Archive for the 'Sports' Category

Is The MLB Ready For Another Scandal?

Reports are now beginning to surface about another possible scandal in Major League Baseball that has potentially equal or more “fire power” than the steroid “scuttlebutt” (word sounded cool).http://www.rbimagazine.com/2008/08/is-the-mlb-ready-for-another-scandal/

Athletes, Families Hit by Olympic Ticket Scam

he heartbreaking impact of a worldwide Internet ticket scam is only now becoming clear, as victims arrive in Beijing without the Olympics tickets they thought they had purchased months ago. Among the victims is a California man who may now be unable to watch his 16-year-old daughter compete in swimming events. The father of a […]

Brett Favre to the Jets.

Packers trade Favre to Jets for a future draft pick. Holy crap.http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/8381934/Packers-trade-Favre-to-Jets

U.S. Cyclists Fly Into China With Face Masks - SciFi Movie?

By Doug Hamilton BEIJING (Reuters) - Some members of the U.S. cycling squad arrived for the Olympic Games on Tuesday wearing black respiratory masks, apparently concerned over reports of unhealthy levels of air pollution in Beijing. About half a…http://www.reuters.com/article/domesticNews/idUSPEK11870420080805?rpc=64

Shaun White’s Incredible Winning Vert Run in Cleveland

Shaun White taking home the vert title at the Cleveland Dew Tour Stop with his signature laid back style and insane rotations. It’s really not fair this guy is so good at snowboarding AND skateboarding.http://www.shredordie.com/videos/30231536e0″ class=”offsite ct-sports

Here We Go: Britons Arrested in Beijing for Tibet Protests

Four protesters including two Britons were arrested in Beijing this morning after attempting to hang a “Free Tibet” banner from a bridge near the Birds Nest stadium.http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2008/aug/06/olympics20081?gusrc=rss&feed=networkfront

The Weirdest Olympic Events Throughout History

In any case, this summer’s games promise tons of exciting, and sometimes strange events. And synchronized swimming is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the most ridiculous contests in Olympic history.http://www.asylum.com/2008/08/06/the-weirdest-olympic-events-throughout-history/

7 Reasons why Americans should like Soccer

With David Beckham trying, and to some extent failing, to excite the masses into a fervour over the lovely game of Football, here are SEVEN reasons why the U S of A really should give the game a chance!http://www.caughtoffside.com/2008/08/06/7-reasons-why-americans-should-like-soccer/

Can Carmelo Anthony and Team USA bring home the gold?

Denver Nuggets star Carmelo Anthony talks about making a run at the gold in Beijing. http://www.mensfitness.com/exclusives/232

Smart Car Vs Lamborghini

Great video of a Lamborghini vs a Smart Car. Its a pretty close contest but the winner in the end is obvious.http://www.break.com/index/smart-car-vs-lamborghini.html” class=”offsite ct-sports