Caleb Moore was an up-and-coming freestyle snowmobile rider known for his innovative style. After being injured in a crash at the Winter X Games in Colorado on January 24, he died early Thursday morning at the age of 25.

Lance Armstrong’s reputation of being a hero to thousands of admirers might have taken a hit that he will never recover from, as the retired professional road racing cyclist — who had won seven Tour de France titles over a course spanning from 1999 to 2005 — has reportedly admitted to doping in a recent interview with Orpah Winfrey, set to air this Thursday.

Say it ain’t so, Lance, say it ain’t so. The legendary cyclist, Lance Armstrong, has decided not to contest the charges brought down on him by the United States Anti-Doping Agency for his alleged use of performance-enhancing drugs.

Sports are built on the uncertain outcome. That’s why the Jeremy Lin story happened. That’s why the Cardinals had a chance to win the World Series and did. That’s also why Trevor Bayne won last year’s Daytona 500, to become the youngest winner of the prestigious race, at just 20 years and 1 day.

The last time I sat down to write this column, I had just heard of the death of 20-year-old skier, Will Schooler. I urged you all to be safe on the mountain, we parted for a month, waited on some snow and then made our way to the slopes.