by Michelle R. Martinelli | Jul 21, 2016 | Politics
CLEVELAND — Chris Cox, the top lobbyist for the National Rifle Association, told USA TODAY Wednesday that Hillary Clinton wants to take away peoples’ guns, and when she says that is not her goal, “It’s another lie from Hillary Clinton.”...
by Michelle R. Martinelli | Jul 19, 2016 | Sports
Whether it’s in a crushing victory or a rare loss, one thing is guaranteed about boxing prodigy Shakur Stevenson: his infectious smile and ever-present dimples light up his face in the ring. “What makes him special is his brain, his mentality and how he shows people...
by Michelle R. Martinelli | Jul 19, 2016 | Sports
When sabre fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad steps under the lights on the fencing strip, her competitive instincts kick in. She focuses only on her opponent and the weapon in her hand, momentarily forgetting the challenges she overcame as a Muslim athlete and the...
by Michelle R. Martinelli | Jul 13, 2016 | Sports, Topics
Michelle Martinelli and Aishwarya Kumar launch the first edition of their Rio Bound podcast previewing and covering the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. This episode focuses on US swimming and US women’s...
by Michelle R. Martinelli | Jul 6, 2016 | Sports, Topics
Like most American teenagers, 16-year-old Kanak Jha goes to high school, plays sports and is competitive with his sister. But he’s also the first U.S. athlete born in 2000 to qualify for the Olympics, and in Rio de Janeiro this summer, he will be the youngest male...
