Richard Jewell did the right thing as a security guard at the 1996 Olympics 24 years ago. He was crucified for it and it may have killed him.
Olympian Snowboarder Alex Pullin Tragically Died While Spearfishing
He never medaled at the Olympics, but Alex Pullin’s impact on snowboarding can’t go unnoticed. Sadly, he died in a spearfishing accident.
The 2004 Men’s Olympic Basketball Team Was a Problem Waiting to Happen
The 2004 U.S. Men’s Olympic Basketball team displayed a disappointing performance at the 2004 Olympics finishing with a bronze medal.
Ex-World Junior Skating Champion Ekaterina Alexandrovskaya Tragically Dies at Age 20
Ekaterina Alexandrovskaya, a two-time Australian national champion skater, tragically died at the age of 20. Here are the details.
The Bizarre Downfall of CBS Analyst Pat O’Brien Included Alcohol and Sex Messages
Pat O’Brien was on top of the world as a sportscaster and he was at rock bottom as an alcoholic. He’s hoping to stay on the road to recovery.
What Really Happened When Stephon Marbury Nearly Got Sent Home From the 2004 Olympics
Stephon Marbury was chosen for one of the worst USA basketball teams ever put together, the 2004 Olympic team.
The Munich Massacre Caused 11 Innocent Deaths and Changed the Olympics Forever
In 1972, a terrorist group stormed the Olympic village in Munich, Germany and eventually killed 11 innocent athletes in the Munich Massacre.
Former Olympic Gold Medalist Gail Devers Almost Walked Away from Her Career Due to an Underlying Condition
Gail Devers accomplished a lot throughout her career. She almost walked away from the sport after a disease she was diagnosed with.
The Tragic Death of Olympic Sprinter Florence Griffith-Joyner
Florence Griffith-Joyner won three gold medals at the 1988 Olympics in Seoul, captivating track and field fans.
Olympic Swimmer Ryan Lochte Reveals the One Guy He Wants to Beat Up
Six-time Olympic champion Ryan Lochte is the subject of an upcoming documentary in which he talks about an infamous incident at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Games.
Who is Alex Zanardi?
Alex Zanardi, a former Formula One racer and Paralympic athlete, recently suffered a devastating crash that’s left him in a coma.
Olympic Star Flo Hyman’s Tragic Death Saved Lives
American volleyball star Flo Hyman’s death in 1986 at the age of 31 was attributed to Marfan syndrome.
Steve Prefontaine’s Tragic Death Ended a Brief, Brilliant Running Career
For an athlete who only competed in the Olympics once and finished out of the money, Steve Prefontaine made a lasting impact on track and field and changed amateur sports in this country. Generations of young distance runners were trained to emulate Prefontaine, but it took decades for worthy successors to emerge. The story of …
Stripped of Gold Medals and Sent to Prison, Where Is Marion Jones Today?
Marion Jones was on top of the world after winning three gold medals at the 2000 Summer Olympics. A few years later she was in prison. Where is Marion Jones today?
Carl Lewis Is Why We Don’t Need the National Anthem Before Games
Carl Lewis is known both for nine Olympic gold medals and butchering the national anthem before an NBA game.
WWE Hall of Famer Mark Henry Once Met a ‘Disrespectful’ Michael Jordan and Things Nearly Didn’t End Well For No. 23
WWE Hall of Famer Mark Henry once met Michael Jordan in Barcelona when both were competing in the 1992 Olympics and things nearly got ugly.
USA Olympic Wrestler Ellis Coleman Purchased a Flying Squirrel Because of His Nickname
USA Olympic Wrestler Ellis Coleman bought a pet flying squirrel because of his nickname that he was given by his peers.
Colin Kaepernick Paid a Small Price in Comparison to John Carlos and Tommie Smith
Tommie Smith and John Carlos staged a protest in the Olympics nearly half a century before Colin Kaepernick began kneeling at NFL games.
Billy Crystal’s Eulogy for Muhammad Ali Was the Greatest
Heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali and comedian Billy Crystal were longtime friends.
Kevin Garnett Said Team USA Once Had a $1 Million Bounty to Dunk on Yao Ming
The 2000 USA men’s basketball team, led by Kevin Garnett, Ray Allen, and Jason Kidd, didn’t have a whole lot of challenges en route to capturing its Olympic gold medal in Sydney, Australia. Since the challenges were rare, they decided to make their own. In their first game against China, and their 7-foot-6 star Yao …
The Anxiety Swimmer Michael Phelps Felt Before Races Was Never as Bad as It Is Now
“My emotions are all over the place,” Michael Phelps says of the pandemic’s effect on his mental health.
How Much is Usain Bolt Worth and Where is the 8-Time Olympic Gold Medalist Today?
A look back on the career of Usain Bolt, how much money he earned off the track, and where the eight-time Olympic gold medalist is today.
The Day Michael Jordan Made It Known He Owned the NBA
It was already a given by the 1992 Olympics that Michael Jordan was the best basketball player in the world. Magic Johnson says Jordan confirmed it in a scrimmage.
Toni Kukoc and the Forgotten Yugoslavian Team Were One of the Main Reasons the Dream Team Was Created in the First Place
A look back at how the Yugoslavian national team, which featured Toni Kukoc and three other future NBA stars, led to the creation of the Dream Team.
Michael Jordan Was Not the Best Player on the 1992 Dream Team
A look back on how Michael Jordan was not the best player on the 1992 Dream Team that won the gold medal at the Barcelona Olympics.
What is Michael Phelps’ Net Worth and Where is the 23-Time Olympic Gold Medalist Now?
A look back on the career of 23-time Olympic gold-medal swimmer Michael Phelps, his net worth, and where he is today.
3-Time Gold-Medal Swimmer Ryan Murphy Speaks on the Postponement of the Tokyo Games, How It’s Affected Training, and What an Olympic-Level Athlete Does in Quarantine
In an interview with Sportscasting, three-time gold-medal swimmer Ryan Murphy discusses how the cancellation of the Tokyo Olympics has impacted his schedule and how he’s using the downtime to his advantage
Bob Costas Made Tons of Money on TV Ever Since His Baseball Coach Told Him He Couldn’t Hit His Weight
Legendary sports broadcaster Bob Costas made a lot of money calling games ever since his high school coach told him he couldn’t hit his weight.
The 1 Game That the Dream Team Lost Did Not Happen During the Olympics
The 1992 Dream Team dominated during the Olympics. But before they went to Barcelona they played a college team and lost.
Simone Biles Won’t Commit to Competing in the Rescheduled Tokyo Olympics
Simone Biles is one of the most decorated Olympic athletes in United States history. But fans might not see her compete again.
The Richest Athlete Alive Behind Michael Jordan Is a Man You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
Michael Jordan is now the richest former athlete in the world with a net worth of $2.2 billion. No. 2 on the list is not who you’d expect.
Has the Olympics Ever Been Canceled or Postponed Before?
This is not the first time the Olympics have been altered by major world events. They’ve been canceled or postponed three times before.
Leon Spinks Is Facing a Sad Ending After a Wasted Boxing Career
Leon Spinks held the heavyweight boxing championship for seven months after beating Muhammad Ali but never again had meaningful success.
What Happened to Former Soccer Star Mia Hamm?
Soccer star Mia Hamm won two World Cups and two Olympic golds with the United States Women’s National Team.
Dusty Baker’s Kept Promise to Zac Efron Made Him a Fan
Dusty Bakerof the retired MLB player and current Houston Astros manager.
How Is Olympic and X-Games Champion Shaun White Training Today?
Shaun White won most of his Olympic and X-Games medals before turning 25, but is the 33-year-old still training to compete in future events?
Why Did Dwyane Wade Go Bald for the 2008 Summer Olympics?
Bald Dwyane Wade was a major reason Team USA won the gold medal in the 2008 Summer Olympics. Here is why he went bald.
What Happened to Former Softball Star Jennie Finch?
A look at the career and life of former softball star Jennie Finch, who is one of the most dominant female athletes in history.
U.S. Women Stage Fair-Pay Protest Before Latest Win
World Cup hero Megan Rapinoe doubts the sincerity of an apology made to the U.S. Women’s National Team during the latest round in a court clash with the U.S. Soccer Federation.
The 1984 Olympics Marks the Last Time the Games Were Profitable
For the games to survive long-term, a return to the austere approach of the 1984 Olympics may be the only way forward.
Charles Barkley Reveals Why He’ll Sell His 1993 MVP Trophy
Hall of Fame basketball player Charles Barkley has plans to help his hometown and a way to raise money for the project.
Will Shaun White Compete at the 2020 Olympics?
Shaun White already has three gold medals in WInter Olympics snowboarding competition and has made a decision on whether to take a run at skateboarding this summer in Tokyo.
What Stunning Change Are Olympic Officials Discussing?
The coronavirus outbreak is forcing the IOC to consider its options if Tokyo cannot host the 2020 Olympics as scheduled.
How the WGC-Mexico Finish Hurt Tiger Woods’ Chances of Playing in the Olympics
The results of this past weekend’s WGC-Mexico Championship may have hurt the chances of Tiger Woods playing in the Olympics.
Where Are Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh Jennings Now?
Misty May Treanor and Kerri Walsh Jennings are two of the most success Olympic athletes the United States has ever seen. What are they up to now?
Where is Miracle on Ice Hero Mike Eruzione Now?
In the 1980 Olympics, Mike Eruzione helped pull of the Miracle on Ice. 40 years later, though, what is the Team USA captain up to?
40 Years After the Miracle on Ice, Where is Goalie Jim Craig?
40 years ago, Jim Craig and his United States teammates made Olympic history. Where is the Miracle on Ice goaltender now, though?
The 2 Factors That Will Decide Lebron James’ Status for the 2020 Olympics
LeBron James is considering playing for USA Basketball for a fourth time at the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo.
Who made the 3-on-3 USA Basketball Olympic Qualifying Teams?
The men’s and women’s teams for the 3×3 USA Basketball Olympic Qualifying teams were announced on Monday evening.
Roger Federer Plans to Stick Around to Win the 1 Title that has Eluded Him
Roger Federer has done it all in his stellar tennis career, but one title has eluded him, and he plans to take one more shot at winning it.
