Olympics

Mayor Nutter Sends Philly 2024 Olympic Bid Letter

Mayor Michael Nutter has sent a letter to the U.S. Olympic Committee saying that Philadelphia is “enthusiastically” hoping to host the Olympics and Paralympics in 2024.

2013/04/23

US Wrestlers Blindsided By Olympic Ouster

U.S. Wrestlers were jolted Tuesday when International Olympic Committee leaders dropped wrestling from the Summer Games.

2013/02/12

Illegal Tweeting

Is it legal to live tweet from a sports event? Depends.

2012/10/12

Carli Lloyd And Heather Mitts Come Home With Gold

The 2012 Olympics proved to be the tournament of redemption for Carli Lloyd and Heather Mitts.

2012/08/30

Michael Phelps To Make Appearance At Atlantic City Nightclub

Michael Phelps, the all-time Olympic medal winner, will be partying with guests at The Pool After Dark at Harrah’s AC on Sept. 22.

2012/08/21

Soccer Star Alex Morgan Has Book Deal

Alex Morgan, the gold medalist and key member of the U.S. Olympic soccer team, has signed a book deal.

2012/08/20

Auriemma: No Interest In Coaching At 2016 Olympics

Connecticut coach Geno Auriemma said he has no interest in returning as head coach of the U.S. national team for the 2016 Rio Olympics.

2012/08/16

Opinion: Olympic Gold To Celebrate The 40th Anniversary Of Title IX

As we celebrate these women’s victories we must remember that Title IX created the opportunities for women to succeed in sports. When progressives push for public policy changes, that is what we seek: not guaranteed outcomes but guaranteed access.

2012/08/13

Boxer Claressa Shields Makes History In Winning Gold Medal

Claressa Shields is the youngest Olympic boxer since 16-year-old Davey Armstrong made the 1972 team that competed at the Munich Olympics. A 165-pound middleweight, she will join flyweight Marlen Esparza and lightweight Queen Underwood in London for the 2012 Olympiad.

2012/08/09

Pottstown Dance Group To Perform In London

By Michelle Durham POTTSTOWN, Pa. (CBS) – Twenty-two dancers from a Pottstown Dance Academy have the once in a lifetime opportunity to perform in London during the Olympics. Two years ago, Michelle Wurtz, owner and […]

2012/08/06

Pick-A-Side: Which Is Your Favorite Michael Phelps Face?

2012/08/03

Philadelphia Hoops Legend Mike Bantom Recalls ’72 Games

Philadelphia basketball legend Mike Bantom recalls the 1972 Olympic basketball controversy.

2012/08/03