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Double Amputee Olympic Sprinter Charged in Girlfriend's Murder

Cathy Kates — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 18:43:01 +0000

We hailed him as a hero. Any Olympian is an inspiration based on their dedication to their sport, but to have to train to be the best of the best while also being a double amputee and overcoming that obstacle had people across the world in awe. Once again, for a reason on the entirely other end of the spectrum, Oscar Pistorius has the world in awe, this time...for the murder of his girlfriend.

Tom's Notes: Northland Curling Team Gets National Attention + More

Tom Hansen — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 17:26:19 +0000

A Northland curling team took their talents to the Big Apple Tuesday morning with an appearance on N–B–C’s TODAY SHOW! Team Fenson appeared on the show as part of the Today Show’s Olympic Week and the start of the one year countdown to the 2014 Winter Olympics. Team Fenson, whose members hail from the Twin [...]

Wednesday Night At The Races Tonight At Griggs Field

Ken Hayes — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 14:35:25 +0000

Another Wednesday, and another fun filled Wednesday Night At The Races with Grandma’s Marathon and the Young Athletes Foundation. Tonight the event will take place at Griggs Field on the UMD Campus. Since Griggs Field is a track, it’s also one of the races that will have a wheelchair race division. All kids 14 and [...]

Sportscaster Rants On Air About Bob Costas [VIDEO]

Ken Hayes — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 14:43:03 +0000

In broadcasting timing is everything. That’s the #1 rule, stay on time. Otherwise everything gets screwed up. NBC’s Olympics have in some cases pushed the news back a bit, and this Jacksonville sportscaster loses it. And I will say this. I feel really bad for his co-workers. I’ve been in their spot where someone loses [...]

American Teen Sensation Missy Franklin Wins Olympic Gold

David Drew — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 01:57:56 +0000

Michael who? Ryan what? American Olympic swim fans have someone new to celebrate in 17 year-old Missy Franklin, who powered her way to a gold medal Monday. CNN.com is reporting that Franklin swam an American record 58.33 in the 100-meter backstroke, ahead of Australia’s Emily Seebohm and Japan’s Aya Terakawa. Seebohm led at the halfway [...]

Which Sports Are NBC Faking At The Olympics

Chris Allen — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 18:22:03 +0000

Technology has brought along a lot of changes in the past few years. Some good some bad. Dennis Baxter was put in charge of running mics and handling the sound for the Olympics since 1996. He has come up with some great ideas for hearing what the event is like. I’ve got a spoiler! Baxter [...]

The Olympics Have Begun And This Video Should Get You Pumped Up [VIDEO]

David Drew — Sat, 28 Jul 2012 03:17:15 +0000

The opening ceremony was in London tonight for the 2012 Olympics and it was full of music and fire. If you’re not in the Olympic spirit yet, perhaps this video will get you jazzed. This the official song for these Olympic games, performed by Muse, along with some athletes giving everything they have for their [...]

Knee Injury Robs US Gymnast And Olympic Hopeful Shawn Johnson, Instead Forces Retirement [VIDEO]

Cathy Kates — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 16:04:36 +0000

She was and always will be one of America’s sweethearts. She wowed us during the 2008 Olympic games. The following year we watched her “dance with the stars”. Then, as she was thinking of another Olympics, the unthinkable happened.She sustained a knee injury that she just couldn’t recover fully from…forcing a tough decision. Continue towards [...]

US Olympic Committee Demands Redneck Olympics Change Its Name

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 12:17:16 +0000

The first annual Redneck Olympics, which took place in Hebron, Maine earlier this month, featured events such as wife-carrying, bobbing for pig’s feet, lawn mower races, mud pit belly flops and toilet-seat horseshoes. It also posed a threat to the real Olympics, apparently, because lawyers for the US Olympic Committee have contacted Redneck Olympic organizer [...]

Nude Olympics Begin This Weekend in Australia

B105 Staff — Sat, 30 Apr 2011 19:14:18 +0000

Get excited: The annual nude Olympics are set to take place this weekend in Australia's Noosa National Park.

Over 500 athletes will compete in traditional Olympic events like the marathon and the 100-meter dash, as well as nude Olympic exclusive events like the best butt competition and conga lines.