Summer Olympics

Inside NBC’s Olympics bet on pop culture in Paris, with help from Snoop Dogg and Cardi B

NBC is inserting some pop culture flavor into the world’s biggest sports spectacle: From Megan Thee Stallion dancing with dressage horses at the Palace of Versailles to Peyton Manning riding a giant baguette blimp over the Eiffel Tower, the network has strategically partnered with several big names to build anticipation for the Paris Olympics.

Chances Make Champions: Analyzing Simone Biles’ Relentless Return to Gymnastics

Her return to the sport gave her a chance to think about competing in the 2024 Paris Olympics in which she is considering allowing her to include another aspect to her outstanding accomplishments and elevate her legacy even further. Biles commented on The Today Show on how she feels about having this opportunity to assess.

‘SNL’ Star Leslie Jones Drops Raw Memoir Mixed with Life Advice

Leslie Jones wants to set one thing straight in her memoir: She is undeniable. The word pops up 11 times in the book. Indefatigable is another good word to describe a comic whose career didn’t really take off until she joined the cast of “Saturday Night Live” at the age of 47, though perhaps it’s too many syllables for a standup routine.

USC Names Track Field After Allyson Felix

USC will honor the achievements of 11-time Olympic medalist Allyson Felix by naming their track field after her. The L.A. native graduated from USC in 2008 with a degree in education and went on to become the most decorated American Track and Field athlete in history.