Olympics

Sky Brown Is the Youngest Pro Skater in the World. Here's What Her Life Looks Like.

10/02/2023

Sky Brown Is the Youngest Pro Skater in the World. Here's What Her Life Looks Like.

Sky Brown, 15, is the youngest pro skateboarder in the world.

How Olympian Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone Blurs the Line Between Sports and Beauty

10/01/2023

How Olympian Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone Blurs the Line Between Sports and Beauty

Long before Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone was a decorated Olympian (she took home two track and field gold medals at the 2020 Games in Tokyo), she was a self-proclaimed "sporty girl" who felt like she had no business playing with makeup and skin care.

How Does Tennis Scoring Work, Exactly? Here's a Primer

08/28/2023

How Does Tennis Scoring Work, Exactly? Here's a Primer

If you're tuning into the 2023 US Open — while sipping a homemade Honey Deuce — but feeling a little confused by what's happening on the court, don't fret.

To Celebrate the 2023 World Cup, Revisit the Biggest Moments in USWNT History

07/21/2023

To Celebrate the 2023 World Cup, Revisit the Biggest Moments in USWNT History

The US women's soccer team (known as the USWNT) shows no signs of slowing its gold-medal roll.

The Olimpico Goal Should Be Impossible — So How Has Megan Rapinoe Scored 2?

07/14/2023

The Olimpico Goal Should Be Impossible — So How Has Megan Rapinoe Scored 2?

Just ahead of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, which starts on July 20 in Australia and New Zealand, soccer legend Megan Rapinoe announced her retirement — but she's not backing down without a fight.

Why Soccer Teams Are Escorted Onto the Field by Kids Before a Match

06/28/2023

Why Soccer Teams Are Escorted Onto the Field by Kids Before a Match

If you've ever watched the pregame ceremonies of a soccer match, you've probably noticed a sweet detail: the players always walk onto the field holding the hands of kids, who are dressed like an adorable little squad themselves.

What a Hat Trick Means in Soccer — and How to Spot It at the World Cup This Summer

06/15/2023

What a Hat Trick Means in Soccer — and How to Spot It at the World Cup This Summer

When talking about sports, you may have heard of something called a hat trick — and no, it doesn't have anything to do with headgear or sleight of hand.

Yep, the Rules For Substitutions in Soccer Are Just as Complicated as They Seem

06/08/2023

Yep, the Rules For Substitutions in Soccer Are Just as Complicated as They Seem

Whether you're a casual soccer fan or a die-hard, you've probably watched matches where players have been swapped out at some point during the game.

People Can't Get Over This Olympic Artistic Swimmer's "Get Ready With Me" Videos

05/17/2023

People Can't Get Over This Olympic Artistic Swimmer's "Get Ready With Me" Videos

Many people probably never considered how Olympic athletes get ready to compete — that is, until coming across Daniella Ramirez's viral video on TikTok.

How the Shibutani Siblings Have Stayed Friends Through the Olympics and Book Launches

05/01/2023

How the Shibutani Siblings Have Stayed Friends Through the Olympics and Book Launches

Alex and Maia Shibutani might be the most recognizable siblings to have graced the ice skating rink.

Allyson Felix's Mentor Was an Olympic Legend, Too: "Jackie Has Been by My Side"

02/01/2023

Allyson Felix's Mentor Was an Olympic Legend, Too: "Jackie Has Been by My Side"

This Black History Month, we wanted to learn about the personal histories of women we admire — so we asked changemakers to tell us about a Black woman in their life who has been crucial in shaping who they are today.

Paris Hilton Is Sliving Her Best Life in NBC's 2024 Summer Olympics Ad: "All Eyes Will Be on Paris"

01/15/2023

Paris Hilton Is Sliving Her Best Life in NBC's 2024 Summer Olympics Ad: "All Eyes Will Be on Paris"

It's only January, but 2023 continues to be Paris Hilton's year.