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OlympicsSimone Biles mental health exit draws strong statement from USA Gymnastics

Simone Biles’s abrupt exit from the Tokyo Olympics has been the news rocking the sports world in the last 24 hours. The Olympic gold medalist and defending champion cited mental health issues as the reason behind her decision to bow out. The bold move from Simone Biles did not come without backlash, but USA Gymnastics […]

OlympicsMichael Phelps reacts to Simone Biles' Tokyo Olympics exit, mental health issue

Michael Phelps knows the pressure of being in the Olympics, which is why he understands what Simone Biles is feeling after she withdrew from USA Gymnastics’ team final competition on Tuesday. Biles left the competition following an awkward landing during her vault exercise. It was thought she suffered a physical injury when the team announced […]

OlympicsWATCH: Leslie Jones absolutely wrecks Simone Biles haters in 30 seconds

It has been confirmed that American gymnast Simone Biles has decided to pull out of the 2021 Tokyo Olympics on Tuesday. Her decision came after she endured mental health problems over the past few weeks throughout the build-up to and during the actual Olympic games. Biles’ unprecedented decision has generally been met with support, but […]

NBAJayson Tatum slams Simone Biles hater who called Olympian a 'selfish sociopath'

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum came to the defense of USA Gymnastics star Simone Biles, who withdrew from the team final competition on Tuesday to focus on her mental health. While Biles got a lot of support for her decision, especially from her former USA Gymnastics teammates like Aly Raisman and Laurie Hernandez, there were […]

OlympicsSimone Biles' Tokyo Olympics withdrawal brings emotional reaction from Jordan Chiles

The news of the sports world has been all about the shocking withdrawal of Team USA star gymnast Simone Biles, who stepped away mid-competition and proceeded to watch her team walk away with a medal at the Tokyo Olympics. It was a tough situation for everybody involved, and support and reactions have come pouring out […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesTimberwolves' Karl-Anthony Towns reacts to Simone Biles' Tokyo Olympics withdrawal

Simone Biles shocked the world with her decision to step away from the Tokyo Olympics team competition. Team USA went on to win a silver medal even without Biles, but her withdrawal brought a ton of reactions from the sports world. Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns reacted to Biles’ withdrawal and gave her the ultimate […]

OlympicsSimone Biles' one-emoji reaction after Tokyo Olympics withdrawal

The sports world was struck with the news of Simone Biles withdrawing from the Tokyo Olympics due to a medical issue. The USA gymnastics sensation stepped away mid-competition after struggling to land a vault and caught everybody off guard. Reactions and support poured in as Biles said that she was fine physically, but cited emotionally […]

OlympicsLaurie Hernandez, Aly Raisman react to Simone Biles pulling out of team competition at Olympics

USA Gymnastics star Simone Biles pulled out of the team competition at the Tokyo Olympics on Tuesday. Biles later revealed that she wasn’t dealing with any physical issues and was focusing on her mental health. 2016 USA Gymnastics gold medalists Laurie Hernandez and Aly Raisman immediately reacted to the news. Both Hernandez and Raisman acknowledged […]

OlympicsSimone Biles reveals withdrawal from Olympics team competition wasn't due to physical injury

USA Gymnastics star Simone Biles revealed that her decision to withdraw from the team competition at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics wasn’t due to a physical injury. Biles talked to TODAY’s Hoda Kotb after the event and explained her reasoning for pulling out of the team event at the Olympics: “Physically, I feel good, I’m in […]

OlympicsUSA Gymnastics overcomes Simone Biles' stunning exit to medal at Tokyo Olympics

USA Gymnastics star Simone Biles bowed out of the team final due to a “medical issue” after an awkward vault landing. Despite this massive setback, the Americans were able to regroup and win a silver medal, with the Russian Olympic Committee squad earning gold. While getting the silver medal is disappointing given Biles is the […]

OlympicsSimone Biles reacts to qualifying for Tokyo Olympics despite major stumbles

Superstar American gymnast Simone Biles might not have been at the top of her game during qualifying, but she is grateful to be headed to the Tokyo Olympics. Biles tweeted out her gratitude for all the support on Monday, one day after qualifying for Team USA’s women’s gymnastics quad: “I just want to say thank […]

Other SportsSimone Biles reveals why she made groundbreaking move from Nike to Athleta

Olympic gold medalist and multiple-time world champion gymnast Simone Biles made waves Friday by breaking away from Nike. Biles announced (via Instagram) she was beginning a new partnership with Gap’s Athleta. She explained her appreciation for how the brand has supported women and girls, also emphasizing the importance of Athleta’s commitment to diversity and inclusion. […]

Indianapolis ColtsSimone Biles reacts to Nyheim Hines' unreal gymnastics flip TD celebration

The Indianapolis Colts moved up to 5-2 on the season after a 41-21 win over the Detroit Lions on Sunday. But aside from the Colts’ back to back wins, social media was also buzzing on the performance of running back Nyheim Hines, not just for his football skills, but also for his hidden gymnastics prowess. […]

NBAHakeem Olajuwon amazingly towers over Simone Biles in incredible photo

Despite only standing 4-foot-9, Simone Biles has made a name for herself as one of the best athletes in the world today. She won four gold medals in the gymnastics competition at the 2016 Rio Olympics, and is also a three-time all-around, three-time floor, and two-time balance beam world champion. Given all the feats she […]

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