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Hey NBC, the Name of the Song is 'Baba O'Riley'

Tom Dunphy — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 13:41:42 +0000

As if the NBC Olympic coverage couldn’t get any worse, they put the final nail in the coffin last night. While television viewers were treated to a two-song set by the reunited Spice Girls, a few amazing performers including Ray Davies of The Kinks and The Who did not make the primetime broadcast. Adding insult [...]

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

Mary Ouellette — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 22:03:26 +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 [...]

US Ladies Soccer goes for Gold

Andy Chase — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 23:35:37 +0000

The US women’s soccer team goes for gold tomorrow (Thursday 8/9) as they look for “payback” vs the Japan Soccer team. Just 13 months ago, Japan beat the United States in the World Cup soccer tournament. Japan twice rallied from behind in the 2-2 game, then won 3-1 on penalty kicks to pull off the [...]

Olympics Day 10: Highlights & Results

Dan Alexander — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 08:40:13 +0000

Scores and highlights from Day 10 of the Summer Olympics in London. FULL COVERAGE: 2012 Summer Games New Jersey’s Nick Delpopolo expelled from Olympics for positive test for marijuana LONDON (AP) — An Olympic judo fighter from New Jersey has been suspended for doping after a drug test found marijuana in his [...]

Pink Floyd Denies Duet At 2012 Olympics Closing Ceremony

Kyle Dowling — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 15:50:21 +0000

Don’t get too excited about the supposed duet between legends Pink Floyd and English songwriter Ed Sheeran because according to the band … it’s just not happening.

Which Olympian Has Your Body?

Varacchi — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 13:27:55 +0000

Think you don’t have the physique of a world-class athlete? You may not be as svelte as a gymnast or swimmer, but the BBC has created a program to find out which Olympic competitors have a similar body to you. Enter your info here! Leave your Olympic matches below! Don’t worry, you don’t have to [...]

Free Beer & Hot Wings – Greatest Moment in Olympics History

Varacchi — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 11:43:37 +0000

The thrill of victory, the agony of...this:

No Country? No Problem! [VIDEO]

Silent Jay — Sun, 29 Jul 2012 17:36:12 +0000

Philipine van Aanholt, Liemarvin Bonevacia and Reginald de Windt are three names you probably don’t recognize, but not having a country to represent isn’t keeping them from their dream of competing for Olympic gold (or being the greatest part of the Opening Ceremony). If you watched the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games on Friday you may noticed something unusual [...]

Will You Be Watching the Olympic Games?

Barbara LaRue — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 16:19:21 +0000

The Olympic torch is burning in London. Let the games begin! (In a couple of days, that is.) Will you be watching them?

Olympic Hurdler's Awesome Pre-Race Ritual

Tom Dunphy — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 19:42:51 +0000

Australian hurdler Michelle Jenneke performed a pre-race ritual before the 110-meter hurdle race at the World Junior Championships in Spain last week that we felt you needed to see. YOU’RE WELCOME!