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Opinion: Should all of the Winter Olympic activities really be called sports?

The “Sports” of the Olympics

Mar 3, 2014

By Anthony Giovino Staff Writer In truth, the Winter Olympics are, for the most part, called what they truly are: games. The so-called "sports" of these Olympics are no more a sport than cleaning the house, or building structures. And yet, if somebody were to put a timer on those activities and...

Olympics close to home

Olympics close to home

Feb 27, 2014
With the Olympics having closed less than a week ago, it is good to assume that many people are still riding on the adrenaline from watching the men's four-man bobsled final (the U.S. took bronze, in case you were sleeping). However, many of the sports highlighted during the games are much bigger in Europe, and are a bit obscure in the U.S. Have no fear, though, for with a bit of research, most of these Olympic sports are within your grasp, if you're inclined, and clubs are nearby.