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The 2024 Olympics in Boston? It Could Happen

Billy Teed — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 21:08:55 +0000

I don’t know about you..but a Boston Olympics should happen in 2024 and Boston Mayor Thomas Menino is calling the proposal “far-fetched.” The mayor should be working hard to get the ball rolling on this.And not be a “Negative Nancy”! Mayor, If you cant handle it..maybe its time to retire! Or even Better…lets bring the games [...]

Wrestling Cut from 2020 Olympics

Chris Illuminati — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 14:16:07 +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.

Aly Raisman Had Way Better Time at the Golden Globes Than You Did Watching From Home [PHOTOS]

BJ Ragone — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 18:05:39 +0000

Gold Medalist Aly Raisman makes Massachusetts proud continually. She spent Sunday night at the Golden Globes, and luck for us we have some fantastic pictures detailing her night. The first part of Aly’s night was spent posing for the camera on the red carpet. Might we add that she looked great! She got to hang [...]

One Direction, Spice Girls, Jessie J + More Close Out 2012 Olympics

Scott Shetler — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 16:10:54 +0000

The London Olympics wrapped up Sunday night with a closing ceremony that paid tribute to the best of British music over the years, featuring performances by iconic classic rockers, the reunited Spice Girls, and current superstars like One Direction and Jessie J.

See the Ridiculous Faces of the 2012 Olympic Weightlifters

TheFW Staff — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 15:50:12 +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 [...]

Watch the US Women's Gymnastics Team Teach Jenna Bush How to 'Dougie'

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 18:34:38 +0000

If you happen to know how to Dougie, you really should pass the skill on to others. In fact, the lyrics of the Cali Swag District song ‘Teach Me How To Dougie,’ which helped launch the dance craze of the same name, practically demand that you do.

So US Gymnast McKayla Maroney was just more or less following directions when she demonstrated the Dougie to ‘Today‘ correspondent Jenna Bush.

Winning A Gold Medal Will Cost $9,000

Larry — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 12:07:08 +0000

Did you know that when you win a gold medal in the Olympics, the I.R.S. will congratulate you with a $9,000 tax? The United States Olympic Committee rewards Olympic medalists with honorariums. A gold medal brings $25,000. Silver medals get you $15,000. And a bronze is worth $10,000. So after you WIN this money, [...]