When Simone Biles Needed it Most, the GOAT Came Out and Cemented a Legend
Even after becoming the most decorated American gymnast with an individual all-around gold, Biles herself still can’t fathom her legacy.
Day: August 2, 2024
Why Jason Kelce and Philadelphia Are a Perfect Fit
The former Eagles center and the city have a relationship that will last long after his playing days.
American Sprinter Noah Lyles is Talking the Talk. Now It’s Time to Deliver.
Track’s greatest showman has accomplished the first part of his plot.
Russian Dissident Says He Was Traded Against His Will in Inmate Swap
Ilya Yashin, a prominent opposition politician, said he appreciated his freedom, but told his jailers he did not want it…
After Olympic Show, ‘Love Activist’ D.J. Barbara Butch Deals With Hate
The French D.J. Barbara Butch wanted to deliver a message of peace in the opening ceremony, but ended up getting…
Iceland’s New President Is a Feminist, and a Friend of Björk
Though the president’s role is mostly ceremonial, Halla Tómasdóttir said that she would seek to raise “the right questions” and…
Israel, Defiant, Appears to Have Gone Rogue, Risking a Regional War
Ignoring the efforts of President Biden and the condemnation of many allies, the Israeli prime minister is forcing the pace…
The Olympics’ No. 1 Fan
Is anyone as excited by the Paris Games as Antoine Griezmann? It doesn’t seem possible.
Kremlin Confirms Assassin Vadim Krasikov Is an Agent for Russia’s FSB
Vadim Krasikov, who was returned to Russia in the big prisoner swap, received a hero’s welcome from President Putin, along…
At 97, This Conductor Is Modest and Extraordinary
When Herbert Blomstedt, the oldest major conductor active today, led the Vienna Philharmonic, age was only one factor in his…