olympics

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.

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.

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.

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:

Really.  I always knew you could buy just about anything on good old Ebay, but not this.

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 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.

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.

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

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:

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.

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: