Beijing Olympics News Stories

 
 
Shalane Flanagan

U.S. Distance Runner Shalane Flanagan Wins Bronze

by Mike Halford | August 15th, 2008 | Add a comment
With just two laps remaining, Shalane Flanagan knew she had to make her move. And she did. The American long-distance runner moved up into third with just two laps left on the 10,000 meter race and held on for bronze, posting … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
David Beckham

David Beckham to Star in Olympics' Closing Ceremonies

by Laura Gosselin | August 15th, 2008 | Add a comment
With the huge success of the Beijing Olympics opening ceremonies, adding eye candy like David Beckham to the closing ceremonies will give the fireworks display some serious competition. Beckham will be spreading the hotness to Beijing and will star in the … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
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Horrific Olympic Weightlifting Injury Video

by Mike Halford | August 14th, 2008 | 1 Comment
Don’t bother watching if you’re squeamish. That video is of Hungarian weightlifter Janos Baranyai popping out his elbow during the men’s 77kg competition. the 24-year-old Baranyai had finished eighth in April’s European Championships and is considered one of the bright … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
Ara Abrahamian

Swedish Wrestler Abrahamian Throws Away Olympic Medal

by Mike Halford | August 14th, 2008 | Add a comment
We guess that got the point across. Upset with a judging decision that cost him a shot at the gold medal final, Swedish wrestler Ara Abrahamian chucked his bronze medal in the 84 kg class. Abrahamian was beaten by eventual gold … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
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U.S. Olympic Basketball Team Beats Greece 92-69

by Carlisle Richards | August 14th, 2008 | Add a comment
The “Redeem Team” took the first step in their quest to recapture gold by defeating Greece 92-69 on Wednesday. The U.S. Basketball team plowed through Greece at the Beijing Olympics using hustle and strong defense to overpower them. “It meant a lot … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
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Meet Sofoklis Schortsanitis, The Greek Baby Shaq

by Mike Halford | August 13th, 2008 | Add a comment
If you don’t know who Sofoklis Schortsanitis is, don’t worry. Unless you’re extremely familiar with Greek League Basketball, you shouldn’t. But a group of players that are familiar with the guy known as “Baby Shaq” play on the U.S. Olympic team. … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
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P. Diddy Wants to Compete in Sex Olympics

by Michelle da Silva | August 13th, 2008 | 1 Comment
The 2008 Beijing Olympics have inspired P. Diddy to think about what sport he could win a gold medal in. And the answer, kids, is sex. “Who could have sex the longest,” Diddy told New York magazine. “I think that’s an … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
Spanish Basketball Olympics

Spanish Basketball Doing Its Best To Impress China

by Mike Halford | August 13th, 2008 | Add a comment
Spain’s Olympic basketball team has come under fire for the above picture, where the team is purposely pulling back the skin around their eyes to make them appear slanted. Apparently, that kind of humor plays in Spain, but didn’t resonate … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. Men's Soccer

Orozco Ejected, U.S. Men's Soccer Bounced From Olympics

by Mike Halford | August 13th, 2008 | Add a comment
This wasn’t the plan for the American men’s soccer team. Regarded as one of the more talented teams in the competition, the U.S. was unceremoniously bounced from the Olympics today after a shock 2-1 defeat to Nigeria. That, combined with the … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
Alicia Sacramone

Olympic Gymnast Alicia Sacramone is Hot

by Laura Gosselin | August 13th, 2008 | 1 Comment
Two more things we found out about Team U.S.A’s Alicia Sacramone today was that she’s punchy and is also kind of a hottie. The Boston-born team leader for the women’s gymnastics team at the Beijing Olympics lost her balance on … Read More Read More