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The first game for the U.S. Men's Basketball Team was a 101 - 70 win, over China. The score belies the intensity of the game. At half time, ... Read more..Saturday, August 9th, 2008 Posted in Opinion, Politics and Government, Sports | No Comments »
The opening ceremonies of the Beijing Olympics was China's opportunity to command the world stage. It was an event that was beamed to every corner of the globe. ... Read more..Thursday, August 7th, 2008 Posted in Business, Sports | No Comments »
As the Beijing Olympic Games begin, there will be discussion of national pride and the joy of winning an Olympic medal. There is also a monetary incentive. Read more..Saturday, August 2nd, 2008 Posted in Opinion, Politics and Government, Sports | No Comments »
It is unfortunate that the Olympic Games is so marred by politics. For some of the Iraqi athletes, permission to participate was granted just on the last day of ... Read more..Saturday, August 2nd, 2008 Posted in Sports | No Comments »
There are clichés about how adversity can be opportunities. For the U.S. Women's soccer team, adversity is their reality. They have had a major setback with the loss ... Read more..Monday, July 28th, 2008 Posted in Personal Skills, Sports | No Comments »
If there is one gold medal expectation at the Beijing Olympics, it rests with the men's basketball team. All members of that team are professional basketball stars. The ... Read more..Friday, July 18th, 2008 Posted in Sports | No Comments »
In a tuneup match against Brazil, veteran U.S. National Team member Abby Wambach sustained a broken leg. She has had surgery which her doctor described as having "no complication". ... Read more..