Update: with the Richard Jewell biopic set to be released next weekend, we brought this podcast from the summer back to the top of the feed. Happy 23rd anniversary of the start of the 1996 Summer Atlanta Olympics. To mark this occasion, we covered the most recent summer Olympiad staged in the United States on the latest episode of the "Let's Get Weird, Sports" podcast on the … [Read more...] about Revisiting the Worst of the 1996 Atlanta Olympics on the 23rd Anniversary
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Christian Pulisic Gets High Praise from Matthew McConaughey
Chelsea FC are through to the UEFA Champions League knockout round, having secured round of 16 passage in their very last group stage match, a 2-1 win over Lille. There were heroes aplenty, but one in particular, American Christian Pulisic, is getting a lot of attention today. One of those playing close attention to the Hershey, Pennsylvania native is Oscar winning actor … [Read more...] about Christian Pulisic Gets High Praise from Matthew McConaughey
Portuguese Primeira Liga and Italian Serie A Score Updates
Seven rounds have already been played in the major football league of Portugal, and we can already name a group of leaders. All today livescores of these matches and the League’s tournament table can be found on the website of sports statistics. The current champion of the country, Benfica, has beat Vitoria Setubal at home with minimal gap. Some players left Benfica last … [Read more...] about Portuguese Primeira Liga and Italian Serie A Score Updates
Five Really Exciting Sports that Are Big Business
By Joseph Plunkett Sports are all about the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat. It's about David and Goliath, overcoming seemingly insurmountable obstacles and experiencing the excitement of incredible athletic achievement. It's about the adrenaline rush, the white-knuckle-moments that are remembered forever. Sports about all about an amazing experience. … [Read more...] about Five Really Exciting Sports that Are Big Business
Surprised by the England vs France Typhoon? Wait till you hear what’ll happen in Summer
By Mark McKinney The World Rugby organizers reported that the weekend match between England and France will be postponed until further notice as dangers about a large typhoon approaching the shores of Japan become a serious issue. It has not been disclosed whether or not the game will still take place at the designated time just excluding the spectators, or if it will be … [Read more...] about Surprised by the England vs France Typhoon? Wait till you hear what’ll happen in Summer
Why Sports Stars Are Seen As Gods And Goddesses In This Day And Age
By Patrick Pierce photo credit For as long as human beings have been around, we’ve always tried to look up to something greater than ourselves. It’s due to the uncertainty surrounding our existence – we need to feel as though we’re stable and have something to keep us in order. We’re also an insecure bunch, and we need to rely on a higher power to provide comfort for us. … [Read more...] about Why Sports Stars Are Seen As Gods And Goddesses In This Day And Age
Chicago Cubs Upcoming Tribute to WGN-TV Rings Very Hollow
WGN-TV began broadcasting Chicago Cubs games way back in 1948, and they currently have the longest running relationship with a Major League Baseball team. The 72-year partnership comes to an end next Saturday, Sept. 21 with the final Cubs home broadcast on the network. Damned if they do, and damned if they don’t, the team will honor WGN-TV with a ceremony at their home game … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs Upcoming Tribute to WGN-TV Rings Very Hollow
Marcus Rashford Slams Twitter’s Attempt to Combat Online Racism
Manchester United and England striker Marcus Rashford is one of a handful of footballers who has been racially abused online in the past few weeks. Rashford, as well as teammate Paul Pogba, have been victimized by racist trolls on Twitter since the season started. Twitter, in an effort to combat racism on social media, made a pledge to monitor the account of the top 50 black … [Read more...] about Marcus Rashford Slams Twitter’s Attempt to Combat Online Racism
AVP Provides Final Chance to See Beach Volleyball Olympians Before Tokyo 2020
The AVP Gold Series Championships of beach volleyball hits Chicago this weekend and it’s all about last chances. As it’s Labor Day weekend, it’s the unofficial end of summer (and as every single automobile commercial on television will tell you, summer’s here but it’s over soon), as the beaches and pools will soon close. And with the 2020 Olympics taking place in Tokyo next … [Read more...] about AVP Provides Final Chance to See Beach Volleyball Olympians Before Tokyo 2020
West Ham Supporters in Shanghai Show How Fandom Transcends Boundaries
In the old paradigm, what sports team you rooted for was dictated by your geographic location, where you grew up and what your family was into. In today's day and age, it's more up to the individual to decide and fandom transcends the barriers of times zones, national boundaries, culture and language. All you need is the will to find a way to watch the team's games and the … [Read more...] about West Ham Supporters in Shanghai Show How Fandom Transcends Boundaries