2024 Sportsperson of the Year Highlights: Simone Biles Takes Gold – Travis Hunter Shines as Breakout Star| VIDEO
*In a year that heralded her as the most-decorated gymnast in Olympic history, Simone Biles has achieved yet another monumental milestone—being named Sports Illustrated’s Sportsperson of the Year for 2024. Announced by the magazine on Thursday, Biles’ selection stands as a testament to her exceptional journey and undeniable impact on the world of sports. Biles […]
Simone Biles Sends Notice of Switch From Olympian to Restauranteur with New Tex-Mex Eatery | VIDEO
*Simone Biles, the GOAT gymnast, and multi-awarded gold medal Olympian, is entering a new phase of her competitive career with the pending arrival of her Tex-Mex restaurant. Eater Houston, citing an airport press release, reports the eatery, named Taste of Gold, is currently under construction, with plans to open in early 2025 inside George Bush […]
Simone Biles Talks 2021 GOAT Tour vs. 2024 Outing | VIDEO
*Simone Biles knows all too well the difference between her 2021 Gold Over America Tour and its current year successor. The famed Olympic gymnast remembered the tough times of three years ago, during an interview with California News, Essentially Sports reports. In 2021, Biles faced a flurry of negative opinions after the “twisties” caused her […]
Simone Biles’s Biological Mother Opens Up About Olympian’s Adoption, Seeks Forgiveness
*Shanon Biles, mother of US gymnast Simone Biles, remains hopeful that her daughter will eventually forgive her for placing Simone and her siblings in foster care due to her drug and alcohol addiction. “It was hard to give up my kids, but I had to do what I had to do. I wasn’t able to […]
Michelle Obama Applauds Simone Biles’ Podium Gesture Despite NFL Star’s Criticism | Video
*Michelle Obama came to Simone Biles‘ defense after Biles and her teammate, Jordan Chiles, knelt to honor Brazilian gymnast Rebeca Andrade on the Olympic podium in Paris. “I’m still not over this beautiful moment of sisterhood and sportsmanship!” Obama said on social media, TMZ reports. “You can just feel the love shining through these ladies. […]
Gabby Douglas Speaks Out on Bullying and Comparisons to Simone Biles: ‘I Just Want to Live My Life in Peace’
*Gabby Douglas, the esteemed gymnast who made history at the 2012 Olympic Games, has recently expressed her frustration with the constant bullying she endures from gymnastics fans. Many of these fans persist in comparing her achievements to those of Simone Biles, the current face of gymnastics. The discussion gained traction when a TikToker posted a […]
MyKayla Skinner Calls on Simone Biles to End Hateful Backlash from Fans
*Olympic gymnast MyKayla Skinner has finally spoken out regarding her high-profile social media feud with Simone Biles. This conflict arose after controversial comments Skinner, 27, made about her former Olympic teammates resurfaced last week, which Biles, 27, brought to light. We reported earlier via CNN, that Biles clapped back at criticism from Skinner following the […]
Olympic Sportsmanship Sparks Controversy – NFLer Marlon Humphrey Upset by Biles and Chiles’ Bow to Andrade | WATCH!
*At the Paris Olympics, an act of sportsmanship by American gymnasts Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles sparked controversy, particularly attracting the ire of NFL player Marlon Humphrey. The two gymnasts, who finished second and third in the floor finals, respectively, were seen bowing to Brazil’s Rebeca Andrade as she accepted her gold medal. The official […]
Beyoncé Narrates Simone Biles’ Path to Olympic Gold | VIDEO
*Before clinching gold in the women’s artistic gymnastics all-around final on August 1 at the 2024 Paris Games, Simone Biles was honored with a heartfelt tribute from Beyoncé. The singer narrated a video documenting Biles’ 2024 Olympic journey for NBC. “Let’s talk about power because, really, that’s what this story is about,” says Beyoncé of […]
What Does Simone Biles Earn as an Olympic Gymnast?
*In 2023, Simone Biles reportedly earned $7.1 million, with $100,000 from competition and winnings, and the remainder from endorsements with brands like MasterClass, Athleta, and UberEats. For the 2024 Olympics, Biles’ earnings from medals are modest, with U.S. payouts being $15,000 for bronze, $22,500 for silver, and $37,500 for gold. Her past Olympic earnings total […]
‘I Love My Black Job!’ Simone Biles Shines on Olympics Stage and Throws Shade on Social Media at Donald Trump
*Simone Biles has long been celebrated for her incredible athletic prowess and her ability to command the stage with her jaw-dropping gymnastics feats. This week, she added yet another feather to her cap by becoming the first American gymnast to win the Olympic individual all-around competition twice. Her triumphant performance reasserts why she’s often hailed […]
Olympic Beefin’ – Behind the Drama Between Simone Biles and MyKayla Skinner | VIDEO
*(CNN) — Simone Biles has seemingly clapped back at criticism from former teammate MyKayla Skinner following the US gymnastics team’s victory at the Paris Olympics on Tuesday. Biles, 27, shared photos of herself and teammates Suni Lee, Jordan Chiles, Jade Carey, and Hezly Rivera celebrating their gold medal performance in the team gymnastics final, with […]
Simone Biles Responds to Hair Critics During Paris Olympics Heatwave: ‘Don’t Come for Me’
*Simone Biles has requested viewers of the 2024 Paris Olympics to refrain from commenting on her hair. PEOPLE reports that the seven-time Olympic medalist, 7, turned to her Instagram Stories on July 30, to show her and fellow Olympians enduring a 45-minute bus ride in Paris’ intense 95-degree heat. “Don’t come for me about my […]
Simone Biles Becomes Winningest American Olympic Gymnast of All Time
*Bercy Arena, Paris (CNN) — It was the moment everyone’s been waiting for, and it lived up to the hype. A little more than three years after a shocking case of the “twisties” caused her to withdraw from Team USA’s attempt at defending its gymnastics team gold, Simone Biles was back under the bright lights […]
Simone Biles Fights Through Calf Injury to Produce Impressive Performance on Olympic Return | WATCH
*Paris (CNN) — Simone Biles fought through pain in her calf on Sunday to post an impressive all-around score and display the qualities that have made one of the greatest gymnasts of all time on her return to the Olympics. After she produced a flawless balance beam routine which scored 14.733 – the highest on […]
