Newly released police footage shows Olympic gold medalist Mary Lou Retton visibly stunned during her May 17 arrest in Marion County, West Virginia, for driving under the influence. The former gymnastics champion, now 56, expressed disbelief after failing multiple field sobriety tests. She was charged with DUI involving alcohol and controlled substances and released on $1,500 bond.
Algerian boxer Imane Khelif, who won gold in women’s boxing at the 2024 Paris Olympics, may be barred from future competition after leaked medical tests reportedly reveal Khelif has a male karyotype. The reports state Khelif’s chromosome analysis shows XY chromosomes—biologically male—raising questions about eligibility under the new gender testing rules set for the 2027 Olympics.
Inga Thompson, a three-time U.S. Olympic cyclist and lifelong Democrat, recently voiced her support for President Donald Trump’s stance on preserving women’s sports in an interview with The Telegraph. Thompson, who has been a staunch Democrat throughout her life, admitted that Trump’s commitment to protecting female athletes from competing against biological males has swayed her opinion.
The devastating wildfires sweeping through Los Angeles have amplified criticism of the city’s preparedness for the 2028 Olympics. Critics argue that the crisis exposes vulnerabilities in the city’s infrastructure and emergency response capabilities, raising concerns about its ability to host the world’s largest sporting event.
International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach announced his commitment to working with President-elect Donald Trump to prepare for the Los Angeles 2028 Summer Olympics. Despite past tensions, Bach expressed optimism about collaborating with Trump, who will be the first U.S. president since Bill Clinton in 1996—and the first Republican since Ronald Reagan in 1984—to play a significant role in supporting the Games.
One of the oldest civilizations is that of the Armenians.
According to ancient tradition, Noah's Ark rested on Mount Ararat in the Armenian Mountain Range.
Noah's Ark on Mount Ararat is featured on Armenia's National Coat...
A former Canadian Olympic snowboarder, Ryan Wedding, is now facing serious accusations of leading a large-scale drug trafficking operation responsible for smuggling around 60 tons of cocaine into the United States.
Did you know BASKETBALL was invented by an instructor for the Young Men's Christian Association.
The game was invented by James Naismith, who was born in 1861 in Ontario,...
There is an age old struggle between two competing motivations: GREED versus the GOSPEL.
Throughout history, there have been those motivated by GREED, who:
-took land...