Olympics
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USA Gymnastics is entering a new era both on and off the floor as the US championships begin
Aug 07, 2025 4:41 pm - NEW ORLEANS — There was a time, not that long ago really, when Joscelyn Roberson would combat the nerves that inevitably popped up before a major gymnastics meet by remin...
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Bad blood. Lyles shoved by Bednarek after his win in 200 meters at US nationals
Aug 03, 2025 7:20 pm - Noah Lyles landed the day’s biggest blow on the track, passing Kenny Bednarek for the win, then looking his way to talk some trash. Bednarek’s answer was a two-handed sho...
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U.S. swimmers hear the criticism, even as they finish on top at worlds
Aug 03, 2025 3:30 pm - It was the middle of the night in Singapore, Friday giving way to Saturday, when the caustic Instagram story began making its way around the American swim community. For ...
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Ex-Olympic champ Rowdy Gaines calls for changes at USA Swimming as team struggles in Singapore
Aug 02, 2025 4:50 pm - Rowdy Gaines, a three-time Olympic gold medalist, minces few words when he broadcasts swimming for the American network NBC.
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Katie Ledecky remains unbeatable in the 1,500 freestyle taking the title again at the worldsJul 29, 2025 9:13 pm - SINGAPORE — Katie Ledecky has ceded a tiny bit of ground in other events, but she’s still unbeatable in the 1,500-meter freestyle. She won it again Tuesday in the swimmin...
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American team at world swimming battles case of 'acute gastroenteritis' that damages performance
Jul 27, 2025 3:01 pm - SINGAPORE — The United States team at the swimming world championships in Singapore is battling a case of “acute gastroenteritis” that compromised performances on Sunday,...
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US men’s volleyball team headed to Hoffman EstatesJun 24, 2025 4:50 pm - The U.S. men’s volleyball team will play in a Volleyball Nations League event this week in Hoffman Estates.
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Who are the all-time best women’s soccer players from the area?May 26, 2025 1:17 pm - This week’s High Five looks at the top women’s soccer players to emerge from the Daily Herald’s coverage area.
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Simone Biles undecided on competing at LA Olympics, says 2028 'seems so far away'
Apr 22, 2025 8:53 pm - PARIS — Simone Biles is unsure whether she will compete at the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028. For now, the most decorated gymnast of all-time has other priorities and is l...
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The US dominated figure skating's world championships. It may face the Russians at the Olympics
Mar 30, 2025 8:17 pm - BOSTON — It's hard to imagine a better world championships for the American figure skating team, which captured gold in three of the four disciplines over the weekend for...