Posted: 6:21a ET, Thursday, January 5, 2012
New additions: Bikram yoga and Chef Debbie
By Lauryn Williams, Special to Universal Sports
Now 19 weeks into training and six months removed from the Olympic Trials, sprinter Lauryn Williams talks about some new additions to her regimen.
Posted: 12:57p ET, Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Good times in Zagreb
By Tina Maze, for Milka Ski Stars
Tina Maze loves Zagreb.
Posted: 9:34a ET, Wednesday, January 4, 2012
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Posted: 3:07p ET, Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Tweet of the Week winner: Bryan Clay, cooperative dad
By Matt Stroup, Universal Sports
In a turn of events that probably won't make anyone's kids unhappy, a recent tweet from Bryan Clay proved that acquiescing to a child's demands can and does equal victory:
Posted: 4:28a ET, Sunday, January 1, 2012
Male Athlete of 2011: Swimmer Ryan Lochte
By Jason Devaney, Universal Sports
When thinking about U.S. swimmer Ryan Lochte, a few things come to mind. "He's better than Michael Phelps." "He'll win six gold medals at the London Olympics."
Posted: 11:21p ET, Friday, December 30, 2011
2011 shows 7s is still on the rise
By Brian Hightower, Special to Universal Sports
Rugby 7s proved once again in 2011 why it is one of the most exciting games in the world. The sport is evolving rapidly. Sevens tournaments are becoming more competitive and more fun to watch. And I'm just referring to the fans. This sport is like a runaway train. Don't bother trying to get out of the way... just get on board.
Posted: 12:16p ET, Friday, December 30, 2011
What a year for Wieber
By Alexa Ainsworth, Universal Sports
It is easy to overlook the magnitude of an athlete's accomplishments when she does what she was supposed to do. That is the case for 16-year-old Jordyn Wieber, who was supposed to be gymnastics' new ‘it girl' in 2011 and certainly lived up to those expectations.
Posted: 12:03p ET, Friday, December 30, 2011
Lipinski performs on NBC's Today
1998 Olympic figure skating champion Tara Lipinski appeared on NBC's Today show on Friday. Skating to "I Was Here," by Beyonce, Lipinski braved the cold to perform for the fans at Rockefeller Center.
Posted: 7:18a ET, Friday, December 30, 2011
Team of the Year: NZ takes the Cup
By Jon Ackerman, Universal Sports
No rugby team was under more pressure in 2011, or maybe ever, and still the All Blacks were far and away the best squad to take the pitch this year. For that, they are Universal Sports' Team of the Year.
Posted: 6:57a ET, Friday, December 30, 2011
Vote for Tweet of the Week: Bryan Clay vs. Shawn Johnson vs. Garrett Weber-Gale
By Matt Stroup, Universal Sports
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