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2012 Olympic Games Thoughts

A few thoughts on the 2012 Olympic Games in London. I didn’t do daily recaps this time, but I did watch a fair amount of it and have my fair share of opinions on a few aspects of the experience.

What Are Olympic Medals Worth?

As we head into the Games of the XXX Olympiad of the modern era in London, the value of Olympic medals is certainly one with many answers.

Dealing With the WNBA 11-player Roster Beyond the 2012 Season

The WNBA is experiencing a harsh year with many stars out due to national team commitments and injury. Despite this, the league continues with an 11-player roster. If the size of the active roster doesn’t increase, some modifications are needed for the health of the teams and especially the players.

2010 FIBA Women’s World Championships – A Headache For WNBA 2012?

What effect will Australian and Russia not medaling in the 2010 FIBA World Championship for Women have on the WNBA when it’s an Olympic year?

More Flash Trumping Competence

The International Skating Union (ISU) has announced that they are dropping the Compulsory Dance from the Ice Dancing competition. Bad move, but hardly surprising given their history.

Jacques Rogge’s IOC No Advocate For Women Athletes

His gender and regional biases have been (sadly) increasingly apparent over the years. Jacques Rogge’s IOC no advocate for women athletes – USATODAY.com.

Nix Women’s Hockey? Jacques Rogge Sounds Sexist

Actually, with a resume of softball- and women’s ski-jump- nixing, he’s acting sexist, too. There are many lopsided sports in the Olympics, …

2010 Winter Olympics – Let’s Not Hurt the Olympians

In the aftermath of the death of a Georgian luger during practice, Olympic officials are modifying the luge run. Should they?

Penta equals Four?

The International Modern Pentathlon Union is changing the makeup of its sport.

Rec’ing On…Beijing Olympics – Final Thoughts

When the torch is extinguished at the end of an Olympic Games, I’m always driven to pause and reflect on what the …

Rec’ing On…Beijing Olympics – Part 16

The “Redeem Team” managed to do what they set out to do, win Olympic gold. I have to say, though, Spain performed …

Whither Olympic Softball?

Ever since the IOC (International Olympic Committee) announced that softball (and baseball) would not be contested in the 2012 London Olympics, I’ve …

Rec’ing On…Beijing Olympics – Part 15

I am so very satisfied. While I’m a huge fan of Australian players such as Lauren Jackson, Penny Taylor, and Tully Bevilaqua, …

Rec’ing On…Beijing Olympics – Part 14

Those Jamaican sprinters sure are fast! Not only did they break the long-standing world record in the 4x100m relay, they shattered it. …

Rec’ing On…Beijing Olympics – Part 13

It was a mixed bag for the USA women’s teams in a day filled with finals. Softball, Soccer, and Water Polo plus …

Rec’ing On…Beijing Olympics – Part 12

Beach Volleyball has two undisputed queens of the sand: Americans Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh. Not only have they won the gold …

Rec’ing On…Beijing Olympics – Part 11

I think it’s going to take a week or two for Shawn Johnson to wipe that smile off her face. That is …

Rec’ing on…Olympic Gymnastics Scoring

Among the various controversies that surround any Olympics gymnastics competition, none is more consistent or more frustrating than the mess that is …

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