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Megyn Kelly Naomi Osaka thegrio.com
July 19, 2021
Naomi Osaka has fired back at Megyn Kelly after she criticized the tennis star’s latest promotional efforts ahead of the…
July 19, 2021
An alternate on the United States women’s gymnastics team has tested positive for COVID-19 in an Olympic training camp in…
Coco Gauff theGrio.com
July 18, 2021
U.S. tennis star Coco Gauff announced Sunday she tested positive for the coronavirus and will not compete in this summer’s…
July 18, 2021
Two South African soccer players have become the first athletes inside the Olympic Village to test positive for COVID-19.
July 17, 2021
Tennis superstar Naomi Osaka revealed she was targeted with racial backlash for her decision to represent Japan in the 2021…
July 17, 2021
German defender Jordan Torunarigha said he was the target of racist abuse during a preparation match for the Tokyo Games.
July 17, 2021
Gable Steveson loves to put on a show — during and after his biggest matches. Moments after he won at
July 17, 2021
The first resident of the Olympic Village has tested positive for COVID-19, Tokyo Olympic organizers said on Saturday.
Gina Chiles thegrio.com
July 15, 2021
As gymnast Jordan Chiles prepares to represent Team U.S.A. at the Tokyo Olympics, her mother is preparing to report to…
July 15, 2021
The British women’s soccer team plan to take a knee before kickoff at the Tokyo Olympics, taking a public anti-racism…
Jill Biden thegrio.com
July 13, 2021
First lady Jill Biden will attend the opening ceremony of the summer Olympics in Tokyo, the White House announced Tuesday.
Allyson Felix thegrio.com
July 12, 2021
Allyson Felix plans to pay it forward with a new partnership that will cover childcare costs for mom-athletes at the…
July 10, 2021
The 23-year-old tennis pro won as the best athlete in women’s sports at the annual show honoring the year’s top…
July 10, 2021
The U.S. Anti-Doping Agency on Friday responded to congressional members who criticized the suspension of runner Sha'Carri Richardson.
Beyoncé thegrio.com
July 8, 2021
Beyoncé was spotted in Brooklyn and the singer has Black Twitter going wild over the White Telfar Tote she sported…
Olympics thegrio.com
July 8, 2021
Fans have been banned from the Tokyo Olympics following a state of emergency aimed at containing rising COVID-19 infections.
Gabby Thomas thegrio.com
July 7, 2021
Olympian Gabby Thomas is speaking out and calling for support for Black athletes gearing up to compete in Tokyo.
July 7, 2021
World Athletics had reportedly agreed to keep private that two 18-year-old Namibian sprinters had been barred from competing in the…
Sha'Carri Richardson thegrio.com
July 6, 2021
Sha'Carri Richardson was not on the Olympic roster released Tuesday by USA Track and Field and will not compete at…
Manchester International Swimming Meet 2021 - Day 2
July 6, 2021
After the International Swimming Federation (FINA) banned swimming caps designed for natural Black hair, they are reportedly reconsidering.