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Based on his expectations heading into the London Olympics, Ryan Lochte fell short of his goals. There is nothing wrong with five overall medals including two golds, but Lochte made it clear before the Games that he was aiming to sweep his events and …
Former world champion sprinter Kim Collins had his London Olympic experience cut short on Saturday and was not allowed to compete in the final heat of the men’s 100-meter, but you will never guess why. Prior to Saturday’s race, Collins …
Ryan Lochte is one of the best swimmers in the world, has six-pack abs, and a healthy bank account, but he still has at least one similarity to most people. The 11-time Olympic medalist admits he pees in the pool. Lochte was asked whether Olympians …
Team USA basketball had a record-setting win over Nigeria at the London Olympics on Thursday, but they couldn’t completely enjoy the near-flawless performance. The US won 156-73 and set records for most points, three-pointers, field goals, and …
Australia’s Liz Cambage became the first woman to dunk at the Olympics when she slammed one down during the third quarter of Australia’s 70-66 win over Russia on Friday. Cambage is a 6’8″ center who plays for the Tulsa Shock …
Olympic medals are some of the most prized possessions an athlete can have. When medal-winning athletes return home from competition, they probably work quickly to find a safe spot for their keepsakes. Some probably store the medals in a trophy room, …
Gabby Douglas went from being a relatively unknown gymnast to being one of the most recognizable female athletes in the country in a matter of months. The 16-year-old became the first woman to win gold in the individual all-around and team …
Joshua Booth, a 21-year-old rower who rowed for Australia on Wednesday, was arrested early Thursday morning and held at a police department in Egham after he was reportedly involved in an incident where a store front was damaged. According to the …
The US women’s soccer team defeated New Zealand 2-0 on Friday to advance to the semifinals of the Olympic tournament. Abby Wambach scored a goal in the 27th minute to extend her US record to eight Olympic goals. After missing the Beijing …
Over the past several years, the NFL has been working to grow the sport of American football internationally by holding regular season games in London. For the most part, the games have been a success. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell says it …
Now that Ryan Lochte has finished swimming at the London Olympics and will be bringing five medals home with him to the United States, he can turn his focus toward rest and relaxation. Lochte, who turned 28 on Friday, was asked all the questions you …
Michael Phelps may be the most popular athlete in the world right now, but that doesn’t mean he’s above acting like an excited fan when he receives tweets from celebrities. Phelps, who added to his record Olympic medals total with a gold …
What would you say if I told you that the best female gymnast in the world nearly quit the sport a few months ago? It would be hard to believe, right? But that’s actually what happened with Gabby Douglas. Douglas, who won the gold medal in the …
If it feels like Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh Jennings have been around forever, it’s because they have. On Wednesday, they lost their first set since before the Athens Olympics in 2004 — and Walsh Jennings had pink eye. They are the …
For those of you who like amazing photographs, the L2012 Pool Camera is a must-follow on Twitter. Throughout the early part of the games, the account has been used to post some amazing shots from underneath the water at the London Aquatics Center. …
Many people are unaware of it, but Olympic medal winners actually receive prize money in addition to their all-important piece of hardware. Winning a gold medal at the Olympics likely means you are going to cash in on endorsements at some point in …
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