Five Things We Learned in Paris

There may be a good reason that Usain Bolt is hiding from Tyson Gay. (Photo courtesy IAAF Diamond League Facebook page.)

Five quick thoughts on today’s Diamond League meet in Paris…

Gay has a chance at Bolt.

In my preview … Read More

Five Things We Learned in Lausanne

Sally Pearson (far left) hasn’t been this far back in a hurdle race in more than three years. (Photo courtesy IAAF World Athletics Club Facebook page.)

Five quick reactions to today’s Diamond League meet in Lausanne…

Men’s high jump is … Read More

The Weekend’s Best Matchups – July 4 to 6

Usain Bolt holds the championship title belt. His big match with Tyson Gay is yet to come. This weekend is another escalation in the war of performances leading up to the championship of the world. Photo courtesy IAAF World Athletics … Read More

Five Things We Learned in Birmingham

Photo courtesy IAAF World Athletics Club facebook page.

Five quick takeaways from today’s Diamond League meet at Birmingham’s Alexander Stadium…

Mo’s still got it.

Never lost it.

In past years, British stars didn’t always face top talent in … Read More

The Weekend’s Best Matchups – June 27 to July 1

Mo is going to to have to earn this one. Photo courtesy IAAF Facebook page.

We’re getting to the part of the season when “weekend” is a broad term. This time around we’re starting on Thursday and going through Monday. … Read More

Five Things We Learned Sunday at USA Outdoors

Miracles happen. Photo courtesy North Dakota State Athletics.

Five quick thoughts on the final day of the USATF Championships…

Tyson Gay really is back. As if his 9.75 win in Friday’s 100 meter final wasn’t enough, he backed it up … Read More

National Championships – What to Watch Sunday

The highlight events to watch today are all of them! Nine running event finals and six field event finals, all of which offer the highest levels of the human drama of athletic competition.

For everything you need to know about … Read More

National Championships – What to Watch Saturday

Will Cainsanity reign supreme? (Photo courtesy Track Town Photo)

The men’s and women’s 1500 meters finals and the women’s 100 meter hurdles are the headline races but there’s a whole lot more great action coming your way today.

The … Read More

National Championships – What To Watch Friday

Two weeks ago, English Gardner wasn’t the favorite in the NCAA 100 meters. Now she’s the favorite in the USATF 100 meters.

The highlight races today at the USATF Championships are the men’s and women’s 100 meters, beginning at 9:42pm … Read More

National Championships – What To Watch Thursday

I hear there is some sort of basketball game on TV tonight. That will have to take a back seat to this evening’s 10,000 meter races. Maybe I’ll watch the second half.

The 10k races are at 9:20pm (women) and … Read More