Athletes gathered at the National Aquatics Center in Beijing, China to train for the upcoming 2008 Summer Olympic Games. Can you imagine the excitement they must be feeling at this point? I’m sure they are all taking it really seriously but I don’t know if I could resist letting out a big whoop and holler […]
Here are some pictures of the eighth day of 2008 Beijing Olympic Games previews. This collection is from the kayaking practice session at the Shunyi Olympic Rowing-Canoeing Park on earlier today. The members of the Australian team are pictured. It’s hard work but it looks like a lot of fun!
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In an exhibition game in Macau, China this morning (Thursday night by China time), Team USA showed they were getting ready for the Beijing Games by defeating Turkey 114 to 82. LeBron James’ ankle injury seems to be a thing of the past as the 6′ 8″ team co-captain scored 20 points, seizing control of […]
Former Olympic Figure Skater, Michelle Kwan has been chosen to be a part of the United States delegation for the closing ceremonies in Beijing. Also attending are Secretary of State, Condoleeza Rice; Secretary of Labor, Elaine Chao; Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare, Michael O. Leavitt; US Ambassador to China, Clark T. Randt; US Olympic […]
A rockslide has closed the highway leading to several 2010 Winter Olympic venues. While there were no known injuries reported, a vehicle was struck by rocks that police described as “the size of a room or semi-trailer truck, about 20 to 30 feet (six to nine meters) in diameter.”
The road is expected to reopen […]
Chinese gymnastics coach, Huang Yubin, has made an interesting promise regarding the upcoming 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. He has said that, if his team doesn’t improve on their 2004 medal haul, he will “jump off the highest building.” They only won one gold medal at the Athens Games but he’s sure his team “will […]
I have to be honest. I am concerned about the air quality in Beijing because, ultimately, the health of the athletes is the most important thing. Therefore, I’m thrilled to hear that, earlier today, the situation seemed to be improving. According to the Canadian Press, “Beijing’s pollution levels dropped Wednesday to less than half of […]
With the Beijing Games just nine days away, it’s time to start planning your Olympic party/parties. The folks at Vermont’s Cabot Creamery have shared some fun Olympic-themed recipes with us.
Olympic Ring Apple-Cheddar Crisps
The perfect way to signify your Olympic-themed party spirit, these apple rings can be arranged to resemble the traditional five […]
When Paul Hamm announced earlier in the week that he wouldn’t be able to compete in the Beijing Games due to a wrist injury, US men’s gymnastic team alternate, Raj Bhavsar joined the team. But, who is this new man on the Olympic team?Actually, he’s not that new. Bhavsar, a Houston native, was part of […]
MyCokeRewards and Sprite are giving away a $100 gift card every eight minutes in their Bringing Home the Green Sweepstakes. You can enter up to 10 times daily from now until the end of the Beijing Games on August 24.
To enter, visit the contest site and enter the code number from a Coca-cola […]
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