The International Olympic Committee today announced that it would remove wrestling from its list of core sports after the 2016 Summer Games, opening a slot for one of eight sports applying for slot in the 2020 program.
Oscar Pistorius a Deserving Choice for 2012 Sportsman of the Year
December 17, 2012 By 1 Comment
South African sprinter amputee Oscar Pistorius may be an unconventional choice for athlete of the year, but his accomplishments in sports this year, particularly at the Olympics, cannot be ignored for their bravery and unparalleled achievement.
Lamenting the Post-Olympics Sports Letdown
August 16, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Do the immense ratings for the 2012 Olympics indicate that U.S. spectator sports fans are suffering burnout from college football, college basketball, the NFL, NBA and MLB?
Indiana Native David Boudia Was One of the Great Stories of the London Olympics
August 14, 2012 By 1 Comment
USA Diving’s greatest moment in the London Olympics came in an individual event, the men’s 10 meter platform, when Noblesville, Indiana native Boudia scored a 102.6, the highest score of the event.
Apparently, Tulsa Is Bidding to Host the 2024 Olympics
August 14, 2012 By 2 Comments
We already know where the 2016 Summer Olympics will be held, and where the next two Winter Olympics will be. And Tokyo, Madrid, and Istanbul are the finalists for the 2020 games. Plenty of cities are preparing bids for the 2022, 2024, and 2026 games, including … Tulsa, Oklahoma?
Friday Olympic Preview: What to Watch, TV Listings, and Medals Awarded
August 10, 2012 By 1 Comment
We are headed into the Olympics’ final weekend. Fortunately, there will be plenty going on over the next couple days to take our minds off of the sad fact that the Olympics will soon be leaving us.
Thursday Olympic Preview: What to Watch, TV Listings, and Medals Awarded
August 9, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Happy Thursday, the day on which many of us in the United States hope to take revenge on Japan for what happened in last year’s Women’s World Cup.
Wednesday Olympic Preview: What to Watch, TV Listings, and Medals Awarded
August 8, 2012 By Leave a Comment
It is Day 12 of the 2012 Summer Olympics, the day on which I find myself emotionally invested in a handball game between Iceland and Hungary (Hungary won by one point after two overtimes), and other people pay homage to top athletes by carving their likenesses into watermelon lanterns.
3 Countries That Just Won Their First Ever Olympic Medal
August 7, 2012 By 1 Comment
For nations that don’t have 300 million people and don’t have elite coaches and training facilities from sea to shining sea, Olympic medals are hard to come by. So let’s congratulate these three nations that just won their first ever Olympic medal.
Tuesday Olympic Preview: What to Watch, TV Listings, and Medals Awarded
August 7, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Monday saw two nations win their first ever Olympic medals, and impressive wins by the United States men’s basketball and volleyball teams, and Alex Morgan’s memorable match-winning header. Here’s a look at today’s TV schedule and a list of medals that will be awarded today.
Monday Olympic Preview: What to Watch, TV Listings, and Medals Awarded
August 6, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Track and field is just getting started, and we can look forward to a week full of medal-round play in most of the team sports. Here’s a look at what’s on the schedule for today.
Serena Williams: The Most Dominant Athlete in London So Far
August 6, 2012 By Leave a Comment
During an Olympic year, the Olympics tennis tournament is no better than the season’s fifth most prestigious event. But what Serena Williams did last week in London is worth discussing.
The Entire Men’s 100 Meter Final … as a GIF
August 6, 2012 By Leave a Comment
If you missed Usain Bolt’s Olympic record-setting, 9.63-second win the men’s 100 meters yesterday, here it is…as an animated GIF.
Friday Olympic Preview: What to Watch, TV Listings, and Medals Awarded
August 3, 2012 By Leave a Comment
After another successful day for the United States, here’s a look at today’s TV schedule and a list of medals that will be awarded today.
5 Great American Olympic Performances You May Have Missed
August 3, 2012 By Leave a Comment
If you haven’t had a chance to watch much live coverage during the day on cable or the Internet, or if you haven’t been following the games incessantly on Twitter, here are some incredible American athletes you may have missed.
