Archive for the 'Olympics' Category

August 11th, 2008

Ralph Lauren USA Sneaks

Have to agree with Maurice Edu, these sneaks are very cool. These are part of the USA uniform designed by Ralph Lauren and inspired by the movie Chariots of Fire.
August 11th, 2008

Nike x Marvin Gaye

I have been loving the Nike basketball commercial featuring Marvin Gaye singing the National Anthem that has been getting airtime during the Olympics.  I came across the full version of this commercial today and just had to post it. Really dope commercial, and quite possibly my favorite rendition of the National Anthem of all time. MG smashed this!
August 11th, 2008

Beijing 2008 Limited Edition ChronoScope

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 ...
August 10th, 2008

Men’s Round Up

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, ...
August 10th, 2008

Lost Boy Lopez Lomong’s Story

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 ...
August 10th, 2008

Going Dutch

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. Image via Yimg
August 9th, 2008

It Pays to be The Prez…

"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 ...
August 9th, 2008

Becks to attend Olympic Closing Ceremony?

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. Image via Viewimages