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10 Craziest Parents in Sports
Olympics The craziest parents in sports have all had strange twists and turns along the way to fame or infamy. Many plotted every step of their child’s life. Others got in the way. Some were successful. S...
3 weeks ago by Nathan Rush Tags: NFL, MLB, Golf, Olympics, Prince Fielder, Barry Sanders, Larry Fitzgerald, Todd Marinovich

Top 10 Internet Memes in Sports in 2012
Olympics This year, countless Internet memes went viral. But the world of sports saw some of the best. Here is a rundown of the top 10 best Internet memes in sports in 2012. 1. McKayla Is Not Impress...
24 weeks ago by Nathan Rush Tags: NFL, NBA, Olympics, Derek Jeter, Anthony Davis, Derrick Rose, Dwyane Wade, LeBron James, Eli Manning, Jay Cutler

Top 50 Individual Sports Performances of 2012
Olympics Even in a year when records fell, athletes achieved famous firsts and the games changed, 2012 seemed to be a more eventful than usual year in sports. And thanks to an Olympics year, a portion ...
24 weeks ago by Athlon Sports Tags: College Football, College Basketball, NFL, NBA, NASCAR, Golf, Overtime, Olympics

5 Great Moments in Sportsmanship
Olympics Too often these days, fans and athletes alike focus on the negative side of sports, whether it's a fight that breaks out on the field or trash talk off the field. Still, there are many instances of...
25 weeks ago by Athlon Sports Tags: Golf, Monthly, Olympics

Olympics 2012: Which U.S. colleges led the way in London?
Olympics Michigan's Michael Phelps led the Olympics in medals (six), but where did his alma mater Michigan rank? Football and basketball remain king, but at le...
43 weeks ago by David Fox Tags: Olympics, Big 12, Big Ten, Ivy League, Pac-12, SEC, Cal Golden Bears, Florida Gators, Georgia Bulldogs, Michigan Wolverines, Princeton Tigers, Stanford Cardinal, Tennessee Volunteers, Texas Longhorns, USC Trojans, The only words I ever said to an opponent when standing on his base were the names of his children I'd fathered.

Top 10 Disappointments of the 2012 London Olympics
Olympics 1. NBC’s tape-delaying, video-stream buffering coverage NBC could not get it right at the 2012 London Olympics. Their tape-delayed coverage included lowlights such as Bob Costas nonchalantly ...
44 weeks ago by Nathan Rush Tags: Olympics

10 Amazing Olympic Firsts from London 2012
Olympics There's a first time for everything... even at the Games. ...
44 weeks ago by Rob Doster Tags: Olympics

Brazil vs. Mexico Gold Medal Match: Ten Things You Need To Know
Olympics 1. The match is Saturday at 10 a.m. EST at Wembley Stadium There will be no need for NBC to tape delay the Gold Medal Match. Brazil and Mexico kick off on a Saturday at a reasonable hour states...
44 weeks ago by Nathan Rush Tags: Olympics

Athlon’s Essential Eleven Links of the Day
Olympics This is your daily link roundup of our favorite sports posts on the web for August 10. • The Lakers acquisition of big man Dwight Howard has some people thinking that Los Angeles is now the N...
44 weeks ago by Patrick Snow Tags: College Football, College Basketball, NFL, NBA, MLB, Olympics, Links

Olympic Photo of the Day: Rhythmic Gymnastics
Olympics Germany's Jana Berezko-Marggrander with the ball during the rhythmic gymnastics individual all-around competition. ...
44 weeks ago by Nathan Rush Tags: Olympics

2012 Olympics: 5 Can't-Miss Events for Aug. 10
Olympics Here's the Fab Five for Aug. 10, which will highlight NBC's prime-time schedule starting at 8 pm Eastern: 1. Women's 4x100m Finals Allyson Felix and Carmelita Jeter will try to lead the U.S. ...
44 weeks ago by Rob Doster Tags: Olympics, LeBron James

If Kentucky's Big Blue Nation Had An Olympic Basketball Team
Olympics Kentucky Wildcats basketball fans are known as the “Big Blue Nation.” But what if the Big Blue Nation were an actual sovereign nation eligible to compete in the 2012 London Olympics? How would ...
44 weeks ago by Nathan Rush Tags: College Basketball, NBA, Olympics, Kentucky Wildcats, Anthony Davis, DeMarcus Cousins, John Wall, Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, Rajon Rondo, Tayshaun Prince

Olympic Photo of the Day: Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh Jennings Win Gold
Olympics Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh Jennings won their third straight gold medal in beach volleyball on Wednesday night in London, defeating fellow Americans April Ross and Jennifer Kessy in straight...
44 weeks ago by Nathan Rush Tags: Olympics

2012 Olympics: 5 Can't-Miss Events for Aug. 9
Olympics Here's the Fab Five for Aug. 9, which will highlight NBC's prime-time schedule starting at 8 pm Eastern: 1. Men's 200m Finals This 19-second thrill ride offers Usain Bolt another occasion to ...
44 weeks ago by Rob Doster Tags: Olympics

10 Greatest London Olympic Moments...So Far
Olympics 1.  Phelps Becomes Most Decorated Olympic Athlete in History Even with all the question marks surrounding Michael Phelps and his purported laziness in training heading into the London Olym...
44 weeks ago by Athlon Sports Tags: Olympics

Olympic Photo of the Day: Lolo Jones Finishes Fourth
Olympics America's sweetheart, Lolo Jones, failed to medal in the 100-meter hurdles, finishing fourth as the rain fell in London. The result was especially painful for Jones, who was seeking redemption afte...
44 weeks ago by Nathan Rush Tags: Olympics

2012 Olympics: 5 Can't Miss Events for Aug. 8
Olympics Here's the Fab Five for Aug. 8, which will highlight NBC's prime-time schedule starting at 8 pm Eastern: 1. Women's 200m Finals The U.S. Big Three in the women's sprints — Carmelita Jeter, ...
44 weeks ago by Rob Doster Tags: Olympics

Olympics Photo of the Day: U.S. Women's Soccer
Olympics It was a thrilling day for the U.S. women on the pitch at Old Trafford. Here, the Americans celebrate Abby Wambach's goal that tied the match with Canada 3-3. Alex Morgan's header in extra time wou...
45 weeks ago by Rob Doster Tags: Olympics

20 Most Awesome Samuel L. Jackson Tweets About the Olympics
Olympics Recently we put together a post on the 25 Twitter Accounts Every Summer Olympics Fan Should Follow. Unfortunately, we missed perhaps the greatest Olympic tweeter yet—Samuel L. Jackson. The actor ...
45 weeks ago by Rich McVey Tags: Overtime, News, Olympics

2012 Olympics: 5 Can't-Miss Events for Aug. 6
Olympics Here's the Fab Five for Aug. 6, which will highlight NBC's prime-time schedule starting at 8 pm Eastern: 1. Women's Gymnastics - Uneven Bars Final All-around gold medalist Gabby Douglas guns ...
45 weeks ago by Rob Doster Tags: Olympics

Olympics Photo of the Day: Usain Bolt
Olympics Jamaica's Usain Bolt reacts to his win in the men's 100-meter final with his signature pose in the Olympic Stadium at the 2012 Summer Olympics, London, Sunday, Aug. 5, 2012. Bolt set an Olympic rec...
45 weeks ago by Rob Doster Tags: Olympics

Athlon’s Essential Eleven Links of the Day
Olympics This is your daily link roundup of our favorite sports posts on the web for August 3. • Several MLB Facebook accounts were hacked yesterday, and Yankees fans received a strange message regard...
45 weeks ago by Patrick Snow Tags: College Football, NFL, NBA, MLB, Olympics

2012 Olympics: 5 Can't-Miss Events for Aug. 3
Olympics Another packed day — Phelps' farewell, the all-out sprint of the 50m, the start of track and field, and much more. Here's the Fab Five for Aug. 3, which will highlight NBC's prime-time schedule s...
45 weeks ago by Rob Doster Tags: Olympics

Neymar Will Lead Brazil to First Olympic Gold Medal
Olympics Brazil’s 20-year-old samba sensation Neymar is a rock star in shin guards. Clearly the premier footballer at the London Olympics, the electrifying striker entered the tournament surrounded by...
45 weeks ago by Nathan Rush Tags: Olympics

Olympics Photo of the Day: U.S. Men's Basketball
Olympics Carmelo Anthony of Team USA drives to the basket past Nigeria's Derrick Obasohan during a record-setting afternoon at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Friday, Aug. 3, 2012, in London. Anthony had 37 point...
45 weeks ago by Rob Doster Tags: Olympics

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