2012 London Olympics
Bernstein: Oscar Pistorius And Inconvenient Truths
It sounds simple enough: before you decide to whip up the next inspirational sports legend to sell to the world, check to see if he’s already spent time in jail.
Wisch: Chicago Should Bid For 2024 Games, If Only For The ‘L’ Of It
In spite of all the cons involved in hosting an Olympics in your city, I still wish the Summer Games were coming to ours four years from now.
Belarus Shot Putter Stripped Of Olympic Gold
Belarus shot putter Nadzeya Ostapchuk nearly got away with it.
Former Olympian: Sex A Major Part Of Life In Olympic Village
Most athletes get one shot at the Olympics – so they might as well live it up, right?
GIF Of Nicolas Batum’s Nut Punch
Check out this animated GIF as France’s Nicolas Batum takes a swing at Spain’s Juan Carlos Navarro’s groin.
Gold-Medal Swimmer Admits To Cheating In London Games
Did South African swimmer Cameron Van Der Burgh cheat his way to a gold medal?
Wisch: What Do Olympic Heroes Do After They Retire?
Some mornings – like this one, for example – I feel as if I’m ready for retirement. But considering I’m just 36 years old, that’s not happening. Not any time soon, at least.
Jager Misses Medal in Olympics Steeplechase
Algonquin-native Evan Jager finished sixth in the final of the Men’s Steeplechase Sunday at the London Olympics.
Loukas Falls Short At Olympics
Christina Loukas fell short of winning a medal Sunday at the Olympics. The Riverwoods-native finished eighth in the finals of the Women’s 3-meter Springboard in London.
Loukas, Jager Go for Gold Sunday at Olympics
Christina Loukas knows she has work to do Sunday in the finals of the Women’s 3-meter springboard competition in London.
Ten Foot Mailbag: Dream Team Vs. 2012 And Lollapalooza
Bears training camp is underway! Oh, we’re getting so close to being free from the suck of summer.
Parents Hid Mother’s Cancer, Grandparents’ Death From Chinese Gold Medalist
There have been some odd stories involving the Chinese Olympic team through the years and this one is no different.
Lake Forest Swim Club Thrilled At Dwyer, Grevers Winning Gold
A North Shore swim club is bursting with pride after two of its former members struck gold in London.
Badminton Scandal Leaves 8 Olympians Expelled
Could this be the darkest moment in badminton history?
Phelps Earns Place In History With 19 Olympic Medals
With his gold medal in the 4×200 freestyle relay in the London Games on Tuesday, Michael Phelps earned his 19th Olympics medal, becoming the most decorated athlete in Olympic history.
Wisch: Bring Baseball Back To The Olympics
So, why not have MLB send its top minor leaguers to the Olympics?
Video: Olympic Chair Fail
While the greatest athletes in the world are out fighting for gold medals, some of us can’t even sit down properly.
Vollmer Sets 2nd World Record Of London Games
Dana Vollmer won a gold medal at the Olympics and set a world record, too. Not bad for someone who didn’t even qualify four years ago.
Illinois’ Bryant Wins Silver In Synchronized Diving In London
Illinois-native Kelci Bryant and partner Abby Johnston won the silver medal Sunday in Women’s Synchronized 3-meter Springboard diving at the 2012 Olympics in London.
Baffoe: The Olympics—I Don’t Get It
The Olympics are neither interesting nor entertaining to me.
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