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David Bowie Turned Down Olympic Ceremony Invitation

Kyle Dowling — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 15:56:37 +0000

David Bowie was reportedly asked to perform ‘Heroes’ at the closing ceremonies for the 2012 London Olympics, but turned it down, appearing instead only via old photos on the stadium’s video screens as a piped-in medley of his most famous songs played.

The Spice Girls, Paul Ryan Gosling and Buffalo Brew Fest Take Over Twitter [BUFFALO TWEETS OF THE WEEK]

Meagan Walker — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 17:06:02 +0000

This weekend’s cooler temps were a stark reminder of the inevitable, Buffalo: The end of summer is neigh. But it’s not all bad. The arrival of fall has its pluses, too — football, the best beer of the year and presidential elections — as illustrated by this week’s Buffalo Tweets of the Week. Following the Bills’ dismal performance [...]

See the Ridiculous Faces of the 2012 Olympic Weightlifters

TheFW Staff — Sun, 12 Aug 2012 14:25:12 +0000

Ah, the agony and ecstasy of Olmypic competition. When it comes to weightlifting, it’s usually more of the former. You have to kind of feel sorry for professional weightlifters. All year these pumped-up competitors have trained for their big day. But when their moment in the spotlight comes, the look on their face is less [...]

The Who, Elton John, Queen and More Rumored for Olympic Closing Ceremony

Mary Ouellette — Sun, 12 Aug 2012 08:00:26 +0000

While the Olympians fight it out to win their gold, silver and bronze, the entertainment world is placing bets on what world famous artists might be featured in the closing ceremony on Sunday (Aug. 12). Music director David Arnold told the London Telegraph that it “should be the greatest after-party in the world. The opening [...]

Elmo Facts about the Olympics [VIDEO]

Jill Daniels — Sat, 11 Aug 2012 12:03:45 +0000

Want to wow your friends with some sweet Olympic Facts? You are also a Seseme Street Fan? Well here you go! Best of both worlds! I have to admit I love watching the Olympics but for me (a kid that grew up with Seseme Street) this made me love the olympics even more! Elmo is one smart puppet. Watch [...]

It's Nice to Dream, But the Olympics Won't Work in Buffalo [POLL]

Rebecca Bratek — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 12:59:33 +0000

Can you imagine Ryan Lochte walking down Main Street or Gabby Douglas flipping her way past the ships at the Outer Harbor? Apparently, Toronto Councilor James Pasternak can. On Sunday night, I turned on the 11:30 news while waiting to get my late-night Olympics fix. I usually tune out most of the news, but one [...]

How Much Are Olympic Medals Actually Worth?

Shauna Wright — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 18:10:34 +0000

Olympic athletes often train for years in the hopes of someday getting a medal. But while the 4,700 medals currently being doled out in London are priceless to the athletes who win them, the actual value of the raw materials may be less than you think.

2012 Summer Olympics Recap: Day 4 — Michael Phelps Sets Medals Record; US Women's Gymnastics Team Wins Gold

Joe Student — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 13:00:38 +0000

American swimmer Michael Phelps became the most decorated athlete in Olympic history Tuesday, while the United States and China remained tied atop the overall medal count of the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. Here’s a recap of the day’s Olympic action: American Olympic hero Michael Phelps swam the anchor leg for the U.S. men’s 4×200-meter [...]

Destinee Hooker and Other Awesome Olympic Names

Joe Russo — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 04:01:31 +0000

After watching Liam Tancock compete in swimming for Great Britan, and wondering if Hope Solo was named after the original Star Wars movie (like really who does that), I decided to comb the list of competitors in the 2012 Olympiad for some other hilarious gems. News of team USA’s four set win over Brazil yesterday [...]

Top 10 Hottest 2012 Summer Olympians

Rebecca Bratek — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 20:28:42 +0000

The Olympics are here for the next two weeks, bringing plenty of muscular eye candy. I sized up the competition during the Opening Ceremony, researched the most attractive nations – what better way to inspire international friendship? -- and came up with a list of the top hotties from around the globe.

10 Things You Didn't Know About Olympic Diver Troy Dumais

Joe Student — Sun, 29 Jul 2012 16:52:55 +0000

Participating in his fourth Olympics, Troy Dumais is still in search of his first Olympic medal. The 32-year-old Dumais has been a member of the National Team every year since 1996. A 35-time national champion, Dumais will compete at the London Games with partner Kristian Ipsen as the US representatives in the men’s 3-meter springboard [...]

10 Unforgettable Moments from the Olympics

Joe Student — Sun, 29 Jul 2012 15:15:39 +0000

The Summer Olympics begin this weekend in London. For more than a century, the modern Olympic games have provided a global stage for athletes to deliver unforgettable moments of competition, courage and compassion. The world’s best athletes are almost sure to produce a few incredible moments in London that will be remembered long after the [...]

Which Olympic Event Are You Most Looking Forward to? — Sports Survey of the Day

BJ Ragone — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 15:00:00 +0000

The United States is represented very well in the 2012 London Olympics. With all the events going on, though, which one are you looking forward to watching the most?The Olympics are a great time to showcase our nation’s athletic talent on the world stage. Some of the events that take place aren’t ones that we [...]

10 American Olympic Heroes Who Became Legends

Carl Pettit — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 13:30:04 +0000

With the 2012 London Summer Olympic Games coming up soon, we thought we’d take a glimpse at some of the American superstars who have claimed Olympic glory in the past. It’s time to feel pride in the achievements of your fellow countrymen and countrywomen. While some of these sports icons are still household names, others [...]

10 Things You Didn't Know About Olympic Swimmer Ryan Lochte

Don Deane — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 13:00:15 +0000

For more than a decade, Michael Phelps has been the undisputed star of male competitive swimming. But that may change when 27-year-old Ryan Lochte competes at the 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London and vies for the title of the fastest swimmer alive.

To get to know this athlete better, here are 10 things you may not know about the Olympic hopeful.

Shake Up the 2012 Olympics With a Drinking Game

Jack FM Staff — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 12:29:09 +0000

Watching the 2012 Summer Olympics for 16 days in a row will most likely end up becoming a little dry. That’s why we want to show you a way to moisten up the Olympic experience and quench the need for a little extra fun. With so many countries, sports, athletes and rules to try and [...]

13 Olympic Facts That Will Blow Your Mind

Camilla Turner — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 20:01:30 +0000

If you don’t have Olympic fever yet, fret not. We’re here to help with a list of our 10 favorite facts about the games that you never knew. 1. The US has won the most medals of any country at the Summer Olympics, with a whopping total of 2,189 medals. 2. London is the first city [...]

10 Things You Didn't Know About Olympic Beach Volleyball Player Kerri Walsh-Jennings

Don Deane — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 16:00:37 +0000

As one-half of the legendary team also starring Misty May-Treanor, Kerri Walsh-Jennings is instantly recognizable as one of the greatest beach volleyball players in the world.

Together, they’re defending Olympic champions who won gold medals in both the 2004 and 2008 games, and they’re looking to repeat their success for a third time in London this year.

5 Olympic Events No One is Watching (But Should Be)

Jack FM Staff — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 15:59:40 +0000

We'll admit that we get a tear in our eye every time the TV cuts to a commercial and our screen lights up with the faces of U.S. Olympic athletes. We don't care that they're trying to sell us a cheeseburger or a bank account -- we feel automatic pride in anyone trying to bring home the gold for the U.S.

Double Decker Bus Does Push-ups Outside Czech Olympic Headquarters

George Roush — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 13:30:15 +0000

Just when you think you’ve seen it all, it takes an artist like David Cerny to remind you that you haven’t. The Czech artist has created one of the biggest, coolest, and weirdest things for visitors wandering around outside the Czech Olympic headquarters in London. It’s big, it’s red, and it does push-ups. Sitting outside [...]