Simone Biles leads in gymnastics qualifiers at Paris Olympics

Share U.S. gymnastics technical lead: Simone Biles’ perseverance is ‘remarkable’ Kaetlyn LiddyKaetlyn Liddy is a newsroom coordinator for NBC News Digital. Beijing 2008 silver medalist and U.S. women’s technical lead, Chellsie Memmel, said that she is satisfied with Team USA’s performance, but hopes for some improvements ahead of Tuesday’s team final. Their struggles came primarily on floor, where reigning Olympic …

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Laura Whitmore alleges ‘inappropriate behaviour’ during her time on Strictly Come Dancing | Ents & Arts News

TV presenter Laura Whitmore has said she was subjected to “inappropriate behaviour” during her time on Strictly Come Dancing. The former Love Island host, 39, joins Amanda Abbington and Zara McDermott among others in criticising the culture of the BBC show. Whitmore was partnered with Giovanni Pernice in 2016 and was seventh in her series to be eliminated. Abbington was …

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Arsenal 2 – 1 Man Utd

Manchester United should know the extent of the injuries to Rasmus Hojlund and Leny Yoro within 48 hours after the pair both had to be substituted in the first half of the 2-1 pre-season defeat to Arsenal in Los Angeles. Hojlund had given United a 10th-minute lead when he latched onto Marcus Rashford’s pass to power a shot through Arsenal …

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How to watch women’s gymnastics at the 2024 Paris Olympics: Events, schedule, more

Hezly Rivera, Joscelyn Roberson (alternate), Suni Lee, Simone Biles, Jade Carey, Jordan Chiles, and Leanne Wong (alternate) celebrate after being named at the U.S. Olympic Team for women’s gymnastics at Target Center in Minneapolis, United States on June 30, 2024.  Nikolas Liepins/Anadolu via Getty Images The Paris 2024 Summer Olympics are here. Olympic gymnastics events are always highly anticipated, but this …

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France ends Fiji’s dominance, claims rugby sevens Olympic gold

SAINT-DENIS, France — In a seven-minute clinic that’ll long define his legacy, Antoine Dupont scored two tries and created another to deliver a coveted gold medal for France and end two-time champion Fiji’s Olympic dominance in rugby sevens. One of the world’s best rugby players, Dupont was saved for the second half on Saturday in a tactical ploy that worked …

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Laura Whitmore alleges ‘inappropriate behaviour’ on Strictly Come Dancing

PA Media Television presenter Laura Whitmore has alleged she was subjected to “inappropriate behaviour” while on Strictly Come Dancing. The former Love Island host was partnered with professional dancer Giovanni Pernice in 2016, and was the seventh celebrity eliminated. Whitmore, who had an ankle injury during the show, says she “raised concerns” at the time. Pernice has previously rejected “threatening …

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Marvel Studios Announces Robert Downey Jr. and the Russo Brothers to Return for ‘Avengers: Doomsday’

Marvel Studios returned to Hall H Saturday at San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC), giving fans a first look at what’s next for the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU)—including huge news about Marvel Studios’ next two Avengers films, including the return of Disney Legend Robert Downey Jr. in a new role as Doctor Doom. Flanked by others dressed as Doctor Doom, Downey unmasked …

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