One man can still make a difference

Dave Sylvester doesn't know how it feels to win a gold medal, but he's one man who has changed the world.

A Lance Armstrong comeback would be good for cycling

Lance Armstrong probably won't win the Tour de France again, but he could still help his sport by trying.

The quiz that will make you swifter, higher, stronger

Hope you paid attention to the Olympics, because your international knowledge is about to be tested.

Putting the ultimate Golden Ticket to astonishing usage

As the owner of the Golden Ticket -- a media pass -- Jim decided to see how many Olympic events he could attend in one day.

...pulls on the yellow jersey on the podium after the 17th stage of the Tour de France cycling race between Pau and Revel, southwestern France, Wednesday, July 20, 2005. Five-time Tour de France winner...

A guide to watching the Olympics (go USA!)

Not sure who or what to watch during the Olympics? DJ Gallo has all highlights for you.

How to play fantasy Olympics

Jim Caple has the perfect solution to make the Olympics more popular: Play fantasy Olympics! Here's how.

Thoughts on the Tour de France while waiting for next year to come

Jim Caple wraps up the Tour de France while pining for the 2009 edition to come along.

17/07/2004 BREAKAWAY - LANCE ARMSTRONG (USA) / US POSTAL CYCLING - TOUR DE FRANCE 2004 STAGE 13 - LANNEMEZAN > PLATEAU DE BEILLE

...group of naked spectators wave at the pack during the 19th stage of the Tour de France cycling race between Hendaye and Bordeaux, southwestern France Friday July 19, 1996. The race ends Sunday in Paris...

The Tour de France is still marvelous, and cleaner than you think

Many of the big names can't race in this year's Tour de France, but Jim Caple is still stoked about it.

...down the Champs Elysees avenue during the 20th and last stage of the 94th Tour de France cycling race between Marcoussis, southwest of Paris, and Paris, Sunday, July 29, 2007. Daniele Bennati of Italy won...

The silky side of thoroughbred racing

Paul Lukas saddles up the world of horse racing, a place where there are no uniforms -- only silks.

Are these runners ultra-tough ... or ultra-crazy?

Are ultramarathoners thrill seekers, masochists or maybe just the toughest athletes in sports?

Congressional hearing report card

Now that the congressional hearings are over, Page 2 is ready to hand out some grades.