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Fashion is a never-ending topic of discussion at the Olympics. Whose uniforms look best? Whose are the worst? Whose uniforms are made in China? The uproar over the United States’ uniforms Chinese origin seems to...

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Last month, United States women’s soccer goalkeeper Hope Solo tested positive for a substance that is on “the list.” This is not a drug that makes her super fast, super strong or super anything. It’s...

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“She is the smartest young gymnast I have ever seen.” International and U.S. Hall of Fame coach Bela Karolyi said this of local London-bound Olympian Aly Raisman. Not only is Bela the husband of current...

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Japan’s women’s soccer team is peeved, and they may have a right to be. The 2011 FIFA Women’s World Cup champions flew premium economy class to Paris, while the men’s soccer team flew business class...

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After a lifetime of training for the Olympics, the moment is finally here. With only two weeks standing between the athletes and the Summer Games, dreams are finally becoming a reality as the teams are...

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With just over a week until the 2012 London Olympics begin, it is too late for any of the 530 American athletes to change anything, including their uniforms. Still, many are calling for change when...

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London 2012: Volleyball

July 14, 2012

Tell me about volleyball: Volleyball appears in two forms at the Olympic Games; once as a six-player team event indoors, and again as a partner sport moved outside and onto a sand court for beach...

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Remember freshman year of college? A bunch of young, mostly attractive, overly excited guys and gals all together in a new place away from home with alcohol around every corner led to countless parties and...

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London 2012: Boxing

July 12, 2012

Tell me about Boxing: The London 2012 Games will mark an especially exciting time for boxing as women’s boxing will be making its Olympic debut. The sport of boxing dates back to the time of...

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Tell me about rowing: Rowing will take place at Eton Dorney near Windsor Castle, about 25 miles outside of London. Dorney Lake is a 220-meter man-made channel of water constructed specifically for rowing. The channel...

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