Amid Criticism, USA Gymnastics Interim CEO Steps Down After Five Days
USA Gymnastics CEO Mary Bono stepped down today amid heavy criticism from athletes, just five days after she was named CEO of the gymnastics federation.
Katie Ledecky and Simone Biles Sponsor USS Enterprise
Late last week, Katie Ledecky, along with decorated gymnast Simone Biles, was on site for the new USS Enterprise’s steel-cutting ceremony.
Katie Ledecky, Simone Manuel Nominated for Kids’ Choice Awards
Stanford teammates Katie Ledecky (left) and Simone Manuel (right) have been nominated for 2017 Kids’ Choice Sports Awards.
Vote Here for Ledecky, Phelps, Manuel, Hosszu: 2016 USSA Athlete OTY
Michael Phelps, Katie Ledecky, Katinka Hosszu, and Simone Manuel have all been nominated for the United States Sports Academy’s Athlete of the Year Awards.
LeBron James Named AP Athlete of Year Over Phelps
For the second time in two days, an American swimmer has finished second in the Associated Press’s Athlete of the Year voting, with Michael Phelps falling 8 votes shy of basketballer Lebron James.
Simone Biles Wins AP Female Athlete of the Year Over Ledecky
A battle of young Olympic stars came down to just 11 votes, with gymnast Simone Biles eking out the Associated Press’s Athlete of the Year award over Katie Ledecky.
Simone Manuel to Lead Houston Thanksgiving Day Parade
The 2016 Thanksgiving Day Parade in Houston, Texas will be a special one for swimming fans, as Olympic gold medalist Simone Manuel will be leading the parade.
Watch: Allison Schmitt & Elizabeth Beisel Host USOC Awards Red Carpet
Watch Elizabeth Beisel and Allison Schmitt host the red carpet runway show for the USOC Awards tonight.
Katie Ledecky Wins U.S. Olympic Committee Female Athlete of the Year
Katie Ledecky earned the top honors tonight as the US Olympic Committee’s Female Athlete of the Olympic Games.
Simone Biles Selected as Team USA’s Closing Ceremony Flag Bearer
Four-time Olympic champion Biles becomes first gymnast to lead U.S. Olympic delegation into Closing Ceremony.
Social Media Olympics: Internet Explodes After Phelps Wins 19th Gold
Michael Phelps has been mentioned across the internet nearly 250,000 times over the last 24 hours.
Michael Phelps Given USOC “Best of July” Honors
After winning his record 14th, 15th, and 16th U.S. Olympic Trials titles, Michael Phelps was named the USOC’s Best of July.
Gymnast Simone Biles Wins WSF Sportswoman Of the Year Over Hosszu Et Al.
Hungarian swimmer Katinka Hosszu was among the finalist for the Women’s Sports Foundation’s 2014 Sportswoman of the Year award.
