Why Did Michael Phelps Retire? The Swimming GOAT Is the Most Decorated Olympian of All Time
Michael came out of his initial retirement for the 2016 games, then retired again ... seemingly for good this time.
Sports
Distractify’s Sports sporting events around the world.
Gymnast Stephen Nedoroscik Is the Clark Kent of the 2024 Olympics
"I shift my world viewpoint from one eye to the other. Like one camera to another 2 inches away."
What Happened to Olympian Amy Van Dyken? She Suffered a Cruel Accident but Has an Amazing Outlook
“I’ve never been angry that I’m like this," Amy said. "I’ve never looked back and said, ‘I woulda, shoulda, coulda, what if?"
Former MLB Pitcher Reyes Moronta Has Died Tragically at 31 Years Old
Reyes was set to play for hometown league Aguilas Cibaenas in the fall.
Olympic Silver Medalist Nic Fink's Wife Is a Fellow Swimmer and Olympian
Nic Fink's wife is an Olympic gold medalist and a soon-to-be mother.
Michael Phelps's Net Worth Remains Impressive Years After He Retired From the Olympics
The former Olympian just handed his record over to "the new Michael Phelps" — Leon Marchand.
US Water Polo Star Maggie Steffens's Sister-In-Law Died After Traveling to Paris
Lulu Conner was just 26 years old, and had traveled to Paris to watch Maggie compete.
Is Simone Biles's Husband at the Olympics — Or Bears Training Camp?
"We went to them and asked, ‘We’d really appreciate if he could go to support his wife,'" Jonathan said.
Team USA Gymnast Jade Carey Battles Through Illness at the 2024 Summer Games
"I just have not been feeling well the past few days and haven't been able to eat or anything," Jade Carey said.
Drag Performers Recreate the Last Supper at the Opening Ceremony, Sparking Controversy
"The Olympics has made it clear that Christian viewers aren't welcome."
Hulk Hogan Has Broken Bones ... and Hearts! His Two Divorces, Explained
Hulk Hogan didn’t just wrestle in the ring — he often wrestled with love. Two of his high-profile relationships ended in divorce.
Why Did Sage Steele Get Fired From ESPN? Things Got Super Messy
"I have decided to leave so I can exercise my first amendment rights more freely," Sage said about the parting of ways.
Understanding "AIN:" What It Means for Athletes at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympic Games
"AIN" refers to athletes competing as "Individual Neutral Athletes."
The Refugee Olympic Team Was Created as a "Symbol of Hope"
"It is also a signal to the international community that refugees are our fellow human beings and are an enrichment to society."
Convicted Child Rapist Steven van de Velde's Participation in Olympics Has Viewers Outraged
"We know Steven's history," the Dutch Volleyball Federation said.
Snoop Dogg's Olympics 2024 Debut Proves There's Nothing Rap's Favorite Uncle Can't Do
We officially know there's no event too challenging or for Uncle Snoop.
Trinity Rodman Went Instagram Official With Her Boyfriend in May of 2024
Trinity Rodman is, strangely enough, dating someone named Trinity.
U.S. National Soccer Star Trinity Rodman's Last Name Is No Coincidence
Athleticism is in her blood.
Time to Start the Countdown! Here's How Long the Olympic Games Last
The 2024 Paris Summer Olympics will run from Friday, July 26, to Sunday, August 11.
Star Athlete Oksana Masters's Journey to the Paralympics Was Harder Than Most
Oksana Masters is already the most decorated Winter Paralympian in history.
Lionel Messi and Other Top Soccer Players Decide Against 2024 Summer Olympics
Lionel Messi is sitting out the 2024 Summer Olympic Games to avoid adding to his already jam-packed schedule.
The Olympic Cardboard Beds Are Back — And Athletes Still Don't Like Them
Spoiler alert: it's not to discourage the athletes from sleeping together.
Who Is Kevin Durant's Girlfriend Now? Here's What to Know About the NBA Star's Dating Life
Kevin was photographed sitting next to Angel Reese at a basketball game in July 2024. Now people think they are dating. Are they?
Ozzie Albies' Injury May Have Him on the Bench for Weeks
Second baseman Ozzie Albies didn’t think he was risking his health on July 21, but now, he’s MIA from Braves games.
Where Is Katie Ledecky From? A Look at the Olympic Swimmer's Backstory
Katie Ledecky is from a DC suburb, but she's lived in several different places.
LeBron James and Coco Gauff Are the U.S. Flag Bearers at the 2024 Olympics
The flag bearers are chosen by their fellow athletes to represent their home country.
Olympic Champ Katie Ledecky Isn't the Only Swimmer in Her Family
"She has nerves of steel and works harder than anyone I know," Katie's brother said.
Joe Burrow's New Bleach Blonde Haircut Has Been Divisive Among Football Fans
Joe Burrow now has a buzzed, bleach blonde look.
Will Witherspoon and Tori Darling's Relationship: What We Know so Far
Tori has accused Will of some alarming things.
Retiring Tennis Player Andy Murray Reportedly Has a Massive Net Worth
Andy Murray's net worth is probably much larger than you think.
What Is Will Witherspoon's Net Worth? NFL Star's Ex Accused Him of Financial and Mental Abuse
One of the NFL star's exes made some alarming allegations against him on TikTok.
Woman Accuses Football Player Will Witherspoon of Abuse During Relationship — Is He Married?
A purported former lover has come forth.
'WWE Raw' Is Temporarily Moving Over to the Syfy Network — What to Know
This isn't the first time Syfy has become temporary home to 'Raw.'
Tiger Woods's Scary Leg Scar Is the Result of a Severe Car Crash From 2021
Tiger woods revealed his leg scars for the first time since a 2021 car crash.
Where Is Tessa Blanchard Now? Update on Her Life Post-Cancellation
"That's really my main focus right now, my happiness. I don’t want to compromise my happiness for anything."
WNBA Rookie Kate Martin's Father Updates Fans on Her Right Leg Injury
WNBA rookie Kate Martin's father, Matt Martin, updates fans about her injury, disclosing that she has bruised her Achilles tendon.
Antonio Brown's Net Worth Is in the Negatives After Filing Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Antonio's net worth has drastically changed from his heyday with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
What Is Jonathan Owens's Net Worth? How His Fortune Compares to Wife Simone Biles
Simone Biles has an estimated net worth of $16 million. How does her husband Jonathan Owens’s fortune compare?
Where Is Simone Biles's Birth Mom? The Gymnastics Icon Was Adopted at Age 6
"It was hard to give up my kids but I had to do what I had to. I wasn’t able to care for them."
Brittany and Patrick Mahomes Are Expecting Their Third Child — He's 'Done' After That
"Round three, here we come," Brittany wrote on Instagram in July, revealing that she and Patrick are expecting their third child.
Chris Bosh Is One of the Richest NBA Players of All-Time, Despite a Premature Career-Ending Illness
NBA player Chris Bosh’s career was ended by a blood clotting condition. In 2024, he shared that he’s a full-time dad.
Simone Biles Was Adopted by Her Biological Grandparents, Ronald and Nellie Biles
In 2017, Simone explained that her biological mother often struggled with alcohol and drug abuse, and was in and out of jail.
United Airlines Apologizes to Terrell Davis After Wrongfully Arresting the NFL Alum
The NFL MVP shared his side of the "traumatizing events" on his Instagram account in July 2024.
17-Year-Old Soccer Star Lamine Yamal Debuts TikToker Girlfriend Alex Padilla
Alex Padilla has over 1 million followers on TikTok.
Former Denver Broncos Star Terrell Davis Is Proud to Show off His Kids
Terrell and his wife have two sons and one daughter.
WNBA Player Diamond DeShields Privately Dealt With a Career-Threatening Tumor
Diamond DeShields is back on the Chicago Sky after another year off, but her comeback story is pretty impressive.
Sue Bird on Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese Olympics Snub: "It's Only Going to Make Them Hungrier" (EXCLUSIVE)
"I'm sure for Caitlin [and] for Angel, it's only going to make them hungrier to be on the next Olympic team," Sue Bird exclusively told 'Distractify.'
Vanessa Bryant Breaks Her Silence on Father-in-Law Joe Bryant's Death
"We hoped things would've been different."
Skip Bayless Is Leaving 'Undisputed' in Summer 2024 — He's Accrued a Sizeable Net Worth
Skip's last show will air later this summer.
Kobe Bryant Once Sued His Parents and Was Estranged From Them for Years — What Happened?
Kobe Bryant's relationship to his parents changed for the worse after he married Vanessa Bryant in 2001.
