London 2012
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The second day of Olympic competition got underway Thursday as the men’s soccer squads took to the pitch. There were no Americans involved in the action Thursday as the U.S. men’s soccer team did not...
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For the next two weeks, viewers around the world will watch as some of the most fit athletes from across the globe compete in the Summer Olympics. Apparently for some countries, however, an Olympic-worthy body...
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One of Saudi Arabia’s first ever two female Olympians has made news Thursday morning among reports the female judo competitor, called a judoka, will not be allowed to compete with her headscarf. According to a...
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Voula Papachristou was slated to compete for Greece as a triple jumper, but the 23-year-old won’t even be making it to the Opening ceremonies all thanks to her Twitter account. According to a report from...
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The Opening Ceremonies for the London 2012 Olympics will be held Friday night, but Olympic competition is already underway across the pond. Wednesday marked the beginning of the 2012 Olympics as the women’s football (soccer)...
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A big difference between the Summer Olympic Games and the Winter Olympic Games is the “skin factor.” Winter Olympians (aside from the figure skaters) are wrapped from head to toe in lightweight synthetic fabrics designed...
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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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Reigning champion Rafael Nadal will not be defending his Olympic title in London as reports swirled Thursday morning that the tennis star has pulled out of the 2012 Games. According to the Daily Mail, Nadal...
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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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