Archive for August 6th, 2012

Soccer semi-final & Basketball Showdown

US Women’s soccer highlights the early day events as the Americans take on Canada in semifinal action.  Next, it’s basketball as the US and Argentina meet in a much anticipated showdown. Manu Ginobuli and his countrymen pose a dangerous threat to the US who is looking to regroup after a sluggish performance against Lithuania. 

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Gold Medals & Records Set at the Track

Usain Bolt of Jamaica is really fast…he took gold yesterday in the men’s 400m and set an Olympic record by finishing in 9-point-63 seconds.  Justin Gatlin of the United States won bronze in 9-point 79 seconds. 

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Crazy Controversy

Through week one of the Olympics, there has been no lack of controversy. Even before the opening ceremonies, there was a mix-up at a women’s soccer game: The South Korean flag was displayed for the North Korean team, who refused to start the game because of the perceived snub. Then there was a controversy in…

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