UPDATE - First days results are on the books.

Norway 2, United States 0

Japan 2, New Zealand 2

Brazil 0, Germany 0

Canada 2, Argentina 1

North Korea 1, Nigeria 0

China 2, Sweden 1

via WNT Blog

Aug. 6 vs. Norway
Venue: Qinhuangdao

Broadcast Start Time
MSNBC (7:30 a.m. ET)
Universal HD (7:30 a.m. ET) - Replay at 8 p.m. ET and 10:30 p.m. ET
NBC Olympic Soccer Channel (7:30 a.m. ET)

Referee: Nicole Petignat (SUI)
Asst. Referee: Cristini Cini (ITA)
Asst. Referee: Karine Vives Solana (FRA)

No Wambach, Osborne or Whitehill and the same ref that ejected Shannon Boxx in the 2007 World Cup Semi-Final when the US were down 2-nil to Brazil in Extra Time and Christiane ran into Boxx’s legs.

Video of the Red Card after the jump….

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These two Brazilian synchronized swimmers and part-time models are bringing the sizzle to Beijing.

Check their video after the Jump… 

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U.S. Men’s Olympic Soccer Team TV Schedule:

Aug. 7 vs. Japan Venue: Tianjin
MSNBC 4:55 a.m. ET
Universal HD 4:55 a.m. ET
NBC Olympic Soccer Channel 5 a.m. ET

Aug. 10 vs. Netherlands Venue: Tianjin
USA Network 7:30 a.m. ET
NBC Olympic Soccer Channel 7:30 a.m. ET

Aug. 13 vs. Nigeria Venue: Beijing (Workers’)
USA Network 5 a.m. ET
NBC Olympic Soccer Channel 5 a.m. ET

Predicted Lineup after the Jump…

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The Olympics are finally set to jump off this week, so what better time for Nike to release their USA sneaker pack. Conisiting of the Delta Force Low, Rejuven8, and Blazer High all with a red, white and navy colorway. Glad to see that the Blazer High’s made it into this pack. Keep an eye out for these at select retailers. More pics after the jump.

[Via Hypebeast]

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With Nike and adidas grabbing all the attention they can get, rivals Puma have been relatively quiet on the whole Olympics front. But they have just stepped up their game and put themselves in the mix with the release of these collectible vinyl toys. They might not have a sneaker in every medal color, but these vinyl toys are a cool attempt to do something different.

[Via Hypebeast]

The Olympics isn’t just about the spirit of competition, but about nations and athletes coming together. To be an Olympian…

Image via LATimes

Dara Torres, 41, Swimmer, Team USA.

Those are some abs…!

Image via NYTimes

3-nil Brazil with goals by Diego, Ronaldinho and Jo.