Block Head Blog

Posted: 4:48a ET, Thursday, January 12, 2012

Experience to be put on Trials by Hall, Davila

Top qualifiers head to Houston with more know-how than four years ago
By Joe Battaglia, Universal Sports
Ryan Hall and Desiree Davila enter Saturday's Olympic Trials marathons as the fastest qualifiers in their respective fields. They also head to Houston more experienced, and more dangerous, than each were four years ago.

Splashed

Posted: 7:10p ET, Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Countdown to the USA Swimming Grand Prix in Austin

Phelps, Lochte and Coughlin headline a supremely competitive field in mid-season showdown
By Ryan Hurley, Universal Sports
This Friday kicks off the second of seven stops on the USA Swimming Grand Prix circuit from Austin, Texas. Let's get the weekend started off right with a little game of "by the numbers" to break down the top stories to watch for.

On the Edge

Posted: 8:14a ET, Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Will Hirscher go all the way?

With five wins, the 22-year old tech specialist has a legitimate shot at the overall World Cup title.
By James Jung, Universal Sports
With three wins in as many races, Marcel Hirscher--undefeated in 2012--now improbably sits atop the overall World Cup standings. Is the 22-year old Austrian poised to become the first tech skier to win the overall since Alberto Tomba?

On the Edge

Posted: 5:30a ET, Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Wengen - A One-Of-A-Kind Experience

By Doug Lewis, Universal Sports
The Lauberhorn downhill race in Wengen is unlike anything else on the World Cup circuit, from its length to its four unique (and perilous) sections. Universal Sports analyst Doug Lewis provides a firsthand account of the course.

Milka Ski Stars

Posted: 1:08p ET, Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Update from Bad Kleinkirchheim

By Tessa Worley, for Milka Ski Stars
Tessa Worley loves speed!

Milka Ski Stars

Posted: 1:01p ET, Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Happy New Year + Update

By Sarka Zahrobska, for Milka Ski Stars
Sarka Zahrobska rest up before the women's World Cup tour moves to Slovenia.

Mr. Universe

Posted: 10:18a ET, Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Tweet of the Week winner: Alex Shibutani's bold new business plan

By Matt Stroup, Universal Sports
If you think Alex Shibutani is only a figure skater, you're sorely mistaken. As evidenced by the following tweet, he's also a calculating businessman:

Mr. Universe

Posted: 6:57a ET, Friday, January 6, 2012

Vote for Tweet of the Week: Alex Shibutani vs. Jason Richardson vs. Alicia Sacramone

By Matt Stroup, Universal Sports
Three competing tweets have been nominated, and your vote will decide the winner. Check out the nominated tweets and vote for your favorite in the poll here:

Lauryn Williams's blog

Posted: 6:21a ET, Thursday, January 5, 2012

New additions: Bikram yoga and Chef Debbie

By Lauryn Williams, Special to Universal Sports
Now 19 weeks into training and six months removed from the Olympic Trials, sprinter Lauryn Williams talks about some new additions to her regimen.

On the Edge

Posted: 12:57p ET, Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Good times in Zagreb

By Tina Maze, for Milka Ski Stars
Tina Maze loves Zagreb.
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