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The Washington Football Team announced this week new changes to its stadium policies that include no longer allowing fans to wear Native American-inspired dress.

The Washington Football Team Bans Headdresses And Face Paint At Games

Before Gail Devers became a three-time gold medalist and Olympic hall-of-famer, she was told by doctors that there was nothing wrong with her — even as her hair fell out and her weight dropped dangerously low.

Doctors Told This Olympian She Was Fine. But An Undiagnosed Illness Nearly Consumed Her Life

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Olympians have skyrocketed to fame this year not only for their athletic abilities in the world’s most notable competitions but because of TikTok.

Olympic Athletes Have Taken Over TikTok. Here Are Some Of The Best Videos

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After calling Simone Biles a “national embarrassment,” a Texas Deputy Attorney General said he owes the GOAT “an apology.

Texas Republican Apologizes After Calling Simone Biles A “National Embarrassment” In Now-Deleted Tweet 

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Simone Biles might be the GOAT of the U.S. women’s gymnastics team, but even she feels the pressure, saying she feels like she carries “the weight of the world” on her shoulders at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

Simone Biles Feeling “The Weight of The World” At Tokyo Olympics

150 athletes, activists, and people in academia, as well as 20 athletic organizations, signed a letter calling on the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) “to make a stronger commitment to human rights, racial/social justice, and social inclusion” by not sanctioning athletes who protest at the upcoming games, including on medal podiums.

Letter Calls On Olympics Officials To Refrain From Punishing Athletes Who Protest At Games

Fireworks fill the sky after Brisbane was named host of the 2032 Olympics during the announcement of the host city for the 2032 Olympic Games, in Brisbane on July 21, 2021.

TOKYO (AP) — Brisbane was picked Wednesday to host the 2032 Olympics, the inevitable winner of a one-city race steered by the IOC to avoid rival bids.

Brisbane Picked To Host 2032 Olympics Without A Rival Bid

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Athletes competing in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics will have to undergo frequent testing and follow strict physical distancing rules to minimize the risk of a COVID-19 outbreak.

Irish Gymnast Jumps On Cardboard Bed in Athletes’ Village To Prove They Aren’t “Anti-Sex”

Many prominent British organizations and figures including the prime minister are condemning recent racist attacks lodged against England’s Black players after the team was defeated by Italy in the 2020 Euros Sunday.

Prince William, Boris Johnson Condemn “Abhorrent” Wave Of Racism Against England Players After Euros Loss

Gwen Berry, a hammer thrower for Team USA, responded to criticism after she turned away from the American flag during the national anthem on Saturday at the U.S.

Team USA’s Gwen Berry Responds To Criticism Over National Anthem Protest At Olympic Trials 

Las Vegas Raiders player Carl Nassib, 28, took to Instagram on Monday to publicly come out as gay, making him the first active NFL player to be openly LGBTQ+.

NFL Player Gets Outpouring Of Support After Becoming First Openly Gay Active Player

Track and field star Sha'Carri Richardson captured the country’s attention over the weekend as she dominated in the Olympic trials, securing her spot on Team USA for the upcoming Tokyo games.

The Washington Football Team Bans Headdresses And Face Paint At Games

The new rule comes more than a year after the NFL team retired its previously racist name following years of criticism.

Doctors Told This Olympian She Was Fine. But An Undiagnosed Illness Nearly Consumed Her Life

“I fought for my life” — Three-time Olympic gold medalist Gail Devers had just started her professional track and field career when a mystery disease almost derailed her success.

Olympic Athletes Have Taken Over TikTok. Here Are Some Of The Best Videos

Athletes have become social media stars after giving the people what they want: the behind-the-scenes action at the Tokyo Olympics.

Texas Republican Apologizes After Calling Simone Biles A “National Embarrassment” In Now-Deleted Tweet

“In a moment of frustration and disappointment, I opined on subjects for which I am not adequately versed,” TX Deputy Attorney General Aaron Reitz said after taking aim at Biles.

Simone Biles Feeling “The Weight of The World” At Tokyo Olympics

Despite being expected to easily sweep the competition, the U.S. women’s gymnastics team finished second in the qualifying round at the Tokyo Olympics.

Letter Calls On Olympics Officials To Refrain From Punishing Athletes Who Protest At Games

Team USA’s Gwen Berry and Race Imboden, who were both put on probation following a protest at the 2019 Pan American Games, signed the letter.

Brisbane Picked To Host 2032 Olympics Without A Rival Bid

TOKYO (AP) — Brisbane was picked Wednesday to host the 2032 Olympics, the inevitable winner of a one-city race steered by the IOC to avoid rival bids.

Irish Gymnast Jumps On Cardboard Bed in Athletes’ Village To Prove They Aren’t “Anti-Sex”

The 2020 Tokyo Olympics start July 23.

Prince William, Boris Johnson Condemn “Abhorrent” Wave Of Racism Against England Players After Euros Loss

Several of England’s Black players faced hateful, racist comments following the team’s Euros 2020 loss to Italy Sunday night.

Team USA’s Gwen Berry Responds To Criticism Over National Anthem Protest At Olympic Trials

Hammer thrower Gwen Berry has qualified for the Tokyo Summer games, which start next month.

NFL Player Gets Outpouring Of Support After Becoming First Openly Gay Active Player

Las Vegas Raiders player Carl Nassib came out as gay on Monday and said he donated to The Trevor Project, an LGBTQ+ youth crisis prevention organization.

Sha'Carri Richardson Lands Spot On Olympic Team Just Days After Losing Her Mother

“Without my grandmother, there would be no Sha’Carri Richardson, so my family’s my everything. My everything until the day I’m done.”