1. Usain Bolt: What We Learned from the Diamond League

    One week ago, Usain Bolt was upset. Last Friday, he ran his slowest time in the 100-meter race since 2008 . Back then he was just starting to take the race seriously. Bolt is the guy to beat in London in the 100 this year...

    Alex Crawford Written by Alex Crawford about 2 days ago 542 reads 0 comments

  2. Usain Bolt: Olympic Champ Silences Doubters with World-Leading Time in Rome

    It's fair to say that the reports of Usain Bolt 's demise were way, way premature. The defending Olympic champion silenced all of the doubters again with a world-leading 9.76-second 100-meter dash at the Rome Diamond League meet on Thursday...

    Noah Jampol Written by Noah Jampol about 3 days ago 2,187 reads 4 comments

  3. Usain Bolt: Why He Needs a Great Showing at the Rome Diamond League

    Usain Bolt heads into today's track meet at Rome Diamond League as the No. 1 sprinter in the world, armed with both the 100-meter world record and the fastest 100 time recorded so far in 2012...

    Derek Gerberich Written by Derek Gerberich about 3 days ago 1,829 reads 4 comments

  4. Usain Bolt and 3 Athletes to Watch at Rome Diamond League

    On the road to this summer's Olympics , the world's greatest track and field stars will meet this afternoon for the Samsung Diamond League event in Rome at 12:45 p.m. ET...

    Michael Jewett Written by Michael Jewett about 3 days ago 1,006 reads 0 comments

  5. London 2012: 5 Sprinters Who Could Upset Usain Bolt in the 100-Meter Dash

    With a little less than two months until the opening ceremony of the London Games, there isn't much mystery surrounding the sprinting events...

    James Reagan Written by James Reagan about 4 days ago 3,435 reads 5 comments

  6. London 2012: Veteran Olympians Who Have Something to Prove

    We are now just 58 days from the beginning of the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. Summer Olympics is one of the most highly anticipated sporting events in the world...

    Ryan Heidrich Written by Ryan Heidrich about 4 days ago 376 reads 0 comments

  7. London 2012: Usain Bolt's Poor Showing Shouldn't Knock Him from Favorite Status

    Don't let his 10.04 in Ostrava this past Friday fool you: Usain Bolt has an excellent shot at breaking the world record in the 100m at the London 2012 Summer Olympics ...

    Richard Langford Written by Richard Langford about 5 days ago 928 reads 0 comments

  8. London 2012: Prefontaine Classic Will Rival Olympic Track & Field's Quality

    If Track Town USA (Eugene, Oregon) ever needs another nickname, I have a suggestion: Little London. With a slight stretch of the imagination, the meandering Willamette River could be likened to the storied Thames...

    Red Shannon Written by Red Shannon about 5 days ago 2,202 reads 3 comments

  9. 'Blade Runner' Oscar Pistorius a Symbol of Spirit Worldwide

    Humanity has never ceased to amaze with its plethora of inventions and advancements throughout time. But it seems as if these great achievements now pale in comparison to what’s currently possible...

    Zack Pumerantz Written by Zack Pumerantz about 6 days ago 882 reads 3 comments

  10. London 2012: Does Usain Bolt Finally Look Beatable Entering Rome Diamond League?

    Usain Bolt 's European season got off to a rocky start Friday night in the Czech Republic. Bolt won his 100-meter race at the Golden Spikes meet with a time of 10.04 seconds, but left many questions about his upcoming season unanswered...

    Ryan Gerbosi Written by Ryan Gerbosi about 6 days ago 2,158 reads 6 comments

  11. London 2012: Usain Bolt and 10 Olympic Track Storylines at Rome Diamond League

    The Diamond League is set to kick off its European tour in grand style with Thursday's Golden Gala in Rome. A star-packed meet with numerous champions will, fittingly, take place in the Italian city's Olympic Stadium, host of the 1960 Games...

    Noah Jampol Written by Noah Jampol about 6 days ago 1,857 reads 0 comments

  12. Lolo Jones: Guess What's Harder Than Training for Olympics?

    Welcome to BR5, your daily sports and pop culture news. Making it to the Olympics can be a difficult task for many, but for track and field star Lolo Jones, that's only half her battle...

    BR5 Written by BR5 about 11 days ago 36,645 reads 21 comments

  13. Lolo Jones: Commitment to Olympic Training Will Ensure Big Results in London

    Olympic hurdler Lolo Jones has used her willpower and strength to bring her back to the 2012 Olympic Games in London after her heart-breaking 100-meter hurdles finish in 2008. Jones’ willpower runs much deeper than just her training, though...

    Donald Wood Written by Donald Wood about 11 days ago 4,465 reads 1 comments

  14. Lolo Jones Stands for Her Virginity: Why Is That Hard to Understand?

    Lolo Jones is taking a stand about saving herself for marriage. In an HBO documentary, Jones talks with Mary Carillo about the struggles of choosing this particular stance, and has gotten many odd comments and suggestions along the way...

    Chris Stephens Written by Chris Stephens about 12 days ago 4,051 reads 2 comments

  15. Lolo Jones: ESPN Reintroduces Sports Fans to the Hurdler

    Everyone knows her impossible-to-forget name, her good looks and unquestioned talents. But hurdler Lolo Jones is a lot more than a pretty face with a lot of speed...

    Rashaad Jorden Written by Rashaad Jorden about 12 days ago 2,515 reads 0 comments

  16. Wilma Rudolph: an American Hero's Lasting Example of Triumph Under Pressure

    There are many stories of beating long odds in the world of sports. And then there is the story of Wilma Glodean Rudolph. Wilma Rudolph has an incredibly inspiring tale of triumph over adversity...

    Stephen Thompson Written by Stephen Thompson about 18 days ago 109 reads 0 comments

  17. The 25 Sexiest Track Stars

    In just a few months, the world is going to be celebrating the 30th Summer Olympic games in London, England. The opening ceremonies will begin on July 27th and carry on until the last day of competition on August 12th...

    Thomas Delatte Written by Thomas Delatte about 25 days ago 55,294 reads 20 comments

  18. Usain Bolt: 5 Things the Jamaican Invitational Tells Us About the 2012 Olympics

    With so much more track and field to unfold in the coming weeks before London 2012, it almost seems foolish to draw conclusions about the Olympics at this point in time...

    Red Shannon Written by Red Shannon about 27 days ago 3,441 reads 0 comments

  19. Pac-12 Championships Preview: Men's 400-Meters Has Olympic Implications

    University of Oregon's sophomore 400-meter specialist Michael Berry is the defending Pac -12 champion. His impressive winning time (44.91) got him a ticket to last year's USA Outdoor Championships...

    Red Shannon Written by Red Shannon about 1 month ago 397 reads 0 comments