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Volleyball Star Kerri Walsh Jennings Was Pregnant at the Olympics

Jade — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 00:00:47 +0000

They say things come in threes. That hold true for Olympian Kerri Walsh Jennings!

Ryan Lochte Wants to Do "Dancing with the Stars" or "The Bachelor"

Jade — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 00:00:04 +0000

Now that the Olympics are over, Ryan Lochte looks like he wants to stay on your T.V. as much as possible.

Michael Phelps and 5 Other Record-Setting American Olympians [VIDEOS]

Danny Groner — Sat, 11 Aug 2012 23:13:24 +0000

Once again, American swimmer Michael Phelps gobbled up the gold at the Olympics, taking home four more top medals and an additional two silver medals. Phelps insists that this is the end of the road for him, which means he’s retiring from competition with 22 medals in his career, more than anyone else ever. With [...]

A 90-Year-Old Pole Vaulter? [VIDEO]

Ricky Woods — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 13:34:04 +0000

The Olympics are so much fun that I think we’ve all been dreaming a little about what it would be like to be so athletically skilled. At my age though, there’s fantasy and then there’s reality. Ouch, my hip! Does it have to be this way? No way! Check out the 90-year-old pole vaulter. Meet [...]

The Dating Olympics?

Jen Jacobs — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 13:33:34 +0000

If dating were an Olympic event, who would medal more and who would medal in which event? This isn’t going where you think it is. According to dating website Match, American singles are going for the gold for most dates. Roughly three out of four people they surveyed said that they have gone on more [...]

Olympics Recap – Day Five

Jen Jacobs — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 12:30:24 +0000

More records were broken yesterday, basketball drama, a hilarious story about a kayaker, which school has won the most medals, which Olympic athlete do you look like and who won medals yesterday and what’s the medal count? The Opening Ceremony for the London 2012 Olympics topped the ratings heap. Forty million people watched. Did you? [...]

Alexandra Raisman's Parents Cheer on Their Gymnast [VIDEO]

Ricky Woods — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 14:29:38 +0000

We’re all into the Olympics but imagine if your child were competing – then you’d REALLY be into the Olympics! American gymnast Alexandra Raisman’s parents lend their support for her uneven bar routine from the stands. Go Mom and Dad!

Is This the Star of the Olympic's Opening Ceremony?

Ricky Woods — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 14:35:02 +0000

The opening ceremonies at the Olympics are grand spectacles that often produce a “What WAS that?!” from audiences. Well, lots of rumors have been swirling about the opening Ceremony for the London Olympics tonight and the latest is…..farm animals?! Rumors are flying about the secret plans for tonight’s opening ceremony of the 2012 Olympic Games [...]

Unbreakable Olympic Records

Jen Jacobs — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 13:22:55 +0000

The London Olympic Games begin today with the world’s best athletes competing in 306 events. Here are some records that are not likely to be broken this year. Or maybe ever. 100 Meter Sprint In Beijing in 2008, Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt shattered both the Olympic and world record in the 100 meter and he [...]

Random Facts About the United States Olympic Team

Jen Jacobs — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 13:39:15 +0000

The Olympics have already started…sort of. Here are some random facts about some of this year’s U.S. Olympic team. The United States delegation is made up of 530 athletes. There are 269 females and 261 males and that’s only because our men’s soccer team didn’t make it. We will be competing in 246 of the [...]

The Olympic Mascots are Weird [Video]

Ricky Woods — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 14:40:47 +0000

Excitement is building for the kick-off of the London Olympics this Friday but did you know the Olympics have an official mascot? This year in London they have two. Meet Wenlock and Mandeville – London 2012′s Olympic and Paralympic mascots. In place of a face, each have one large, staring eye. According to Olympic organizers, [...]

Special Olympics Touches All Of Us!

Ty James — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 23:01:44 +0000

Wednesday marked the birthday of the Special Olympics, which was first held in Chicago, in 1968. Most of us know at least one person with special needs, or with disabilities, and that's why the Special Olympics is so important. It gives those people a chance to be; Olympians, champions, medal winners, and absolute fan favorites.