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Wrestling Cut from 2020 Olympics

Chris Illuminati — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 14:16:07 +0000

The International Olympic Committee voted to drop wrestling from its schedule for the 2020 Games via a secret ballot during a meeting in Switzerland. Instead of eliminating the pentathlon, like many expected, the IOC decided to scrap wrestling.

NBC to Start Olympic Coverage Prior to Opening Ceremony

Phil Richardson — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 19:30:36 +0000

US Olympic broadcaster NBC has announced that coverage of the Winter Games in Sochi, Russia, will start a day prior to the opening ceremonies. In a first for a US broadcaster, NBC will air three newly minted events the Thursday night before the opening ceremony begins Friday, Feb. 7, 2014: team figure skating, women’s freestyle [...]

Check Out the 2012 USA Men's Basketball Team Blooper Reel

Emerald Catron — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 09:15:05 +0000

This is the most wholesome blooper reel we’ve ever seen. There’s no cursing or violence. It’s almost less of a blooper reel and more of a “look, basketball players can make friendly jokes” reel. I mean, nobody even hits their head on a door frame, which we secretly assumed happened to basketball players all the time.

Olympian Aly Raisman Turns Down Marriage Proposal, Keeps the Ring (Pop)

Emerald Catron — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 19:30:28 +0000

If you’re planning to win the hand of an Olympic gymnast who doesn’t even know you, it’s going to take a little bit more than some candy, we just learned. A fan got down on one knee (good start) and pulled out a Ring Pop (aaaand there it goes) before asking Aly Raisman if she would marry him. Mighty presumptuous of this guy, although, to be fair, she did take the candy.

Ryan Lochte and Prince Harry Had a Drunken Swim Race

Emerald Catron — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 21:06:33 +0000

If there was audio for the video footage (available here) of Ryan Lochte and Prince Harry racing against each other in a Las Vegas pool, it would probably just be, “Jeah, brah! Let’s, like, totally race right now!” followed by a bunch of splashing and bro-chortles. But, alas we can only imagine what was actually said at 3am Monday morning (also known as “Party O’Clock” to people who don’t have to work) just before the two started racing in the Wynn XS Nightclub pool.

7 Memorable TV Appearances From Olympic Athletes

Marla Rosenthal — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 20:36:33 +0000

Now that the medals have been awarded, the flame has been extinguished, and most of Team USA is back on American soil, you’re probably wondering what’s next for our Olympians. In the ’90s, the definitive answer might have been “I’m going to Disneyland!” But today that answer is, “I’m going to be on television!” And [...]

Polish Olympian to Sell Bronze Medal to Help Sick Five-Year-Old

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 20:26:24 +0000

The 2012 Summer Games are over. But the Olympic spirit lives on thanks to Polish windsurfer Zofia Noceti-Klepacka, who will fulfill the promise she made to the family of a five-year-old who suffers from cystic fibrosis by selling her bronze medal. Klepacka lives next door to the family, who have struggled to pay for little Zuzia’s medication and her [...]

See the Kate Bush Segment That Was Cut From NBC's 2012 Olympics Broadcast

Joe Robinson — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 17:30:37 +0000

Muse‘s live run through of the official theme song of the 2012 Olympics during Sunday’s closing ceremony in London wasn’t the only musical segment cut from NBC’s rebroadcast of the show here in the States. Classic rockers Ray Davies and the Who also had live performances left off, while a clip featuring interpretive dancers swaying along to a prerecorded version of reclusive British alternative rocker Kate Bush’s ‘Running Up That Hill’ also got the ax. Lucky for you, a clip of it has surfaced online.

The 8 Most Amazing Olympic 2012 Moments

Marla Rosenthal — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 13:54:17 +0000

In the 16 days of Olympic competition, the world celebrated tremendous victories and experienced devastating defeats. But more importantly, we saw the sorts of qualities that embody the true spirit of the Olympic games; perseverance, bravery, and dedication. Now that the games have ended, we can bring your our 9 most memorable moments of the [...]

10 Ways to Cope with the Olympics Ending — The Funnies

Jo Pincushion — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 13:56:20 +0000

The Olympics have ended and you already have some serious withdrawal. You’ve watched every event and had a great time cheering on your country. It’s totally unfair that you have to wait another four years for the summer Olympics. Before you face facts and say goodbye to the 2012 Olympic Games once and for all, [...]

What Was the Most Memorable Moment of the 2012 Summer Olympics? — Sports Survey of the Day

Joe Student — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 13:34:30 +0000

After more than two weeks of thrilling competition, the 2012 Summer Olympics came to an end with Sunday’s closing ceremonies in London. While the United States won the most medals, the Americans didn’t provide all of the London Games’ most memorable moments. Some fans may remember the elaborate — and sometimes confusing — opening ceremony [...]

Ed Sheeran Covers Pink Floyd at 2012 Olympics Closing Ceremony

Gina Vespa — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 02:37:54 +0000

Tonight (Aug. 12) at the 2012 Olympics closing ceremony, Ed Sheeran proved that you don’t have to be dressed to impress in order to bring down the house when he performed a stunning rendition of Pink Floyd’s ‘Wish You Were Here’ while wearing a hooded sweatshirt and jeans.

2012 Summer Olympics Recap: Day 16 — US Captures Most Overall Medals As London Games End

Joe Student — Sun, 12 Aug 2012 21:36:59 +0000

The 2012 Summer Olympics came to a close in London on Sunday with the United States adding two more gold medals to bring its Olympic-high total to 46. Here’s a recap of the day’s highlights: LeBron James scored 19 points, including a late three-pointer to seal the win, as the United States defeated Spain, 107-100, [...]

Top 5 Google Doodles of the London 2012 Olympics

Lisa Bernier — Sun, 12 Aug 2012 20:51:54 +0000

Google Doodles are awesome because unlike school, they make learning random facts cool. More importantly, they allow you to waste endless amounts of time. So, naturally Google had to get in on the Olympics fever by doodling away. In honor of the Olympics coming to a close, here are the Top 5 Google Doodles of [...]

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?

Team USA Beats Spain, 107-100, to Win Olympic Men's Basketball Gold Medal

Joe Student — Sun, 12 Aug 2012 16:39:19 +0000

Kevin Durant scored 30 points and grabbed nine rebounds, as the United States defeated Spain 107-100 in the gold medal game of men’s basketball at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London on Sunday. Leading by just one point after the third quarter, the heavily favored Americans outscored the relentless Spaniards 24-18 in the fourth quarter. [...]

Australian Synchronized Swim Team Performs to an AC/DC Medley at the Olympics

Mary Ouellette — Sun, 12 Aug 2012 15:03:49 +0000

The Australian synchronized swim team injected the London 2012 Olympics with some good old fashioned rock when they performed to a medley of AC/DC songs that included ‘Thunderstruck’ and ‘Back in Black.’ While rock music may seem like an unlikely choice for synchronized swimmers, the Aussie team was pretty confident with their choice. “We wanted [...]

2012 Summer Olympics Recap: Day 15 — Usain Bolt Wins Third Gold Medal, Helps Relay Team Set World Record

Joe Student — Sat, 11 Aug 2012 23:50:54 +0000

The United States surpassed the 100-medal mark during another record-setting day at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London on Saturday. Here’s a recap of the day’s highlights: Led by anchor Usain Bolt, who earned his third gold medal of the London Games, the Jamaican team ran past the US sprinters to win the men’s 4×100-meter [...]

US Women's Basketball Team Routs France, 86-50, to Win Fifth Straight Olympic Gold Medal

Joe Student — Sat, 11 Aug 2012 22:31:19 +0000

Candace Parker scored 21 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, as the United States women’s basketball team soundly defeated France, 86-50, on Saturday night to win the gold medal game at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. The victory gave the US the gold medal in women’s basketball for the fifth straight Olympic Games and extended [...]

What Do The Olympics and Godzilla Movies Have in Common?

Mike Moody — Sat, 11 Aug 2012 22:23:30 +0000

NBC’s round the clock coverage of the 2012 Olympics has yielded hours and hours of video goodness – from hurdler Michelle Jenneke’s hypnotic warm up dance to an pole vaulter’s shattering fall.