Chiles aims for LA 2028 with MJ narrating the comeback
U.S. gymnast Jordan Chiles, a Paris 2024 team gold medalist and UCLA alum, announced a bid for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles, with Michael Jordan narrating her Instagram reveal video.
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Blakely and Pease Share Lead After Opening Night of US Gymnastics Championships
Opening night in Phoenix saw Skye Blakely and Claire Pease tied for the women’s all-around lead at 55.600, with several competitors within six-tenths heading into Sunday. Standout routines included Jade Carey on vault and Hezly Rivera on beam (14.300), plus Reese Esponda scoring 14.450 on floor. In the junior division, Addalye VanGrinsven leads after Day 1 with 53.150. Seniors stream on NBC/Peacock (and NBCSN), juniors on USA Gymnastics YouTube, with live scores available on the championships portal.
Medal Frenzy Drives Day Five at Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games
BBC Sport’s live blog covers day five of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games with updates across multiple sports, highlighting Wales’ gold in women’s floor (Ruby Evans), England’s silver in weightlifting (Sarah Davies Smale), Canada’s Felix Dolci sealing another gymnastics gold, and a packed schedule in boxing, swimming, netball and bowls as medals accumulate and the medal table evolves.
Thirty Years On, Gymnastics' Magnificent Seven Revisit an Iconic Gold
Thirty years after the U.S. women's gymnastics team won its first Olympic team gold in Atlanta 1996, the Magnificent Seven—Amanda Borden, Amy Chow, Dominique Dawes, Shannon Miller, Dominique Moceanu, Jaycie Phelps and Kerri Strug—revisit memories from podium training, the electric arena, and Strug’s iconic vault on an injured ankle, reflecting on how the victory reshaped their lives and the sport, and noting a reunion planned for the upcoming U.S. Championships in Phoenix.
Ortega & Byrne Lead Gymnastics Drama Nasty for WB Clockwork
Jenna Ortega and Rose Byrne will star in Nasty, a gymnastics-themed drama for Warner Bros Clockwork, directed by Mary Bronstein. The Black List–listed screenplay by Isabella Jarosz centers on a prodigious gymnast vying for an Olympic spot, with her coach as her toughest opponent. Ortega and Byrne are producing the project with LuckyChap, and filming is planned to commence this fall.
Sunisa Lee Signals Comeback Ahead of LA 2028
Sunisa Lee, the six-time Olympic medallist who won Tokyo 2020 all-around gold, team silver and uneven bars bronze and helped the U.S. to team gold in Paris 2024, announced her return to gymnastics after a two-year hiatus, sharing an Instagram video in which she says 'I'm back' and hints at chasing LA 2028. She cites readiness after a health battle—diagnosed chronic kidney disease in 2023—and mental-health struggles—while noting she feels good with less daily training. Jade Carey also recently returned from a similar break, and Simone Biles remains unsure about competing in LA.
Suni Lee Announces Comeback, Targets LA 2028
Six-time Olympic medalist Suni Lee announced her return to competitive gymnastics two years before the 2028 Los Angeles Games, sharing an Instagram video and signaling a comeback that has USA Gymnastics and fellow gymnasts cheering. Lee has previously battled two rare kidney diseases and remains focused on the path back toward Olympic competition, including the uneven bars.
Fanatics Studios to Spotlight Suni Lee’s Comeback in Untitled Documentary
Fanatics Studios, in partnership with OBB and Cookie Jar & a Dream Studios (Dick’s Sporting Goods’ in‑house unit), is producing Sunisa “Suni” Lee’s comeback documentary—untitled and being shopped to platforms—with Anna Chai directing and Michael D. Ratner and team as executive producers; the film follows the Olympic gold medalist’s return after a battle with chronic kidney disease and her Paris 2024 medal run, marking Fanatics’ expansion into sports documentaries.
Sunisa Lee Signals Gym Comeback Ahead of 2028 LA Olympics
Sunisa Lee posted that she’s back in the gym and aiming for the 2028 Los Angeles Games, signaling a fresh comeback after competing in Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024 and following a kidney-health-related pause in the past.
Drusch Dominates American Classic, Secures U.S. Championships Bid
Tatum Drusch won the 2026 American Classic with 53.700, securing a spot at the U.S. Championships in Phoenix alongside Jade Carey (53.050) and Zoey Molomo (52.700 all-around). Carey and Drusch qualified outright; Molomo earned a previously secured spot in the all-around. Katelyn Ohashi returned to elite competition with a 13.150 on beam, while Amari Celestine competed on beam and floor as she seeks additional qualifiers. The American Classic is the penultimate qualifier for nationals; seniors must reach 52.500 all-around (or 26.800 on two events, or 39.600 on three), juniors 49.500 all-around; 24 senior and 28 junior spots are available, with possible late qualifiers after the U.S. Classic.
Simone Biles Speaks Out After Near-Death Health Emergency
Eleven-time Olympic medallist Simone Biles revealed on Instagram that she faced a sudden, life-threatening medical emergency and is resting at home with her inner circle. She posted photos showing hospital bands and a heart rate of 126 bpm; with husband Jonathan Owens away at NFL practice, she expressed gratitude to those who checked in and visited. Details of the exact diagnosis were not shared, but she said the scare changed her perspective and that she plans to share more about what happened in the future. Biles remains one of the sport’s most decorated athletes, following a strong Paris 2024 Olympic showing.
Biles reveals near-fatal medical scare and ongoing recovery
Simone Biles revealed a serious medical emergency this week that nearly killed her, calling it one of the scariest experiences of her life on Instagram. She did not disclose details, said she’s resting at home while her husband was away, and thanked loved ones for support, promising to explain more later. The 29-year-old gymnast is the most decorated in Olympic history with 11 Olympic medals (7 gold) and 30 World Championship medals.
Arkansas Gymnastics Names Chris Brooks New Head Coach as Jordyn Wieber Steps Down
Arkansas Gymnastics announces a leadership transition, with head coach Jordyn Wieber stepping down after seven seasons and assistant coach Chris Brooks promoted to head coach, effective immediately, highlighting Wieber's program-building success, strong attendance, and Brooks' NCAA coaching credentials as the next chapter begins.
Minnesota edges UCLA to reach NCAA gymnastics finals as Chiles claims floor title
No. 4 UCLA finished third in a four-team NCAA semifinal in Fort Worth as Minnesota used a final-rotation rally to overtake them and earn a spot in the finals; UCLA’s Jordan Chiles, who had an early uneven-bars fall, recovered with a 9.975 on floor to capture the NCAA floor title, while Emma Slevin’s 9.85 on bars helped Minnesota seal the win. Rosen’s vault stumble and other lower scores by UCLA sealed their season in tears, ending their bid for a national title as Minnesota, Oklahoma, LSU and Florida advanced to Saturday’s finals.
Olivia Dunne Goes Hollywood with Baywatch Debut
Former LSU gymnast Olivia Dunne, who recently graduated, says she’s pursuing acting and has secured a role in a Baywatch reboot, celebrating the move from sports to Hollywood with a sun-soaked beach photo.