After two weeks of excitement, outstanding athleticism, and some memorable controversies, the 2016 Olympic Games are officially over. With fireworks and a colorful homage to Brazilian culture and music, the baton has now been passed on to Tokyo, Japan, the host city for the 2020 Summer Games. As this year’s group of athletes paraded through…
Thousands of Haitians have died since the start of a cholera outbreak in the fall of 2010 following the devastating earthquake that ravaged the country. Cholera has since become endemic to Haiti and hundreds more continue to die every year. Many experts believe that the UN was responsible for the epidemic. The UN has taken…
The story started out with Ryan Lochte and his teammates being the victims of a crime. Telling the press that he and his friends were robbed after partying at Club France, the account seemed believable, though alarming. According to Lochte, the swimmers were taking a taxi back to their hotels when they were pulled…
While there has always been debate as to where the sport of boxing originated, some of the earliest records of the sport come from ancient Ethiopia. With such deep roots, it is no wonder that Africans love the sport. Football dominates the continent, but boxing will always hold a place in the hearts and minds…
The popularity of rugby in Kenya is quickly beginning to gain momentum. Many new fans are flocking to the sport in support of one of the world’s strongest African teams to date. The history of rugby in Kenya is one of both simplicity and complex sports history. Many factors are meshed together to create what…
As the world continues to struggle with gender and sexuality, one aspect that is under fire is the Olympic Games and how this topic affects both the athletes competing, and the “unfair” advantage some athletes have over others due to the nature of their natural bodies. One name in particular has been causing a stir: …
Allyson Felix opened up about Shaunae Miller’s infamous Bahamian dive that resulted in the American runner losing the gold medal in the 400m race. Felix had maintained an excellent pace and was closing in on the last few feet when Miller won the gold by diving to the finish line. During her spotlight on the…
Scientists at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) are working on new form of cancer test that may soon be able to save millions of lives by detecting up to five different types of cancer. If successful, the test could simplify the diagnostic process. Currently, different tests are necessary to detect different types of tumors.…
As athletes around the world stretched their legs, warmed up their calves, and took their positions, Monday’s competitions were full of fast-paced races and heart-warming wins. Whether fans were rooting for their favorite runner to sail past the hurdles or to sprint towards the winning line at the 400m race, Day 10 was one for…
With the 2016 Rio Olympics in full swing, track and field athletes are running their hearts out trying to win the gold medal. As the 400, 100 and 1500m races are underway, here is a snapshot of who came out on top: A New World Record for Men’s 400m In a race dominated…
