Track and field Olympian Al Joyner was surprised this week after “Storage Wars” star Rene Nezhoda returned invaluable memorabilia that once belonged to his late wife, Florence “Flo-Jo” Griffith Joyner ...

Florence “Flo-Jo” Griffith Joyner was a decorated American Olympian, track and field star and style icon. Joyner’s influence on and off the field continues to inspire athletes even decades after her ...

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For generations of sprinters in the women’s 100 meters, 10.49 seconds is the world record they’ve been chasing since 1988. For Al Joyner, it’s a time he sees everywhere he looks. Like the other day ...

The tennis champion is changing the game in multiple ways. By Vanessa Friedman Jay-Z channeled the 1968 Olympics for his Halloween look. By Victor Mather Swimming makes the biggest splash at the ...

It’s good to be Tiffany Haddish. In addition to recently winning a Grammy for Best Comedy Album, the comedian/actress has been rumored to be a top choice to replace Ellen DeGeneres when she steps away ...

Olympic gold medalist Florence Griffith Joyner, better known as "Flo-Jo," died in her sleep on September 21, 1998. Known for her style — long painted nails and colorful one-legged running suits — ...

Comedian Tiffany Haddish has been cast as Olympic runner Florence Griffith Joyner in an upcoming biopic. (Marcus Yam / Los Angeles Times) A forthcoming biopic about Olympic track-and-field legend ...

Florence Griffith Joyner's Olympic records could be broken in Tokyo, the late athlete's husband, Al Joyner, told the Associated Press. Sprinters have been chasing after the records set by Flo-Jo for ...

Tiffany Haddish is about to put her comedic talents to the side and reveal her athleticism to portray Olympic champion Florence Griffith Joyner in an upcoming biopic. Joyner, also known as Flo-Jo, was ...