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Cyclists Say They Were Dissed By USOC; Wants Apology
There seems to be a new twist to every scandle in the Olympics. Thomas Leemon brings to the BR the latest in the cyclists-mask scandle.
Written by Thomas Leemon about 1 day ago 3 comments -
Swedish Wrestler Who Threw Tantrum Was Right
Remember Ara Abrahamian? He was the Swedish wrestler who threw his bronze medal down on the ground after he blamed officals of making a bad call. Turns out, he was right. Thomas Leemon reports.
Written by Thomas Leemon about 10 days ago 9 comments -
On Your Mark: A Conversation With Olympic Sprinter Jayson Jones
Alex McVeigh got the rare opportunity to meet with an Olympic athletes upon his return from Beijing, and the result is a portrait of an athlete who knows his place in the sporting world, and tries his best to be the best.
Written by Alex McVeigh about 9 days ago 0 comments -
Just Saying, Is All... | The Problem with the US Men's Basketball Gold
The Redeem Team got the job done in Beijing. So much for American humility, says Ryan Alberti.
Written by Ryan Alberti about 10 days ago 14 comments -
Fidel Castro's Solidarity for Disgraced Cuban Taekwondo Kickboxer...
Willie Gannon takes a closer look at the disgraced Cuban Taekwondo kickboxer's disqualification.
Written by Willie Gannon about 11 days ago 18 comments -
The Top 5 Things I Learned From The Beijing Summer Games
Tim Parent shares some important life lessons he learned as he monitored the Summer Games in Beijing.
Written by Tim Parent about 13 days ago 14 comments -
Olympics: My Time In Beijing, Part II: Basketball and Field Hockey
Andrew Kaufman details how he became a Belarus fan for a day and ponders national pride as he continues his four-part Olympic review.
Written by Andrew Kaufman about 12 days ago 0 comments -
Olympic Heartbreak: Some Sad Memories From Beijing's Olympics
The Beijing Olympics have come to a close, leaving us with memories both happy and sad. Here are some of those heartbreaking moments we may never forget.
Written by Lauren Green about 14 days ago 21 comments -
Olympics: My Time in Beijing, Part I
Andrew Kaufman is back from Beijing. He shares some of his Olympic experience in the first of his four-part review.
Written by Andrew Kaufman about 14 days ago 0 comments -
Questions Raised During the Spain vs USA Olympic Gold Medal Final
With Basketball Gold back in the USA where it belongs Michael Felder takes the time to look at four questions created by the USA-Spain Olympic final and the approaching NBA season.
Written by Michael Felder about 14 days ago 26 comments -
USA Men Volleyball; From Tragedy To a Golden Ending
Matthew D. Irby recaps the incredibly gold medal run by the United States Men's Volleyball team after the senseless murder of their coach Hugh McCutcheon's father-in-law.
Written by Matthew Irby about 14 days ago 0 comments -
The Olympic Review: He Got By With A Little Phelps From His Friends
The Olympics have been spectacular. Right from the opening ceremony to the closing ceremony. Barney Corkhill reviews the Games and has a ceremony of his own - an awards ceremony!
Written by Barney Corkhill about 14 days ago 0 comments -
10 of the Funniest Moments from These Olympics
The Olympics give us a chance to watch fantastic demonstrations of human ability, but they also give us a chance to see the more humourous side of sport. Alex Dimond takes a look at some of the funniest (and oddest) moments from the Beijing Games...
Written by Alex Dimond about 16 days ago 26 comments -
The Chronic: Jamaica Smokes Men’s 4x100 Relay
Daniel Muth recognizes the Jamaican dominance in the sprints and argues that for all the controversy, the Beijing games have been immanently worthwhile.
Written by Daniel Muth about 16 days ago 13 comments -
Usain Bolt: The Savior of Track
James Senbeta states why the true star of Beijing was the goofy, flamboyant, 6’5” lanky, Chicken McNugget eating speed demon from the yam fields of Trelawny, Jamaica.
Written by James Senbeta about 14 days ago 0 comments -
USA Wins Bronze in Taekwondo; Sparks Protest from Coach
This year's Olympics seems to be the most controversial Summer Games since who knows when. Thomas Leemon reports on a new controversy in the world of taekwondo.
Written by Thomas Leemon about 16 days ago 18 comments -
The Only Gay In the Village? Homosexuality and Sport
With so many thousands of competitors in Beijing, is it possible that only ten of them are gay? If not, why does homosexuality remain so unheard of in sport? Nick Johnston reports...
Written by Nick Johnston about 15 days ago 9 comments -
The Great Bleacher Report Olympic Quiz!
Think you know the Olympics? Think again! Barney Corkhill presents a special Olympics quiz in his new "The Great Bleacher Report Quiz" series. Email your answers to brquizanswers@googlemail.com. Let the search begin!
Written by Barney Corkhill about 15 days ago 0 comments -
Fact and Fantasy, Hope and Pride: Sports Myth and Legend
Have you ever thought about the heroic tales which surround your favourite sports and athletes? M MacDonald Hall has, and uses Olympians Percy Williams, Michael Phelps, and Eddie the Eagle as examples. Discover how YOU help create 'sportlore'.
Written by M MacDonald Hall about 17 days ago 8 comments -
Take Cover! Michael Phelps Makes Another SI Appearance
Michael Phelps gets yet another Sports Illustrated cover. He certainly is deserving of the honor, says Tim Parent, but there are others that are just as worthy.
Written by Tim Parent about 16 days ago 1 comments -
Just Saying, Is All... | Why You Shouldn't Care About Michael Phelps
Michael Phelps is the talk of the sports world. Ryan Alberti wonders what all the fuss is about.
Written by Ryan Alberti about 17 days ago 13 comments -
USA Relay Teams Take Early Exits With Embarrasing DSQs
Matthew D. Irby takes a closer look the embarrassments of Team USA men's and women's 4x100 relays that were both disqualified in their preliminary rounds.
Written by Matthew Irby about 16 days ago 0 comments -
Open Mic: IOC Fails to Catch Drug Cheats at Beijing Olympics 2008
There's nothing new about cheating in sports by using drugs. Alex Guest reckons there's a lot more going on than is being reported.
Written by Alex Guest about 17 days ago 2 comments -
Are You Kidding Me? Nobody Compares to Michael Phelps, Not Even Usain Bolt
Usain Bolt is more impressive then Michael Phelps!?! Come on! Peter Fleischer explains why no Olympian can hold a candle to Phelps' torch.
Written by Peter Fleischer about 17 days ago 15 comments -
Michael Phelps Is Good, But He Doesn’t Compare With Usain Bolt
Scott Tully evaluates the two biggest studs in the '08 Olympics—and comes down on the side of the Jamaican.
Written by Scott Tully about 18 days ago 255 comments
