Posts Tagged ‘2008 Olympics’

Olympic Trials: More Records Fall

Monday, June 30th, 2008

You can say this about Natalie Coughlin — she is certainly proud of the world records she’s broken. So much so that if you break hers during the US Swim Team trials, she might just break yours in return.
Just ask Hayley McGregory.
In a preliminary race for the 100 Meter backstroke qualification, McGregory [...]

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Team USA Men’s Basketball Roster Set

Monday, June 23rd, 2008

As expected, Chris Paul — or Tayshaun Prince, depending on who you ask — was awarded the final spot on the Men’s Team USA Basketball squad which will be trying to win the gold medal at the Olympics in about a month or so. The roster, which was finalized and officially released today, doesn’t [...]

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Taking A Crack At The USA Basketball Roster

Friday, June 20th, 2008

While the official USA Basketball Men’s Senior Team roster comes out on Monday, I figured since today is Friday, I’d take a crack at guessing who’s on the roster out and then checking it for accuracy on Monday. Sound like a plan? OK, here’s our shot at the final 12:
1. Kobe Bryant
2. LeBron [...]

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What Now, Kobe?

Wednesday, June 18th, 2008

Today, Kobe Bryant woke up to mountains of criticism and posts scoffing at the very idea of Bryant and Jordan being mentioned in the same sentence. This comes on the heels of what many thought was a redemptive season for Number 24. The MVP award was a considered a coronation of sorts and [...]

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