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Ryan Lochte Has a 'Lock' on Hot — Hunk of the Day

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 18:00:56 +0000

Olympian Ryan Lochte recently appeared on E!’s ‘Fashion Police,’ where Joan Rivers and her crew dissect the outfits of celebs. Well, Lochte wasn’t exactly showing off his taste in clothes or his personal style. He showed off his well-toned arms and torso, which he keeps in shape with all that swimming. The Olympics may have [...]

What Do The Olympics and Godzilla Movies Have in Common?

Mike Moody — Sun, 12 Aug 2012 16:00:30 +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.

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

Joe Student — Sun, 12 Aug 2012 13:00:54 +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 [...]

Olympic Swimmer (And Hottie) Ryan Lochte Throws Down! [VIDEO]

Bristol — Sat, 11 Aug 2012 19:00:18 +0000

The stories that come out of the Olympic Village are legendary. I guess a nice way to put it is that athletes the world over find a new way to spread 'world piece' every four years. So, what happens when all of your events are over and you have a few days to burn before the Olympic Closing Ceremonies. Well, you celebrate! And that's exactly what American swimmer Ryan Lochte did.

See Photos of the Spice Girls Rehearsing for Olympic Closing Ceremonies

Alexandra Capotorto — Sat, 11 Aug 2012 02:00:00 +0000

In the name of all that is girl power, it’s really happening! The Spice Girls will be performing at the closing ceremony of the 2012 Olympic Games in London on Aug. 12, and we have the photos to prove it! While there hasn’t been any confirmation as to what songs the hottest girl group of [...]

Get Details on One Direction's Olympics Performance

Alexandra Capotorto — Sat, 11 Aug 2012 00:30:11 +0000

As the Olympics come to an end, people have been anxiously waiting for the closing ceremony, where the Spice Girls are set to perform (along with rumored Elton John). One Direction have also been tapped to perform at the closing ceremony as well, and some details about their super secret performance have leaked.

Lego Olympics — Michael Phelps Wins the 200m [VIDEO]

Kidd Kraddick — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 18:30:15 +0000

This might be the coolest Olympic related video we’ve seen. What happens when you don’t have the rights to put Olympic videos on your website? You create your own out of Lego blocks! That’s what The Guardian in the UK did. Watch one of their creations below!

2012 Summer Olympics Recap: Day 9 — Usain Bolt Wins Gold Again in 100 Meters

Joe Student — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 14:00:10 +0000

The spotlight turned to the track and field events at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London on Sunday. Here’s a recap of the day’s action: Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt won his second consecutive gold medal in the men’s 100 meters on Sunday night, running the race in an Olympic record 9.63 seconds — the [...]

Olympic Swimmers Are Just Like You — They Pee in the Pool, Too

Shauna Wright — Sat, 04 Aug 2012 20:00:22 +0000

The Olympics have been going on for almost a week now, and we’ve finally gotten an answer to the most burning question of the games: do competitive swimmers pee in the pool? According to Carly Geehr, a former member of the US National Swimming Team, they do. A lot.

2012 Summer Olympics Recap: Day 7 — Michael Phelps Wins 17th Career Gold Medal In His Last Individual Race

Joe Student — Sat, 04 Aug 2012 17:00:02 +0000

US swimmers Michael Phelps and Missy Franklin added to their impressive medal collections on Friday at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. Here’s a recap of the day’s action from the London Games: American Michael Phelps surged in the final 50 meters to win the men’s 100-meter butterfly in a time of 51.21 seconds. Coming [...]

NBC Airs Racist Commercial After Gabby Douglas Wins Olympic Gold [VIDEO]

Bristol — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 18:09:25 +0000

I don't even know what to say. I guess it's too much to ask for a little sensitivity any more. Gabby Douglas made history this week as the first African-American female gymnast to win individual Olympic gold in the Women's All-Around Gymnastics competition. Why does the man always have to bring you down?

Check out the video and let us know: Is it racist or just poorly timed?

2012 Summer Olympics Recap: Day 6 — Michael Phelps beats Ryan Lochte in 200 IM; Gabby Douglas Wins All-Around Gold

Joe Student — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 11:00:33 +0000

The United States won six gold medals on Thursday to jump ahead of China in the overall medal count. Here’s Thursday’s Olympic Games’ recap: US swimmer Michael Phelps edged teammate Ryan Lochte in the 200-meter individual medley to claim a record 16th Olympic gold medal and extend his own overall medal record to 20. It’s [...]

US Gymnast Gabby Douglas Makes History Winning Olympic Gold in Women's All-Around

Shauna Wright — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 21:00:41 +0000

US Olympic gymnast Gabby Douglas won perhaps the most coveted title in her sport when she took the gold medal in the women’s all-around competition on Thursday in London, becoming the first African-American female gymnast to ever win individual Olympic gold.

In Studio: Olympic Gymnast Carly Patterson: Getting Engaged vs. Getting the Gold [AUDIO/PIC]

Kidd Kraddick — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 15:30:11 +0000

What’s more exciting to Olympic champion Carly Patterson, getting engaged or winning the gold? Hear what she had to say about what’s going on in her life since winning big at the 2004 Summer Games!

2012 Summer Olympics Recap: Day 4 — Michael Phelps Sets Medals Record; US Women's Gymnastics Team Wins Gold

Joe Student — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 16:00:38 +0000

American swimmer Michael Phelps became the most decorated athlete in Olympic history Tuesday, while the United States and China remained tied atop the overall medal count of the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. Here’s a recap of the day’s Olympic action: American Olympic hero Michael Phelps swam the anchor leg for the US men’s 4×200-meter [...]

London: Day 3 We Love It…They Speak English Here [PICS]

Kidd Kraddick — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 15:16:55 +0000

It’s our third day of good food, cool people and utterly delightful accents! Check out the pics we took from another day exploring London amongst all the excitement surrounding the Olympic Games.

London: Day 2 Out and About In The City [PICS]

Kidd Kraddick — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 15:24:27 +0000

It’s our second day in London for our Dysfunctional Family Vacation and we’re having a great time! Check out all the pictures of what we’re doing while were finding our way around the city!

2012 Summer Olympics Recap: Day 3 — Missy Franklin and Matt Grevers Win Gold Medals

Joe Student — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 13:00:03 +0000

The US swim team captured two gold medals at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London on Monday, while the US men’s gymnastics squad disappointed. Here’s what happened at the London Games: US swimming sensation Missy Franklin won the 100-meter backstroke to claim her first Olympic gold medal on Monday. Just 14 minutes after swimming a [...]

Redneck Dressage – Part Six – Qualifying [VIDEO&PICS]

Bristol — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 18:14:36 +0000

The London Olympic 2012 games are on and I’ve spent the weekend glued to Live Extra on my iPad. Would it kill someone to air the equestrian portion live on TV? Redneck Dressage – Open Redneck Dressage – Part Deux Redneck Dressage – Part Trois – Trail Riding Redneck Dressage – Part Quatre – 50 [...]