Author Archives: admin

The USA’s First Olypic Gold Medal in Judo

Kayla Harrison, an Ohio native, took home the USA’s first Olympic gold medal in Judo last week. It was her first Olympic performance, and she has been training in Judo since she was 6. When presented with the gold, Harrison was thrilled, and could not hold back her tears. “I was just kind of reflecting…

Continue Reading »

Sidney Crosby Signs with Pittsburgh Penguins for a Decade

To the relief of many Pittsburgh Penguins fans, Sidney Crosby recently agreed to a 12 year, $104.4 million contract to continue playing. While some worry about what will happen if Crosby gets hurt again, Penguins co-owners Mario Lemieux and Ron Burkle of Los Angeles were clearly comfortable enough with the matter to extend their captain’s…

Continue Reading »

Fall Marathon Season is Approaching Faster Than You Think

Most marathon runners train for months before a marathon. This is why many marathon runners keep a  close eye on races a few months down the line.  Two races stand out.  One is the Baltimore Marathon and the other is the world famous NYC Marathon a month later. GSPN asked one runner, Frank Storch what…

Continue Reading »

Last Week’s NBA Playoffs

This year’s NBA playoffs are coming to a close, with the Lakers pushed out and the Oklahoma City Thunder advancing to the finals. Watch the highlights, access and pivotal moments of last week’s playoff games here:  

Continue Reading »

The Heat Sweeps the Toronto Raptors

With the MVP candidacy looming over his head, it’s no surprise that LeBron James scored 28 points during the first three quarters of the game vs. the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday. The Miami Heat came away with a 96-72 victory, after the Raptors tied a franchise-worst with 23 points in the second half. “They play…

Continue Reading »

Tim Tebow on Joining the Jets

As the entire nation of NFL fans surely knows, Tim Tebow has joined the New York Jets as a backup quarterback. Though there has been much discussion regarding Tebow's new role alongside the Jets QB Mark Sanchez and their future relationship, the two athletes have suggested the beginning of a strong, mutual relationship. Tebow has…

Continue Reading »

Valentine’s Day Sports Babies

There are probably many sports celebrities who were born on Valentine’s Day but these particular five picks have been in the limelight a fair amount.  Steve McNair (Tennessee Titans and Baltimore Ravens player); Drew Bledsoe (New England Patriots; Buffalo Bills and Dallas Cowboys); Jim Kelly (Houston Gamblers; Buffalo Bills); Kevin Keegan (ex-international football player who…

Continue Reading »

Green Bay Packers Inspirations

  It seems like Green Bay Packer fans are really committed to their team.  Wisconsin is the smallest city that hosts an NFL franchise but the loyalty fans have to the team is quite the opposite of small. Even religious church-goers cannot hide their dedication to their football team.  They come to church indeed, but…

Continue Reading »

Super Bowl Media

This year’s Super Bowl is being run by NBC which has been planning over 18 hours of TV coverage from Indianapolis.  It will do this through: Bravo, E!, NBC, NBC Sports (formerly Versus), Style, and The Weather Channel. NBC will be offering various highlights throughout the coverage. For example, the first episode of “Costas Tonight”…

Continue Reading »

Sport Celebrity Parents

  One might think that being a parent  would come easy to celebrity types who seem to have more money than God.  But it seems that it can be just as daunting for them, as it is for the regular (wo)man in the street.  Indeed, in a recent article, football mogul David Beckham admitted to…

Continue Reading »