Olympics

Watching and cheering the Olympic athletes every night was a routine that many of us happily fell into. Now that the Olympics are over, are you suffering from a little withdrawal? I have a great solution to what ails you:  Watch the Paralympics...

Last week when I was in Canada and we were driving further and further North through Ontario, I started to notice something on the side of the road that I'd never seen before.

My TV has pretty much been tuned to NBC since the Olympics started.  So when I turned the power on yesterday, the synchronized swimming competition was getting underway.  One look and I was hooked.  It seems like a blend of gymnastics, ballet, aerobics, and of course swimming...

Family affair: 15-month-old son Titus' father is also an Olympic Runner. Michael Tinsley will run Thursday in the 400-meter hurdles.

Though I am not athletic in any way, and I generally don't spend time watching sports, there's something about the Olympics that I love.  There are actually many things that I love.  Here is a random sampling, in no particular order. Seeing the fierce determination on the athletes' faces ... Read More ...

Leonardo DiCaprio -- actor, activist, archer?

From swimming to gymnastics it's amazing to watch such amazing athletes.

A competitor from England hoping to qualify for the U.S. Olympic Eventing team dies during a qualifying competition in Monmouth County.

"Dancing with the Stars" is one of the most popular competition reality shows, and now we know who will be hoofing it on the upcoming season...

I'm not quite sure how to describe this video besides unbelievable. This athlete, Damien Walters, is obviously a perfect specimen of fitness, grace, and daring. If this isn't an argument for parkour (or "free running") as an Olympic event, I don't know what is. Obviously, don't try this at home, but please don't hesitate to watch and share it wherever you like!