How the Olympic International Committee Gives Kids a Chance
There are a number of stories out there of exceptionally talented and strong-willed kids who dreamed of greatness and were able to achieve it because of the support of others. I'm talking about the untold story of the Maui Sugar Ditch Kids, Disney's most recent film...
5 Books to Swim Through
Now that the Olympics and the Paralympics are over I'm feeling a big wide gap in my swim consumption. Sure, there's always national and international coverage on champions and tournaments and world-records. And god knows I've been spending a lot of time looking back...
3 Aweseome Sports Unique to the Paralympics
The Olympics may be over, but the Paralympics are still going strong over in Brazil. Even though the US isn't doing as well in the Paralympics as they did in the regular Olympics (I'm sure a lack of Phelps isn't helping), it's still worth your time to check out what...
Why Michael Phelps Is Awesome(to me)
It's no secret that I like Michael Phelps. In fact, I think he's awesome. It's not just that he's a good swimmer (he is a good swimmer). It's not just that he's a good guy (he is a good guy). It's a confluence of factors both objective and personal. Here's what they...
The Six Biggest Gold Medal Years for the US Olympics Swimming Team
Team USA is off to a great start at the Rio Games. On the women's team, Katie Ledecky managed a record-breaking time in the 400-meter freestyle final, netting her the gold, and Leah Smith came in third, earning a bronze. Meanwhile on the men's team, Adam Peaty took...
3 Ways to Capitalize on Fitness Opportunities in College While You Still Can
If you're a student like myself, you are extremely lucky. Not only do you have access to amazing higher education opportunities, but you also have access to out of this world fitness facilities, equipment and classes. If you find yourself stalling or not getting the...
Chelsea Arming Itself for the 2016-17 Season
The Eurocup is busy underway and it seems like the international tournament has relegated club football to a back seat. For Chelsea F.C. this is especially worrying, as their new coach Antonio Conte is busy managing the Italian football team instead of preparing his...
Who is Antonio Conte and What Will He Bring to Chelsea?
or many Premier League fans, Antonio Conte’s name is a little distant from English Football relevancy. However the Italian Coach is not a newcomer to the game.
Michael Phelps – The 19th Olympic Gold Medal
Do you remember where you were when Michael Phelps broke the Olympic Medal Record back in 2012? I remember I was sitting with my family in the den. Being the biggest Phelps fanatic of the group, I sat closest to the TV on the floor. Phelps first started swimming with...
One of the Biggest Nights in NBA History
If you've been following the NBA, you know that tonight is a HUGE day in NBA history. At 10:30pm EST two of the biggest games of the century will be airing. #MambaDay On ESPN 2, you can catch Kobe Bryant playing his last game EVER (as the Lakers won't be advancing...