Leander Schaerlaeckens: Hope Solo's Twitter outburst doesn't help her team or …
Yahoo! Sport
The U.S. soccer star criticized the former player for her comments about the team's defense. By Matt Yoder, Awful Announcing We have our first juicy feud of the London Olympics, and they involve two American athletes! American goal keeper Hope Solo's rant on Twitter has me riveted. I'm anxiously waiting for the next Solo-eruption. Which [...]
Read MoreBobbles will cost Jordyn Wieber big payday at London Games
USA TODAY
The odds-on favorite to win gold finishes behind women's gymnastics teammates Aly Raisman and Gabby Douglas Sunday. Updated. LONDON – The sadness now behind her, Jordyn Wieber is looking to a future far different from the one she anticipated when she arrived for the Olympic Games. On Sunday, reigning world champion Jordyn Wieber failed to [...]
Read MoreJohn Orozco's missteps cost US Gymnastics team, but Bronx teen needs no …
New York Dai
It could not be worse, or so it seemed, until John Orozco answered with a 12.733 despite not falling, a score so low it essentially ended the Americans' hopes for gold after just two of six rotations. When Orozco fell on the vault two rotations later Jul. 30, 2012 – The US and Britain were [...]
Read MoreMichel Morganella, Swiss Soccer Player, Ejected From Olympic Games For …
Huffington P
The Olympics might not be the most obvious fashion inspiration for every day – sparkly leotards and swimming caps aren't exactly appropriate workwear – but look a little closer and you'll see that some Olympians are seriously The Olympics might not be the most obvious fashion inspiration for every day – sparkly leotards and swimming [...]
Read MoreStars' Olympic Memories
Daily Beast
Shawn Johnson, Olympic gold medalist and TODAY.com special correspondent, asked viewers to express their support for Olympic athletes by jumping for joy. See the best responses below, and show us yours with the Shawn Johnson, Olympic gold medalist and TODAY.com special correspondent, asked viewers to express their support for Olympic athletes by jumping for joy. [...]
Read MoreLeander Schaerlaeckens: Hope Solo's Twitter outburst doesn't help her team or …
Yahoo! Sport
By Matt Yoder, Awful Announcing We have our first juicy feud of the London Olympics, and they involve two American athletes! Brandi Chastain has responded to Hope Solo's Twitter comments about her announcing skills at the Olympic Games. Although Chastain has not turned to Twitter, she has shared her opinion in interviews on July 29. [...]
Read MoreDana Vollmer: Olympic Gold Medalist Has the Heart of a Champion
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North Texas native Dana Vollmer does us all proud! The Grandbury gal not only grabbed gold in the 100-meter butterfly but set a new world record! North Texas native Dana Vollmer does us all proud! The Grandbury gal not only grabbed gold in the 100-meter butterfly but set a new world record! There was a [...]
Read MoreHope Solo's Rant Against Brandi Chastain and Other Rants Against Reporters
Yahoo! Sport
Hope Solo has been the center of her share of controversies over the years. The latest controversy stems from a Tweet she made on Saturday, July 28, 2012, criticizing reporter Brandi Chastain's characterization of the United States women's soccer team U.S. soccer star Hope Solo turns 31 today. Happy birthday to the awesome goalkeeper! While [...]
Read MoreSoar spot
FOXSports.co
Hi-res-146129406_crop_exact. Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images. USA gymnast Kyla Ross is the youngest American athlete this summer for the 2012 Olympic Games, but that's not the only reason she's different from her U.S. teammates. The 15-year-old phenom There are three gymnasts from the Los Angeles area that will be competing in the 2012 Olympic Games. On the [...]
Read MoreNastia Liukin Olympics 2012: U.S. Gymnast Embodies America's Spirit at Games
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You can access the Smart Marketing Page via the following link: https://smp.newshq.businesswire.com/pages/nastia-liukin-helps-fisher-price-introduce-new-interactive-fantastic-gymnastics-dora-doll-adve. Photos/Multimedia Gallery Available: Nastia Liukin Olympics 2012: U.S. Gymnast Embodies America's Spirit at Games. LONDON — The swimmer Dana Vollmer is an unabashed fan of the gymnasts Shannon Miller and Nastia Liukin, which makes sense. Miller and Liukin won -So who suffered the [...]
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