Tavon Austin Retires From the NFL: "It's Time for Me to Enter My Next Chapter in Life"
On Aug. 13, 2024, former first-round pick Tavon Austin announced his retirement from the NFL.
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Breakdancing Got a Lot of Buzz at the Paris Games — Why Isn't It Returning for the Next Olympics?
Breaking bad: Here's why you won't see breakdancing at LA28.
Flavor Flav Had a Bronze Clock Created For Jordan Chiles After Her Medal Was Revoked
"That's something no one else has!" Flavor Flav declared in a social media post
Why Do the Olympics Only Happen Every Four Years? Exploring the Tradition and Its Roots
We will all have to wait four more years before the next Olympic Summer Games. Here's why!
Raygun's Olympic Performance Had an Incredibly Low Score
Raygun was booted after the first round with a final score of 54-0, scoring no points.
Raygun Responds to the Critics of Her Olympic Performance: "All of My Moves Are Original"
"I go out there, and I show my artistry. Sometimes it speaks to the judges, and sometimes it doesn't."
Why Did Kevin Durant Leave the Golden State Warriors? All These Years Later, Fans Still Ask
KD left the Dubs in 2019.
Who Is Raygun's Husband? He's Also the Aussie Olympic Breakdancer's Coach
"The main thing is she represented Australia and breaking at the Olympics with courage and dignity," Raygun's husband said.
Tim Tebow Married a Former Beauty Queen of Course!
"I had attached my worth, my value to the thing that I thought made me important, worthy," Demi-Leigh said.
What Is Tim Tebow's Net Worth? Details on His Earnings and Why He Got Cut
Not only did he win a Heisman trophy, but he was one victory shy of securing Florida's first undefeated season.
What Is Matt Kuchar's Net Worth? The Golfer Reportedly Once Stiffed His Caddie
"For a guy who makes $200 a day, a $5,000 week is a really big week. I certainly don’t lose any sleep over this."
Why Did Stetson Bennett Leave the Rams? He Said, "I Went Back Home"
“As far as what led to that, what transpired and all that, I think we're going to keep that in-house," Stetson said.
What Was That Thing on Tom Cruise's Leg at the Olympics Closing Ceremony? Was There a Malfunction?
Or maybe it was just some equipment?
Jordan Chiles Is a Two-Time Olympian — What Is the Gymnast's Net Worth?
Jordan was even named after another great athlete.
Jordan Chiles Hinted She May Be Seeing Someone in an Instagram Story
"When he brings you flowers cause you haven't had the best day."
Why Did Jamaica Drop out of the Women's 4x400 Relay Final? Here's What Happened During the Race
There was an unfortunate incident during the second leg of the race.
Olympic Diver Tom Daley Has Officially Announced His Retirement
Tom has won five Olympic medals in his career.
Meet the Parents of Jordan Chiles: The Unseen Heroes Behind the Gymnast's Rise
Jordan's parents are by her side, providing support following the controversial year.
Steph Curry's "Nuit Nuit" Hoodie Was an Evolution of His Signature Move
Steph Curry modified his signature celebration for France.
Former WNBA Forward Gabby Williams Plays for France Thanks to Dual Citizenship
Gabby Williams was one of the biggest basketball stars in the 2024 Olympics.
Chari Hawkins Left the Olympics With a Victory After a Devastating Debut
Chari competed in the Olympics for the first time in August 2024 after a decade of trying to compete.
The 2024 Summer Olympic Games Just Ended, and People Already Want to Queue up for 2028
The website for the sporting event is already up.
We've All Seen Raygun's Olympic Breakdancing Routine — How Did She Qualify in the First Place?
It turns out she's an award-winning B-girl in Australia.Tom Cruise Was Part of the Olympics After Attending a Number of Different Events
Tom Cruise was part of the handoff to LA in 2028.
Here's Why Simone Biles Is Wearing A Boot At The Olympics Closing Ceremony
Simone Biles wore a boot on her leg when she passed the Olympic flag to Tom Cruise.
Olympic Controversy: Will Jordan Chiles Be Forced to Return Her Bronze Medal?
The Olympic judges are getting dragged after a ruling determined that Jordan Chiles did not win her bronze medal.
Olympic Skateboarder Shows Off Tarnished Bronze Medal -- "Not Meant for the Send"
"They are apparently not as high quality as you would think."
Meet the Parents Who Shaped Sydney McLaughlin’s Path to Olympic Greatness
The Olympian comes from a family filled with athletes.
Australian B-Girl Rachael "Raygun" Gunn Makes Audience Cringe as Olympic Breakdancing Routine Spawns Memes
"The moment Raygun broke out her Kangaroo move, this competition was over," an X user said.
North Korea Was Once Banned From the Olympics — How Are They Part of the 2024 Summer Games?
North Korea sent more than a dozen athletes to Paris for the Olympics.
2024 Olympics: The Star-Studded Lineup of Celebrities Attending and Cheering
Take a gander at all the famous faces spotted at the 2024 Summer Olympics — yes, Ariana Grande is one of them!
Who Are Tara Davis-Woodhall's Parents? Meet the Olympic Long Jumper's Mom and Dad
Tara's not the only track and field athlete in her family.
Noah Lyles Revealed After the 200m Final That He Had COVID, but Why Did He Race?
He did not disclose that he had tested positive until after the event.
Sydney McLaughlin Knew Her Husband Was the One After Just Days Together
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone's husband is her greatest source of support.
Noah Lyles Got a Yellow Card During the 200 Meter Final, but What Was the Card For?
Noah Lyles got a yellow card for "improper conduct" during the 200 meter final.
Paralympian Hunter Woodhall Gave up His Division I Track Scholarship to Go Pro
Hunter Woodhall was the first ever double amputee to receive an NCAA Division I track scholarship.
Alysha Newman Has Zero Regrets About the Twerking Celebration at the 2024 Summer Olympics
Alysha Newman won her first bronze medal at the 2024 Summer Olympics.
What Happened to Lazar Dukic? The 28-Year-Old Athlete Died During a CrossFit Competition
"We are fully cooperating with authorities and doing everything we can to support his family at this time," CrossFit said.
Meet the Champions Behind Aaron Brooks’s Success — His Loving Parents
The parents of Olympic wrestler Aaron Brooks are his biggest support system, and they have been in his corner for years.
'The Carton Show' Is Still Going Strong Despite Having Missed a Few Days of Filming
During the week of Aug. 5, 2024 though, 'The Carton Show' has been off the air. What's going on? We've got answers!
Wait, How Much Is Snoop Dogg Making at the Olympics Per Day? Hint: It's So Much
Snoop has done more than just chill with the likes of Caeleb Dressel's wife and child, August, whom he nicknamed Auggie Dogg.
Quincy Hall Repped Team USA When He Won Gold at the Olympics — Where Is He From?
Quincy's win was the first for Team USA since 2008.
Is Kenneth Rooks Married? The Olympic Steeplechaser Is the Second-Fastest American Ever
"I'm super grateful to share this experience with my family, my wife..."
Quincy Hall Already Has Gold at the 2024 Summer Olympics — But the Medal Is Nice Too
Wait, why does Quincy Hall have a gold grill?
Raven Saunders Has Become Known for Donning a Mask During Olympic Competitions
One of Raven's past masks gave them the nickname of "Hulk."
What's in That Mysterious Box That Olympic Medalists Receive on the Podium?
And the real question: Can we have what's inside?
Why Do Hammer Throwers Scream? They're Far From the Only Athletes Who Do So
You might too, if you were tossing a rock like that.
Why Do Olympic Divers Have Little Towels? Explaining the Routine
The little towels serve a more important purpose than you'd think at the Olympics.
UFC Fighter Alex Pereira's "Chama" Catchphrase Has Drawn Some Questioning — What Language Does He Speak?
Alex's nickname, "Poatan," means "Stone Hands" in the Tupi language.
What Was Billy Bean's Net Worth? His Advocacy Work Was His Most Important Accomplishment
"Billy, thank you for being such an amazing role model for everyone," a fan commented.
