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New Music Out This Week, Alanis Morrissette, Rita Ora, London 2012 Olympic Games

Jeanne Ryan — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 16:01:05 +0000

She’s Baaaack, and she seems to be in a much better mood. Who? Keep reading, or look at the picture to your left for a clue. 1.) Alanis Morissette “Havoc and Bright Light”-Welcome back girl, we know you have had a rough road in your personal life with your break up from heartthrob Ryan Reynolds [...]

Olympic Swimmer Ryan Lochte Attempts to Trademark "Jeah" – What Does it Mean and Where Did it Come From? [VIDEO]

Nick Cooper — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 20:05:01 +0000

Olympian Ryan Lochte made a big splash (yes, pun intended) in the swimming world as he gave Michael Phelps a run for his money in what was previously Phelps’s game. Lochte now intends on capitalizing on his fame to trademark silly catchphrases. Way to use your powers for good, Mr. Lochte. News broke earlier this [...]

2012 Summer Olympics Recap: Day 16 — US Captures Most Overall Medals As London Games End

Joe Student — Sun, 12 Aug 2012 21:36:59 +0000

The 2012 Summer Olympics came to a close in London on Sunday with the United States adding two more gold medals to bring its Olympic-high total to 46. Here’s a recap of the day’s highlights: LeBron James scored 19 points, including a late three-pointer to seal the win, as the United States defeated Spain, 107-100, [...]

2012 Summer Olympics Recap: Day 13 — US Wins 5 Gold Medals

Joe Student — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 10:01:41 +0000

The United States won nine medals, including five golds, to take a commanding lead in the overall medal count at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London on Thursday. Here’s a recap of the day’s highlights: Carli Lloyd scored twice as the US women’s soccer team beat Japan, 2-1, to win the gold medal in front [...]

2012 Summer Olympics Recap: Day 12 — Allyson Felix Wins Gold as US Track Team Nabs 7 Medals

Joe Student — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 10:30:41 +0000

Led by seven medals from its track athletes, the United States ran past China into the lead in the overall medal count at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London on Wednesday. Here’s a recap of the day’s highlights: After finishing second in the race in both the 2004 and 2008 Olympics, US sprinter Allyson Felix [...]

Jacksonville Sports Broadcaster Flips Out Over Bob Costas and NBC's Olympics Coverage [VIDEO+POLL]

Nick Cooper — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 17:48:39 +0000

NBC has drawn criticism over their choice to air events by tape delay in primetime, rather than live as the events are taking place. That criticism even extends to one sportscaster at NBC affiliate WTLV in Jacksonville, Florida. Most of the country’s complaint with NBC’s coverage is that the tape delay shows events hours after [...]

2012 Summer Olympics Recap: Day 10 — US Women's Soccer Team Advances on Alex Morgan's Late Goal

Joe Student — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 10:11:49 +0000

Though it was a light day for medals, there was still plenty of drama at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London on Monday. Here’s a recap of the day’s action: Alex Morgan’s header in injury time gave the US women’s soccer team a 4-3 victory over Canada and a berth in the gold medal game [...]

Duluth's Own Kara Goucher Finishes 11th in London Olympics Marathon [GALLERY]

Tony Hart — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 21:01:12 +0000

Olympian Kara Goucher has her roots here in Duluth and she was representing the whole nation at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London yesterday in the marathon, she didn't medal but she lead the main pack of runners for a good chunk of the race. Even though she's not leaving with a medal, she made the northland and her country proud.

Olympic Gold Medals Aren't Really Gold at All — Find Out What They're Made Of

Don Deane — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 20:20:29 +0000

If there’s one thing we’ve always taken for granted regarding the Olympics, it’s that gold medals are actually made out of gold. So imagine our surprise when we learned that this year’s first place medals are mostly silver.

11 Signs You're Burned Out on the Olympics — The Funnies

Jo Pincushion — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 18:00:17 +0000

The Olympics are a great way to celebrate friendly competition. You’ve watched every event and DVR’d the ones you’ve missed. Your Olympic fever isn’t going away any time soon, right? As the country huddles around their televisions to watch their favorite events you’re starting to realize that maybe your Olympic fever is turning a bit [...]

2012 Summer Olympics Recap: Day 9 — Usain Bolt Wins Gold Again in 100 Meters

Joe Student — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 10:46:10 +0000

The spotlight turned to the track and field events at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London on Sunday. Here’s a recap of the day’s action: Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt won his second consecutive gold medal in the men’s 100 meters on Sunday night, running the race in an Olympic record 9.63 seconds — the second-fastest [...]

2012 Summer Olympics Recap: Day 8 — Michael Phelps Wins 18th Olympic Gold Medal in Final Race

Joe Student — Sun, 05 Aug 2012 10:35:22 +0000

Michael Phelps extended his record as the Olympics’ most decorated athlete in London on Saturday, while the host country had its best night yet. Here’s a recap of the day’s events: US swimmer Michael Phelps won his 18th Olympic gold medal, as the US men’s team was victorious in the 4×100-meter medley relay. Matthew Grevers, [...]

2012 Summer Olympics Recap: Day 6 — Michael Phelps beats Ryan Lochte in 200 IM; Gabby Douglas Wins All-Around Gold

Joe Student — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 10:15:33 +0000

The United States won six gold medals on Thursday to jump ahead of China in the overall medal count. Here’s Thursday’s Olympic Games’ recap: US swimmer Michael Phelps edged teammate Ryan Lochte in the 200-meter individual medley to claim a record 16th Olympic gold medal and extend his own overall medal record to 20. It’s [...]

2012 Summer Olympics Recap: Day 5 — Missy Franklin and Allison Schmitt lead US to Gold in 4×200 Freestyle Relay

Joe Student — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 10:30:16 +0000

The US women’s 4×200-meter freestyle relay team won gold at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London on Wednesday, but China claimed the lead in the overall medal count. Here’s Wednesday’s Olympic Games’ recap: American Allison Schmitt swam past Australia’s Alicia Coutts in the anchor leg of the 4×200-meter freestyle relay, as the US women’s swim [...]

American Idol Winner's "Home" Goes #1 After Showcased in 2012 Summer Olympics [VIDEO]

Laura Peterson — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 19:19:24 +0000

I didn’t watch the Phillip Phillips season of American Idol, but now I wish I would have. I love his single, “Home,” and now thanks to the song being used during the 2012 Summer Olympics Phillips has hit “gold” with the number 1 spot on iTunes. The song was first featured during the U.S. [...]

2012 Summer Olympics Recap: Day 4 — Michael Phelps Sets Medals Record; US Women's Gymnastics Team Wins Gold

Joe Student — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 10:30:38 +0000

American swimmer Michael Phelps became the most decorated athlete in Olympic history Tuesday, while the United States and China remained tied atop the overall medal count of the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. Here’s a recap of the day’s Olympic action: American Olympic hero Michael Phelps swam the anchor leg for the US men’s 4×200-meter [...]

Michael Phelps Shatters Olympics Record with 19th Career Medal

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 20:47:37 +0000

Michael Phelps has managed to swim into history. Phelps set the record for most Olympic medals won by an individual when he picked up his 19th on Tuesday by leading the US to a gold in the 4×200-meter freestyle relay in London. It was the first gold medal of these Games for Phelps. Phelps has [...]

Olympics Worker Gets People "Excited" For the Summer Games [VIDEO]

Laura Peterson — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 18:04:23 +0000

This lady’s whole job seems to be sitting outside of an Olympic stadium on a tall chair with a megaphone. All day. Talking to people. Completely deadpan and emotionless. About nothing. I want her job! I love her delivery.

Ed Sheeran May Perform With the Who at the Olympics

Nadine Cheung — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 17:12:27 +0000

Ed Sheeran could strike gold during the 2012 Summer Olympics. The ‘Small Bump’ singer is rumored to share the stage with the Who during the closing ceremony of the games. In a recent interview with MTV, the 21-year-old is acted coy about the possible appearance. “The closing ceremony, there were rumors I am playing the [...]

2012 Summer Olympics Recap: Day 3 — Missy Franklin and Matt Grevers Win Gold Medals

Joe Student — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 10:30:03 +0000

The US swim team captured two gold medals at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London on Monday, while the US men’s gymnastics squad disappointed. Here’s what happened at the London Games: US swimming sensation Missy Franklin won the 100-meter backstroke to claim her first Olympic gold medal on Monday. Just 14 minutes after swimming a [...]