1. Inspirational Story of Oscar Pistorius Has Changed in a Flash

    "I am the bullet in the chamber." That's the slogan Nike used in their promotional materials to accompany three images of sprinting star Oscar Pistorius exploding out of the blocks...

    Dan Levy Written by Dan Levy about 3 months ago 128,192 reads 24 comments

  2. 2012 in Review: Ranking the Top 25 American Women in Sports

    It has been quite a year for women in sports. The Olympics will do that, particularly for the talented American women who thrive off the gaze of the entire world, becoming more than just national heroes—but legends in their respective sports...

    Dan Levy Written by Dan Levy about 5 months ago 12,082 reads 8 comments

  3. Kerri Walsh Reveals She Was Pregnant on Way to Third Olympic Gold Medal

    Kerri Walsh is some kind of wonderful. As if winning her third Olympic gold medal wasn't enough, the volleyball star just revealed to a nation who loves her that she was pregnant while doing it...

    Gabe Zaldivar Written by Gabe Zaldivar about 8 months ago 4,495 reads 4 comments

  4. London Olympic Star Gymnasts McKayla Maroney and Aly Raisman Injured on Tour

    McKayla Maroney and Aly Raisman left the Fierce Five down to the Terrific Three recently when the two went down with ainjuries during a celebration tour...

    Gabe Zaldivar Written by Gabe Zaldivar about 8 months ago 5,955 reads 2 comments

  5. London Olympic Hero Mo Farah's Bath Water Reportedly Being Sold on EBay

    Ever wanted to own someone else's bath water? While that question may have never entered your head, super fans of London Olympian Mo Farah are now hit with quite the bizarre conundrum...

    Gabe Zaldivar Written by Gabe Zaldivar about 9 months ago 513 reads 3 comments

  6. 10 Ways to Improve Olympic Soccer in Rio for 2016

    This summer, soccer fans were lucky enough to have Olympic soccer fill that normally uncomfortable void between early and mid-June international games and the beginning of the club season in mid-August...

    John D. Halloran Written by John D. Halloran about 9 months ago 583 reads 4 comments

  7. Boosting: Dark Secret of Paralympic Athletes or Justifiable Performance Enhancer

    Would you deliberately break a toe if it helped you perform better at your chosen sport? How about twisting your scrotum (assuming you have one)? As bizarre and eye-watering as ...

    Craig Christopher Written by Craig Christopher about 9 months ago 410 reads 0 comments

  8. German Field Hockey Gold Medalists Run Up $630,000 in Damages on Cruise Ship

    The German men's field hockey team went Mötley Crüe on a cruise ship to celebrate their Olympic gold-medal victory, and now they owe roughly $630,000. Deadspin spots a remarkable story coming from TheLocal...

    Gabe Zaldivar Written by Gabe Zaldivar about 9 months ago 315 reads 0 comments

  9. 2016 Olympic Games: Predicting the 2016 USA Basketball Team in Rio

    Kobe's out. LeBron's in. So who else is going to Brazil? Now that FIBA has officially shot down the NBA's Under-23 campaign, USA Basketball continues to have its pick of the litter when it comes to putting together an all-star basketball program...

    Claire Shaw Written by Claire Shaw about 9 months ago 1,283 reads 4 comments

  10. Can Mark 'Little Pacquiao' Barriga Become Philippines' Next Pac Man?

    The Philippines is hungry for a new boxing star. The tiny nation may have one in Mark "Little Pacquiao" Barriga. During the London Olympics , Barriga was the only representative the Philippines had in boxing...

    Steve Silverman Written by Steve Silverman about 9 months ago 2,877 reads 7 comments

  11. Ryan Lochte's Sister Megan Comes off Racist and Ignorant in 2008 Video

    Ryan Lochte has taken a great amount of grief for dimwitted things he says and how he carries himself in an interview. There is absolutely nothing lighthearted about an interview his sister, Megan Lochte , gave back in 2008...

    Gabe Zaldivar Written by Gabe Zaldivar about 9 months ago 7,709 reads 53 comments

  12. Olympic Track Star Nick Symmonds Chugs Brews and Nearly Breaks Record Beer Mile

    The London Olympics are well behind us, but that doesn't mean one of its athletes isn't still competing. Only, he has beer in his hands when doing it...

    Gabe Zaldivar Written by Gabe Zaldivar about 9 months ago 2,734 reads 1 comments

  13. How Would an All-College Basketball U.S. Olympic Team Have Done in London 2012?

    Prior to the 1992 Dream Team, USA basketball sent its best college players and draftees to the Olympics. So how would a collegiate team fare in the 2012 London Games? This year's ...

    Daniel O'Brien Written by Daniel O'Brien about 9 months ago 1,389 reads 4 comments

  14. Ryan Lochte and Prince Harry Compete in Late-Night Las Vegas Pool Party

    Walking think tank Ryan Lochte showed Prince Harry a good time in Las Vegas recently. And by good time, I mean great time. Hell, they pretty much beat Las Vegas into the ground and gave it noogies...

    Gabe Zaldivar Written by Gabe Zaldivar about 9 months ago 14,660 reads 10 comments

  15. London 2012: Will Anthony Joshua Immediately Turn Olympic Gold into Pro Glory?

    In winning super heavyweight gold on home soil at the 2012 Olympic Games, Great Britain’s Anthony Joshua put the exclamation point on his meteoric rise to international amateur boxing prominence, while also showing a flare for the dramatic...

    Zachary Alapi Written by Zachary Alapi about 9 months ago 977 reads 4 comments

  16. Breaking Down a 3-on-3 Tournament Between 2012 Team USA and 1992 Dream Team

    We've all weighed in with our opinions on which squad would win in a game between the 2012 Team USA squad and the 1992 Dream Team. It's time to switch it up a bit. This time the question isn't which 12-man team would beat the other...

    Peter Emerick Written by Peter Emerick about 9 months ago 3,161 reads 34 comments

  17. London Olympics 2012: Images to Remember

    The London Olympics had its moments over the last 15 days when billions of users watched around the world—moments that would not only define this edition but also change the lives of many athletes who starred in them...

    Madhusudan G Rao Written by Madhusudan G Rao about 9 months ago 12,305 reads 2 comments

  18. One Lesson Every Olympic Basketball Team Learned in London

    The 2012 London Olympics are over, and the basketball portion of the Games was anything but climactic. Team USA won just as everyone expected them to, but that does not mean that the ...

    Bradlee Ross Written by Bradlee Ross about 9 months ago 823 reads 1 comments

  19. Evil Genius Olympian Ryan Lochte Attempts to Trademark 'Jeah'

    Olympic swimming superstar and part-time rocket scientist Ryan Lochte is no dummy. The man who made a living from swimming in a straight line is making sure he gets any proceeds from his revolutionary phrase, "Jeah...

    Gabe Zaldivar Written by Gabe Zaldivar about 9 months ago 1,213 reads 1 comments

  20. Olympics 2012: Is Usain Bolt Now the World's Biggest Sports Star?

    “Do you want to run it for me?” Usain bolt asked the pretty girl minding his kit. A little abashed, the girl tried to suppress a shy smile. It was two minutes before the final of the Olympic Games 200-meter dash Bolt won...

    Greg Lott Written by Greg Lott about 9 months ago 4,635 reads 5 comments

  21. 10 Best Candidates to Take USA Coaching Job After Coach K Departure

    A 62-1 record after seven years with Team USA more than tells the story of the great Coach K. More than anything else, Mike Krzyzewski is known for his 32 years and counting with the Duke Blue Devils...

    Luis Batlle Written by Luis Batlle about 9 months ago 5,633 reads 1 comments

  22. 2012 Olympics: 30 Most Memorable Stars from the 30th Olympiad

    The 2012 Olympics in London were a resounding success. Similar to previous Olympics, this worldwide event was filled with tons of great stories and magnificent performances...

    Eddie Pryce Written by Eddie Pryce about 9 months ago 5,124 reads 13 comments

  23. Missy Franklin Finally Gets the Mark of True Olympic Champion with Tattoo

    Missy Franklin has the gold and now she has the highly-coveted tattoo, something every athlete dreams of getting...

    Gabe Zaldivar Written by Gabe Zaldivar about 9 months ago 2,686 reads 2 comments

  24. Ryan Lochte Will Not Play Brain Surgeon on Set of 90210

    Ryan Lochte made it through the taping of his role on an upcoming episode of 90210. Fortunately, nobody was harmed and the set didn't burn down. That's pretty much the good news...

    Gabe Zaldivar Written by Gabe Zaldivar about 9 months ago 314 reads 1 comments

  25. Neymar: Did Brazilian Superstar Help or Hurt His Transfer Case in London 2012?

    The London Olympics wrapped up four days ago after another fantastic display of talent from around the world. One talent in particular that showed his stuff in London is future Brazilian star Neymar ...

    Justin Goldman Written by Justin Goldman about 9 months ago 5,231 reads 0 comments