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Wrestling Cut from 2020 Olympics

Chris Illuminati — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 14:16:07 +0000

The International Olympic Committee voted to drop wrestling from its schedule for the 2020 Games via a secret ballot during a meeting in Switzerland. Instead of eliminating the pentathlon, like many expected, the IOC decided to scrap wrestling.

NBC to Start Olympic Coverage Prior to Opening Ceremony

Phil Richardson — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 19:30:36 +0000

US Olympic broadcaster NBC has announced that coverage of the Winter Games in Sochi, Russia, will start a day prior to the opening ceremonies. In a first for a US broadcaster, NBC will air three newly minted events the Thursday night before the opening ceremony begins Friday, Feb. 7, 2014: team figure skating, women’s freestyle [...]

Olympic Athlete Worked as an Escort and Who Cares Please Shut Up [OPINION]

Jackie Mancini — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 22:01:09 +0000

I was ready to hate on three-time Olympian Suzy Favor Hamilton about her recent admission of her work as a high class escort in Las Vegas, but only because she’s married, and that’s not cool. Then I found out that her husband knew about it — wait, really? Everyone shut up. Since her Olympic fame, [...]

Sexy Hurdler Michelle Jenneke Plays Fantasy Girlfriend in New Video

Emerald Catron — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 18:45:47 +0000

Remember Michelle Jenneke? She’s the Australian hurdler with the infectious dance. Nothing? Here’s a refresher. She’s back for this original video from The Chive, and she’s dancing all over the place. Plus somebody eats pancakes with nunchucks. That’s pretty much all it takes for us to classify a video as amazing. Enjoy! Source: Sexy Hurdler [...]

Michael Phelps Sinks Ridiculous Putt

Emerald Catron — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 16:41:27 +0000

You don’t have to know much about golf to know that this is just ridiculous. Michael Phelps managed to sink a 153-foot putt at the Dunhill Links Championship. According to the announcer, Phelps is just learning to golf and is “26 handicapped,” which we’re pretty sure is Golf for “definitely shouldn’t make this putt.” Michael [...]

The Real Reason Guys Love The Olympic Summer Games! [VIDEO]

Critter — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 21:38:09 +0000

What is it about the Summer Olympic games guys love so much? Is it the spirit of competition, the feats of strength and athleticism? Could it be the sportsmanship and Camaraderie among nations and participants? Or maybe it’s just watching and cheering on the U.S.A. I can’t speak for the ladies, but for me it’s [...]