Rio 2016
From North Wales To Rio: Talking Taekwondo With Olympian Jade Jones
Having become the UK’s first taekwondo gold medallist at London 2012 before winning once again at Rio, we chat to Jade Jones about her groundbreaking role in British martial arts.
The Cult: Jessica Ennis-Hill
Jessica Ennis-Hill is one of Sheffield’s steeliest exports, and an athlete who has captured the imagination of a nation. For that, she more than earns her place in The Cult.
Anti-Doping Testing in Rio Was a Spectacular Clusterfuck, According to Report
The anti-doping program during the Rio Olympics "would have almost certainly collapsed…in the face of great difficulties" without the extraordinary effort of the doping control workforce, according to a recently released report.
Ryan Lochte Celebrates His Dog's Eighth Birthday For Third Year in a Row
Ryan Lochte is known for having an, um, creative imagination for the facts.
Near-Missed Connection: Cocaine Craigslist Romp Didn't Keep Canadian Pole Vaulter Out of Olympics
Craigslist Edmonton sounds wild.
Smart Man Usain Bolt Says He Turned Down NFL Offers Because of the Hits
While a Super Bowl ring sounds nice, there's that whole CTE thing that you don't have in track.
Remembering The Disabled Medallists Who Preceded The Paralympics
Long before the Paralympics were an open competition, there were disabled athletes competing for Olympic medals. From American gymnasts to Hungarian pistol shooters, these are their stories.
Is China's Paralympic Dominance Reflected In Their Support For Disabled People?
While China is dominating the Paralympic medal table in Rio, the treatment of disabled people back home still falls painfully short.
Olympic Gold Medal-Winning Wrestler Kyle Snyder Wants to Compete in MMA
This time a real wrestler wants to try MMA out…
Ryan Lochte Terrorized Live on 'Dancing with the Stars'
Did protesters rushed the stage during Ryan Lochte's performance on "Dancing with the Stars"? Jeah, they did.
Britain's Most Underrated Athlete: In Conversation With Paralympian Richard Whitehead
Ahead of defending his 200 metres title this weekend, Paralympian Richard Whitehead remains Britain’s most underrated sporting champion.
How The Paralympics Came To Be: Remembering The International Stoke Mandeville Games
Before the modern Paralympics, there were the International Stoke Mandeville Games. They were born out of a world at war, and changed perceptions of disability for good.