Author: Mikesportz
After completing a comeback at the Paris Olympics, Simone Biles isn’t ready to make any firm commitments about her plans for the next Summer Games. The 27-year-old gymnast had a fantastic run in Paris, adding three more gold medals and a silver. The performance was something of a comeback for Biles, who had to withdraw from several events at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 after suffering the “twisties,” a condition that caused her to lose orientation while flying through the air. Biles has faced plenty of questions about whether she might come back for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles,…
The tennis legend has backed his compatriot after his recent elimination from the competition in New York Rafael Nadal doesn’t believe Carlos Alcaraz isn’t ‘mentally strong’ after the 21-year-old said he was struggling following his shock elimination from the US Open. Alcaraz was sent crashing out of the competition on Friday, with Botic van de Zandschulp beating him in straight sets to sail through to the third round.
The WNBA season is now back underway after the league’s month-long break due to the Paris 2024 Olympics. Reese has averaged 12.7 points, 16.4 rebounds and 1.9 assists since the WNBA resumed in mid-August, but her field goal percentage remained low at 33.9%. Despite her efforts, the Sky have only won one game, against the bottom-ranked LA Sparks. Angel Reese and the 10-14 Chicago Sky are hosting the 13-12 Phoenix Mercury on Thursday. And Sky first-year head coach Teresa Weatherspoon spoke with the media before the game began. At one point in her pregame interview, Weatherspoon was asked about whether…
Simone Biles, the record-breaking gymnast, recently shared an unexpected confession during her appearance on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. After dominating the Paris Olympics with multiple gold medals, Biles admitted that her most nerve-wracking moment wasn’t during her performance-it was when she had to hand the Olympic flag to actor Tom Cruise at the closing ceremony. Biles feared handing over the Olympic Flag to Tom Cruise Thank you for watching While discussing her experiences at the Games, Fallon asked Biles what had made her the most nervous. Surprisingly, it wasn’t performing her signature Yurchenko double pike or her routines…
Some WNBA Players Have Told Me They Wish Their Team Had Drafted Angel Reese Angel Reese is feeling the love from some of her peers in the WNBA. In the first episode of her podcast, Unapologetically Angel, the Chicago Sky rookie said that other players have commented that they wish she was their teammate and that they would have preferred their team had drafted her in the 2024 WNBA Draft. Players on other teams say ‘I wish we drafted you,'” Reese said (around the 21-minute mark). “It was nothing against their rookies that got drafted, but they were like ‘I…
ith great power comes great responsibility. Caitlin Clark knows that all too well. Clark has been the main target for opposing defenses for her whole career, and she’s been the main attraction for basketball fans since her college days. Her epic run at Iowa led to sell-out crowds even during away games. The same thing has been happening in 2024, her first year in the WNBA. The people make the effort to watch her play. It’s a beautiful thing, but it can lead to a different type of pressure for Clark, who feels the need to be at the top…
In a development that has sent shockwaves through the sports world, rumors are swirling that Serena Williams may be considering stepping away from tennis—this time for good. The tennis icon, who recently reached new heights with her billion-dollar venture fund Serena Ventures, is reportedly contemplating a full-time shift into the business world, a move that would mark the end of one of the greatest athletic careers of all time. While no official statement has been made by Williams or her team, insiders suggest that the pressures of balancing her expanding business empire and family life may be leading her to…
Serena Williams has just scored another monumental victory—but this time, it’s in the world of business. In a groundbreaking move, the 23-time Grand Slam champion has officially launched her billion-dollar venture fund, Serena Ventures, making her the first female athlete to reach such a milestone in the investment world. The fund focuses on investing in women-led startups, minority-owned businesses, and companies driving innovation in technology and health. Williams’ venture fund has been quietly making waves for years, but hitting the billion-dollar mark puts her in a league of her own. With a diverse portfolio of investments in more than 50…
Serena Williams, the tennis legend known for her unparalleled achievements on the court, has just unveiled her next major venture—a global academy for young female athletes. In a stunning announcement that has sparked worldwide excitement, Williams revealed the launch of the “Serena Williams Empowerment Academy”, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at developing the next generation of sports leaders and athletes. The academy will provide elite training, mentorship, and scholarship opportunities to young girls from diverse backgrounds, helping them realize their potential both on and off the court. With a focus on leadership and empowerment, the academy is poised to transform how…
In what is being hailed as a major win for women’s sports, Caitlin Clark has officially hit the $1 million mark in her NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) earnings, making her one of the most successful athletes in college sports. The milestone comes as a result of a series of lucrative partnerships with major brands like Nike, Gatorade, and Under Armour, all of whom have tapped into Clark’s superstar power to appeal to a younger generation of athletes and fans. Clark’s brand has been growing exponentially over the past year, but hitting the $1 million mark was a moment of…