Summer Olympics
STACK's Favorite Olympians: Where Are They Now?
Olympic athletes are more than elite competitors; many achieve celebrity status and become national heroes. Michael Phelps, Misty May-Treanor, Kerri Walsh, Abby Wambach and Tyson Gay are all household names in the U.S. The [...]
Stay Fly in Nike Air More Uptempos
The Nike Air More Uptempo basketball shoe is back just in time for the 2012 Olympic Games. Whether you are on a team or just playing pickup games, the Nike [...]
What Are the Olympics Worth?
Winning a gold medal is a priceless athletic achievement. Or is it? Although there's no way to put a price tag on athletic excellence, there is a price tag on [...]
The Flyknit Trainer+ and Nike's Quest to Offer the World's Most Comfortable Running Shoe
Nike welcomed the 2012 Summer Olympics by releasing its newest running shoe: the Flyknit Trainer+. One of Nike's most innovative releases in recent years, the shoe combines cutting edge style [...]
First Look at the Supra London Pack
Supra Footwear tweaked and released two of their coolest sneakers to coincide with the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. The Supra "London pack" pays homage to the games by coloring [...]
Kyrie Irving Turning Heads in Vegas Against Team USA
With the Summer Olympics in London only a couple of weeks away, Team USA is getting ready at their training camp in Las Vegas. Led by head coach Mike Krzyzewski, [...]
Win a $1,000 Shopping Spree With Jennie Finch or Drew Brees at Dick's Sporting Goods
Have you ever had a moment in your athletic career when you felt completely untouchable? For legendary softball pitcher Jennie Finch, her Untouchable Moment occurred on USA Softball’s journey to [...]
NCAA Sand Volleyball Will Emerge in 2012
In spring 2012, women's sand volleyball will emerge as an NCAA sport. According to ncaa.org, "An emerging sport is a women’s sport recognized by the NCAA that is intended to [...]
London 2012: Olympic Athletes Rise to New Heights
Athletes who aspire to make it to the Olympics spend most of their lives training for their events. Those who make it might have only one shot at winning a [...]
Locker Room Quote of the Week: February 14
“Everything negative—pressure, challenges—is all an opportunity for me to rise.” —Kobe Bryant, 13-time NBA All-Star for the Los Angeles Lakers Athletes face challenges both on and off the court throughout [...]