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Now That It's Over, What Was Your Favorite Olympic Sport To Watch? [Poll]

Richie Phillips — Sun, 12 Aug 2012 23:28:57 +0000

Now that the Olympics are drawing to a close (huge ceremony happening as I write this), I’m taking a quick and dirty poll. Just wondering what mesmerized you the most and caused you to miss precious sleep time? Was it volleyball? Perhaps Diving? How about Handball? The jumping competitions or whatever they call them? How [...]

Michael Phelps Goes Reality TV…on the Golf Channel!?

Jacob Hall — Sun, 12 Aug 2012 18:34:14 +0000

Michael Phelps is a bonafide star. In addition to being one of the best athletes in history and the United States’ crown jewel at the Olympic games, the world’s greatest swimmer is also humble, funny, sweet and a just a joy to watch in those post-competition interviews. With his retirement from professional competition pending (if you had as many gold medals as him, you’d consider giving a rest, too), Phelps plans to stay in the spotlight, but in a completely different capacity. How’s the Golf Channel sound?

2012 Summer Olympics Recap: Day 12 — Allyson Felix Wins Gold as US Track Team Nabs 7 Medals

Joe Student — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 12:00:41 +0000

Led by seven medals from its track athletes, the United States ran past China into the lead in the overall medal count at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London on Wednesday. Here’s a recap of the day’s highlights: After finishing second in the race in both the 2004 and 2008 Olympics, US sprinter Allyson Felix [...]

Olympic Swimmer Makes Replica Gold Medal for Fallen Rival

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 01:10:58 +0000

When Hungarian swimmer Daniel Gyurta won the gold medal in the 200m breaststroke during the London Olympics it just didn’t feel right. That’s because rival and good friend Dale Oen wasn’t there to compete against him. Oen, who had won the 100m breaststroke world championship less than a year earlier, sadly died of a heart attack [...]

Who is The Hottest Gymnast Of All Time?

Sean McMaster — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 15:49:49 +0000

Lets be honest, it isn’t just the amazing athleticism involved in women’s gymnastics that makes it such a hugely popular Olympic event. Many of the athletes are attractive and that helps the women of America convince their boyfriends and husbands to watch. There are some that would say that Shawn Johnson could be rated very high on most lists. And after doing a little bit [...]

What's Your Favorite Summer Olympic Sport? [POLL]

Kevin Richards — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 15:32:22 +0000

The 2012 Summer Olympics in London are in full swing. As we watch the coverage on television, some of us are surprised to learn of sports we didn't know existed. I thought it would be fun to reveal the Summer Olympic sport categories and have you pick your favorites.

2012 Summer Olympics Recap: Day 8 — Michael Phelps Wins 18th Olympic Gold Medal in Final Race

Joe Student — Sun, 05 Aug 2012 13:35:22 +0000

Michael Phelps extended his record as the Olympics’ most decorated athlete in London on Saturday, while the host country had its best night yet. Here’s a recap of the day’s events: US swimmer Michael Phelps won his 18th Olympic gold medal, as the US men’s team was victorious in the 4×100-meter medley relay. Matthew Grevers, [...]

You Can Get Your Very Own Olympic Medal On Ebay -Really?

Richie Phillips — Sat, 04 Aug 2012 11:55:58 +0000

Really. I always knew you could buy just about anything on good old Ebay, but not this. These guys got their medals the hard way – they earned them. Apparently, however, you can get your own even though you haven’t rowed, dived, or spiked a volleyball professionally. According to an article on ABCnews.com, these little [...]

US Gymnast Gabby Douglas Makes History Winning Olympic Gold in Women's All-Around

Shauna Wright — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 01:18:41 +0000

US Olympic gymnast Gabby Douglas won perhaps the most coveted title in her sport when she took the gold medal in the women’s all-around competition on Thursday in London, becoming the first African-American female gymnast to ever win individual Olympic gold.

Michael Phelps Is The Man – Go USA

Jake Thomas — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 20:10:24 +0000

Michael Phelps has more medals than anyone in the history of the Olympics. He is the man and that record will be intact hopefully forever. Michael Phelps is making America smile and feel pride, and we need a lot more of that these days. Show Michael how proud you are of him and America and [...]

U.S. Women's Gymnastics Team Are Olympic Champions. The Fab 5 Won The Gold And Made Me Cry

Sean McMaster — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 13:46:16 +0000

Today was a hard show for me. I was tired all morning but I can’t complain because staying up to see the U.S. Women’s Gymnastics Team win the gold was well worth it. The Olympics are special there is no doubt about that. There is something about the purity of the sports, the competition and [...]

Beach Volleyball. Skeet Shooting. Are These Dumb Olympic Sports? [AUDIO]

Richie Phillips — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 20:23:14 +0000

Don't get me wrong. It would be Un-American to totally diss the Olympics. I'm all for getting behind our teams over there. But I'm a little bit old school when it comes to the sports I'm accustomed to seeing during the coverage of the Olympics. I will now present my humble opinion in song form and then we'll see if you agree

2012 Summer Olympics Recap: Day 3 — Missy Franklin and Matt Grevers Win Gold Medals

Joe Student — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 10:30:03 +0000

The US swim team captured two gold medals at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London on Monday, while the US men’s gymnastics squad disappointed. Here’s what happened at the London Games: US swimming sensation Missy Franklin won the 100-meter backstroke to claim her first Olympic gold medal on Monday. Just 14 minutes after swimming [...]

Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman Attend Olympic Ceremony

Kevin Richards — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 14:37:46 +0000

Did you watch the 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremonies? Country Music superstar Keith Urban and wife Nicole Kidman were lucky to be in London for the big event. The celebrity couple even brought along their video camera.

2012 Summer Olympics Recap: Day 2 — France Upsets US Swimmers in 4×100 Relay

Joe Student — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 11:30:05 +0000

Upsets and world records ruled the day on Day 2 of competition at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. Here’s a brief recap of Sunday’s action: France upset the US men’s swim team in the 4×100 freestyle relay despite both Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte swimming for the US. Phelps helped extend the US [...]

10 Things You Didn't Know About Olympic Diver Troy Dumais

Joe Student — Sun, 29 Jul 2012 20:52:55 +0000

Participating in his fourth Olympics, Troy Dumais is still in search of his first Olympic medal. The 32-year-old Dumais has been a member of the National Team every year since 1996. A 35-time national champion, Dumais will compete at the London Games with partner Kristian Ipsen as the US representatives in the men’s 3-meter springboard [...]

13 Olympic Facts That Will Blow Your Mind

Camilla Turner — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 20:01:30 +0000

If you don’t have Olympic fever yet, fret not. We’re here to help with a list of our 10 favorite facts about the games that you never knew. 1. The US has won the most medals of any country at the Summer Olympics, with a whopping total of 2,189 medals. 2. London is the first city [...]

Top 10 Apps for the 2012 Summer Olympics

Maura Chwastyk — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 14:15:17 +0000

The athletes have been training for the last four years. The city has been preparing for the last seven years. And the fans have been booking their tickets for months and months. The 2012 London Summer Olympics are upon us! No matter where you are, you won’t be able to make it to every match. [...]

A Movement Who's Time Has Come – Yoko Ono's Smile Project [VIDEO]

Richie Phillips — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 11:35:11 +0000

Why the heck is Yoko Ono mentioned on our country music website? Once you read this, you’ll thank her, ‘cuz it’s a great idea because we all need to smile more. Lots more Yoko Ono, (the widow of the late John Lennon) has had her share of criticism over the years. Just as an example, [...]

Team USA Gets Gold Medal for Embarrassment By Wearing Olympic Uniforms Made in China [VIDEO]

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 11:48:10 +0000

The athletes that comprise Team USA in the Summer Olympics may have been born in the USA but their outfits? Not so much. Those were made in China. The classic attire the Olympians will wear at the Opening Ceremonies is constructed in distinctly American colors –red, white and blue. But that’s where the patriotism ends. [...]