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Olympic Wrestling Is Saved By Uncle Keith [VIDEO]

Dalton Castle — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 21:47:12 +0000

The International Olympic Committee made a very poor choice to remove wrestling from the 2020 games. Uncle Keith will not stand by and let this happen. Do to some criteria mumbo jumbo the IOC made a choice to not have wrestling be apart of the Olympic Games starting in 2020. When Uncle Keith heard [...]

Pro Fighter Donny Ooton Talks No More Wrestling In Olympics On Q103 [AUDIO]

Dalton Castle — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 22:42:28 +0000

Donny Ooton On Q103: After I heard that the International Olympic Committee cut the sport of wrestling I was shocked. I’ve come to an acceptance that I may never make it to the Olympic level of wrestling but can not help but to feel angry about this decision. I view wrestling of any style (Folk, [...]

Wrestling Cut from 2020 Olympics

Chris Illuminati — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 21:16:07 +0000

The International Olympic Committee voted to drop wrestling from its schedule for the 2020 Games via a secret ballot during a meeting in Switzerland. Instead of eliminating the pentathlon, like many expected, the IOC decided to scrap wrestling.

Hope Solo Has Fist Fight With Fiancé Ex-NFL Player Jerramy Stevens Before Their Wedding – Wait, What?

Dalton Castle — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 21:01:52 +0000

I tried to tell her a 1,000 times she was making a mistake not marrying me. Look at you now, Hope Solo! It’s only a matter of time you come crawling back to me. My girl Hope Solo is always playing so hard to get. First she doesn’t answer my tweets during the 2012 Olympics. [...]

Seth MacFarlane's Ryan Lochte Impression Is Spot On SNL [VIDEO]

Dalton Castle — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 18:57:32 +0000

I can’t tell if this clip had me in tears because it was that good or because I’m a huge Michael Phelps fan. Either way Seth MacFarlane remains “the man!” Anyone who has witnessed a Ryan Lochte interview will appreciate this bit on SNL. Lochte may know how to handle the pool but him and [...]

7 Memorable TV Appearances From Olympic Athletes

Marla Rosenthal — Sat, 18 Aug 2012 14:36:33 +0000

Now that the medals have been awarded, the flame has been extinguished, and most of Team USA is back on American soil, you’re probably wondering what’s next for our Olympians. In the ’90s, the definitive answer might have been “I’m going to Disneyland!” But today that answer is, “I’m going to be on television!” And [...]

Olympic Gold Stripped From London Olympics

Q103 Staff — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 12:34:07 +0000

The close of the London Olympics was just hours ago, and we have already had our first Olympic medal stripped.Shot putter Nadzeya Ostapchuk from Belarus has been stripped of her gold medal, in the first case of doping from the London Olympics. Ostapchuk tested positive for steroids both before and after winning the shot put [...]

What Do The Olympics and Godzilla Movies Have in Common?

Mike Moody — Sun, 12 Aug 2012 14:23:30 +0000

NBC’s round the clock coverage of the 2012 Olympics has yielded hours and hours of video goodness – from hurdler Michelle Jenneke’s hypnotic warm up dance to an pole vaulter’s shattering fall.

2012 Summer Olympics Recap: Day 15 — Usain Bolt Wins Third Gold Medal, Helps Relay Team Set World Record

Joe Student — Sun, 12 Aug 2012 12:00:54 +0000

The United States surpassed the 100-medal mark during another record-setting day at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London on Saturday. Here’s a recap of the day’s highlights: Led by anchor Usain Bolt, who earned his third gold medal of the London Games, the Jamaican team ran past the US sprinters to win the men’s 4×100-meter [...]

Jamaica Sets World Record In 4×100 M Relay With Run For the Ages [VIDEO]

Monte — Sun, 12 Aug 2012 05:26:56 +0000

As the Olympics wind down, the track and field portion had one last hoorah to give us tonight. In a week full of records, heartaches, and unimpressive medaling, the US and Jamaica 4x100 M relay teams put on one of the greatest races in the history of the sport.

NBC's Olympics Slowed Down And Sexed Up [VIDEO]

Dalton Castle — Sat, 11 Aug 2012 15:00:51 +0000

The Olympic women look amazing, but NBC realized they look even better when you slow them down. Now I love women’s sports… let me rephrase that. I love women’s sports that have hot girls barely dressed in them. So when I saw this slow motion Olympics package set to a soft core porno sound track [...]

2012 Summer Olympics Recap: Day 14 — US Men's Basketball Will Face Spain For Gold Medal

Joe Student — Sat, 11 Aug 2012 13:14:16 +0000

Several records fell at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London on Friday, as the United States extended its overall dominance. Here are the highlights of the day’s events: Kevin Durant scored 19 points and the US men’s basketball team defeated Argentina, 109-83, to advance to the gold medal game. The Americans will face Spain, [...]

McKayla Maroney 'Is Not Impressed' Goes Viral [PHOTOS]

WQBK — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 14:07:18 +0000

US Gymnast McKayla Maroney was a sure thing for a gold medal on vault at the 2012 Summer Olympics, all she had to do was stick the landing. Instead she fell and had to settle for silver. Winning an Olympic Medal should be exciting enough, but not for 16 year old McKayla as she stood on the podium she scowled in a way that became viral.

Who's the Hottest US Track and Field Star — Allyson Felix or Lolo Jones? — Sports Survey of the Day

BJ Ragone — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 13:00:50 +0000

It seems that the less clothing the female Olympians wear, the more interested we are in the sport. Thank goodness track and field is in the spotlight right now. Everyone is always talking about swimming or gymnastics these days, but there are in fact other sports going on at the 2012 London Olympics. Allyson Felix [...]

People Are Not Happy With Team USA's 'Greatness Has Been Found' Shirts

BJ Ragone — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 10:16:19 +0000

After the United States beat Japan to get the gold, they were given some t-shirts to put on. Little did they know that people would be disgusted by it. It’s pretty common for a team to put on some sort of championship t-shirt after a big win, at least here in the USA. They don’t [...]

2012 Summer Olympics Recap: Day 13 — US Wins 5 Gold Medals

Joe Student — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 09:01:41 +0000

The United States won nine medals, including five golds, to take a commanding lead in the overall medal count at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London on Thursday. Here’s a recap of the day’s highlights: Carli Lloyd scored twice as the US women’s soccer team beat Japan, 2-1, to win the gold medal in [...]

Allyson Felix Is Our New Olympic Crush

BJ Ragone — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 11:30:05 +0000

Move over Alex Morgan and Hope Solo, we’ve got a new gold medal crush. USA sprinter Allyson Felix grabbed the gold in the 200 meter on Wednesday, and ran her way right into our hearts. The third time was the charm for Allyson Felix. She was able to beat out Jamaican runner Shelly Ann Fraser-Price [...]

2012 Summer Olympics Recap: Day 12 — Allyson Felix Wins Gold as US Track Team Nabs 7 Medals

Joe Student — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 09:30:41 +0000

Led by seven medals from its track athletes, the United States ran past China into the lead in the overall medal count at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London on Wednesday. Here’s a recap of the day’s highlights: After finishing second in the race in both the 2004 and 2008 Olympics, US sprinter Allyson Felix [...]

Visiting London For the Olympics? Consult Our Handy Guide to Britishisms!

TheFW Staff — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 19:35:10 +0000

The London Olympics this summer seem to have created a wave of British fever that’s undeniable. If you’re visiting London for the first time for the Summer Games, you might have a bit of culture shock. That’s where we come in. We’re lucky to have actual Brits on our staff here at TheFW to educate [...]

Who's the Hottest Member of the US Women's Soccer Team — Hope Solo or Alex Morgan? — Sports Survey of the Day

BJ Ragone — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 17:00:39 +0000

The Olympics are about two things: supporting your country, and debating which country has the most beautiful women. The United States is home to many attractive women. A couple of them happen to be members of the women’s national soccer team. They are currently coming off a huge — and controversial — win over Canada, [...]