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Olympics Ditching Wrestling Starting in 2020

Leslie Reynolds — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 19:00:56 +0000

In a shocking move this morning, the International Olympic Committee decided to remove the sport of wrestling starting in the year 2020. The sport is one of the most ancient and well known sports in history. The decision has sparked a lot of criticism since it was made just a few hours ago. Freestyle and [...]

Polish Olympian to Sell Bronze Medal to Help Sick Five-Year-Old

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 17:30:24 +0000

The 2012 Summer Games are over. But the Olympic spirit lives on thanks to Polish windsurfer Zofia Noceti-Klepacka, who will fulfill the promise she made to the family of a five-year-old who suffers from cystic fibrosis by selling her bronze medal. Klepacka lives next door to the family, who have struggled to pay for little Zuzia’s medication and her [...]

Watch Ed Sheeran Perform 'Wish You Were Here' at the Closing Ceremony of Olympics

Scott Shetler — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 02:30:52 +0000

Ed Sheeran already performed for a billion people at the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Concert in June, so taking the stage in front of an equally massive worldwide audience during the 2012 Summer Olympics closing ceremony must have had a familiar feeling.

Ryan Lochte Books '90210′ Guest Spot

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 21:30:20 +0000

Well, we all knew this was coming. Whether or not you followed the 2012 Olympics, or merely tuned in to see the Spice Girls’ glorious reunion, chances are you’ve heard the name Ryan Lochte floating about. Not only has the Olympic gold-medal winning swimmer set his sights on the reality TV circuit, now it seems like he’s paddling his way toward scripted television as well. And what groundbreaking drama has the media sensation going for the gold? Why, The CW’s reboot of ‘90210,’ of course! Joy.

Own a Piece of the London Olympics Thanks to New Auction Site

Shauna Wright — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 00:00:44 +0000

Feeling a bit down now that the excitement of the Olympics is over? If you’ve got a little extra cash and want to bring some of the Games into your own home, a new auction site will let you do just that.

One Direction, Spice Girls, Jessie J + More Close Out 2012 Olympics

Scott Shetler — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 19:00:54 +0000

The London Olympics wrapped up Sunday night with a closing ceremony that paid tribute to the best of British music over the years, featuring performances by iconic classic rockers, the reunited Spice Girls, and current superstars like One Direction and Jessie J.

10 Ways to Cope with the Olympics Ending — The Funnies

Jo Pincushion — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 18:00:20 +0000

The Olympics have ended and you already have some serious withdrawal. You’ve watched every event and had a great time cheering on your country. It’s totally unfair that you have to wait another four years for the summer Olympics. Before you face facts and say goodbye to the 2012 Olympic Games once and for all, [...]

Michael Phelps Goes Reality TV…on the Golf Channel!?

Jacob Hall — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 12:00:14 +0000

Michael Phelps is a bonafide star. In addition to being one of the best athletes in history and the United States’ crown jewel at the Olympic games, the world’s greatest swimmer is also humble, funny, sweet and a just a joy to watch in those post-competition interviews. With his retirement from professional competition pending (if you had as many gold medals as him, you’d consider giving a rest, too), Phelps plans to stay in the spotlight, but in a completely different capacity. How’s the Golf Channel sound?

US Women's Basketball Team Routs France, 86-50, to Win Fifth Straight Olympic Gold Medal

Joe Student — Sun, 12 Aug 2012 22:31:19 +0000

Candace Parker scored 21 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, as the United States women’s basketball team soundly defeated France, 86-50, on Saturday night to win the gold medal game at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. The victory gave the US the gold medal in women’s basketball for the fifth straight Olympic Games and extended [...]

Team USA Beats Spain, 107-100, to Win Olympic Men's Basketball Gold Medal

Joe Student — Sun, 12 Aug 2012 16:39:19 +0000

Kevin Durant scored 30 points and grabbed nine rebounds, as the United States defeated Spain 107-100 in the gold medal game of men’s basketball at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London on Sunday. Leading by just one point after the third quarter, the heavily favored Americans outscored the relentless Spaniards 24-18 in the fourth quarter. [...]

2012 Summer Olympics Recap: Day 15 — Usain Bolt Wins Third Gold Medal, Helps Relay Team Set World Record

Joe Student — Sun, 12 Aug 2012 15:00:54 +0000

The United States surpassed the 100-medal mark during another record-setting day at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London on Saturday. Here’s a recap of the day’s highlights: Led by anchor Usain Bolt, who earned his third gold medal of the London Games, the Jamaican team ran past the US sprinters to win the men’s 4×100-meter [...]

See Photos of the Spice Girls Rehearsing for Olympic Closing Ceremonies

Alexandra Capotorto — Sat, 11 Aug 2012 14:00:00 +0000

In the name of all that is girl power, it’s really happening! The Spice Girls will be performing at the closing ceremony of the 2012 Olympic Games in London on Aug. 12, and we have the photos to prove it! While there hasn’t been any confirmation as to what songs the hottest girl group of [...]

See the Ridiculous Faces of the 2012 Olympic Weightlifters

TheFW Staff — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 20:00:12 +0000

Ah, the agony and ecstasy of Olmypic competition. When it comes to weightlifting, it’s usually more of the former. You have to kind of feel sorry for professional weightlifters. All year these pumped-up competitors have trained for their big day. But when their moment in the spotlight comes, the look on their face is less [...]

Soccer, Google's Doodle Olympic Game Of The Day

Lucky Larry — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 15:30:57 +0000

The U.S. women's soccer team defeated Japan yesterday to win the gold medal in the Summer Olympics by beating them 2-1 in front of more than 80-thousand people in London's Wembley Stadium. This morning when I went to Google something about Pink at the MTV VMA's, I noticed a new game on the Google homepage - SOCCER!

2012 Summer Olympics Recap: Day 13 — US Wins 5 Gold Medals

Joe Student — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 12:45:41 +0000

The United States won nine medals, including five golds, to take a commanding lead in the overall medal count at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London on Thursday. Here’s a recap of the day’s highlights: Carli Lloyd scored twice as the US women’s soccer team beat Japan, 2-1, to win the gold medal in [...]

Carli Lloyd Scores Two Goals as US Women Beat Japan 2-1 To Win Olympic Soccer Gold

Joe Student — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 21:22:39 +0000

Carli Lloyd scored two goals as the United States women’s soccer team beat Japan, 2-1, to win the gold medal at the 2012 Summer Olympics on Thursday night in London. The US victory avenged the Americans’ loss to the Japanese team on penalty kicks in the Women’s World Cup last summer. A Wembley Stadium crowd [...]

2012 Summer Olympics Recap: Day 12 — Allyson Felix Wins Gold as US Track Team Nabs 7 Medals

Joe Student — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 12:30:41 +0000

Led by seven medals from its track athletes, the United States ran past China into the lead in the overall medal count at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London on Wednesday. Here’s a recap of the day’s highlights: After finishing second in the race in both the 2004 and 2008 Olympics, US sprinter Allyson Felix [...]

Olympics 2012 Athlete Ryan Lochte Could Be the Next Reality TV Star

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 03:15:10 +0000

Now, there isn’t necessarily a correlation between those tuning into the 2012 Olympics, and those who watch reality TV, but it’s no secret that the more public attention one attracts the more likely people are going to try every means of capitalizing on their fame. Gold Medal-winning swimmer (and admitted pool-peer) Ryan Lochte has certainly attracted his fair share of attention outside of his athletic prowess, so might the Olympian next take on the world of reality TV?

When Olympic Pole Vaulting Goes Horribly Wrong

Ben Chew — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 03:31:49 +0000

So far, the 2012 London Summer Olympics have had some memorable athletic accomplishments — along with some moments that didn’t really live up to the Olympic standard. Ukranian pole vaulter Ganna Shelekh had one of those failing moments when one of her vaulting attempts at the height of 14-4 went terribly wrong. During the attempt, [...]

Google Turns Users Into Olympic Athletes [VIDEO]

Leslie Reynolds — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 17:00:27 +0000

It’s obvious that some of us will never become a world class athlete, or make it to the Olympics. If I’m being honest I can’t even run a mile, so that dream is crushed. Luckily, Google is giving people like you and me the chance to become a world class hurdler. Well, kind of. Google [...]