Eric Morante developed a passion for boxing in his youth and even after tragically losing his leg during a tour of Iraq, the US Marine returned to the discipline because of the positive physical and mental effects of training. But when his dreams of a professional career in boxing were taken by the sport he […]
Declan Farmer has spent his life defying the limited expectations of others. Born without the use of his legs, he picked up a sled hockey stick at the age of 9 and has since become one of the most celebrated athletes on the circuit. He helped Team USA win gold medals at five world championships […]
Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin isn’t leaving the football field for the bright lights of Hollywood just yet, but he’s enjoying literally pouring his heart into his latest project. “I’ve had some acting gigs before, and I got a little bit of experience through high school,” says Hamlin, who is making a cameo on Hallmark […]
Mitchell “Moose” Hooper holds a 1,000-pound barbell with the same calmness he would when ordering a coffee. The Canadian powerhouse stands strong, the steel bends to his will, but behind this confidence lies more than brute force. Hooper’s rise into the world of strongmen was truly meteoric. In just a few years, he has gone […]
Former three-time Bellator lightweight champion and current UFC star Michael Chandler has high hopes for a historic clash with Conor McGregor at the White House in 2026, but for now he’s backing veterans through his partnership with Phorm Energy. When talking about his training, Chandler often refers to the “Strength + Speed = Power” formula […]
The 2025 Belle of the Bar powerlifting meet will take place in Kenilworth, NJ, on Sunday, November 16. This Powerlifitng United sanctioned event stands out from others on the powerlifting calendar because it is an all-female meet. Meet promoter Chrissy Castellano is very proud of this event because it shows the evolution and inclusivity of […]
Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson may have already had an incredible 2025, but this insanely strong athlete from Iceland is always looking to beat his previous record. To that end, the man they call ‘Thor’ revisited the event with one arm over the bar and the results were epic. On August 9, 2025, Thor was crowned the […]
The World Series of Armwrestling (WSA) concludes its fourth and biggest season yet with a huge showdown on the San Diego Harley-Davidson Event Center on November 1, 2025. What started as a grassroots league in 2022 has quickly grown into the premier professional armwrestling league in the United States, with record high payouts, national TV […]
Australian powerlifter Vasa Samataua has a personal best bench press of over 600 pounds and recently shared his top three steps for heavier lifting. “There are three things you need to remember,” says Samataua, who has a bench press PR of 611.7 pounds (277.5 kilograms) and is a regular top 5 competitor on the powerlifting […]
One of the special attractions of the 2025 Olympia Weekend is the induction ceremony of the International Sports Hall of Fame. The ISHOF will introduce six legends from multiple sports and disciplines, including Figure Olympia champion Cydney Gillon, soccer great Fred Biletnikoff, grandmaster Bill Wallace, noted agent Leigh Steinberg, Olympic gold medalist shot put Ryan […]