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Light the Torch – Beijing Olympics and Other Olympic News

August 11th, 2008

The Journey of Lopez Lomong

By Guest Blogger Bo Durkop
Lopez Lomong of Sudan has come a long way to make it to the Olympics, and in more ways than one. His inspiring journey is one that has inspired all who have heard it. As a six year old boy, Lomong was separated from his parents, kidnapped by a government-backed militia, […]

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August 11th, 2008

American Achievers

By Guest Blogger Bo Durkop
There have been many memorable moments for the Americans in the Beijing Olympics so far. Michael Phelps has secured his place in history as an Olympic legend alongside great athletes Mark Spitz and Carl Lewis today when he won his ninth olympic gold medal. Phelps is slated to swim in two […]

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August 10th, 2008

Argentina Falls to Lithuania in Men’s Basketball

Today’s action showcased numerous activities and events. However, the men’s basketball competition caught the eyes of many spectators as host nation China and the United States faced off. In an amazing debut, the United States basketball team demonstrated utter dominance not seen since the previous decade, defeating China 101-70. However, defending Olympic champion Argentina wasn’t […]

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August 10th, 2008

Texas Olympic Trio

By Guest Blogger Bo Durkop
Texas’ three NBA teams are well represented in the 2008 Olympics. The Dallas Mavericks Dirk Nowitzki, Houston Rockets Yao Ming, and the San Antonio Spurs Manu Ginobili, who each just a few months earlier competed in the NBA playoffs are now set to perform for an even larger world wide […]

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August 10th, 2008

Olympic Updates

By Guest Blogger Bo Durkop
In Sunday morning’s events swimming dominated the news. Michael Phelps earned his first Olympic Gold of the 2008 Beijing games, shattering his previous record in the Men’s 400-meter individual medley. With one event down, Phelps still has seven more gold medals to win in order to surpass Mark Spitz record for […]

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August 9th, 2008

Olympic Thoughts: The Expected and Unexpected

By Guest Blogger Daniel Mochen
I knew that this year’s Summer Olympics in Beijing would be awesome in every aspect. I just didn’t expect them to awe me like they did, that fast and that completely. Beijing has been waiting a long time to take the world’s center stage, and they didn’t hold back on any […]

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March 11th, 2008

Latest in the World of Sports from the b5media Sports Channel

Today, the b5media Sports Channel brings you the best and worst from the world of sports. From the top to the bottom, our bloggers provide the latest news and their analysis of your favorite sports, players and teams. Take a quick look around the channel.

David from Every Morning Quarterback offers the top NFL free agency […]

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November 23rd, 2006

Happy Thanksgiving!

I just wanted to greet all the Light the Torch readers who celebrate this particular holiday. Don’t you love the excuse to stuff yourself? [Pardon the pun. Heehee.]
So, take the day off from your usual meanderings in the sports world and just focus on family, friends and, yea, FOOD! Can I actually convince you to […]

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