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U.S. Olympic Basketball Team Beats Greece 92-69

by BigpoppaThaShowstoppa | 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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Women’s Beach Volleyball Cheerleaders are Hot

by Jake Gosselin | August 14th, 2008 | 1 Comment
We officially have a new favorite Olympic sport to watch. Women’s Beach Volleyball. Okay, I know what you’re thinking, “Duh, there’s sexy, scantily clad women jumping around in the sand!” But wait, there’s more. The Beijing Olympics Women’s Beach Volleyball event … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
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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
 
 
 
 
 
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China, USA Lead 2008 Summer Olympic Medal Count

by Laura Gosselin | August 12th, 2008 | Add a comment
After winning the gold medal in the individual saber competition, China’s Man Zhong helped boost China’s gold medal count, putting them in the top position with 13 total gold medals. Team U.S.A is trailing in second place with seven gold … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
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Slate Unveils NBC's Olympic Coverage Sap-o-Meter

by Laura Gosselin | August 11th, 2008 | 1 Comment
If you are among the many Americans whose eyes have been welling at the touching back-stories of competitors in this year’s Olympics, it’s not your fault. Apparently, NBC has been laying it on thick. On purpose, no less! Our friends over … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
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NBC Beijing Olympics TV Schedule

by BigpoppaThaShowstoppa | August 11th, 2008 | 3 Comments
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 11 until Sunday, August 17: Monday, August 11, 2008 TV Schedule NBC and NBC HD … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
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Redeem Team Strong In Olympic Debut

by Austin Kent | August 10th, 2008 | Add a comment
After the first slate of Olympic basketball came to a close Sunday, the results ranged from easily expected to borderline shocking. In the final match of the night (or the morning, for those you watching in North America) the American Redeem … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
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Michael Phelps, Katie Hoff Look For Gold Tonight

by Austin Kent | August 9th, 2008 | Add a comment
Projected by many to contend for eight gold medals this summer, is American swimmer Michael Phelps. Tonight, the 23-year-old will battle for his first in the men’s 400m individual medley. After coasting through the preliminaries with an Olympic record of 4:07.82, … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
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Drum Tower Tragedy Tarnishes Beijing Debut

by Austin Kent | August 9th, 2008 | Add a comment
The first day of Olympic competition was marred by tragedy on Friday as the father-in-law of American volleyball coach Hugh McCutcheon was stabbed and killed while touring an ancient landmark. Todd Bachman, of Lakeville, Minnesota, was visiting the 13th century Drum … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
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Olympic Betting Adding Spice to the Dull Sports

by Jake Gosselin | August 8th, 2008 | Add a comment
You know who is going to be watching the Olympic Discus event? Just the relatives of the athletes from the countries developed enough to have TVs, that’s who. So what the hell are we supposed to do when we’ve got … Read More Read More