Gawker has a great gallery of the mopey faces of Chicagoans after they found out they were not getting the 2016 Olympics. It's like all of Chicago just found out their dog died.
If you believe what you see on Drudge Report, apparently the only reason we didn't get the 2016 Olympics is because everyone hates Obama. Also, it may be the apocalypse.
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Did Chicago get the bid for the 2016 Olympic games? Well, no.
Obama is sad. :( Let's take this opportunity to caption some unhappy Obama images. We can all work through this together. [Update: It's Rio! Still definitely not Chicago.]
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The announcement for where the 2016 Olympics will be held will occur today. Chicago and Tokyo have already been eliminated.
At the FINA World Championships in Rome, swimmer Ricky Behrens's suit split at the last minute, and he was forced to compete with his tushy in full view. He came in fourth, which - in the end - actually helped push the American team into the finals, so you might say he covered America's ass with his very own. That's taking one for the team.
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After eight years of war, torture, and lies, you know what we're going to miss most about the Bush administration? The annual Christmas video about Barney the Dog! This Olympic-themed final installment is especially cute, if only because Barney wears goggles! GO AMERICA!
Sports Buzz The first annual Stoner Games are set to commence in an undisclosed location in Toronto on October 4, 2008. The games consist of 5 events that will test your stamina and athleticism, but most importantly, your desire to get stoned. The winner receives airfare, hotel, and VIP passes to the 2008 World Cannibus Cup in Amsterdam. The entry fee is $125, but the chance to achieve greatness is priceless.
Sports Buzz The Summer Paralympic Games, which are currently going on in Beijing, are set to wrap on Wednesday. The games which began on September 6th, are full of fascinating events where men and women from over 100 countries display true athleticism despite their physical impairments. Sports include wheelchair fencing, sitting volleyball, and soccer for the blind or visually impaired. The games are not being televised, but you can watch them and highlights from the past 2 weeks online.
Shawn Johnson promoting the other breakfast of champions…Ortega Tacos. She stars in the commercial alongside fellow Olympic gymnasts Paul and Morgan Hamm.
Shawn Johnson has some crazy abs for a 16 year old. I wonder what she'll look like when she's 30.
Sports Buzz Phelps got a big advance for an “inspirational memoir” to be published by Simon & Schuster. “Built to Succeed” is supposed to be out in time for the holidays. Will we still care about the Olympics by then?
Madrid, Rio, So Beijing is over and everyones wondering whose next? Chicago is the only American hopeful and actually has a decent chance to win the nomination.
Sports Buzz The “Redeem Team” took care of business today in today’s semi-final game vs. Argentina. Team USA beat the team that kept them from winning the 2004 gold. It wasn’t always pretty (a big lead was cut to six at one point), but a victory nonetheless against the most difficult challenger in the tourney. Still one more victory for their first gold in a major international tournament since 2000. They recently beat Spain by 37, so it’s lookin’ good.
Sports Buzz Michael Phelps was spotted in Beijing making out with Australian swimming sensation Stephanie Rice. While Phelps is bringing home the golds for the US, he's going down under with the 20-year old brunette. But Phelps apparently keeps a girl in every port, as evidenced by the pictures of his Vegas girlfriend Caroline Pal.
A photo that demonstrates the eerie similarities between Shawn Johnson and a small cartoon rat called “Topo Gigio.” TMZ got heaps of hate mail after posting this one (including one from an official Team USA Gymnastics rep). Sooo unpatriotic of TMZ…
Sports Buzz The Paraguayan javelin thrower is Yahoo's second most-searched-for Olympian after Michael Phelps for 2008. She only placed 51st in the javelin throw (it's her second time at the Olympics) at this year's Summer Olympics, but Franco supports her athletics career by doing swimsuit modeling on the side. That's dedication.
Sports Buzz Each logo has a short description giving some needed context. Personal faves include 1908 London, 1964 Tokyo, and 1968 Mexico City, which totally blows my mind makes my eyes hurt at the same time.
TV Buzz The gold medalist has delivered NBC with some huge ratings, but he’s yet to trump The Golden Girls, which continues to hold the record for Saturday night numbers. People might like watching Michael Phelps in a Speedo, but nothing beats Bea Arthur in a mauve pleather pantsuit. There’s just no contest.
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