olympics

I don't know about you..but a Boston Olympics should happen in 2024 and Boston Mayor Thomas Menino is calling the proposal “far-fetched.” The mayor should be working hard to get the ball rolling on this.

The International Olympic Committee voted to drop wrestling from its schedule for the 2020 Games via a secret ballot during a meeting in Switzerland. Instead of eliminating the pentathlon, like many expected, the IOC decided to scrap wrestling.

Gold Medalist Aly Raisman makes Massachusetts proud continually. She spent Sunday night at the Golden Globes, and luck for us we have some fantastic pictures detailing her night.

The London Olympics wrapped up Sunday night with a closing ceremony that paid tribute to the best of British music over the years, featuring performances by iconic classic rockers, the reunited Spice Girls, and current superstars like One Direction and Jessie J.

Ah, the agony and ecstasy of Olmypic competition. When it comes to weightlifting, it’s usually more of the former.

If you happen to know how to Dougie, you really should pass the skill on to others. In fact, the lyrics of the Cali Swag District song ‘Teach Me How To Dougie,’ which helped launch the dance craze of the same name, practically demand that you do. So US Gymnast McKayla Maroney was just more or less following directions when she demonstrated the Dougie to ‘Today‘ correspondent Jenna Bush.

Did you know that when you win a gold medal in the Olympics, the I.R.S. will congratulate you with a $9,000 tax?   The United States Olympic Committee rewards Olympic medalists with honorariums. A gold medal brings $25,000. Silver medals get you $15,000. And...