Mikulak … Read more