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United States Paralympians were banned from attending the closing ceremonies for the Paralympics in Paris after comments on social media questioning a teammate’s disability. Swimmers Gia Pergolini, Julia Ganney, Jessica Long and Anastasia Pagonis were all disciplined for comments about fellow swimmer Christie Raleigh Crossley, who has the neurological disorder S9. Their comments are clear violations of the U.S. Olympic …

Newly released footage shows the women’s gymnastics judges at the Paris Olympics floor routine final neglected to process a request from U.S. coaches for a review of Simone Biles’ routine. Had the request been considered and her score changed with what the U.S. coaches saw, it likely would have resulted in Biles taking gold. Biles initially won silver with a …

Jordan Chiles is coming to try and get her bronze medal back, and Simone Biles may be right there behind her. Chiles and her legal team filed an appeal to the Federal Supreme Court of Switzerland to undo a ruling in the Paris Olympics that denied her a third-place finish in the women’s gymnastics floor routine final. Chiles was bumped …

American Olympic gymnastics star Jordan Chiles and her legal team filed an appeal with the Federal Supreme Court of Switzerland over the bronze medal scandal that has overshadowed the Games. Chiles was awarded the bronze medal in the floor exercise routine at the end of the Paris Games when her coaches filed a score inquiry after her performance. Chiles was …

Australian b-girl Rachel “Raygun” Gunn gave her first interview since her controversial performance in breakdancing’s Olympic debut went viral on social media last month, leaving many viewers wondering exactly how the 36-year-old university professor qualified for the Summer Games. Speaking to Australia’s Network 10, Gunn called the aftermath of the Paris Games “tough.” While she couldn’t anticipate the reaction to …

The Olympic experience is unlike any other. It is the culmination of hard work, dedicated training, mental fortitude, and so much more. It is also a moment few athletes get to share in – representing your country on the biggest international stage. Missy Franklin of the United States prepares to start the Women’s 200m Backstroke Final on Day 7 of …

Lia Thomas, a transgender swimmer who created controversy during the 2022 season with a win at the NCAA championships, lost a legal battle over rules that prevented trans swimmers who have been through male puberty from competing in elite women’s events. The Court for Arbitration of Sport dismissed Thomas’ request for arbitration with World Aquatics, according to a ruling released …

Diana Taurasi is heading to her sixth Olympics later this year, representing Team USA on the court at age 42. But since the 12-woman roster was made official, who was left off the list has been the topic of conversation, specifically Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark. Many believed Clark was worthy of being among the 12 heading to Paris in …

WNBA star Caitlin Clark was snubbed from the Team USA Olympic basketball roster for the summer 2024 games in Paris. While Clark took the decision as motivation, one critic argued Team USA missed a “golden opportunity.” “They whiffed here,” Michele Tafoya told “Fox & Friends” Monday. “Every woman on that team is deserving. And there are also other women out …

FOX Sports broadcaster Tim Brando said Monday he was, like many basketball fans, stunned Caitlin Clark was left off of the Olympic roster for the 2024 Paris Games. Clark didn’t make the cut for the 12-player team poised to bring home another gold medal despite her popularity and how interest in the Indiana Fever rookie has helped elevate WNBA TV …