Post archive for ‘Sports’

And While We’re On The Topic of Olympics . . .

It’s time to gear up for the 2008 Paralympics which will take place beginning September 6, 2008.  The 2008 Paralympic Games will be held in Beijing.
You can view the full schedule on the official website at http://en.paralympic.beijing2008.cn/index.shtml.
Personally, I’m hoping to see Dennis Ogbe throw the discus and shotput.  I’ve not been able to determine if [...]

A Picture Tells a Thousand Words!

You would think, in this day and time, someone would understand the necessity to dot all “i”s and cross all “t”s before letting anything drift into the public ether like the above photo.  You would think, hopefully, someone might see the implications of the photo and would look for ways to make the photo tell [...]

Mr. Excitement: Tyson Gay

I’ve only been interested in the Summer Olympics and Track & Field.  This year I’m looking forward to seeing some talented athletes and I am waiting patiently for the men’s 100 meter run and Tyson Gay.
From the time I began running track many moons ago until today — when I can’t run my way out [...]

Oh My Tiger! Ouch!!

I’ve always known Tiger Woods as a strong player mentally – i.e., not chooking in the clutch — and I have also noticed the incorporation of weights into his training regimen because the guy has bulked up.  However, after this weekend’s U.S. Open and particularly upon reading the most recent news, I now know Tiger [...]