TRACK AND FIELD RUMORS

Pistorius, Semenya lose funding

Oscar Pistorius and Caster Semenya were left off a list of athletes to be given funding ahead of the 2016 Rio Games because neither is currently training or competing, the South African Olympic Committee said Thursday. Pistorius, a double-amputee runner who competed at the London Games, was not on the high performance list for the next Olympics and Paralympics after his decision...
Via AP on Fox
1 day ago  |  Discuss

Pistorius, Semenya off Olympic funding program

Oscar Pistorius and Caster Semenya were left off a list of athletes to be given funding ahead of the 2016 Rio Games because neither is currently training or competing, the South African Olympic Committee said Thursday. Pistorius, a double-amputee runner who competed at the London Games, was not on the high performance list for the next Olympics and Paralympics after his decision...
Via Fox Sports
1 day ago  |  Discuss

Murofushi loses appeal at CAS in IOC election case

Former Olympic champion Koji Murofushi has lost his appeal against disqualification from an election to become an IOC member representing athletes. The Court of Arbitration for Sport says it dismissed the Japanese hammer thrower's challenge of an IOC decision excluding him, after claims he excessively lobbied fellow athletes ahead of voting at the London Olympics. Despite ruling...
Via Fox Sports
2 days ago  |  Discuss

Blind pole vaulter qualifies for state championships

We don’t know how she did it, but dammit she did… Arizona teenager Aria Ottmueller is blind, and although she can’t see, she can vault the f&^k out of a pole! She qualified this week for the Arizona State Track and Field Championships. Ottmueller actually can see just a tiny bit. She technically has 20/400 vision, which means she can see basic shapes. “When I’m poleâ€...
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24 days ago  |  Discuss

Video: two very elderly men race each other in the 100 meter dash

I feel somewhat reluctant to call this a 100- eter dash when it was more like a 100-meter crawl, but give credit where credit is due – these old farts in their 90′s got it done.
Via Low Brow Sports Verified_ybn
March 30, 2013  |  Discuss
'HAVEN'T YOU RUN BEFORE?'

Olympian Mo Farah asked silly question

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February 26, 2013  |  Discuss
YOU CANNOT BE SERIOUS

Report: Pistorius' brother also facing homicide charge

It's an awful week for the Pistorius family. Not only is Oscar facing murder charges, but so is his brother, Carl, from a 2010 incident.

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February 24, 2013  |  Discuss
JUICING UP

Pistorius had boxes of steroids in home?

A report says Oscar Pistorius, the sprinter who is accused of shooting his girlfriend, had boxes and boxes of steroids in his home.

Via NESN.com Verified_ybn
February 19, 2013  |  Discuss

Oscar Pistorius Shot At Girlfriend While She Sat On Bathroom Sink

A South Africa newspaper Beeld is reporting that they've contacted sources close to the police investigation in the Oscar Pistorius murder case who are saying that they believe that the murder victim Reeva Steenkamp was sitting on the bathroom sink when Pistorius shot her through the bathroom door.Also the sources went on to say that it appears that Pistorius carried Steenkamp...
Via The Juicy Online Verified_ybn
February 16, 2013  |  Discuss
TRAGIC STORY

Report: Pistorius accidentally shot, killed his girlfriend

Oscar Pistorius, the sprinter known as "Blade Runner," reportedly shot and killed his girlfriend by accident after mistaking her for an intruder.

Via The Last Angry Fan Verified_ybn
February 14, 2013  |  Discuss
HITS KEEP COMING

Favor Hamilton loses another gig

Former Olympian Suzy Favor Hamilton lost another gig as a result of her prostitution story becoming public news recently.

Via Busted Coverage Verified_ybn
December 26, 2012  |  104 Comments

GIF: Sexy Australian hurdler Michelle Jenneke warmed up in the rain

Nineteen-year-old Australian hurdler Michelle Jenneke is doing those warm-up exercises again that have the potential of crashing the Internet. This time she jumped up and down in the rain. Check out the GIF:
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October 02, 2012  |  Discuss

Lolo Jones Taunts Wheelchair-Bound Eric LeGrand When Challenged to Race Without Knowing Who He Is

Lolo Jones is known for being outspoken on her Twitter account, and has made news there before for showing off a boisterous personality. On Tuesday, however, the Olympic hurdler went too far with some taunting comments that she made in response to a playful challenge by former Rutgers football player Eric LeGrand. LeGrand, who is confined to a wheelchair after breaking his neck playing...
Via NESN.com Verified_ybn
October 02, 2012  |  144 Comments
RUMORS QUELLED

Lolo Jones: I'm not dating Suh

The US Olympic hurdler put the speculation to rest about rumors that she and Lions star Ndamukong Suh are dating, saying the two are just friends.

Via Sportress of Blogitude Verified_ybn
September 14, 2012  |  26 Comments
SAD NEWS

Track official killed by javelin

A 74-year-old track official in Germany was killed Monday when he was speared in the throat by a javelin as he was going to measure a throw from a 15-year-old competitor.

Via The Last Angry Fan Verified_ybn
August 27, 2012  |  Discuss
DEAL OR NO DEAL

Usain Bolt offered odd endorsement

Usain Bolt has plenty of endorsement opportunities, but one is standing out for its creativity. The question is: will Bolt accept?

Via Los That Sports Blog Verified_ybn
August 13, 2012  |  Discuss
TAKE THAT!

Usain Bolt rips Carl Lewis after win

When he wasn't proclaiming himself "the greatest athlete to live," the Jamaican runner took a moment after the 200-meter race to take a shot at Olympic legend Carl Lewis.

Via NESN.com Verified_ybn
August 10, 2012  |  Discuss
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