'Front-row seats to something amazing': In 2024, the sports world, again, had unforgettable moments

From a walk-off pass to win the Super Bowl and a walk-off grand slam to win a World Series game to Stephen Curry said “nuit, nuit." This year, many moments were — once again — spectacular.

Bela Karolyi, legendary Olympic gymnastic coach, dies at 82

Bela Karolyi, the famed gymnastics coach who defected from Romania and turned USA Gymnastics into a dominating force, has died.

Olympic gymnast Suni Lee opens up about kidney disease diagnosis
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Olympic Gold Medalist Suni Lee has teamed up with the American Kidney Fund to bring awareness to the risk of kidney disease after her own diagnosis in 2023.

Simone Biles' post-Olympic tour is helping give men's gymnastics a post-Olympic boost

The U.S. men's bronze-medal breakthrough at the Paris Games — with pommel horse specialist Stephen Nedorscik's clinching routine serving as the exclamation point — has pushed into the spotlight a side of the sport that typically operates in the shadows.

57-year-old skater chases his Olympic dreams
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Marc Pelchat, 57, is a great example of why you should never lose hope in trying to follow your dreams.

Olympian Tori Franklin launches the Live Happii Project to encourage adults to get outside
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The non profit Live Happii Project is hosting its field day this saturday. It's a series of events that gives adults an excuse to play and connect while also showing young Chicagoans the benefits of connecting with others.

Olympic runner who died after boyfriend’s attack may get special honor in Paris

The city of Paris wants to pay tribute to the late Ugandan Olympic runner who died earlier this month after authorities said her boyfriend set her on fire.

Australian breaker Raygun apologizes: 'People didn’t understand'

Australian breaker Rachael Gunn discussed her performance and experience at the Paris Olympics in a recent television interview.

Olympic marathon runner set on fire by boyfriend, police say

An Olympic marathon runner was attacked and set on fire by her boyfriend during a disagreement on Sunday, police said.

Illinois athlete aims for gold in Paris Paralympic Games

The Paralympic Games kick off this week in Paris with nine athletes from the University of Illinois representing the United States.

Illinois Paralympian goes for gold in Paris
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The Paralympic games kick off in Paris this week. Suzanna Scaroni is one of nine athletes from Illinois competing in the Paris Games.

Romanian gymnast Ana Barbosu presented Olympic bronze medal first awarded to American Jordan Chiles

Chiles, who has received some racially charged comments on social media that she’s called “wrong and extremely hurtful,” said on Thursday that the decision to strip her of the bronze was “unjust.”

Jordan Chiles speaks out for first time since being stripped of medal

Team USA gymnast Jordan Chiles has released her first statement since she was told to return the bronze medal she won in Paris.