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Olympians Justin Gatlin and Jeff Demps on the NFL and Track
USA Olympians Justin Gatlin and Jeff Demps spoke with David Baumann of Sports Talk Florida about the NFL and US Men’s track. Demps commented on how hard it is to be two-sport athlete (NFL and track)....
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NHL To Play In 2014 Olympics In Sochi
NHL & NHLPA REACH AGREEMENT WITH IIHF FOR PLAYER PARTICIPATION IN SOCHI NEW YORK/TORONTO (July 19, 2013) – NHL players will be available to the 12 participating IIHF Member National Associations...
View ArticleCanada Names Mike Babcock Head Coach
MIKE BABCOCK NAMED HEAD COACH OF CANADA’S NATIONAL MEN’S TEAM; KEN HITCHCOCK, CLAUDE JULIEN, LINDY RUFF NAMED ASSOCIATE COACHES CALGARY, Alta. – Hockey Canada, along with Canada’s National Men’s Team...
View ArticleKrzyzewski Begins The Quest For Third Gold
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Mike Krzyzewski (shuh-SHEF’-skee) was fully convinced his Olympic duties were over. Team USA had just won its second straight gold medal in London, and he said he was done as coach....
View ArticleTwo More Bolts Players Invited To Olympic Orientation Camps
Two more players got invitations Tuesday to participate in their countries Olympic Orientation camp in hopes of representing their country at the Sochi games. Lightning defenseman Radko Gudas and...
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US Hockey Team Emphasizing Youth At Olympic Camp
The U.S. hockey team’s Olympic orientation camp next month is expected to be full of newcomers. Winning at the 2014 Winter Olympics is still the goal, but the U.S. is willing to give younger players a...
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No More Olympics For LeBron James?
LeBron James’ days of playing for Team USA have likely ended. James, 28, will not play for USA Basketball during the 2013 world championships in Spain and is doubtful to participate in the 2016...
View ArticleSidney Crosby Opposes Russia Anti-Gay Law
CALGARY, Alberta — The NHL’s top player didn’t shy away Sunday when asked about Russia’s anti-gay law being adopted for the Olympics in February. Team Canada superstar Sidney Crosby isn’t on board with...
View Article2020 Summer Olympics Host City to be Announced on Saturday
Turkey’s Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is apparently not all that concerned with the ongoing events in nearby Syria as he is leading Istanbul 2020′s delegation and heading to Buenos Aires,...
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IOC Dismisses Concerns About Laws Banning Gays In Russia
SOCHI, Russia (AP) — The International Olympic Committee has dismissed concerns over Russia’s law banning gay propaganda. The chairman of the IOC Coordination Commission, Jean-Claude Killy (zhawn klawd...
View ArticleTeam Canada Olympic Men’s Hockey Roster Likely Unveiled Jan 7th
Hockey fans may want to circle Jan. 7 on their calendars. It appears that will be the date for the official announcement of Canada’s men’s hockey team for the Sochi Olympics. Hockey Canada said it will...
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Olympic Champion Swimmer Retires
Six-time Olympic medalist Rebecca Soni has retired from swimming. Soni made the announcement Thursday, saying she plans to launch a new lifestyle company and blog. The 26-year-old Soni won the...
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Judgment Day Approaches for Oscar Pistorius
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — At the beginning of last year, Oscar Pistorius was a globally admired athlete, the first double-amputee to run at the world championships and the Olympics. That sparkling image...
View ArticleIOC: NBC Secures Rights To Olympics
NBC extends Olympic deal through 2032 for $7.75B LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — NBC has secured the U.S. broadcast rights to the Olympics through 2032 in a record six-games deal worth $7.75 billion. NBC...
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Medical Experts: Oscar Pistorius Did Not Suffer from Mental Illness
During the trial involving Oscar Pistorius and the murder of his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp, he claimed he was mentally ill when the shooting happened. According to NBC News, psychiatrists found that...
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Prosecutor Says Pistorius was Portrayed as Victim
Oscar Pistorius was being portrayed as a “poor victim” ahead of his sentencing for killing girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, the chief prosecutor said Tuesday. Prosecutor Gerrie Nel was cross-examining...
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The 5 Most Significant Sports Moments of 2014
This past year has been full of ups and downs in sports. From Super Bowl madness, on-camera interviews gone wrong, and the implosion of the NFL, sports never fails to bore us. Here is a list of the...
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Michael Phelps Pleads Guilty To Second DUI
Olympic gold medal swimmer Michael Phelps has pleaded guilty to drunken driving in Baltimore almost three months after he was arrested. Phelps entered his plea to a charge of driving under the...
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12 Months of Sports – 2014 A Year in Review
As the year 2014 comes to a close, it’s important to reflect – to take time and look back at the good, the bad, and, well, you get it. This year did in fact remind us, not-so-subtly, that athletes are...
View ArticleBoston Officials Move Forward On 2024 Olympic Bid
BOSTON — Boston officials are celebrating the city’s selection as the U.S. nominee for the 2024 Olympics. Now they begin work on convincing the IOC to send the Summer Games to the Hub. Boston beat San...
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