Staff / TruthdigAug 12, 2008
In case you missed it, here's part of President Bush's sit-down with NBC's Olympic host Bob Costas on Sunday, during which a somewhat squirmy Bush talked about what he said to Vladimir Putin during the opening festivities, lamenting how the fighting in Georgia was conflicting with the spirit of the Olympics. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigAug 8, 2008
Wow, there've really been some cheesy opening numbers in Summer Olympics past. Check out this amusing montage of clips from bygone ceremonies and see if you can tell, from the music, the outfits, and the cuts to shady-looking heads of state, when each awe-inspiring spectacle happened. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigJul 9, 2008
In war-ravaged Iraq, the paralympic athletes have a better shot of winning gold medals, according to this report from The New York Times. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
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Eugene Robinson / TruthdigJun 20, 2008
I, for one, am relieved that Tiger Woods decided to devote his unimaginable focus and determination to golfing excellence and not to, say, world conquest. We'd all be living in Tigerland by now. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigApr 8, 2008
As the Olympic flame makes its way around the globe, pro-Tibet protesters have disrupted ceremonies in Greece, London and Paris. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Eugene Robinson / TruthdigDec 18, 2007
On April 2, 2002, the Los Angeles Dodgers played a home game against the San Francisco Giants, raising the question: If both pitcher and batter are artificially enhanced, does that level the playing field? Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
James Harris / TruthdigDec 8, 2007
The "Game of Shadows" co-author shares his thoughts on Barry Bonds' legal woes, the impact of steroids on sports and how Nancy Pelosi helped to keep him (Williams) out of jail. Dig deeper ( 13 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigNov 21, 2007
Canada has won its share of Olympic medals over the years, but apparently not enough. Whether to reward or recognize its athletes, Canada will now pay them $20,000 per gold medal. That's not so extraordinary -- a number of countries, including the U.S., already shell out, and Italian gold medalists in the Turin Games took home a cool $150,000 per gold. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Marie Cocco / TruthdigOct 11, 2007
They're gone! How to describe the euphoria, the smug satisfaction, the unrestrained elation at seeing the New York Yankees eliminated once again so early in postseason play? I'm thinking something silly, like, Eureka! Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Ellen Goodman / TruthdigMay 24, 2007
As technology becomes exponentially more sophisticated and pervasive, the sports world finds itself awash in ethical dilemmas. So where does a lightning fast amputee fit in the spectrum of Barry Bonds with his alleged doping and Tiger Woods with his better-than-perfect Lasik eyes? Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigMay 6, 2007
Truthdig tips its hat this week to Baron Davis, not just because he played a crucial role in steering the Golden State Warriors to their first NBA playoff victory in 16 years, but, more important, because he has used his celebrity status to draw attention to key issues such as the underrepresentation of African-Americans at top-notch universities. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigFeb 20, 2007
Truthdig contributors James Harris and Joshua Scheer are joined by special guest Cyd Zeigler Jr. of outsports.com. Zeigler sounds off on athletes in the closet, the myth that keeps them there and why the homophobic tirade of Tim Hardaway (right) was a good thing. At left is John Amaechi, whose disclosure prompted Hardaway's remark. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
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