Winter Olympians champion climate, peace amid muted activism
Around the world, athletes are throwing their support behind political and social causes, part of a wave of sports activism that has flourished in the years since former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick began taking a knee during games to protest police brutality against Black people.
Welcome 2021: The year of the postponed Tokyo 2020 Olympics
Ever since the Olympics were postponed nine months ago, local organizers and the IOC have been biding their time. Ever since the Olympics were postponed nine months ago, local organizers and the IOC have been biding their time. The International Olympic Committee and Tokyo organizers will have to start getting specific in the next few months. โThe fact that you're going to put 10,000-plus athletes, plus all the volunteers, plus all the coaches, plus, plus, plus, plus plus. There is just too much unknown.โQ: Despite the uncertainties, what do we firmly know about staging the Tokyo Olympics?
Swimmer Ryan Lochte miffed at his times in return to racing
โThis is probably going to go down as my worst meet that Iโve ever had,โ he said by phone from Sarasota, Florida. When I get back (home), Iโm going to start turning it up again.โAt 36, Lochte is taking aim at making a fifth U.S. Olympic team. I know Iโm physically tired,โ he said. Lochte said heโs still in touch with Phelps, who retired after Rio and has three boys of his own now. Itโs still fun.โLochte still has his supporters, whether itโs his fans who know heโs always willing to accommodate their requests or those in the sport.
'Empire' star Taraji P. Henson hailed for mental health work
โEmpireโ star Taraji P. Henson has enjoyed wealth, celebrity, a Golden Globe win and an Academy Award nomination. โItโs OK to not be OK," Henson, the latest recipient of the Morton E. Ruderman Award in Inclusion, told The Associated Press via email. In 2018, the Washington, D.C., native started the Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation to stop those with mental illness from being stigmatized โ especially Blacks, who she says are less likely to seek treatment. This year, with the coronavirus pandemic complicating people's mental health struggles, Henson's foundation has been helping African Americans โ who've been disproportionately affected by COVID-19 โ access free online therapy. โWe need more people like Taraji to continue to eliminate the stigma around mental health across all our communities in America.โ___Follow AP New England editor Bill Kole on Twitter at http://twitter.com/billkole.
Under Armour delaying payments to some of its athletes as it deals with the fallout from coronavirus
After first-quarter sales plummeted 23%, the apparel maker said the company is negotiating sports marketing contracts to defer payment with some of its athletes. "It's obviously not a desirable situation for companies and their athletes, but these are unprecedented times and call for unprecedented tactics," he added. Dorfman said assuming Under Armour has strong relationships with its athletes and there's confidence that business will eventually turn around, he believes athletes would be willing to accept an extended payment option. Under Armour said Monday it plans to cut $325 million in operating costs to help weather the crisis. "All of our athletes have been phenomenal during this period with how they have helped their communities and how they have helped Under Armour," he said.
cnbc.comSwimming legend Michael Phelps opens up
(CNN) - Swimming legend Michael Phelps is more likely to jump in a ball pool than a swimming pool these days. Phelps, who already had two sons, Boomer and Beckett, says fatherhood as been one of the "greatest things" he's had the chance to do. "For me it has been such an amazing and exciting time to see Boomer grow up as he has," Phelps told CNN's Don Riddell. "That has to change," added Phelps, as he reflected on the issue of doping in sport. "It's difficult at times," Phelps said when asked about dealing with fame.
Kieran Culkin and Jazz Charton Welcome Their First Child Together: Find Out Her Name!
Kieran Culkin and his wife, Jazz Charton, have welcomed their first child together. Charton took to Instagram on Wednesday to share the news with a sweet photo of her in a bra and underwear, cradling her newborn daughter. My favourite surprise so far, Charton captioned a sonogram pic at the time. We had no idea how much we wanted this until it happened.For more recent celebrity baby news, watch the clip below:RELATED CONTENT:Michael Phelps and Wife Nicole Welcome Third Child: Find Out His Name! Christina Anstead Welcomes Baby Boy With Husband Ant AnsteadChance the Rapper and Wife Kirsten Welcome Baby No.
Michael Phelps and Wife Nicole Welcome Third Child: Find Out His Name!
Michael Phelps and his wife, Nicole, have welcomed their third child, a baby boy named Maverick. Born 9-9-19, he captioned an Instagram shot from Nicoles hospital room with his wife and their three sons. #housefullofboys @boonestudios.Michael and Nicole are already parents to sons Boomer, 3, and Beckett, 1. For more celebrity baby news, watch the clip below:RELATED CONTENT:Michael Phelps and Wife Nicole Johnson are Expecting Baby No. 3 -- See the Cute AnnouncementMichael Phelps Celebrates Son Boomer's 2nd Birthday With Heartwarming Family PhotosMichael Phelps and Wife Nicole Welcome Baby No.
Most U.S. swimmers at Rio are first-time Olympians
Swimming is one of the first big sports to take the spotlight at the Summer Olympics. All eyes are on big names like Michael Phelps who has 22 Olympic medals to his name, but the team is packed with Olympic newbies. Any of them could become the next big American star of the pool. Jamie Yuccas reports.
cbsnews.comMichael Phelps returns to pool with 2016 Olympics in sight
Phelps is returning to competition this week with Olympic gold in mind. Phelps was charged with DUI in September and his 6-month suspension ended earlier this month. After a stint in rehab, Phelps says he's now the happiest he's ever been. Vinita Nair reports.
cbsnews.com