Sports & Recreation

Heartbreaking   Sometimes, even a glorious win cannot compare to the strength and durability of defeat and loss. Victory is frequently ephemeral, thrilling in the moment but quickly becoming a…

A Look at Banned Substances in the Olympics   The use of performance-enhancing drugs by Olympic athletes is not new; in 1904, American runner Thomas Hicks was administered strychnine during…

Eight Amazing Swimming Feats What characteristics distinguish a superb swimmer? Discipline, toughness, superb technique, a crazy desire to conquer the world’s most hostile bodies of water? This list explores eight…