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The Olympic folks are considering adding 3-on-3 basketball and BMX, but wrestling is on the chopping block?

4/9/13 in Olympics   |   Pat   |   4514 respect

Many people are fighting to preserve Olympic wrestling, which is in jeopardy of being dropped from the Olympic games starting in 2020. Wrestling...

Your favorite Australian hurdler has danced her way into the pages of the SI Swimsuit Issue

2/20/13 in Olympics   |   Pat   |   4514 respect

Australian hurdler Michelle Jenneke gained attention for her pre-race dance that she showed off at the 2012 World Junior Championships in Barcelona...

There's another twist in the Pistorius story

2/20/13 in Olympics   |   Pat   |   4514 respect

After being accused of murdering his girlfriend, Oscar Pistorius' reputation is already in tatters. In comparison, steroid use would seem prett...

Another great story falls apart: 'Blade Runner' charged with murder

2/14/13 in Olympics   |   Pat   |   4514 respect

Lance Armstrong. Manti Te'o. Now Oscar Pistorius might be the biggest transformation story yet, from good to evil. The South African sprinte...

Missy Franklin competes in high school: Fair or foul?

1/16/13 in Olympics   |   Trokspot   |   51 respect

A couple of days ago, the Wall Street Journal reported on Olympic swimming sensation, Missy Franklin.  Franklin has turned down an estimated $...

Michael Phelps just made a 150-foot putt, because he's just better than you

10/6/12 in Olympics   |   Pat   |   4514 respect

Some people work really hard at their craft, and become great simply because they've dedicated their life to it. Others are just naturally g...

Could some of Michael Phelps' medals be in danger?

8/17/12 in Olympics   |   Pat   |   4514 respect

Realistically, the chances of Michael Phelps being punished for the leak of photos from his Louis Vuitton commercial shoot are slim to none, and a ...

Final Thoughts on the 2012 London Olympics

8/14/12 in Olympics   |   gearhead   |   6359 respect

Memories can be a fleeting thing. Any moment, or any experience, or any event starts losing its vividness in our minds starting the second it ends....

Recapping the Final Day of the 2012 Olympics

8/12/12 in Olympics   |   gearhead   |   6359 respect

The 2012 London Olympics have concluded, and what a spectacle they were. After all the worries before the Games started, by most accounts, they app...

Undefeated, unmatchable and unstoppable – United States celebrate with Olympic gold… again

8/12/12 in Olympics   |   KurtKingsley   |   1767 respect

Undefeated, unmatchable and unstoppable – United States ripped apart France to win gold at the Olympics in the women’s basketball final...

Recapping Day 15 of the London Olympics [SPOILER ALERT]

8/11/12 in Olympics   |   gearhead   |   6359 respect

The next to last day of competition brought thrills all over the place, but especially at the track. Thus, we start there. As always, spoilers abou...

Prepare yourself for the best Olympic commentary of the 2012 games

8/11/12 in Olympics   |   Pat   |   4514 respect

If you're looking for some of the best Olympic commentary that you've ever heard, look no further. According to Gawker, it's brought...

Recapping Day 14 of the London Olympics [SPOILER ALERT]

8/10/12 in Olympics   |   gearhead   |   6359 respect

On paper, it was another quiet day at the Olympics, as things set up for the final weekend. However, there was the highly anticipated men's bas...

Recapping Day 13 of the Olympics [SPOILER ALERT]

8/9/12 in Olympics   |   gearhead   |   6359 respect

The stars came out to play today at the Olympics. The track was where the heaviest action was, but we being with a historic match at Wembley Stadiu...

U.S. women's soccer team wins gold, neglects to expose their sports bras

8/9/12 in Olympics   |   JoeKukura   |   333 respect

Riding two goals from Carli Lloyd and staving off a furious late comeback by the Japanese, the U.S. women's soccer team won the gold medal matc...