Simone Biles had a dizzying 2024. After a tough time at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021, she bounced back big time with medals at the Paris Games. She even became the top-paid gymnast and was named Sports Illustrated's Sportsperson of the Year. But the memories of Tokyo didn't just vanish. Her mom, Nelli
American gymnast Simone Biles is making headlines again, but this time it's not just for her incredible skills. She's been named Sports Illustrated's 2024 Sportsperson of the Year. At only 27, she's already won 11 Olympic medals. This latest achievement comes after a remarkable performance at the 20
Pop star and fashion designer Pharrell Williams was appointed as UNESCO’s goodwill ambassador for artistic education and entrepreneurship in Paris. This comes after his notable appearances in the city as the Louis Vuitton menswear artistic director and a performer at Notre Dame Cathedral’s reopening
Ever heard of Yuki Kawamura? This Japanese basketball sensation is turning heads in the NBA, wearing the same jersey number as baseball legend Shohei Ohtani. Born in Yanai, Yamaguchi, Yuki has been a basketball star since his childhood. He led his high school team to back-to-back championships and b
Just over two years ago, Jordan Chiles was on a beach with friends, playing around and imagining a Sports Illustrated photoshoot. Fast forward, she's now living her dream as a Sports Illustrated Swimsuit athlete. The accomplishment came after winning gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics, but also facing
Noah Lyles is known for his vibrant personality and speed on the track. But behind the scenes, he's faced challenges you wouldn't expect. Before the Tokyo Olympics in 2021, Lyles was dealing with depression. It got so bad that he almost quit the sport. Imagine the fastest man in the world considerin
Imagine a world where biological men are allowed to compete in women's sports. Sounds crazy, right? But that's exactly what's happening in some places. More than 40, 000 people, including athletes and activists, have signed a petition asking the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to keep men out
In the world of college football, records are meant to be broken. On this date in 2011, the University of Illinois set a rather peculiar one. They ended their season with a 27-7 loss to Minnesota, marking their sixth straight defeat. What makes this notable is that they had started the season with s
Next year, Comcast will split NBCUniversal’s cable networks into a new company. Why the change and how will it affect NBCU’s sports coverage? Let’s look into it. After some bumps from Covid and host cities, the Olympics bounced back in Paris last year. More success is expected in the future. But so
Imagine carrying the weight of two eye conditions and still performing at the highest level. That's exactly what Stephen Nedoroscik did at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Winning a bronze medal in the pommel horse finals was a big deal, but fans might wonder what his biggest challenge was. It wasn't his ey
