The bodies that excel in different sports are not randomly chosen, they are selected by the needs of the activity. One would never mistake a professional basketball player for a jockey (except maybe the highly unusual Spud Webb, and at … Continue reading →
And speaking of diets (which we were)… If you’re an elite endurance athlete, you’ve got to pack in those calories—up to 6,000 a day—if you don’t want to start dropping too much weight while you’re training. That may sound like … Continue reading →
This year will mark the 40th anniversary the Olympics’ darkest day, and one of the darkest in the history of the struggle against terrorism: the massacre of Israeli athletes at the hands of Palestinian terrorists in Munich in 1972. But, … Continue reading →
It’s Olympics time again. I used to be a big fan, but in recent decades I’ve hardly paid attention. The hype is too big, the athletes too interchangeable. But I came across this clip of Nadia Comaneci, the star of … Continue reading →
Tamae Watanabe, 73, has become the oldest woman to climb Mt. Everest. According to the article, this should be an inspiration to us all. My hat is off to Watanabe, but it makes me a bit weary. Now it’s not … Continue reading →
“Inspirational” is a word that’s way overused, but it’s appropriate for Victoria Arlen. She shows true grit—and what a beautiful girl, too. I can’t seem to figure out a way to embed these videos, so I’ll just send you to … Continue reading →
Pitcher Matt Cain of the San Francisco Giants pitched a perfect game yesterday, only the 22nd in baseball history. And baseball’s got a lot of history. A perfect game is mostly the pitcher’s doing, but still he needs a lot … Continue reading →
…shows em how it’s done:
Continue reading →Sharon Simmons is a 55-year old grandmother. And she’s going to try out for the Dallas Cowboy cheerleaders. Madness, you say? Well, maybe not: It’s pretty amazing what a combination of genes and work can do.
Continue reading →It’s that time again. I may even watch a bit of it this year—and not just the ads—because the New England Pats are involved. But no taco chips for me. How about you?
Continue reading →What did Joe Paterno know and when did he know it? And what was his duty based on what he knew, and did he shirk it? I won’t mince words here: what is alleged to have taken place at the … Continue reading →
I’ve never liked auto racing, but I know that millions love it. But back when I was in college, I plowed through a biography of Stirling Moss, Formula One racer, because for a time I had a boyfriend who was … Continue reading →