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Top 10 Disappointments of the 2012 London Olympics
Olympics 1. NBC’s tape-delaying, video-stream buffering coverage NBC could not get it right at the 2012 London Olympics. Their tape-delayed coverage included lowlights such as Bob Costas nonchalantly ...
40 weeks ago by Nathan Rush Tags: Olympics

10 Amazing Olympic Firsts from London 2012
Olympics There's a first time for everything... even at the Games. ...
40 weeks ago by Rob Doster Tags: Olympics

Brazil vs. Mexico Gold Medal Match: Ten Things You Need To Know
Olympics 1. The match is Saturday at 10 a.m. EST at Wembley Stadium There will be no need for NBC to tape delay the Gold Medal Match. Brazil and Mexico kick off on a Saturday at a reasonable hour states...
41 weeks ago by Nathan Rush Tags: Olympics

Athlon’s Essential Eleven Links of the Day
Olympics This is your daily link roundup of our favorite sports posts on the web for August 10. • The Lakers acquisition of big man Dwight Howard has some people thinking that Los Angeles is now the N...
41 weeks ago by Patrick Snow Tags: College Football, College Basketball, NFL, NBA, MLB, Olympics, Links

Olympic Photo of the Day: Rhythmic Gymnastics
Olympics Germany's Jana Berezko-Marggrander with the ball during the rhythmic gymnastics individual all-around competition. ...
41 weeks ago by Nathan Rush Tags: Olympics

2012 Olympics: 5 Can't-Miss Events for Aug. 10
Olympics Here's the Fab Five for Aug. 10, which will highlight NBC's prime-time schedule starting at 8 pm Eastern: 1. Women's 4x100m Finals Allyson Felix and Carmelita Jeter will try to lead the U.S. ...
41 weeks ago by Rob Doster Tags: Olympics, LeBron James

If Kentucky's Big Blue Nation Had An Olympic Basketball Team
Olympics Kentucky Wildcats basketball fans are known as the “Big Blue Nation.” But what if the Big Blue Nation were an actual sovereign nation eligible to compete in the 2012 London Olympics? How would ...
41 weeks ago by Nathan Rush Tags: College Basketball, NBA, Olympics, Kentucky Wildcats, Anthony Davis, DeMarcus Cousins, John Wall, Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, Rajon Rondo, Tayshaun Prince

Olympic Photo of the Day: Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh Jennings Win Gold
Olympics Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh Jennings won their third straight gold medal in beach volleyball on Wednesday night in London, defeating fellow Americans April Ross and Jennifer Kessy in straight...
41 weeks ago by Nathan Rush Tags: Olympics

2012 Olympics: 5 Can't-Miss Events for Aug. 9
Olympics Here's the Fab Five for Aug. 9, which will highlight NBC's prime-time schedule starting at 8 pm Eastern: 1. Men's 200m Finals This 19-second thrill ride offers Usain Bolt another occasion to ...
41 weeks ago by Rob Doster Tags: Olympics

10 Greatest London Olympic Moments...So Far
Olympics 1.  Phelps Becomes Most Decorated Olympic Athlete in History Even with all the question marks surrounding Michael Phelps and his purported laziness in training heading into the London Olym...
41 weeks ago by Athlon Sports Tags: Olympics

Olympic Photo of the Day: Lolo Jones Finishes Fourth
Olympics America's sweetheart, Lolo Jones, failed to medal in the 100-meter hurdles, finishing fourth as the rain fell in London. The result was especially painful for Jones, who was seeking redemption afte...
41 weeks ago by Nathan Rush Tags: Olympics

2012 Olympics: 5 Can't Miss Events for Aug. 8
Olympics Here's the Fab Five for Aug. 8, which will highlight NBC's prime-time schedule starting at 8 pm Eastern: 1. Women's 200m Finals The U.S. Big Three in the women's sprints — Carmelita Jeter, ...
41 weeks ago by Rob Doster Tags: Olympics

Olympics Photo of the Day: U.S. Women's Soccer
Olympics It was a thrilling day for the U.S. women on the pitch at Old Trafford. Here, the Americans celebrate Abby Wambach's goal that tied the match with Canada 3-3. Alex Morgan's header in extra time wou...
41 weeks ago by Rob Doster Tags: Olympics

20 Most Awesome Samuel L. Jackson Tweets About the Olympics
Olympics Recently we put together a post on the 25 Twitter Accounts Every Summer Olympics Fan Should Follow. Unfortunately, we missed perhaps the greatest Olympic tweeter yet—Samuel L. Jackson. The actor ...
41 weeks ago by Rich McVey Tags: Overtime, News, Olympics

2012 Olympics: 5 Can't-Miss Events for Aug. 6
Olympics Here's the Fab Five for Aug. 6, which will highlight NBC's prime-time schedule starting at 8 pm Eastern: 1. Women's Gymnastics - Uneven Bars Final All-around gold medalist Gabby Douglas guns ...
41 weeks ago by Rob Doster Tags: Olympics

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