Former pro basketball player John Amaechi is blogging from Beijing! BrightSide: Restaurant/bar funded by Heath Ledger before his death to open in … [Read more...] about News: John Amaechi, Clinton, Iowans, Kenny Chesney, India
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Phelps Wins Second Gold, Jones Makes History at the Water Cube
Michael Phelps said he lost his voice after winning his second gold medal at the Water Cube in Beijing, as he and his teammates Garrett Weber-Gale, … [Read more...] about Phelps Wins Second Gold, Jones Makes History at the Water Cube
2008 Summer Olympics Kick Off in Beijing
If you're interested in reading about what happened at the Opening Ceremonies in Beijing before NBC's recorded broadcast tonight, the NYT live-blogged … [Read more...] about 2008 Summer Olympics Kick Off in Beijing
News: AIDS Vaccine, Beijing, Albino Eagle, El Paso, Newlywed Game
Obama will not speak at the Brandenburg Gate, according to Bloomberg, but at the Victory Column just down the road: "A stage will be set up at the … [Read more...] about News: AIDS Vaccine, Beijing, Albino Eagle, El Paso, Newlywed Game
Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte Buddy Up on Men’s Journal
Expect the Olympians to start hitting all the magazine covers. U.S. swimmers Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte arrive on the August 2008 cover of Men's … [Read more...] about Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte Buddy Up on Men’s Journal
Australian Olympic Diver Matthew Mitcham: I’m Gay
Australian Olympic diver Matthew Mitcham came out to the media for the first time on Saturday, in an interview with the Sydney Morning Herald. He'll … [Read more...] about Australian Olympic Diver Matthew Mitcham: I’m Gay
Olympic Athletes Unveil Ralph Lauren-Designed Team Outfits
Earlier this month I posted that the U.S. Olympic team had rejected Canadian fashion maker Roots in favor of Ralph Lauren for the Beijing 2008 Olympic … [Read more...] about Olympic Athletes Unveil Ralph Lauren-Designed Team Outfits
Ian Thorpe Extinguishes Olympic Flame, Ever so Briefly
Canberra, Australia was the last leg of the Olympic Torch relay and, as you can see from the video below, the site of demonstrations similar to those … [Read more...] about Ian Thorpe Extinguishes Olympic Flame, Ever so Briefly
U.S. Goes Preppy for Olympic Wardrobe
The WSJ reports: "The preppy styles Polo is making for the athletes to wear in the Opening and Closing ceremonies and in the Olympic Village will mark … [Read more...] about U.S. Goes Preppy for Olympic Wardrobe
Gay Activist Peter Tatchell Detained Amid Olympic Flame Protests
Gay activist Peter Tatchell was one of dozens detained in various protests over the weekend surrounding the transit of the Olympic flame through … [Read more...] about Gay Activist Peter Tatchell Detained Amid Olympic Flame Protests