Before we get to our 2024 sports recap, we want to acknowledge the passing offormer President Jimmy Carter, who died Sunday at his home in Plains, Georgia, at the age of 100. Carter was the country’s longest-living president and served a single term in office. As the 39th US president, the Georgia Democrat brokered a historic peace deal between Israel and Egypt, signed the Panama Canal Treaties, and normalized diplomatic relations with China. However, he was unable to win a second term due to rising inflation, soaring energy costs, and his administration’s handling of the Iranian hostage crisis. After leaving office, Carter spent years advocating for public health, conflict resolution, and democracy abroad. His efforts earned him the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002. Carter died nearly two years after entering hospice care for multiple health issues and just a year after losing his wife, Rosalynn, who was 96. In a statement, Chip Carter said his father was “a hero, not only to me but to everyone who believes in peace, human rights, and unselfish love.” You can read more about Carter’s life, work, and legacy here.
In the rest of today’s newsletter, we’re recapping a standout year in sports. From the Olympics to Caitlin Clark’s electrifying performances, WNBA fever, and a record 15 female coaches in the NFL, 2024 was a slam dunk for women’s sports, athletes, and coaches alike. Let’s get into it.
— The Editors
Women Took Over the Paris Olympics, and We Loved It
Most chaotic: What's it like to have your rumored secret relationship hard-launched on C-SPAN? A pair of basketball superstars found out the hard way. While you’re at it, don’t make a weird music video when you’re divorcing one of the WNBA’s biggest stars.
’Fit of the year: Naomi Osaka’s postpartum return with this “Lolita goth” outfit, complete with the perfect shoes. She served looks immediately.
Hang it in the Louvre: Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles bowed to Rebeca Andrade, giving her the ultimate flowers in this iconic Olympic photo. The boys could never.
Alex Morgan (San Diego Wave, USWNT), Candace Parker (Los Angeles Sparks, Chicago Sky, Las Vegas Aces), Kelley O'Hara (Gotham FC, USWNT), Christine Sinclair (Portland Thorns, Canada Soccer’s Women’s National Team), Alyssa Naeher (still playing Chicago Red Stars, retired USWNT), Becky Sauerbrunn (Portland Thorns, USWNT), Sam Mewis (Kansas City Current, USWNT).
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In many cultures, what you wear on NYE can help set the mood for the next 12 months. In China, it’s common to wear red for good luck. In Brazil, wearing white is said to ward off evil spirits. At Skimm HQ, we like to think the comfier your outfit, the comfier your year will be (or something like that). Lucky for us, Vuori’s Dreamknit™ Collection has everything we need for our big nights out…or in. Like ultra-soft joggers you’ll never want to take off, or wide-leg sweatpants you can dress up or down depending on your plans. Cheers to the coziest 2025.
Skimm Picks
Here are today’s recs to help you live a smarter life…
2024 was...a lot of things, but it was a great year for shopping. Here are the products Skimm'rs loved the most over the final months of the year.
Do any of the men in your life desperately need new shoes? Thought so. These suede boots are water-repellent and supportive, but still nice enough to wear to dinner.
Because you deserve a new pair of shoes too, grab these cozy clogs that can take you from chilling at home to popping out for an errand.
Psst…love our recs? Follow @skimmshopping on Instagram for more products, gifts, and services that are actually worth the hype (and the price tag).
Game Time
Wake your brain up this Monday with a game of Flipart. Just rotate the pieces to fit within the frame and get ready to feel the rush when they all fall into place. Get into it.
