Gabby Douglas

Black Athletes, Many Medals at Rio Olympics

The 2016 Olympics has been nothing short of historic for Black Americans. Not only are there Black athletes in sports that are predominantly white, they are excelling and taking home medals in those competitions. Their international, record-breaking success comes at a time when Black bodies have little value in America. These athletes broke Olympic boundaries.

National Sports Beat

LOS ANGELES—Notes, quotes and things picked up on the run from coast-to-coast and all the stops in between and beyond.

National Sports Beat

Notes, quotes and things picked up on the run from coast-to-coast and all the stops in between and beyond.

Douglas Gets Barbie

According to El Segundo-based Mattel, the doll is aimed at reminding girls “they can be anything,” by highlighting Douglas’ confidence, work ethic and belief in herself