Olympics
Zimbabwean millennial Kirsty Coventry gets Olympic top job
Zimbabwean Olympic swimmer Kirsty Coventry has been elected to head the International Olympic Committee. The two-time gold medalist is marking a whole new set of 'firsts.'
Why some Paralympians’ journeys run through Birmingham
As the Paralympic Games get underway in Paris this week, the Lakeshore Foundation's presence in Birmingham means Alabama has a small part in the events overseas.
The World Games kicks off in Birmingham
Thousands of athletes from around the world have gathered in Birmingham to compete in The World Games. The eleven-day competition is a chance for non-Olympic sports to shine.
From JuVaughn Harrison To Raven Saunders: Your Olympics Guide For Gulf South Pride
Among the thousands of Olympians from around the world competing in Tokyo this year are dozens of talented athletes from Louisiana, Alabama, and Mississippi.
Goalball: Blind Ambition
There are Olympians in town, training for the games in Beijing. They come from all over this country and Europe and Asia sporting athleticism, a pair of blacked-out goggles and a ball with a bell in it. It's not a competition for the faint of heart, or for the sighted.
