Archive for the 'Olympics' Category

August 22nd, 2008

Olympic Final: Argentina v Nigeria

We're at halftime right now (1am Eastern) in Argentina v Nigeria 0-0.  Marcello Balboa is saying Nigeria is playing better, but I disagree and see Argentina building many more chances.  I don't like the cynical play on Messi, and the overall defensive play of Nigeria.  Nigeria's chances have looked weak.  It's hot, it's humid, Argentina is a ...
August 22nd, 2008

Becks On Beijing

While I'll never understand why MLS schedules a Thursday night match the day after World Cup Qualifiers and International Friendlies, having David Beckham in Beijing as part of the torch passing to London will have another amazing effect on Major League Soccer.
August 21st, 2008

Olympic “Night” Games…

Tomorrow night thousands of young men and women with the most fit, toned bodies in the world will mingle for the last time before they fly home. What might they get up to? Image via Flickr
August 21st, 2008

Wow… Impressive

It's pretty crazy that this kid can not only build this, but have the patience to stay with it...  Anyone else think about blowing at it over when you watched the video?
August 21st, 2008

When No One Thought They Could

Over coming massive injuries that cost them the likes of our girl Leslie Osborne, Cat Whitehill and Abby Wambach just weeks and sometimes day before they left for Beijing AND putting their heads down and getting on with it after losing their opening match... This United States Women's team deserves more than a Gold Medal today because they stuck ...
August 20th, 2008

Argentina v Brazil: Did you see the second goal?

If you watched yesterday's semifinal on tv, you missed the second goal by Argentina. Why? Because there was a mid-game break for commercials. Shocking this kind of thing still happens. I understand a network needs to make money, but it isn't the mid-80s anymore. Fans deserve better. Unacceptable. Image via Tslpl
August 18th, 2008

Italian Fencers Upset As Footballers Fly First Class

Italy's successful winning women's fencing team were angered at the weekend when they flew back from Beijing in economy while the nation's under-achieving Olympic football players were stretching out in first class. Valentina Vezzali won Gold in the individual foil at the Games with Margherita Granbassi taking Bronze before Italy finished third in the ...
August 18th, 2008

Argentina v Brazil, Belgium v Nigeria Tomorrow

It will be Messi Vs Ronaldinho as Argentina tango's with Brazil in the Semi-Final's of the Men's Olympic Soccer in Beijing at 9am Eastern Time. With both players scoring twice in the earlier rounds of the competition, Brazil leads the tournament with a team high 11 goals scored while not conceding any, while Argentina has conceded just ...