Watch live: Simone Biles to testify before Senate about Larry Nassar
Gold medalist Simone Biles and other star gymnasts are testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee for the investigation into Larry Nassar, the former USA Gymnastics doctor who was accused of sexually assaulting hundreds of girls and women.
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Texas Tough: These women are making headlines in Tokyo
Simone Biles will compete. That’s the word from Japan regarding the elite gymnast from Spring. After withdrawing from several Olympic events due to a condition dubbed the ‘twisties’, a resilient Biles appears to be ready to compete on the balance beam. All-around champ Sunisa Lee is also in the beam line-up very early Tuesday morning.
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Suni Lee looks to shine again, Houston women ready to compete in other events
Before we look to what’s on the Olympic line-up on this Saturday night in Houston, let’s fast forward to early tomorrow morning. Expect to wake up to a lot of spoilers if you sleep through the next gymnastics events in Tokyo.
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Simone Biles turns to Instagram to share why competing right now is dangerous
Gymnast Simone Biles took to Instagram Thursday night in Houston (Friday afternoon in Japan) to share video of a practice session as well as to answer questions about why she has not been able to compete in the Tokyo Olympics.
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Is it worth the risk? Simone Biles and the very serious problem with the ‘twisties’
So many are shocked and asking how Simone Biles, the greatest gymnast of all time, could make it to the world stage, as she has on so many occasions in recent years, and all of a sudden have a mental block that prevents her from taking the gold medals so many of us wanted to see her earn here in Tokyo. Some are questioning if she truly is the G.O.A.T. if she is unable to just “suck it up” and “act” like the greatest. You know, “step-up” like a real champ. What is happening with Simone, in my opinion, has no bearing on her status as the greatest gymnast of all time. Her record verifies that fact-- no need to argue. What she reportedly is dealing with is very real and is not something that can be readily controlled, if at all.
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Will we see Simone Biles compete again in Tokyo? That’s the biggest question of the Games
The biggest shock of the Olympic Games remains Simone Biles leaving the team competition. This morning, we learned she would not compete in the individual All-Around events taking place Thursday in Tokyo either.
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Swimming, gymnastics, and softball: Huge moments to watch at the Tokyo Games
Since it’s blazing hot in Houston, might we suggest staying inside tonight and watching what promises to be another exciting night at the Tokyo Olympics. Or if you don’t mind the heat, you can head down to Discovery Green for the largest Olympics Watch Party in Houston. Chief Meteorologist Frank Billingsley is there tonight and tomorrow. Other members of the KPRC 2 and Houston Life teams will be there throughout the week!
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NBC will host Olympics watch party in partnership with World Champions Centre, Simone Biles’ gym in Spring, and you’re invited!
While the world will be watching Simone Biles in the Tokyo Olympics, some lucky Houston-area fans have the chance to witness her performance at the Games at her family’s gym. NBC is hosting an Olympics watch party in partnership with World Champions Centre in Spring.
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UCLA gymnast wows the crowd with viral routine, earns praise from Simone Biles and others
UCLA senior gymnast Nia Dennis performs a near-perfect floor routine with the stylings of Beyonce, Kendrick Lamar, and Missy Elliott last Saturday. Gymnast Nia Dennis, a college senior originally from Ohio, incorporated “black excellence” in her floor routine, adding artists such as Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar and Missy Elliott for her minute-and-a-half performance. https://t.co/eDntwMpC4R — Simone Biles (@Simone_Biles) January 24, 2021The routine went viral and found its way to Olympic gold medalist and Houston-native Simone Biles, who cheered for the UCLA senior. How Nia Dennis' viral routine isn't the only part of this season that's exciting. — Ashley Ross (@Ashbrookeross) January 25, 2021How am I just discovering UCLA gymnastics & Nia Dennis?!?
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‘I’m in 100%’: Simone Biles is hopeful that pandemic-delayed Tokyo Olympics can still be held
Simone Biles joined Hoda Kotb on the TODAY Show to discuss her preparations for the Tokyo Olympics. Like many Olympians, Biles has extended her training by a year for the pandemic-delayed games. “We are in a pandemic so we’re kind of ready for whatever life throws at us at this point so we’re training as if and whatever happens, happens,” Biles said. Adapting to the threat of COVID-19, Biles recently had to shift to virtual training with cameras set up through the gym while her coach was in quarantine after being exposed to the coronavirus. With the Olympics underway amid a spike in cases, Biles is patiently waiting to hear the committee’s decisions regarding the event and safety protocols to be implemented.
Simone Biles makes it official with new boyfriend, Texans Jonathan Owens
HOUSTON Simone Biles is officially off the market! The record-breaking Olympic gymnast made it Instagram-official with Houston Texans safety Jonathan Owens. A smiling Biles is seen being embraced by Owens in a photo that was on Biles Instagram account with the caption, Its just us.Owens, who is originally from St. Louis, is currently working for a roster spot at Texans training camp. He also posted a photo of him and Biles in an Instagram story. Biles is the countrys most-decorated gymnast with 30 medals and could become the most-decorated gymnast of all time when she returns to the Olympics in 2021 in Tokyo.
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Simone Biles is offering gymnastics lessons and advice on MasterClass
HOUSTON Springs very own Simone Biles wants to help you become a champion gymnast. Biles will be joining MasterClass for a FREE livestream event on Wednesday at 7 p.m.MasterClass is a membership-only online platform where the worlds best help others achieve their talents through video lessons. In the video lessons, Biles breaks down several of her gymnastics techniques as well as offers advice for competing gymnasts. During Wednesdays live event, the Olympic champion will discuss gymnastics and answer questions. Viewers can submit their questions for Biles online or join the conversation by using the hashtag #MasterClassLive on Twitter.