If you have tuned in to any major tennis tournament to catch the action but are feeling a little confused by what’s happening on the court, don’t fret. Tennis scoring can seem complicated at first, but once you get the hang of it, you’ll feel like a seasoned fan. Here’s a primer on scoring before
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@nbcolympics My heavens, Simone Biles. #gymnastics #gymtrials21 #tokyoolympics #fyp ♬ original sound – NBCOlympics Simone Biles could post a video of herself opening the mail, and I would be captivated. This legendary gymnast has seven national championships, five Olympic medals, and several signature moves that bear her name — and she’s poised to make history
As the start of the Tokyo Olympics grows near, audiences will soon witness skateboarding at the Games for the first time. With buzz building around skateboarding at the Olympics, viewers may be curious to learn more about their current and potentially new favorite athletes. POPSUGAR spoke to Team USA park skater Bryce Wettstein about a
It’s the Olympic storyline the country can’t stop talking about: Allyson Felix is headed to her fifth Olympic Games. This Olympics is special not only because it’s Felix’s first as a mom, but also because she could leave Tokyo as the most decorated Olympian in women’s track and field history. The nine-time Olympic medalist needs
Need a little home workout motivation? We’re teaming up with expert trainers on our POPSUGAR Fitness Instagram page to lead you through inspiring, muscle-strengthening, heart-pounding live workouts. In case you miss any of them, we’re adding them to the POPSUGAR Fitness Instagram feed and rounding them all up here so you can follow along when
From backyard pickup games to Tokyo — Samantha and Kristie Mewis have made history as the first siblings to be named to the Olympic roster of the US Women’s National Team (USWNT). Their journey to Tokyo started back in their hometown of Hanson, MA, where Sam credits her older sister for always pushing her and
Coco Gauff will not be competing in the Olympics this year. On July 18, the tennis pro released a statement on Twitter revealing she won’t be part of Team USA after a recent COVID-19 diagnosis. “I am so disappointed to share the news that I have tested positive for COVID and won’t be able to
[embedded content] In 2019, Simone Biles became the first woman gymnast to land a triple-double in her floor routine — that’s a triple-twisting double backflip, if you’re unfamiliar. The move has since become a staple in her competitive performances, and it’s always met with enthusiasm by commentators and the crowd. Here’s why it’s such a
Prioritizing your well-being is always a good idea, but sometimes it can get expensive, and that’s not fun. But, fear not. We found some items we use on the daily, and others we’ve been wanting to try, that will seriously up our wellness game. The best part is, not one of them is over $50.
Whatever her medal count at the end of the Games, Katie Ledecky will almost certainly make Olympic history in Tokyo. This Summer Olympics marks the first time that women will be allowed to compete in the 1,500-meter freestyle, an event that Ledecky is predicted to dominate. Five years ago, Ledecky was crowned the most decorated
POPSUGAR’s How Does She Sleep at Night takes a peek under the covers of admirable women’s wind-down routines to reveal their nightstand staples, sleep schedules, and dream lives. As cofounder of nonalcoholic beverage brand Kin Euphorics, Jen Batchelor is a wellness tastemaker — literally. And the latest launches in her line of booze-less tonics, Lightwave
A game of tennis is one of our favorite summer activities; not only is it a great way to get in your cardio, but it’s also our opinion that tennis clothes are the cutest athletic apparel out there. Adorable dresses and skirts are the definition of athleisure and feel at home both on the court
Grace McCallum was one of the elite gymnasts named to the US women’s artistic gymnastics team heading to the summer Tokyo Olympics this summer. The 18-year-old from Minnesota came in fourth place at the 2021 Olympic Gymnastics Trials at the end of June and was subsequently added into the last two remaining spots on the
Ever experience a runner’s high so intense you felt like you could outrun a thunderstorm? Well, with Under Armour’s collection of high-performance jackets, it’s a real possibility. Whether you’re looking for a jacket to wear in the rain, during every warmup, or for post-workout recovery, Under Armour technology is designed to help you push through.
Ralph Lauren created functional and fresh outfits for Team USA athletes at the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics closing ceremonies, and they’ve done the same for both opening ceremony parades happening in a little over a week’s time and a month’s time respectively (can you believe it?!). The coolest (no pun intended) part about these uniforms
Surfing will make its Olympic debut this summer in Tokyo, and American pro surfer Carissa Moore is ready. Moore has said that the addition of surfing to the 2021 Olympics is “a really big moment” for the sport, adding that competing at the Games is something she never even imagined for herself. “The Olympics wasn’t
The medals for the Tokyo Olympics are here, and there’s more to these stunning pieces of gold, silver, and bronze than even meets the eye. The medals — which are molded to look like polished stones, symbolizing the work athletes put in, day after day, in order to shine — are completely sustainable. It was
Potatoes have gotten a bad reputation for causing weight gain since they’re high in carbs, but POPSUGAR spoke to registered dietitian Kate Coufal, MS, RDN, LDN, who explained that potatoes can actually promote weight loss. I’m living proof because I’ve been eating potatoes every day for three months and was able to lose 10 pounds,
Tennis player Diede de Groot’s career goals, according to her website, are to stay No. 1 in the world, to win multiple Grand Slam, and to become an Paralympic champion. The 24-year-old from the Netherlands has already made a major dent in those goals — actually, she’s nearly crushed them. She is currently the top-ranked
It’s time for another week of live workouts on POPSUGAR’s Instagram and YouTube channel, and we’ve got some good ones for you. You’ll stretch it out and sweat with a barre routine, hit the beat with dance cardio, get kicking with kickboxing, and finish it up with a low-impact, high-intensity bodyweight session. Check out the