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Olympic Betting: Who Will Host 2016 Summer Games?

by Allen James | October 1st, 2009 | Add a comment
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) will announce on Friday which city among Chicago, Rio de Janeiro, Tokyo or Madrid will host the 2016 Summer Olympics. It’s expected to be a very close ballot this time around. The winning candidate requires more … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
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Usain Bolt Wins 200m Race, Breaks Record

by BigpoppaThaShowstoppa | August 20th, 2008 | Add a comment
“I am the best. I just proved it at the Olympics.” – Usain Bolt. Who can argue with that? After smashing the 100m record with a 9.69 Bolt has beaten Michael Johnson’s 12-year 200m record by beating his 19.32 with a 19.30. Many … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
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Michael Phelps to Play in WSOP?

by Jake Gosselin | August 18th, 2008 | Add a comment
Michael Phelps is known for his mad swimming skills as he just broke the world record for most Olympic gold medals won at a single Olympics with seven. Phelps is also apparently a poker player with aspirations of playing in … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
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Will Poker Be an Olympic Sport?

by Jake Gosselin | August 18th, 2008 | 4 Comments
The 2008 Beijing Olympics is in full swing and people are buzzing about what should and should not be designated as worthy of being an Olympic sport. With the next Summer Olympics set for 2012 in London an English card … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
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2008 Beijing Olympics TV Schedule

by BigpoppaThaShowstoppa | August 18th, 2008 | Add a comment
Need an update of everything going down in week two of the Beijing Olympics? Look no further here’s and entire breakdown of the games from Monday, August 18 until Sunday, August 24: Monday, August 18, 2008 TV Schedule NBC and NBC HD 10:00 … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
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Mission Complete, Michael Phelps Dominates Record Book

by Austin Kent | August 17th, 2008 | Add a comment
When the American men’s 4×100 swim team held on to a late lead against a competitive Australian club Sunday morning, Michael Phelps’ name was officially etched in history. With the team gold medal Phelps becomes the first Olympian to ever secure … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
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Roger Federer Wins First Career Gold

by Austin Kent | August 16th, 2008 | Add a comment
It’s been an off year for Roger Federer on the tennis courts as his tournament struggles have seen him fall off the top of the World Rankings chart for the first time in years, but if Saturday is any consolation, … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
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Usain Bolt Gold Medalist, Fastest Man Alive

by Austin Kent | August 16th, 2008 | Add a comment
For the first time in Olympic history, a man broke the 9.7 mark in the 100m dash, Saturday, setting the new world record at 9.69 and putting an end to the question of who really is the fastest man on … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
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Redeem Team Dismantles Spain 119-82

by Austin Kent | August 16th, 2008 | Add a comment
The USA men’s basketball team clinched first in their opening round Group B with a 119-82 victory over reigning World Basketball Champion Spain. The win over one of the most esteemed international clubs gives Americans watching assurance that their appropriately-titled Redeem … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
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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