Understanding mental health for professional athletes
This year, we have seen several prominent women athletes speak out about mental Naomi Osaka to Houston's own Simone Biles. There's an emphasis on this important issue like never before.
Polish Olympian auctions off medal to help fund baby's heart surgery
Polish javelin thrower Maria Andrejczyk held an auction for her Olympic medal in an effort to help fund a baby’s life-saving heart surgery.
'You restored the soul of America': President Biden virtually meets with Olympic athletes
“You restored the soul of America in so many ways, you really, really did,” President Joe Biden told Team USA.
Most talked-about moments of Tokyo Olympics
As always, the Games are about more than who stood atop the podium. Here’s a look back at the most talked about moments from the 2021 Tokyo Olympics.
Tokyo Olympics: US wins 7th straight gold in women's basketball
The U.S. has now won the last seven Olympic gold medals, a streak last seen when the country’s men’s program did it from 1936-68.
Allyson Felix wins 11th career Olympic medal as US women take gold in 4X400 relay
Allyson Felix, who became the most decorated woman in Olympic track history when she won bronze in the 400 just yesterday, now passes Carl Lewis with the most track medals of any U.S. athlete.
Hundreds gather to welcome Simone Biles home from Tokyo Olympics
Locals in Spring, Texas held a parade to celebrate Simone Biles’ homecoming following the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Allyson Felix makes Olympic track history with 10th career medal in Tokyo
USA’s Allyson Felix earned her record 10th Olympic track medal with a bronze in the 400 meters, tying Carl Lewis' overall Olympic record.
Shocking: Olympic wrestler bites opponent during match – and still loses
A wrestler took a huge chomp on his opponent's arm during a match at the Olympics.
Massive crowd welcomes Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles back home to Houston from Tokyo Olympics
Team USA gymnastics legends and hometown sweethearts, Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles arrived back in Houston this afternoon after an incredible journey at the Tokyo Olympics.
Spring's Simone Biles returns home after competing in 2020 Olympics
FOX 26 Reporter Natalie Hee has more on the arrival of Simone Biles returning to the Houston-area after competing in the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo.
Team USA Paralympian prepares for swim competition in Tokyo
As the swimming has wrapped up at the Olympics. The Paralympians are now preparing to head to Tokyo for their chance at a medal. We caught up with the World Champion Swimmer on Team USA: Sophia Herzog
Tokyo Olympics: USA Baseball will play for gold after beating South Korea
USA Baseball has guaranteed itself no less than a silver medal by beating South Korea Thursday to advance to the gold medal game.
US women's soccer team defeats Australia, wins Olympic bronze medal
The United States won the bronze medal in women’s soccer after a 4-3 win over Australia, with goals from Megan Rapinoe and Carli Lloyd.
Canada's Pamela Ware vows to persevere after failed Olympics dive: 'I’m not going anywhere'
The failed dive resulted in no points and she finished in 18th place with a score of 245.10.
Tokyo Olympics: US advances to women's volleyball semifinals
The short-handed U.S. women's volleyball team is back in the Tokyo Olympics semifinals after a win over the Dominican Republic.
Simone Biles reveals she was dealing with family tragedy while at Tokyo Olympics
Simone Biles revealed Tuesday she was dealing with the death of her aunt while trying to get her mental health in order at the Tokyo Olympics.
Women’s 400m hurdles: US wins Olympic gold and silver in fastest race ever recorded
Sydney McLaughlin broke her own world record in 400m hurdles, claiming Olympic gold at 51.46 seconds. Dalilah Muhammad clocked in at 51.58.
Tamyra Mensah-Stock, of Katy, 1st Black U.S. woman wrestler to win gold
As Tamyra Mensah-Stock celebrated winning her Olympic gold medal, she hoped her victory would encourage Black girls in the United States to consider wrestling.
Belarus sprinter granted Polish visa says ‘punishment’ awaited her at home
Krystsina Tsimanouskaya who had a public feud with her team officials said authorities “made it clear” she would face punishment if she returned home.