Hellen Obiri, the Kenyan distance runner and two-time Olympic silver medalist, will make history at the 2024 Paris Olympics — thanks to her shoes. Obiri will be sporting a new sneaker from sportswear company On, but it’s far from a typical sneaker. On’s Cloudboom Strike LS is spray-on footwear. “LS” stands for LightSpray, the trademarked … Read more
German track star Alica Schmidt was brought to tears upon learning she had made the 2024 Olympics roster. In a newly shared TikTok video, Schmidt — dubbed the “world’s sexiest athlete” by various outlets — can be seen wiping away tears upon learning her fate for the Paris Games. “When you get the call that … Read more
People are going bananas for the Olympics. The Paris Summer Olympics 2024 will run from July 26 through August 11, and it’s all about the numbers, with 10,500 athletes from 206 countries participating in 329 events in total, according to ESPN. But the numbers get even more elaborate when it comes to the food: 40,000 … Read more
Two MLB stars are set to support their Olympian significant others as they compete on rival North American soccer teams. Mallory Swanson, married to the Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson, will compete for the U.S. women’s national team while Jordyn Huitema, Mariners star Julio Rodriguez’s girlfriend, will represent Canada. The female soccer stars will both be … Read more
Simone Biles said her husband, Bears safety Jonathan Owens, will be in Paris to support her at the 2024 Olympics. Owens, who is entering his first season with the Bears following a one-year stint with the Packers, is being granted an excused absence for a portion of training camp so he can watch the beloved … Read more
Paraguay’s Luana Alonso is ready for another shot at Olympic glory. Taking to Instagram on Tuesday, the 20-year-old swimmer proudly announced she qualified for the Paris Games next month in what will be her second appearance at the Olympic level. “It’s official! Qualified for the Paris Games 2024 ! My heart is happy to represent … Read more
Kobe Bryant apparently had it out for JJ Redick at Team USA basketball practice. That’s according to Carmelo Anthony, who discussed Bryant hazing Redick — the newly appointed Lakers coach — at practice years ago as a way of retaliating against what he seemingly thought was excessive praise from coach Mike Krzyzewski. “I remember Kobe … Read more
The Olympics are approaching, and one lucky fan could be watching them in historical style. Tonya Harding’s outfit from the 1994 U.S. Figure Skating World Championship — a day after she orchestrated the infamous attack on Nancy Kerrigan — is up for auction by Lelands. The starting bid for the red sequined costume — which … Read more
Shawn Johnson and husband Andrew East have experienced several firsts together since tying the knot in 2016, but taking in the Olympics as a family has not yet been one of them. That will change this summer when retired gymnast Johnson, a four-time Olympic medalist, travels to Paris to serve as a Yahoo Sports correspondent … Read more
A meal of champions apparently doesn’t feature french fries. The 15,000 athletes at the Paris Olympics will forego the deep-fried delicacy in what has been hailed as the largest restaurant in the world: a former electrical power plant that has been converted into a dining hall, spanning 700 feet in the center of the Olympic … Read more
There’ll be no lovemaking in the City of Love. “Anti-sex” beds have arrived in Paris ahead of the 2024 Olympic Games, with their materials and small size allegedly aimed at deterring athletes from getting kinky during the competition. The bed’s twin size means there’s no room for the competitors to sidle up together. The beds … Read more
Maggie Steffens asked for more support for the U.S. women’s water polo team, and the captain received one particularly surprising response. From a clock-wearing rap icon. Moved by Steffens’ Instagram post, Flavor Flav has stepped forward to help the U.S. team as it goes for an unprecedented fourth consecutive gold medal at the Paris Olympics … Read more
Alica Schmidt is packing her bags for Paris. The German track and field athlete, who has long been dubbed the “world’s sexiest athlete” by her fans and websites, qualified for the upcoming 2024 Olympics in the mixed 4x400m relay after participating in the World Athletics Relays Bahamas over the weekend. “What a night,” Schmidt captioned … Read more
Je ne sais what?! Ahead of hosting the 2024 Summer Olympic Games, Parisian cafes and brasseries have launched a ploy to con unaware tourists — and even locals — out of some extra euros. Foreigners coming to the City of Light are showing a lack of awareness that tipping culture in France is much different … Read more
It was an Olympic-sized reunion Wednesday for Olivia Dunne and three-time gold medalist Aly Raisman. Taking to Instagram, Dunne — whose Lady Tigers are set to compete Thursday at the semifinals of the NCAA Women’s Gymnastics Championships — posed for a photo with the former gymnast, who is serving as an ESPN commentator at the … Read more
Simone Biles feared the wrath of her supporters following her struggles at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021, when she combated the “twisties.” During a recent appearance on the “Call Her Daddy” podcast, the seven-time Olympic medalist recalled feeling a mind-body disconnect in the lead-up to the gymnastics events at the Summer Games, which ended in … Read more
Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy took a jab at Will Compton after learning that Travis Kelce dropped out of the company’s Beer Olympics, taking place on June 25 in Las Vegas. During the latest installment of his “Bussin’ With The Boys” podcast with former NFL offensive lineman Taylor Lewan, Compton explained that he received a … Read more
On this week’s pod, we get you set for the start of the MLS season. SBJ’s Austin Karp is joined by Apple TV+ lead MLS voice Taylor Twellman to talk about the upcoming season. The duo discusses the “Messi Effect” and the storylines to keep an eye on this season. Austin Karp and Taylor Twellman … Read more
Alica Schmidt is pulling back the curtain on financial constraints athletes potentially face. The German track and field star, who has been called the “world’s sexiest athlete,” detailed the struggles some competitors endure as they perfect their craft while trying to make ends meet. “In principle, I have to say that it is not easy … Read more
Mary Lou Retton’s former “Dancing with the Stars” partner is sending positive thoughts to the former gymnast, who is hospitalized with a rare form of pneumonia. Sasha Farber, who danced with Retton on Season 27 of the reality competition series in 2018, recalled to People this week how he connected with the five-time Olympic medalist … Read more