U.S. men's 3x3 basketball team primed for Olympic success after forging special bond
For the four players named to the first-ever U.S. Olympic 3x3 men's basketball team — Jimmer Fredette, Canyon Barry, Kareem Maddox and Dylan Travis — the road to Paris hasn't always been glamorous, but everything they've been through could lead them to a gold medal.
Jordan Chiles taking self-motivating motto into 2024 competition
With a silver medal from the Tokyo Olympics already in her trophy case, along with three world medals, Jordan Chiles knows exactly who she is and what she’s capable of. Chiles is set to make her season debut May 18 at the Core Hydration Classic.
Paris inaugurates giant water storage basin to clean up the River Seine for Olympic swimming
French officials have inaugurated a huge storage basin meant to keep cleaner the River Seine, which is to be the venue for marathon swimming at the Paris Games and the swimming leg of the Olympic and Paralympic triathlons.
Katie Ledecky has a new book, new digs and a new perspective on the road to Paris Olympics
In an exclusive interview with NBC Olympics, Katie Ledecky dives deep on her mindset heading toward the Paris Olympics, her relocation to Florida following the Tokyo Games, competing against swimmers who idolized her growing up, and looking ahead to the Los Angeles 2028 Games.
Jade Carey tops American Classic field; Gabby Douglas returns
Just over a week after wrapping up her junior season at Oregon State University, Tokyo Olympic floor champion Jade Carey grabbed the all-around title at the 2024 American Classic in Katy, Texas, edging out 2023 American Classic champion Myli Lew.
Watch this Houston plumbing team win gold at the 2024 Plumbing Olympics
April 25 is National Plumber’s Day and to celebrate John Moore Services held the second annual Plumbing Olympics. Five teams from across Houston battled it out in a test of strength, craftmanship, speed, precision and agility. Watch the video above to see who won the gold! If you need a plumber visit JohnMooreServices.com or call 713-730- 2525.
Watch all the action as our Houston plumbers are tested at the 2024 Plumbing Olympics
The 2024 Plumbing Olympics tested the skills of our local Houston Plumbers on National Plumbers Day, from caulking toilets to racing with water heaters, five teams from companies across Greater Houston battled it out at John Moore Services to see who would take home the gold. Houston Life was there to catch all the action. Check it out in the video above. If you need a plumber call John Moore Services on 713-730- 2525 or visit JohnMooreServices.com.
Shawn Johnson East, Andrew East announce Moment Makers Grant for Paris Olympics
Inspired by Allyson Felix’s Child Care Grant in 2021, Olympic gold medalist Shawn Johnson East and her husband Andrew have launched the Moment Makers Foundation and Moment Makers Grant, which will provide financial assistance to parents competing in the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Cycling 101: BMX racing Olympic rules and competition format
This guide breaks down the rules and official competition format for Olympic cycling's BMX racing event. Learn about the scores used in BMX racing and the different rounds of competition. Learn how champions will be crowned in BMX racing at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
How to watch: Douglas, Lee, Carey headline 2024 American Classic
The road to Paris will make a stop in Katy, Texas for the American Classic, as some of the nation’s top gymnasts, including Olympic gold medalist Gabby Douglas, Jade Carey and Suni Lee will hope to make a statement ahead of a busy summer competition schedule.