Olympics

Historic ’96 Olympic women’s soccer gold medal game finally getting aired in full, 25 years later

Twenty-five years ago the U.S. took the gold in the first ever Olympic women’s soccer tournament at the 1996 Games…

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US marathoner Aliphine Tuliamuk speaks out on fight to bring breastfeeding baby to Tokyo Olympics

When the Tokyo Olympics were postponed in 2020 due to the pandemic, Tuliamuk and her fiancé, Tim Gannon, decided to…

4 years ago

Olympic women’s gymnastics median age in 20s for first time in decades

A decades-long trend in women’s artistic gymnastics will hit a milestone at the Tokyo Olympics.

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Elite Track, Are You Okay?

Numerous women track and field athletes have been disqualified for breaking the rules. It might be time for some new…

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Olympian Allyson Felix shows her C-section scar, medals in powerful new photo

The six-time Olympic gold medalist proves moms really can do it all.

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WNBA All-Star Game 2021: Expect some real competition between Team USA and Team WNBA

Wednesday's WNBA All-Star Game (7 p.m. ET, ESPN/ESPN App) won't just be for show. It pits Team WNBA vs. Team…

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Simone Biles Will Not Be Denied

At 24, the most powerful gymnast in history has defied expectations to become even stronger—after surviving abuse, enduring a family…

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Simone Manuel Had to Conquer More Than Her Competitors to Make the Tokyo Olympics

The U.S. Olympic swim team co-captain is headed to Tokyo in the 50-meter freestyle, but her journey to get there…

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The most decorated Olympian in track and field history is giving fellow athletes $10K each for childcare

Olympic sprinter Allyson Felix and her sponsor Athleta have created a $200,000 childcare fund for athletes competing this year.

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WNBA star Jewell Loyd talks Olympics, athlete activism

CNN spoke to WNBA star Jewell Loyd about the Olympics, athletes speaking out, and providing a path for the next…

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