Former Olympian Dwight Phillips recently brought nine elite athletes, each with a view toward competing at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, to SPIRE Institute & Academy for two weeks of intense physical and mental training. A sports academy with one of the largest indoor, professional training and competition complexes in the world, SPIRE provided the ideal environment … [Read more...] about Former Gold Medalist & Four-Time World Champion Dwight Phillips Leads Elite Training for Olympic Hopefuls at SPIRE
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got milk?: A New Generation Embraces the Iconic Question
When things got tough this year, Americans went out and got milk – lots of it. While it's no surprise that people love milk, what was a surprise was what they did with it once they got it. Kids and kids-at-heart found new ways to drink it, dunk it, and most of all, enjoy it. got milk? comes forward for a new generationThe emergence of milk as a surprising social media … [Read more...] about got milk?: A New Generation Embraces the Iconic Question
Everything is Game: Damian Lillard, Zion Williamson and Kobe Bryant are the Cover Athletes for NBA 2K21
2K today unveiled the full roster of cover athletes for NBA 2K21, the next iteration of the top-rated and top-selling NBA video game simulation series of the past 19 years*. On the cover of the current-generation version of NBA 2K21 is five-time NBA All-Star and Portland Trail Blazers' standout Damian Lillard. Zion Williamson – New Orleans Pelicans forward, 2019 1st Overall … [Read more...] about Everything is Game: Damian Lillard, Zion Williamson and Kobe Bryant are the Cover Athletes for NBA 2K21
Muhammad Ali-Joe Frazier Trilogy Headlines Special Encore Boxing Presentation on ESPN
This Saturday, April 18, will be a day of classic boxing on ESPN when the network airs 11 consecutive hours of the sweet science starting at 12 noon ET. This special presentation will showcase some of the greatest bouts of all time, including the epic trilogy between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier. Ali-Frazier I has never been aired before on ESPN platforms and has not aired on … [Read more...] about Muhammad Ali-Joe Frazier Trilogy Headlines Special Encore Boxing Presentation on ESPN
Beauty is #NOCOMPETITION: SK-II and Simone Biles Battle World’s Biggest Beauty Troll to Announce Upcoming Release of “VS” – an SK-II Studio Animated Series
After declaring Beauty is #NOCOMPETITION, global prestige skincare brand SK-II is continuing the conversation by joining forces with Olympic gymnast Simone Biles to defeat the world's biggest beauty troll in an epic Times Square Takeover. The stunt announces the upcoming release of "VS"—an SK-II STUDIO Animated Series that brings to life … [Read more...] about Beauty is #NOCOMPETITION: SK-II and Simone Biles Battle World’s Biggest Beauty Troll to Announce Upcoming Release of “VS” – an SK-II Studio Animated Series
Actor/Cyclist Patrick Dempsey To Be Honorary Captain For USA Cycling Gearing Up For The Summer Olympics 2020
Team USA Cycling is proud to introduce respected actor and avid cyclist Patrick Dempsey as their honorary team captain and ambassador. Dempsey will work with USA Cycling to raise awareness on the sport, encourage people to ride and support the team in their endeavors for the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. "It is an absolute honor to share the love of this sport with actor … [Read more...] about Actor/Cyclist Patrick Dempsey To Be Honorary Captain For USA Cycling Gearing Up For The Summer Olympics 2020
Top Rank Opens Video Vault for Black History Month: Ali-Spinks II, Holyfield-Foreman Among the Fights That Will Be Made Available via Top Rank’s YouTube Channel
Top Rank has opened up the video vault in honor of Black History Month. Throughout the month, Top Rank's YouTube channel will highlight some of boxing's most memorable nights featuring pugilistic household names such as Ali, Foreman and Hagler. So, grab your favorite snack and hop into a boxing time machine.Muhammad Ali vs. Leon Spinks 2 (Available … [Read more...] about Top Rank Opens Video Vault for Black History Month: Ali-Spinks II, Holyfield-Foreman Among the Fights That Will Be Made Available via Top Rank’s YouTube Channel
Harlem Globetrotters Sign First-Ever Player From Ukraine
The world famous Harlem Globetrotters today continued to extend the global nature of their roster, announcing the signing of their first-ever Ukrainian player who immediately joins the team's 2020 "Pushing the Limits" World Tour. Smoove Kryvenko, a high-flying 6-2 guard from Komsomol's'ke, Ukraine, joins the team's two other international rookies, Lucky … [Read more...] about Harlem Globetrotters Sign First-Ever Player From Ukraine
US Men’s National Deaf Ice Hockey Team Wins Gold at 2019 Deaflympics
The US Men's National Deaf Ice Hockey Team defeated Canada to win gold at the 19th Winter Deaflympics on December 21, 2019. The 19th Winter Deaflympics were held December 12–21, 2019, in Valtellina Valchiavenna, Italy. The competition was organized by the International Committee of Sports for the Deaf and sanctioned by the International Olympic Committee, … [Read more...] about US Men’s National Deaf Ice Hockey Team Wins Gold at 2019 Deaflympics
Breakfast and Boxing: Ryota Murata-Steven Butler Headlines World Championship Tripleheader LIVE Dec. 23 from Japan on ESPN+
Two days before Christmas, American fight fans will be treated to a special fistic stocking stuffer, a world championship tripleheader plus the return of the former pound-for-pound king and future Hall of Famer, Roman “Chocolatito” Gonzalez.In the main event, from Yokohama Arena in Yokohama, Japan, 2012 Japanese Olympic gold medalist Ryota Murata will defend his … [Read more...] about Breakfast and Boxing: Ryota Murata-Steven Butler Headlines World Championship Tripleheader LIVE Dec. 23 from Japan on ESPN+