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Athing Mu Becomes the First American Woman to Win Olympic Gold in the Women’s 800 Meters Since 1968
The 19-year-old middle-distance phenom set a national record in her Olympic debut.
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The NBA’s 1st Day of Free Agency Did Not Disappoint
NBA free agency officially kicked off on Monday, and that sound you hear is dollar bills.
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Simone Biles Bounces Back With Bronze Medal on the Balance Beam at Tokyo Olympics
The 24-year-old ties the record for the most Olympic medals won by a U.S. gymnast.
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Gwen Berry Puts Detractors on Notice: ‘I’ve Earned the Right to Wear This Uniform’
The U.S. Olympic hammer thrower has drawn harsh criticism for her protests during the national anthem.
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After Winning Olympic Silver, Shot-Putter Raven Saunders Protests on the Podium for ‘All People Who Are Oppressed’
The 25-year-old threw up an ‘X’ with her arms to recognize ‘the intersection of where all people who are oppressed meet.’
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Honoring James Baldwin and His Legacy Through ‘Inviting In Day’
The Root and the National Black Justice Coalition commemorate the late American writer who invited others into his full, multifaceted life as a Black gay man.
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Simone Biles to Compete in Balance Beam Final at Tokyo Olympics
The four-time Olympic gold medalist withdrew from five Olympic events, citing mental health concerns.
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Jamaican Sprinter Elaine Thompson-Herah Sets New Olympic Record in the Women’s 100 Meters
Florence Griffith Joyner’s long-standing record 10.62 was edged out by Thompson Herah’s 10.61.
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Simone Biles Withdraws From Uneven Bars and Vault Finals at Tokyo Olympics
Biles continues to focus on her mental health first, which will always be the right decision.