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Justice Department Is Reviewing Decision Not to Charge FBI Agents in Nassar Investigation

In the aftermath of testimony from four Olympic gymnasts, including Simone Biles, the Nassar investigation is being…

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10/05/21 5:27PM

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Simone Biles Admits That She 'Should Have Quit Gymnastics Way Before Tokyo'

The 24-year-old reflected on her experience at the Tokyo Olympics and had plenty to say.

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9/27/21 4:30PM

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'The Scars...Continue to Live With All of Us': Simone Biles and Fellow US Gymnasts Give Congressional Testimony on FBI Mishandling of Nassar Case

'I blame Larry Nassar, and I also blame an entire system,' said Biles. She and three fellow gymnasts called for…

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9/16/21 9:41AM

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The 2021 TIME100 Calls Meghan and Harry 'Icons'; Sherrilyn Ifill, Lil Nas X, <i>Red Table Talk</i> and <i>Verzuz</i> Among Honorees

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The 2021 TIME100 Calls Meghan and Harry 'Icons'; Sherrilyn Ifill, Lil Nas X, Red Table Talk and Verzuz Among Honorees

Serena Williams pays tribute to Biles in the annual list of 'the world's most influential people,' while the…

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'You Have to Take Care of Yourself': Yara Shahidi Talks Mental Health and Making Change as Marie Claire's October Cover Star

The Grown-ish star and 7th Sun producer is all grown up and the new face of Christian Dior, one of several brands…

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9/15/21 4:00PM

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Simone Biles Among Gymnasts Set to Testify Before Senate About FBI’s Handling of Larry Nassar Case

The FBI's Indianapolis Field Office is accused of responding slowly to the first accusations against Larry Nassar…

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We Have Just One Question for the 2021 MTV VMAs Red Carpet: Are You OK?

After over a year primarily spent in quarantine, the looks on many of the night's stars looked like a cry for help.

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Thanks to the 'Motivation' of Her Fans, Normani Will Be Performing at This Year's VMAs

The 'Wild Side' singer was seemingly snubbed by MTV for its annual awards show, prompting an uproar from fans.

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Simone Biles Informs Haters She Has No Regrets About the Tokyo Olympics: 'I Can’t Hear You Over My 7 Olympic Medals'

The 24-year-old gymnastics legend took to social media to make a few things clear.

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Naomi Osaka Briefly Breaks Down During Press Conference

'I'm not really sure how to balance it. I'm figuring it out at the same time as you are,' Osaka told reporters…

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Simone Biles Shares What Could've Happened to Her at the Tokyo Olympics Had She Competed With 'the Twisties'

The 24-year-old withdrew from several events at the Tokyo Olympics citing mental health concerns.

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U.S. Swimmer Simone Manuel Demands Better Treatment From the Media for Olympic Competitors

The 25-year-old swimmer's comments come after much-publicized incidents involving Naomi Osaka and Simone Biles.

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Sydney McLaughlin Sets World Record in 400m Hurdles; Tamyra Mensah-Stock Becomes 1st Black Woman to Win Olympic Gold in Wrestling

Black excellence remains on full display at the Tokyo Olympics.

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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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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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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.

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7/31/21 10:07AM

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Michael Che Comes Under Fire for Repulsive Jokes About Simone Biles

The SNL actor and comedian subsequently wiped his Instagram page clean after outrage over his insensitive remarks.

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As Theodore DeReese Pendergrass once said: 'It's so good loving a country when your country loves you back.' I'll…

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'The Black Male Needs to Put These Black Chicks in Their Place': A Karen Has Lost Her Mind in California

A white woman tried to come for Black women. A Black man played good defense. A white woman learned nothing but…

Zack Linly

7/29/21 7:00PM

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Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher Apparently Don't Know the Meaning of Water Nor Soap. They Are Not Alone. I Haz Questions

Apparently being nasty out here, as a general rule, is just something folks are OK doing.

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7/29/21 3:00PM

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Justice Department Is Reviewing Decision Not to Charge FBI Agents in Nassar Investigation

Simone Biles Admits That She 'Should Have Quit Gymnastics Way Before Tokyo'

'The Scars...Continue to Live With All of Us': Simone Biles and Fellow US Gymnasts Give Congressional Testimony on FBI Mishandling of Nassar Case

The 2021 TIME100 Calls Meghan and Harry 'Icons'; Sherrilyn Ifill, Lil Nas X, Red Table Talk and Verzuz Among Honorees

'You Have to Take Care of Yourself': Yara Shahidi Talks Mental Health and Making Change as Marie Claire's October Cover Star

Simone Biles Among Gymnasts Set to Testify Before Senate About FBI’s Handling of Larry Nassar Case

We Have Just One Question for the 2021 MTV VMAs Red Carpet: Are You OK?

Thanks to the 'Motivation' of Her Fans, Normani Will Be Performing at This Year's VMAs

Simone Biles Informs Haters She Has No Regrets About the Tokyo Olympics: 'I Can’t Hear You Over My 7 Olympic Medals'

Naomi Osaka Briefly Breaks Down During Press Conference

Simone Biles Shares What Could've Happened to Her at the Tokyo Olympics Had She Competed With 'the Twisties'

U.S. Swimmer Simone Manuel Demands Better Treatment From the Media for Olympic Competitors

Sydney McLaughlin Sets World Record in 400m Hurdles; Tamyra Mensah-Stock Becomes 1st Black Woman to Win Olympic Gold in Wrestling

Simone Biles Bounces Back With Bronze Medal on the Balance Beam at Tokyo Olympics

Simone Biles to Compete in Balance Beam Final at Tokyo Olympics

Simone Biles Withdraws From Uneven Bars and Vault Finals at Tokyo Olympics

Michael Che Comes Under Fire for Repulsive Jokes About Simone Biles

I Do Not Love America

'The Black Male Needs to Put These Black Chicks in Their Place': A Karen Has Lost Her Mind in California

Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher Apparently Don't Know the Meaning of Water Nor Soap. They Are Not Alone. I Haz Questions