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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   |   4510 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   |   4510 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   |   4510 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   |   4510 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   |   4510 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...

Team USA Olympics and Paralympic athletes honored at White House ceremony

9/16/12 in Olympics   |   IvanRogers   |   849 respect

The Team USA Olympics and Paralympic athletes were warmly received at South Lawn of White House, in a ceremony marking their success at the 2012 Lo...

Could some of Michael Phelps' medals be in danger?

8/17/12 in Olympics   |   Pat   |   4510 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 ...

Geno Auriemma satisfied with the Olympics, prefers concentrating on UConn

8/17/12 in Olympics   |   IvanRogers   |   849 respect

UConn coach Geno Auriemma had his wild-ride at the Olympics and is now believes that it is “someone else’s turn” to lead the U.S....

Final Thoughts on the 2012 London Olympics

8/14/12 in Olympics   |   gearhead   |   6350 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....

England manager Roy Hodgson wants football fans to turn into Olympic gentlemen

8/14/12 in Olympics   |   KurtKingsley   |   1764 respect

England manager Roy Hodgson wants the 2012 London Olympics to be a wake-up call for the football players and fans. Roy Hodgson feels the Olympics s...

Shot put thrower Nadzeya Ostapchuk expelled from Olympics loses gold medal

8/14/12 in Olympics   |   BrianMaddock   |   846 respect

The first change in Olympics medal relocation due to a doping incident already took place just a few hours after the closing ceremony. Gold medalis...

British boxer Anthony Joshua grabs gold and glory at the Olympics

8/13/12 in Olympics   |   JamesSmith23   |   1361 respect

Briton Anthony Joshua basked in roars and cheers of his home crowd following a comeback victory over Roberto Cammarelle. The super heavyweight matc...

“Prostitutes of the Olympics” – a story about Sarah Attar and Wojdan Shaherkhani

8/13/12 in Olympics   |   KurtKingsley   |   1764 respect

Sarah Attar and Wojdan Shaherkhani were hailed as heroes in London, but back at home the Saudi female athletes have been labelled as the “pro...

U.S. women’s track team breezes through 4x400m relay to Olympics gold

8/12/12 in Olympics   |   Mia781   |   537 respect

It was a grand day for America’s Olympics track team as the women won their fifth consecutive gold medal at the 4x400m relay finals. The U.S....