Biles' Dog Breeder Receiving Threats

You don’t see this kind of courage everyday. A nineteen year old skier quite literally fought her way to the finish line after suffering a breakdown mid-way. But along with this inspiring story, there’s also tough news coming in for a swimmer and a fresh update on Biles’ PETA controversy, too!

IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Dog Breeder Breaks Silence in Defense After Facing Backlash for Simone Biles' PETA Controversy

It’s not just Biles and her husband Jonathan Owens, but even the dog breeder who has been at the receiving end, but he has finally spoken about it.

AROUND THE RINGS

TODAY’S POLL

As you read above, after Cody Miller moved to the Enhanced Games a few days back, the International Ice Swimming Association has now suspended him with immediate effect. The say they simply did it for the safety of their athletes and the integrity of ice swimming. So tell us,

UPDATE YOU CAN’T MISS

Mark your calendars for February 1! Because the reigning 100m Olympic Champion Julien Alfred is coming back... She will run the 60m at the Millrose Games, because it’s a distance she loves and participated a lot in college. Also, it was unfortunate that she had to end her Worlds campaign abruptly due to a hamstring injury, but looks like its time to welcome her back!

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