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Spectator falls down hill avoiding bikers in Giro d'Italia (GIF)

During stage 10 of the 2013 Giro d'Italia bike race, a spectator fell backwards down a steep hill after losing his balance as he stepped off to the side of the road to avoid a pack of bicycles led by Cadel Evans. Unfortunately, due to the steepness of the hill and the camera angle in the video, we have no way of knowing what happened after he fell. However, we hope he has stopped...
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9 days ago  |  Discuss

Missy Franklin celebrates 18th birthday with Prince Harry (Video)

U.S. Olympic gold medalist Missy Franklin celebrated her 18th birthday by attending a cocktail reception at Sanctuary Golf Course in Colorado on Friday, joining other sports stars and dignitaries in welcoming Britain's Prince Harry. Prince Harry had a nice chat with Franklin about her Olympic medals, then helped lead the singing of "Happy Birthday" in her honor....
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12 days ago  |  Discuss

Leryn Franco's Facebook page a treasure trove

Long before Australian hurdler Michelle Jenneke shimmied her way into our hearts and minds with her sexy pre-race dance routine, there was Leryn Franco, the absolutely stunning javelin-throwing goddess from Paraguay. An Athena armed with a javelin instead of a spear, if you will. In fact, her reign as the exotic female athlete that rules the interwebs dates all the way back to 2009...
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April 05, 2013  |  Discuss

Leg-Less Olympic Runner Oscar Pistorius, Has A History Of Domestic Violence Against Women

As the leg-less Olympic runner Oscar Pistorius appeared in court Friday, he held his head in his hands weeping. The truth about Pistorius is starting to emerge. South African police are starting to reveal that they have been to the house belonging to Pistorius before. He has had a history of domestic violence against women. It appears that he and a former girlfriend had problems...
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February 15, 2013  |  Discuss

Does Oscar Pistorius Really Think The “I thought She Was An Intruder” Defense Gives Him A Leg To Stand On? He Shot Her 4 Times.

Who does Oscar Pistorius think he is kidding with I thought she was an intruder? The man shot Reeva Steenkamp 4 times. They have been involved with each other for some time. How long would it take for someone to  identify the person they supposedly loved? I think the average person would be able to recognize their  girlfriend in a matter of seconds. Why would he shot her 4 times...
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February 14, 2013  |  Discuss

Does Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps have a new girlfriend? (Photos)

Retired Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps is set to tee off at the Phoenix Open Pro-Am this week after reportedly spending a romantic vacation in the Bahamas with stunning 22-year-old waitress and aspiring model Sarah Herndon. Phelps, 27, is the most decorated Olympian of all time with 22 medals — 18 of them gold. But it looks like Herndon was the prize. RadarOnline.com reports...
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January 28, 2013  |  Discuss
SWEET SASSY MOLASSEY

Is this the worst ski jump attempt ever?

The adorable banner at the beginning of this video reads FLY UP HIGHER OUR JUMPERS. Little did they know they’d be witnessing a Daiki Ito fly lower than any man in history.The YouTube description doesn’t do it justice:The japanese ski jumper Daiki Ito slips on the jump from the beam and head down the ramp track. Fortunately, he is stopped just before takeoff.Firstly, it doesn’t...
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January 21, 2013  |  Discuss
PRETTY MUCH A NO-BRAINER

Hamilton removed from Disney event

Disney has canceled an upcoming scheduled appearance at Disneyland by Suzy Favor Hamilton in light of the former Olympian being outed as a high-priced escort.

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December 21, 2012  |  Discuss
WORKING GIRL

Former Olympian working as escort

Suzy Favor Hamilton, a U.S. distance runner in the 1992, 1996 and 2000 Olympics, has been working as an escort in Las Vegas under the alias “Kelly Lundy."

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December 20, 2012  |  Discuss
NEED FOR SPEED

Lolo says she can beat Denard in race

Lolo Jones was picking games as a guest for ESPN, and while making her selection in the Michigan-Minnesota game, she boasted.

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November 03, 2012  |  8 Comments
IT'S A MAJOR AWARD!

The best Halloween costume of 2012

Paralympian Josh Sundquist wins the best Halloween costume for 2012 and also, forever. Game over everyone. Thanks for playing.

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October 30, 2012  |  7 Comments

McKayla Maroney, Aly Raisman injured while on tour (Video)

McKayla Maroney and Aly Raisman were both hurt during the second night of the Kellogg’s Tour of Gymnastics Champions. The gold medal winners were performing along with the rest of the “Fierce Five” in Ontario, Ca., when they hurt themselves on the uneven bars Sunday night. At around the 1:25 mark in the video above, you can see Maroney hurt herself on her dismount from the...
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September 11, 2012  |  Discuss
IN DEFENSE

Gym responds to Gabby Douglas' bullying claims

The gym in Virginia where Gabby Douglas used to train responded to her bullying claims.

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August 28, 2012  |  Discuss

Could Phelps lose medals over photos?

If the International Olympic Committee is out for blood, Michael Phelps could be a sitting duck. We've already seen Jamaican sprinter Yohan Blake come under the gun for wearing a $500,000 watch that wasn't sponsored by Omega during a race, which is a big no-no according to the IOC's rules and regulations. Now, Phelps is the one who could be in some hot water after photos...
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August 17, 2012  |  218 Comments

Missy Franklin gets Olympics tattoo

Missy Franklin said before the Games that she was planning to get an Olympics tattoo, and she went through with her plans. The 17-year-old swimmer got a small tattoo of the Olympic rings around her right hip and shared a picture of it on her Twitter account Thursday. Franklin had the approval of her parents and says this will be her only tattoo. We’ll see — lots of people...
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August 16, 2012  |  1 Comment

10 disappointments from the London 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...
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August 13, 2012  |  2 Comments
ONE KOBE, ONE CUP

Bryant drug-tested following game

Kobe Bryant was forced to submit to an Olympic drug test following his 20-point scoring outburst in the second-half of USA's game against Australia.

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August 10, 2012  |  1 Comment
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