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If you’re not an Olympic athlete, you might be feeling a little left out of the competitive action this summer. Lucky for you, the good old Internet has provided us regular folks with a way...

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  The 2012 London Summer Games got off to a thrilling start Friday night as the countries of the world joined together for one night of spectacle before the grueling days of competition get into...

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There are 16,000 athletes competing in the London Summer Games in hundreds of events. Simple math confirms the vast majority of these competitors will be going home without a medal.  Most of these athletes are...

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Olympic action: July 26

July 27, 2012

The second day of Olympic competition got underway Thursday as the men’s soccer squads took to the pitch. There were no Americans involved in the action Thursday as the U.S. men’s soccer team did not...

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It was the biggest day of my young life.  I was marching in the Opening Ceremonies proudly wearing the USA’s red, white and blue. After the grand entrance, waves and smiles, there I was snuggled in...

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For the next two weeks, viewers around the world will watch as some of the most fit athletes from across the globe compete in the Summer Olympics. Apparently for some countries, however, an Olympic-worthy body...

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One of Saudi Arabia’s first ever two female Olympians has made news Thursday morning among reports the female judo competitor, called a judoka, will not be allowed to compete with her headscarf. According to a...

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It appears 50 Cent has begun a foray into the world of sports. The rapper, who according to a report from Yahoo obtained a New York promoter’s license last week and has already applied for...

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Voula Papachristou was slated to compete for Greece as a triple jumper, but the 23-year-old won’t even be making it to the Opening ceremonies all thanks to her Twitter account. According to a report from...

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Olympic action: July 25

July 26, 2012

The Opening Ceremonies for the London 2012 Olympics will be held Friday night, but Olympic competition is already underway across the pond. Wednesday marked the beginning of the 2012 Olympics as the women’s football (soccer)...

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