Omega might be the official timekeeper of the 2008 Olympics, but that didn’t stop Ernst Benz from coming up with his own, limited edition ChronoScope. Two models will be released to celebrate the Olympics. Playing off of the location of this years Olympics, traditional Chinese characters have been used as part of the design of the watch. These come in extremely limited quanitities, so if you are a watch collector, now might be the time to start hunting for yours.

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Argentina 1 - Australia 0  -  Lavezzi

Nigeria 2 - Japan 1  -  Obinna, Anichebe -  Toyoda

New Zealand 0 - Brazil 5  -  Anderson, Ronaldinho 2, Pato, Rafeal Sobis

Cameroon 1 - Honduras 0  - Mbia

Italy 3 - South Korea 0  - Montilivo, Rocchi, Rossi

Belgium 2 - China 0  - Mirallas, Dembele

Serbia 2 - Ivory Coast 4  - Mrdakovic, Rakic - Kalou, Gervinho, Moura-Komenan

Lopez Lomong’s incredible journey from a 6 year old kidnapped Lost Boy to his day carrying the American Flag at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Opening Ceremonies.

“I’m here to compete for my country,” Lomong told reporters when they asked questions about human rights. “The Olympics are supposed to bring people together to peacefully blend and I’m looking forward to that and stepping on the track and wearing my colors and representing my country.”

The 23 year old Lomong will compete in the 1500 meter.

The USA took on the “Total Football” of the Netherlands early this morning. Click here for the result.

Next up, Nigeria, on Wednesday at 5am EST.

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“Then May-Treanor turned her back to the president, offering her bikinied rear for one of the traditional slaps that volleyball players frequently give each other.

“Mr. President, want to?” she asked, repeating an offer she made when Bush gave a pep talk to the U.S. athletes before Friday’s opening ceremonies.

Bush smilingly gave a flick with the back of his hand to the small of her back instead…”

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The London 2012 Olympic organizing committee are keeping their plans for the Closing Ceremonies in Beijing close to their chest, but it is rumored that Beckham will play a key role. This travel schedule is potentially crazy, check it out.

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The US Olympic Team enters the stadium in Beijing at the Opening Ceremony. 

Great photos at RalphLauren of all places  http://www.ralphlauren.com/home/index.jsp?ab=fd_us_interior

I have some very basic questions about how the Olympics are covered - the endless hype, the commercialization, the provincial US-centric coverage, the massive attention on the basketball team, cheesy shots of mothers in the stands, etc - but despite that, I like seeing our team representing strong.  Major props to Ralph Lauren too - the team looks great.

Pretty amazing opening to the 2008 Olympics and are you serious with the way he lit the torch?

I’m glad they didn’t use Yao to light the torch because I couldn’t see him being held up that long..

With the continued dramz surrounding clubs letting their players play in Beijing, Messi proved why he is so valuable. In their opening round match against the Ivory coast, the dimunitive playmaker notched one and set up one to beat the Ivory Coast 2-1. Barcelona might be raclling this dude before the Olympics are over, but it’s clear Messi is going to put his stamp on this while he is in Beijing.

Starting any international tournament out on the right step is crucial to getting past the group stages. Big ups to our boys on the US  Olympic Team for getting the crucial win in their opening match against Japan. Staurt Holden’s goal could prove to be critical to getting out of their extremely difficult group. On to Holland fellas…