Paterno
He’s 82. Has the career-wins record. Isn’t it time to quit? Bite your tongue. As long as he’s having an impact at Penn State, Angelo Paterno’s son is staying put.
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Pro-ball dropout but a major league champion nonetheless, Zack Hample plays his own game.
ENTER » TEXT ONLY »Urban Acrobats
All over America, cities are becoming vast playgrounds for practitioners of parkour.
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Bilenky Cycle Works of Philadelphia rides a custom-bike building boom driven by discriminating buyers and sky-high gas prices.
ENTER » TEXT ONLY »Infographic: Precious Medals
Though the Olympics focus on individual and team performances, country medal counts provide an unofficial tally of world sporting dominance.
ENTER » TEXT ONLY »FLYP Flicks: The Spectacle of Sport
As far back as the 1930s, filmmakers have been inspired by the high-stakes drama of the Olympics. From controversial documentaries to fictitious comedies, these five double features capture the glory and tragedy of the world’s most highly regarded competition.
ENTER » TEXT ONLY »From the Backyard to Beijing
Five U.S. Olympians are searching for gold in a sport most Americans associate with burgers and barbeque.
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Thousands compete in Olympic trials this month for a shot at a gold in Beijing.
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