Aly Raisman said she was proud of Simone Biles and that it took “bravery” for her to withdraw from the women’s team gymnastics final.
Author: Scooby Axson, USA TODAY
Big 12 meets with Texas, OU presidents amid rumors of defection to SEC
The Big 12 Conference’s executive committee met with Oklahoma and Texas presidents Sunday to discuss the future of the 10-team league.
NBC hires broadcaster Maria Taylor days after highly publicized exit from ESPN
Maria Taylor made her debut on NBC’s replay of the Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony just days after leaving ESPN.
Minnesota Vikings assistant coach Rick Dennison out after refusing COVID-19 vaccine, per report
Rick Dennison was set to enter his third season and the Vikings’ offensive line coach and run game coordinator, but he won’t be with the team in 2021.
Cleveland’s MLB team has a new nickname: the Cleveland Guardians
Cleveland, which had faced criticism over its longtime nickname, is changing its name to the Guardians, the team announced Friday.
What to know about NBC’s coverage of the Tokyo Olympics
New for Tokyo: Live gymnastics, track and field action and all of Peacock’s Olympics programming will be available on the free tier of Peacock.
Peyton, Eli Manning to headline ESPN’s alternate ‘Monday Night Football’ telecast
Peyton and Eli Manning were once fixtures on “Monday Night Football” as players, but now they’ll be behind the mic for games.
Richard Sherman released from jail after court hearing; charges pending for four misdemeanors
NFL free-agent CB Richard Sherman was released from jail on Thursday but ordered to appear to face four charges including DUI and criminal trespass.
Richard Sherman arrested on burglary domestic violence complaint
Free agent cornerback Richard Sherman was arrested Wednesday morning and booked on a burglary domestic violence complaint
NBC touts ‘most meaningful Games’ of our lifetime; details on opening ceremony still unclear
NBC officials also confirmed that they will host a watch party for athletes’ family and friends at an NBCUniversal resort in Orlando.