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Save Olympic Wrestling [VIDEO]

Rich Ledoux — Fri, 03 May 2013 14:49:52 +0000

In the wake of the IOC's recent recommendation that wrestling be pulled from the Olympics beginning in 2020, an overwhelming outcry of support has surfaced from the wrestling community. I think this video, presented by Wrestling With Iowa, best sums up the benefits of the sport and why removing it from the international stage would hurt us as a society. You can feel the passion from the narrative. Fan or not, it makes you believe:

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

Danny Groner — Sat, 11 Aug 2012 13:13:24 +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 [...]

Olympic Basketball Player Punches Opponent Right in the 'Medals'

Kyle Dowling — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 21:00:52 +0000

We’ll all remember the 2012 London Games for having some of the best moments in Olympic history. How can we forget the star-studded opening with Mr. Bean? Oh, right, there were games too. Michael Phelps becomes the most decorated Olympian ever and French basketball player Nicolas Batum punches Spain’s Juan Carlos in the balls during [...]

Ragu Airs Disturbing Ad During Olympics [VIDEO]

Rich Ledoux — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 15:05:28 +0000

Did anyone else catch this during a recent commercial break of Olympic coverage? I'm still not sure if this is a joke, but watch the latest advertisement for the (family-friendly?) pasta sauce Ragu. An innocent kid apparently walks in on his parents having sex to the funniest jingle ever playing in the background. The slogan at the end is equally hilarious, "A long day of childhood calls for America's favorite pasta sauce."

Why Aren't There More Olympic Movies? [VIDEO]

Rich Ledoux — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 14:53:19 +0000

I love the Olympics, in particular the Summer Olympics. Every four years I get way caught up in the back-story drama (NBC, I know what you're doing but I still love it). With all the real life drama behind what it takes to compete in the Olympics and win a medal, why hasn't this been reenacted on the big screen more often?

Comedian Russell Brand to Perform Beatles, Sex Pistols Classics at 2012 Summer Olympics Closing Ceremony

Chad Childers — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 23:41:05 +0000

He played a rock star in both ‘Forgetting Sarah Marshall’ and ‘Get Him to the Greek’ and did his best REO Speedwagon cover for the recent ‘Rock of Ages’ movie. Now actor/comedian Russell Brand will take center stage at the closing ceremony of the London 2012 Summer Olympics to perform a pair of classics.

London's McDonald's Get 'Supersized' for 2012 Olympics

Kathy Landin — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 17:34:03 +0000

Fear not, fast food aficionados — if you’re headed to London for the 2012 Olympics, you won’t have to force yourself to choke down any of bangers and mash. Instead, you’ll have a chance to eat at the world’s biggest McDonald’s. But get in line soon, because the 1,500 seat restaurant will only be open for six weeks.