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Ryan Lochte Getting Reality TV Show

Erin Phillips — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 16:37:22 +0000

Do you care what Ryan Lochte is doing day by day? Well if you do you’re in luck! The E! network has announced a six show series called “What Would Ryan Do”, that follows Ryan Lochte as he trains, models, and hangs out with friends. This is one I don’t know if I’ll watch. I’m [...]

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. [...]

Olympic Basketball Player Punches Opponent Right in the 'Medals'

Kyle Dowling — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 17:00:52 +0000

We’ll all remember the 2012 London Games for having some of the best moments in Olympic history. How can we forget the star-studded opening with Mr. Bean? Oh, right, there were games too. Michael Phelps becomes the most decorated Olympian ever and French basketball player Nicolas Batum punches Spain’s Juan Carlos in the balls during [...]

Meet The World Record Pole Vaulter In The 90 Year Old Age Group (VIDEO)

Erin Phillips — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 12:24:53 +0000

This is Dr. William Bell, the 90-year-old father of former Olympian pole-vaulter Earl Bell. Watch him make it over a 7-foot-2 bar. Dr. Bell holds the world record for pole-vaulters in his age group

Ed Sheeran May Perform With the Who at the Olympics

Nadine Cheung — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 20:55:27 +0000

Ed Sheeran could strike gold during the 2012 Summer Olympics. The ‘Small Bump’ singer is rumored to share the stage with the Who during the closing ceremony of the games. In a recent interview with MTV, the 21-year-old is acted coy about the possible appearance. “The closing ceremony, there were rumors I am playing the [...]

The 10 Most Breathtaking Opening Ceremonies in Olympic History

Danny Groner — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 14:18:05 +0000

As the athletes get ready for the London Olympics, organizers are also preparing their best theatrics for the opening ceremony. Director Danny Boyle is in charge of this year’s proceedings, and so far they’ve kept the whole show under wraps (we do know it’s being called Isles of Wonder, based on Shakespeare’s The Tempest). Back [...]

This Day in History for January 25 – First Winter Olympics and More

Shauna Wright — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:45:36 +0000

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1915 – Alexander Graham Bell inaugurates US transcontinental telephone service, speaking from New York to Thomas Watson in San Francisco (More info)

1924 – The French Alps hosts the first Winter Olympics games (More info)