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U.S. Men’s Soccer Wins CONCACAF Gold Cup, USWNT Gold Medal Dreams Dashed

August 2, 2021 By Ashley Henshaw

U.S. Men’s Soccer Wins CONCACAF Gold Cup, USWNT Gold Medal Dreams Dashed

U.S. soccer fans just experienced some serious highs and lows in a period of under 24 hours. First, the U.S. men’s national soccer team defeated Mexico to take home the CONCACAF Gold Cup in Las Vegas on Sunday night. But in the early hours of Monday morning, half a world away in Tokyo, the U.S. women’s […]

Filed Under: Olympics, Soccer

Tokyo Olympics Will Be Spectator-Free Due to COVID Concerns

July 8, 2021 By Ashley Henshaw

Tokyo Olympics Will Be Spectator-Free Due to COVID Concerns

On Thursday, International Olympic Committee (IOC) and Japanese organizers announced that all spectators would be barred from attending the Tokyo Olympic Games. The change comes as Japan issued a state of emergency due to the spread of coronavirus in the country. Though the announcement from Olympics Minister Tamayo Marukawa is sure to upset fans who had been looking forward […]

Filed Under: Olympics

Simone Biles Makes History With Yurchenko Double Pike As Olympics Approach

May 25, 2021 By Ashley Henshaw

Simone Biles Makes History With Yurchenko Double Pike As Olympics Approach

Olympics fever is starting to really set in, and we have Simone Biles to thank for it. On Saturday, 24-year-old Biles became the first woman to land a Yurchenko double pike vault in competition at the GK U.S. Classic in Indianapolis. THE QUEEN HAS SPOKEN 👑 Simone Biles landed her Yurchenko double pike for the first time […]

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VIDEO: Michael Phelps Loses 100-Meter Race To Great White Shark

July 24, 2017 By Nick A.

Michael Phelps lost. Although there are some who thought that Phelps would win the race, the 28-time Olympic medalist lost the 100-meter race in cold waters to a great white shark by only 2-seconds. For those of you who thought that Phelps would actually swam side-by-side next to the shark, sorry to disappoint. The shark’s […]

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Michael Phelps Swims Too Much Into The Booze, Gets Second DUI

September 30, 2014 By Nick A.

Michael Phelps Swims Too Much Into The Booze, Gets Second DUI

Michael Phelps can add another title to his resume, and it doesn’t rhyme with “gold medal”. Phelps was arrested early Tuesday morning for a DUI in Maryland, when he was clocked going 84 mph in a 45 mph zone. There hasn’t been anything released yet about his blood alcohol level, but regardless, this marks the […]

Filed Under: Olympics Tagged With: Michael Phelps

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The Stone of Destiny: Great Britain's 2002 Olympic Curling Team

The Stone Of Destiny: Great Britain’s 2002 Olympic Curling Team

The Olympic Games are often defined by the feats achieved by the all-time greats. Whether it’s Jesse Owens in Berlin, Muhammed Ali in Rome, Mark Spitz … [Read More...]

Game Changer: How The Shot Clock Saved The NBA & Basketball

Game Changer: How The Shot Clock Saved The NBA & Basketball

Everyone has heard it: a mid-game buzzer that simultaneously causes cheering or disappointment, excitement or dread, depending on which team you're … [Read More...]

The Rise Of The Madden Football Phenomenon

The Rise Of The Madden Football Phenomenon

Just say the word "Madden" and football comes to mind. John Madden is a cultural icon, whether it's from his time as a Super Bowl-winning coach … [Read More...]

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