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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, [...]

The Who, Elton John, Queen and More Rumored for Olympic Closing Ceremony

Mary Ouellette — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 15:02:26 +0000

While the Olympians fight it out to win their gold, silver and bronze, the entertainment world is placing bets on what world famous artists might be featured in the closing ceremony on Sunday (Aug. 12). Music director David Arnold told the London Telegraph that it “should be the greatest after-party in the world. The opening [...]

2012 Summer Olympics Recap: Day 13 — US Wins 5 Gold Medals

Joe Student — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 10:01:41 +0000

The United States won nine medals, including five golds, to take a commanding lead in the overall medal count at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London on Thursday. Here’s a recap of the day’s highlights: Carli Lloyd scored twice as the US women’s soccer team beat Japan, 2-1, to win the gold medal in front [...]

2012 Summer Olympics Recap: Day 12 — Allyson Felix Wins Gold as US Track Team Nabs 7 Medals

Joe Student — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 10:30:41 +0000

Led by seven medals from its track athletes, the United States ran past China into the lead in the overall medal count at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London on Wednesday. Here’s a recap of the day’s highlights: After finishing second in the race in both the 2004 and 2008 Olympics, US sprinter Allyson Felix [...]

2012 Summer Olympics Recap: Day 10 — US Women's Soccer Team Advances on Alex Morgan's Late Goal

Joe Student — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 10:11:49 +0000

Though it was a light day for medals, there was still plenty of drama at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London on Monday. Here’s a recap of the day’s action: Alex Morgan’s header in injury time gave the US women’s soccer team a 4-3 victory over Canada and a berth in the gold medal game [...]

Paul McCartney Cheers on Great Britain Women Cyclers, Leads 'Hey Jude' Sing-Along

Chad Childers — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 12:09:39 +0000

Muse may have the official theme of the London Olympic Games, but it’s beginning to feel like ‘Hey Jude’ may be closer to the hearts of those in attendance. Having already closed out the Opening Ceremonies, Sir Paul McCartney and his family were on hand Saturday (Aug. 4) to watch Team Great Britain pick [...]

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

Joe Student — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 10:46:10 +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 [...]

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 10:15:33 +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. [...]

2012 Summer Olympics Recap: Day 5 — Missy Franklin and Allison Schmitt lead US to Gold in 4×200 Freestyle Relay

Joe Student — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 10:30:16 +0000

The US women’s 4×200-meter freestyle relay team won gold at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London on Wednesday, but China claimed the lead in the overall medal count. Here’s Wednesday’s Olympic Games’ recap: American Allison Schmitt swam past Australia’s Alicia Coutts in the anchor leg of the 4×200-meter freestyle relay, as the US women’s swim [...]

Michael Phelps Shatters Olympics Record with 19th Career Medal

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 21:50:37 +0000

Michael Phelps has managed to swim into history. Phelps set the record for most Olympic medals won by an individual when he picked up his 19th on Tuesday by leading the US to a gold in the 4×200-meter freestyle relay in London. It was the first gold medal of these Games for Phelps. Phelps has [...]

Are You Surprised That Michael Phelps Has Not Won an Individual Gold Medal Yet? — Sports Survey of the Day

BJ Ragone — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 18:31:38 +0000

We are a few days into the 2012 London Olympics, and unlike in 2008, Michael Phelps is not the big swimming news. After the 2008 Beijing Olympics, Michael Phelps was one of the most popular athletes in the world. He won an astonishing eight gold medals, but this year has not been the same experience [...]

Paul McCartney Paid Just Under $2 For Olympics Gig

Kyle Dowling — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 12:22:54 +0000

Former Beatle and living legend Paul McCartney is no stranger to stadium gigs and fat pay checks. However, for his recent performance at this past Friday’s 2012 London Olympics Opening Ceremonies, the ‘Yesterday’ singer was kind enough to donate his time for a whopping one pound.

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

Joe Student — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 10:30:03 +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 [...]

Will You Watch the Olympics? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 15:13:34 +0000

The games of the XXX Olympiad begin Friday in London. NBC, which is broadcasting an unprecedented 5,535 hours of the Summer Olympics on TV and online, is hoping Americans will be glued to their screens over the next couple weeks.

But will they?

Big Week For Phil Collins: Olympic Rumors And Surprise Top Ten Album

Steve Tanko — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 20:50:22 +0000

Phil Collins’ management company must be thanking their lucky stars; After being mostly out of the public eye for the last decade (or two), he’s scoring in two surprising ways this week. First, there’s the Olympics rumor. If you believe the stories coming out of London, Phil Collins has been secretly selected to be the [...]

Top 10 Apps for the 2012 Summer Olympics

Maura Chwastyk — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 14:15:17 +0000

The athletes have been training for the last four years. The city has been preparing for the last seven years. And the fans have been booking their tickets for months and months. The 2012 London Summer Olympics are upon us! No matter where you are, you won’t be able to make it to every match. [...]

10 American Olympic Heroes Who Became Legends

Carl Pettit — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 16:16:04 +0000

With the 2012 London Summer Olympic Games coming up soon, we thought we’d take a glimpse at some of the American superstars who have claimed Olympic glory in the past. It’s time to feel pride in the achievements of your fellow countrymen and countrywomen. While some of these sports icons are still household names, others [...]

Team USA Gets Gold Medal for Embarrassment By Wearing Olympic Uniforms Made in China [VIDEO]

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 14:48:10 +0000

The athletes that comprise Team USA in the Summer Olympics may have been born in the USA but their outfits? Not so much. Those were made in China. The classic attire the Olympians will wear at the Opening Ceremonies is constructed in distinctly American colors –red, white and blue. But that’s where the patriotism ends. [...]

Paul McCartney to Close London 2012 Opening Olympic Ceremony

Chad Childers — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 12:25:49 +0000

It’s been rumored for some time that Paul McCartney might have some involvement with the London Summer 2012 Olympics. Now the onetime Beatle is coming clean on the matter.

British athletes may skip London Opening Ceremony

Chris Allen — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 18:16:40 +0000

I think I would skip the opening ceremony too. Sometimes there is too much show and not enough sport. London should hire the Super Bowl people, they can get dancers, stages and bands in and out it 15 minuets.
What's an Olympic Opening Ceremony without Olympic athletes? We may find that out in London next year, as several high-profile British athletes are contemplating boycotting the Opening Ceremony.

Coaches have already banned the entire British track and field squad from taking part in the London 2012 ceremony, even though they will not be competing until at least a week later. Britain's swimming team is likely to follow suit.