August 2, 2012 US Olympic gymnast Gabby Douglas won perhaps the most coveted title in her sport when she took the gold medal in the women's all-around competition on Thursday in London, becoming the first African-American female gymnast to ever win individual Olympic gold.
Last Sunday, Chinese diver Wu Minxia took home gold in the 3m synchronized springboard and became the first woman in history to win three consecutive Olympic golds. But her remarkable accomplishment was marred somewhat when it was revealed that her family intentionally hid devastating secrets as she pursued her career.
August 2, 2012 On the heels of her amazing Olympic performance, Nadia Comaneci toured the world with a talented group of athletes entertaining thousands.
The US women’s 4×200-meter freestyle relay team won gold at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London on Wednesday, but China claimed the lead in the overall medal count. Here’s Wednesday’s Olympic Games’ recap:
August 1, 2012 One look at me and you can tell rather quickly that I do not look like an Olympic athlete.
But, believe it or not there are current Summer Olympians that have a body that at least comes close to resembling mine.
American swimmer Michael Phelps became the most decorated athlete in Olympic history Tuesday, while the United States and China remained tied atop the overall medal count of the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. Here’s a recap of the day’s Olympic action:
July 27, 2012 Thank goodness the vast majority of men and women who coach our kids know how to conduct themselves in a game.
But, then there are others...
July 26, 2012 What a game of some mighty titans.
Lufkin took on Lamar, which has been to several World Series in the past years, for the deciding game of the East Texas Region Championship and both teams put on a hitting clinic, but in the end, Lufkin wins 10-8.
Every four years, I get Olympic fever because I’m SO EXCITED for the Summer Olympic Games to start!
Starting on July 27th, I’ll be glued to my computer screen (and television screen, when I can) until August 12th, catching up on the latest news and results from the Games.
With an expectation of 205 nations participating in 300 events, the Games of the XXX Olympiad are surely going to be amazing and very entertaining!
July 25, 2012 How 'bout the Lufkin Little League All Stars?
They are just one win away from earning the right to play in the Southwest Regional Tournament in Waco. That's the tournament what will produce this region's representative at the World Series in Williamsport.
July 23, 2012 The Penn State saga continues as the NCAA comes down hard on the university.
July 23, 2012 Outside of the 'death penalty' which was handed down to SMU Football nearly 30 years ago, the NCAA has announced some of the strongest punishments dished out to a football program in its history.
