Local Track Star, James Harris, Trains for Postponed Olympic Trials
Postponing the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games evens out the playing field for athletes like former Lanett track star James Harris. “The weight room is so…
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Marlena & Miller in the Morning: Tuesday, July 23, 2019- 1 Year Until the Tokyo Summer Games
The countdown is on to the Olympic Summer Games 2020 in Tokyo. Marlena and Miller got in the spirit this morning. Join Marlena and Miller weekdays from 5AM-7AM EST for news,…
Former Bulldog Tim Bassett Passes Away
Tim Bassett, an All-SEC center for Georgia and one of the program’s first African-American players, died over the weekend. Bassett played for the Bulldogs from 1971-73 before playing seven years in the NBA and ABA. A native of Washington, D.C.,…
Legendary Auburn track and field coach Mel Rosen passes away Sunday at 90
Mel Rosen, Auburn’s legendary track and field coach and noted coach at the Olympic and World Championship level, passed away Sunday at the age of 90. Rosen came to Auburn in 1955 as an assistant professor in the physical education…
AU Gymnastics Opens Up On Recent USA Gymnastics Scandal
Just six days ago the gymnastics world was at a standstill. Longtime Michigan State and USA gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar would find out his fate after sexually abusing over 150 girls. The sentencing 40…
Damage from Concussions in Young Hockey Players Last Longer than Thought
In Your Health Minute, young hockey players may take longer to recover after a concussion than previously thought. Scientists in Canada studied 17 players who were diagnosed with…
U-S Olympians Came Home From Rio Free of the Zika Virus
In Your Health Minute, the zika virus caused tremendous concern for olympic athletes traveling to Rio De Janeiro last summer . But a new…
Patients Offered Alternative to Hip Replacement
Hip dysplasia is a condition that can lead to painful arthritis and a hip replacement. Many young patients who have the surgery have…
West Georgia Jets Gearing Up for Their Next Event
It began with a dad's dream to coach and a passion in track and field. The West Georgia Jets are an organization that began in 2011. It's a team made up of 50 Columbus area kids…
IOC Adds 3-on-3 Basketball to 2020 Tokyo Olympics
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — The IOC added 3-on-3 basketball to the 2020 Tokyo Olympic program on Friday in an effort to give the games a more youthful and urban appeal. In another move toward street sports, BMX Freestyle cycling will…
