This Video Shows What It Would Have Been Like If The Olympics Were In New York
As America watches the (somewhat ridiculous) Olympic Opening Ceremonies in London, some wonder what could have been, had New York been selected as the host for the 2012 games. While we'll never really...
View ArticleGorgeous Images From The Olympic Opening Ceremony In London
The Opening Ceremony at the Olympics is always a spectacle. And London did not disappoint. From Mary Poppins, to acrobatic children, to awesome light shows, this year's opening ceremony produced some...
View ArticleHere's Mr. Bean's Cameo In The Opening Ceremony
London, you have not disappointed us. Mr. Bean in Chariots of Fire: <object classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="ooyalaPlayer_422s5_h55u1rcn" width="618" height="347"...
View ArticleHere's Team USA Walking In The Olympic Opening Ceremony [VIDEO]
The United States of America just finished its walk at the Olympic Opening Ceremony in London. Kobe Bryant looked lost and seemed to have gotten separated from his USA Basketball team, Michelle Obama...
View ArticleA Spectacular Photo Of What The Olympic Cauldron Looks Like From The Inside
They just lit the Olympic Cauldron in London. Even though it's not technically a cauldron — the flaming structure is made of 200+ copper "pedals" that represent every country in the Games — it still...
View ArticleVideo Of The Olympic Cauldron Lighting In London
The Olympic Opening Ceremony in London just ended as seven teenage British athletes had the honor of lighting the Olympic Cauldron. The Cauldron, however, isn't really a cauldron. Sports Illustrated's...
View ArticleThe 12 Most Ridiculous Moments From The Bizarrely Awesome Olympics Opening...
The Olympics Opening Ceremony is finished in London, and holy smokes was it crazy. It was a super-entertaining celebration of all things British — from the farm animals to music to Mr. Bean. The feel...
View ArticleConservative Politician Derides Opening Ceremony As 'Leftie Multi-Cultural Crap'
Aidan Burley, the Conservative MP sacked as a parliamentary private secretary after it was revealed he attended a stag party in France where a guest wore a replica SS uniform, criticised Danny Boyle's...
View ArticleBob Costas Led A Moment Of Silence At The Opening Ceremony After The IOC Refused
NBC's Bob Costas led a five-second moment of silence when Israeli athletes walked into Olympic Stadium yesterday, which the International Olympic Committee refused to do. Costas was acknowledging the...
View ArticleChina Just Won The First Gold Medal At The Summer Olympics
China just won the first gold medal of the Summer Olympic Games in London, in the 10-meter air rifle event, according to The New York Times. Yi Siling won gold, followed by Sylwia Bogacka of Poland...
View ArticleRyan Lochte Destroys Michael Phelps At The Olympics [VIDEO]
Ryan Lochte went head-to-head with Michael Phelps for the first time in this year's Olympics during the 400-meter Individual Medley. And in the end, it wasn't even close as Lochte took home the gold...
View ArticleThere Is Almost No Gold In The Olympic Gold Medal
Winners of this year's Olympic events will be taking home silver medals. From the World Gold Council: What's in a gold medal? 92.5% Silver 6.16% Copper 1.34% Gold The International Olympic Committee...
View ArticleSome US Basketball Players Think They Are Better Than Jordan, Says A Teammate
There are multiple players on the USA Men's Basketball team who think they are better than Michael Jordan, according to teammate Andre Iguodala. As far as we can tell, he's not joking. Iguodala...
View ArticleNBC Blames Its Olympics Live-Streaming Problems On Your Crappy Computer
If you, like many, had trouble with NBC's online stream on Saturday, it's probably your own fault. Your computer is outdated, your Internet connection can't handle it or your settings aren't correct....
View ArticleLeBron James Throws Down A Slick Alley-Oop In USA's Beat-Down Of France
After days and days of Instagram shenanigans, the US men's basketball team finally got down to business today in a dominating 98-71 win against France. France kept it close for the first 12 minutes of...
View ArticleThe Entire U.S. Men's Basketball Team Hugged Michelle Obama After Easily...
The Team USA men's basketball team had no problem with France today in their opening match of the Olympics, cruising to a 98-71 win. But the most eyebrow-raising highlight of the match may have come...
View ArticleHere's The Mystery Woman That Crashed The Olympic Opening Ceremonies And...
During the London 2012 opening ceremonies, there was a woman that marched with the athletes of India during the parade of nations. You can see the woman, who is wearing a red sweatshirt, in the first...
View ArticleFrance Stuns The USA In The Biggest Relay Of The Olympics As Ryan Lochte...
Four years after the US chased down France in a thrilling men's swimming 4x100m freestyle relay in Beijing, France returned the favor. The French won gold in the event this afternoon after American...
View ArticleHeartbreaking Photos Of A Bloody American Judo Fighter Collapsing In Agony...
American judoka Travis Stevens lost a dramatic semifinal match to defending Olympic champion Ole Bischof, then lost again in the bronze-medal match to miss the podium this morning. Stevens suffered a...
View ArticleWatch Abby Wambach's Phenomenal Goal That Gave USA A 1-0 Win Against North Korea
Perfect set up from Alex Morgan to Abby Wambach gave the U.S. women a 1-0 lead going into halftime versus North Korea. The Americans held on. They finish group play 3-0 with 9 points and easily advance...
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