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The Tokyo Summer Olympic Games came to a close today (August) after over 16 days of world-class sporting competition. The closing ceremony had similar pomp and circumstance that was featured…
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Summer GamesUpper Peninsula Native Takes Home Silver at Tokyo Olympics
Delaney Schnell has enjoyed a stellar first time at the Olympics. Schnell – an Iron Mountain, Michigan, native – will come home with a shiny silver medal in her hands….
Anne Erickson
Summer GamesTamyra Mensah-Stock Olympic Gold Wrestling Champ Loves Karaoke
U.S. wrestler Tamyra Mensah-Stock not only became the first U.S. Black woman to win gold in women’s wrestling earlier this week, but she also just so happens to love singing…
Laila Abuelhawa
Summer GamesMichigan Wrestler Scores Momentous Medal at Tokyo Olympics
Michigan wrestler Myles Amine took home a shiny bronze medal at the Tokyo Olympics this week, and with the bronze came some firsts. Amine, a Brighton native and Wolverine, is…
Anne Erickson
Summer GamesTamyra Mensah-Stock Becomes First Black Woman to Win Gold in Wrestling
Tamyra Mensah-Stock made history during the women’s 68-kilogram freestyle wrestling final becoming the first Black woman to win gold in the event adding another big victory to Team USA’s ever-growing…
Erica Banas // Rock Music Reporter
Summer GamesSimone Biles Wins Bronze In Beam For Her Olympic Return
Simone Biles is back and she’s won another medal. Biles made her Olympic comeback winning bronze in the beams final with a score of 14.000 for her routine. This comes…
Autumn Hawkins
Summer GamesHilarious Photos From Tokyo Olympics Pole Vaulting Competition
Pole vaulting has quickly become one of the best competitions in the Olympics for one reason and one reason only: getting to see the vaulters’ wacky expressions as they launch…
Laila Abuelhawa
Summer GamesSimone Biles Will Compete In The Balance Beam Finals
Good news! Simone Biles will indeed compete in Tuesday’s (8/3) balance beam final at the Olympic Games. She previously withdrew from the all-around competition and three event finals. USA Gymnastics…
Nancy Brooks // Country Writer, Beasley Media Group
Summer GamesJade Carey of United States Wins Women’s Gymnastics Gold
Even without Simone Biles, the United States women’s gymnastics team is doing well at the Olympics. Earlier today, Jade Carey won the gold medal on floor exercise, according to ESPN.it’s…
Brian Ives // Managing Editor, Beasley Media
Summer GamesMetro Detroit Resident Wins Silver Medal for U.S. in Weightlifting
Big congratulations are in order for Katherine Nye of Berkley, who scored the coveted silver in the women’s 76 kg at the Olympic Games over the weekend. Nye, according to…
Anne Erickson
Summer GamesUniversity of Michigan Senior Wins Record-Breaking Third Olympic Medal
University of Michigan senior Maggie MacNeil is on a hot streak, as she just scored her third medal at the Tokyo Olympics. We’re so proud! MacNeil assisted the Canadian 4×100-meter…
Anne Erickson
Summer GamesLamont Marcell Jacobs: Meet the New World’s Fastest Man
Lamont Marcell Jacobs of Italy took the gold medal in the men’s 100-meter dash today (August 1) making him the new “World’s Fastest Man.” Per USA Today, Jacobs won the…
Erica Banas // Rock Music Reporter
Summer Games TriviaPOLL: What Event Would You Love To See Added to the Summer Games?
The Summer Games in Tokyo is comprised of 41 different and diverse sports. That’s a lot of events, but who couldn’t use some more? This got us thinking about all…
Erica Banas // Rock Music Reporter
