The Moves They Don’t Want You to See
While they often seem flawless to most viewers, the top competitors in the women’s figure skating event have all received deductions for underrotating...
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Alpine Skiing, From Technical Turns to Tucks and Speed
Alpine Skiing, From Technical Turns to Tucks and Speed Alpine ski events are broken into two disciplines: speed (the downhill and the super-G) and technical...
Olympics: Winning Faces
Winning Faces Olympic athletes train for years for the big run down the slope, the halfpipe trick or “quad” that clinches a spot on the medal...
World’s fastest track awaits sliders at Whistler
An in-depth look at the Whistler Sliding Center, where bobsled, luge and skeleton athletes are expected to set speed records. View the project
Meet the 2010 Arizona Wildcats
Eight new players. Four new coaches. One new court. A whole new ballgame. View the project
Tennis’ sonic boom
Andy Roddick is known for his big serve, and he has the record for fastest serve (155 mph). At 6-2 he isn’t the biggest or strongest player on the...
Nadal’s Quick Forehand Snap
Rafael Nadal’s recent hot streak — including back-to-back Grand Slam championships at the French Open and Wimbledon — has propelled him past...
A cover-up at Wimbledon’s renowned Centre Court
This year’s Wimbledon, June 22-July 5, will have a new look. Centre Court is sporting a new a retractable roof to protect players, spectators and the...
Power in Motion
Ana Ivanovic, currently ranked No. 2 in the world, uses her height and body motion to propel a powerful serve. Here is a breakdown of her mechanics. View...
Serena Williams’s Professional Career
After about six years as a top 20 player, Serena Williams slid to No. 140 before a comeback leading up to the 2007 Australian Open. View the project
The Master of Clay Takes Aim at the Fast Courts
A look at Rafael Nadal’s approach on three of the game’s surfaces. View the project
Courtside at the U.S. Open
A 360-degree panoramic view from Arthur Ashe Stadium on opening night of the 2009 U.S. Open. View the project
Timeline: Decade of Dominance
Ten years ago at the U.S. Open, Serena Williams won the first Grand Slam singles title for the Williams family, defeating Martina Hingis A Williams sister...
Inside Cowboys Stadium: Nuts and bolts of how it was built
USA TODAY takes readers inside the nuts and bolts of the new Cowboys Stadium. View the project
Drew Brees’ 2009 passing attempts
Interactive football graphic and database of Drew Brees’ 2009 passing attempts and completions for each game, including the Saints nail-biting overtime...