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Two Explosions Tear Through Boston Marathon, Injuries Reported

Two Explosions Tear Through Boston Marathon, Injuries Reported

Several people were critically injured when two explosions rocked the finish line of the Boston Marathon shortly before 3 PM today, officials reported. By Nathan James The iconic foot race,…

Could Kenya host the Olympics in 2024?

Could Kenya host the Olympics in 2024?

No African nation has yet hosted an Olympic Games, and Kenya wants to be the first. Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga recently vowed the country would bid to host the…

Oscar Pistorius: Olympian and Paralympian faces murder charge

Oscar Pistorius: Olympian and Paralympian faces murder charge

South African Olympic and Paralympic athlete Oscar Pistorius is facing a murder charge after his girlfriend was shot and killed at his Pretoria home. His arrest over the death of…

Openly gay Australian gymnast Ji Wallace Joins TEAM TO END AIDS

Openly gay Australian gymnast Ji Wallace Joins TEAM TO END AIDS

Los Angeles, Calif.  – Olympic silver medalist Ji Wallace has joined TEAM TO END AIDS (T2), an endurance training program benefiting AIDS Project Los Angeles (APLA), and will run the…

Kenya athletics doping claims probed

Kenya athletics doping claims probed

Kenya’s athletics authorities say they are investigating allegations of widespread doping in the country. There have been media allegations that doctors had given banned substances to runners at a high-altitude…

Ethiopia’s Gelana Wins Olympic Women’s Marathon

Ethiopia’s Gelana Wins Olympic Women’s Marathon

Ethiopia’s Tiki Gelana won the women’s marathon Olympic gold medal through the rainy streets of London Sunday. She finished the race at 2:23:07 seconds ahead of Kenya’s Priscah Jeptoo, who…