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Top Five Biggest Sports Cheating Scandals

Christine Bardos, Santa Clara University

What do Lance Armstrong, Tonya Harding, and Tom Brady have in common?…

November 8, 2023

In an article about Tori Bowie and maternal mortality, an American flag streams out behind the gold medal-wearing Olympian.

Tori Bowie and the Rise of Maternal Mortality in America

Shannon Strenfel, Arizona State University

Champion Olympic sprinter Tori Bowie's death during childbirth casts a light on the disturbing state of natal healthcare in the U.S.…

August 9, 2023

A screenshot from the redeem team documentary shows several members of the team standing in a group

Kobe Stole the Show on the Redeem Team Documentary

Liam Jackson, Michigan State University

Although all of America's 2008 Olympic basketball team members were highly talented, there was one driving force behind their success.…

December 9, 2022

Enes Kanter Freedom Speaks Out Against China’s Human Rights Violations

Tori Walz, Eastern Michigan University

The NBA player has a lot to say about freedom, and he’s not afraid to bring attention to the issues that other people shy away from.…

January 12, 2022

An illustration depicts USWNT players in distress over their loss at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics; they are pictured hugging, sitting on the ground in defeat and crying.

The Opposite of Patriotism: Conservatives Who Hate the USWNT (But Really Megan Rapinoe)

Savannah McCracken, University of Arizona

The U.S. soccer team's loss at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics revealed some Americans' unpatriotic bias against them.…

August 27, 2021

An illustration of US Olympic gymnast Sunisa Lee, depicted in a graceful pose and wearing the USA women's gymnastics uniform.

Sunisa Lee Took an Incredible Journey to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics

Kelsie Westmoreland, Washington and Lee University

This standout gymnast has quickly catapulted her way to fame.…

August 27, 2021

Illustration of Simone Biles in a therapy session.

Simone Biles Revealed the Importance of Mental Wellness for Athletes

Alice Han, Pepperdine University

The four-time gold-medalist has shown that mental health should be considered just as crucial as physical health — even for Olympic competitors.…

August 12, 2021

A stylized illustration depicts three of the four new Olympics sports: athletes surfing, skateboarding and rock climbing.

The Beautiful Games: The 2020 Olympics’ Four New Sports

Mason Cannon, Columbia University

Climbing, surfing, karate and skateboarding are linked by a common thread: an appeal to the inherent beauty and aesthetic nature of athleticism.…

August 7, 2021

Top Athletes To Watch at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics

Daniel Reed

Get ready to see the best of the best compete this summer.…

July 9, 2021

illustration of sun yang swimming in a pool with the olympic flag hanging above him

The Sun Has Set on Sun Yang’s Swimming Career — or Has It?

Brandon Li, Vassar College

The Chinese athlete broke records and dominated a wide array of Olympic events before failure to comply with drug testing protocols earned him a suspension from the sport.…

April 8, 2021

illustration of ryan lochte in front of the olympic rings

Ryan Lochte Proved Himself as an Olympian, but Can He Do It Again?

Brandon Li, Vassar College

After recent controversy and subpar performances, it remains to be seen whether the swimmer will qualify for the Tokyo Games.…

March 12, 2021

illustration of sporting equipment in a bubble for an article about overlooked sports

Watch or Play These Overlooked Sports in Your Free Time

Joseph Gorzka III, University of Virginia

The athletic world has offerings for recreational and seasoned players alike that go far beyond football and soccer.…

February 23, 2021

Simone Biles’ Photo Shoot Sparks Criticism Over Vogue’s Lack of Diversity

Chloe Hamer, Pitzer College

The Olympic gymnast’s recent controversial Vogue cover story has revealed that the magazine has a long way to go to empower Black voices and creators.…

August 5, 2020

The 5 Most Notable Moments of the 2018 Winter Olympics

Andria Modica, Drexel University

The Winter Olympics had a lot of twists and turns — some good, some bad and some that made history.…

March 1, 2018

Why The Winter Olympics Is Just Another Political Show for North Korea

Kayla Morosco, Chatham University

The participation of North Korea in the PyeongChang Winter Olympics is nothing but a distraction tactic by Kim Jong Un's regime.…

February 27, 2018

From the Olympic Stage to the Classroom

Kayla Platoff, Maryville University

Twins Monica and Jenny Rokhman welcome their relatively normal life after competing in the Rio Olympics in 2016.…

February 24, 2018

Love or a Gold Medal? Two Olympic Ice Skaters Break Up to Win

Erin Alexander, Middle Tennessee State University

Zachary Donohue and Madison Hubbell are either very committed to their craft or stumbled upon an uber convenient way to call things off.…

February 18, 2018

The Dark Side of USA Gymnastics

Sarah Lynch, Marist College

In the wake of a highly publicized scandal, disrepute and depravity mar USA Gymnastics’ honor.…

February 5, 2018

How the 2018 Olympics Could Change the World

Kayla Lichtman, Middlebury College

In the 2018 Winter Olympics, the games have become an arena for social change as athletes confront rape culture, homophobia and tension between nations.…

February 3, 2018

Coming in Klutch

Patrick Murtha, Eastern Connecticut State University

Stevenson University’s dodgeball phenom, Kris DeJesus, has his sights set on a dodgeball revolution.…

February 1, 2018

What the Larry Nassar Trial Says About Sexual Assault in Athletic Communities

Sydney Jennings, University of Connecticut

The former Olympic gymnastics doctor was sentenced to up to 175 years behind bars, and the athletic community needs to learn from the scandal.…

January 26, 2018

The 6 U.S. Female Athletes to Watch in the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympics

Maya Halabi, UTSA

These six female athletes will provide you with the best performances in this year's PyeongChang Winter Olympics.…

January 7, 2018

Randolph College’s Meredith Alwine Is Lifting Herself to the 2020 Olympics

Cheryl Sutton, Purdue University

Still new to competitive weightlifting, Meredith Alwine of Randolph College hasn’t let that stop her from lifting her way to the top.…

January 7, 2018

Keeping Her Guard Up

Patrick Murtha, Eastern Connecticut State University

Notre Dame fencer Francesca Russo is looking to bring the Fighting Irish a third gold medal in four years and secure her spot in the 2020 Olympics.…

December 1, 2017

Making a Splash

Dakota Buhler, George Fox University

Nic Carniglia, a water polo player and Business major at UC Berkeley, is hoping Cal's recent championship will keep his Olympic hopes afloat.…

October 1, 2017

The Olympics Are Headed to Paris and LA, but Barely

Dakota Buhler, George Fox University

After every other host city dropped out, the IOC just narrowly avoided having to cancel the Olympics.…

August 30, 2017

By the Way, NBC’s Olympic Coverage Sucked

By the Way, NBC’s Olympic Coverage Kind of Sucked

Sofia Rivera, Simmons College

The Olympics have ended, and it looks like the network won’t be winning any gold medals.…

September 2, 2016

What the Rio Olympics Have Done for the American Psyche

Daniel Enjamio, Santa Fe College

Though torn apart by racial and religious strain at home, the games are a reminder that our country’s advantage is its diversity.…

August 19, 2016

College students by day, Olympic athletes by night.

5 College Olympians to Watch at Rio

Danielle Wilkinson, Purdue University

College students by day, Olympic athletes by night.…

August 5, 2016

The Roommate Olympics

Anne Ertle, John Carroll University

The most difficult competition is “Swimming,” as in “I’m swimming in student loans.” That one we all lose.…

May 3, 2016

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