Sports Archive
Archives for August 2016
People worked so hard to keep African Americans out of pools. They lost.
The network views the games as entertainment, not as sports.
It’s been a strong showing for Team USA so far.
August isn’t even mosquito season in Rio. Zika is spread mainly by mosquitoes.
Black children in foster care are far less likely to stay with their family.
The Rascals from Haskell’s Gym is a time capsule of a pivotal moment in the history of gymnastics.
Can’t touch your toes? That’s fine. Science says flexibility is overrated.
This team has turned Team USA into a dynasty.
Meet the couple fighting to save Vila Autódromo.
Maybe we’ll hear about it today, during Bob Iger’s earnings call.
Many feel Efimova shouldn’t even be at the Olympics after being caught for doping.
This isn’t going to be a competition. It’s going to be sheer domination.
Tell us your height, and we’ll compare you to Olympic gold medalists.
Are those weird circles on Olympians helping their performance? Maybe. Few good studies exist.
Behind every great woman athlete is a commentator talking about great men.