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Anthony Ervin Reflects on his Career, and Michael Phelps After Historic Gold Medal Win
Anthony Ervin talks about his path back to Olympic gold and how Michael Phelps has matured into a leader.
Catching Up with Milorad Cavic, Who Beat Michael Phelps But Lost Gold by the Force of a Finger
"I'm not sure how comfortable I would have felt having the gold medal that everyone else in the world believed was not mine." Even eight years later, losing gold to Phelps still stings for Cavic.
Neymar Parties Like a Normal 24-Year-Old, the Press Freaks Out
"Imagine you're 24 years old, earning what I earn and having all that I have," Neymar said. "Wouldn't you be the same as me?" Well, yeah.
Liga MX Review: Oribe Peralta Is Peaking at the Right Time
Oribe Peralta had his best game for Club America just as he gets ready to head to Brazil to help defend Mexico's soccer gold medal at the Olympics.
Uncovering the Innocent Truth Behind New Zealand's Hitler Tree
The Timaru Boys' High School is home to one of the world's last living memories of Hitler, but just don't mention his name.
Finland and the Rest of the Hockey World Has Caught up to Canada
Canadians cannot lay ownership to the game of hockey forever. No country can, in fact. But for now, the conversation about Finland has changed. Its a bona fide hockey superpower and will be for years to come.
Q&A with Pierre-Luc Gagnon: Canada’s Unsung Skateboarding Hero
Pierre-Luc Gagnon overcame a serious hip injury to win his ninth gold medal at the X Games. But the skateboarder is upset about the lack of support he's received in Canada.
The Effective Mania of Coach K
With 1,000 wins to his name, it's time to consider the ur-authoritarian primacy of Coach K and what it says about the college game.
What Would You Win a Gold Medal In?
"It would be absolute chaos!" I hear you cry. "Completely unimplementable, particularly in an age of recession. Think of the staffing issues." Well, maybe, but at least it would be fair. And what's more important: feasibility or our shared dream of...