Goodness! What a great night for the US. First, a wonderful surprise and then history was made. Also, congrats to the Chinese for their impeccable diving. Also, enjoy this (h/t to Jenna Maroney). Continue reading
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Today’s photo comes to you courtesy of BaldwinP, from his vacation trip to the Daintree rainforest. Continue reading
That was brutal. And awesome. Did you catch Michael Phelps feet? He really is part amphibian. Most of you had your head in the basket watching men’s synchronized diving. THEY ARE ATHLETES, NOT OBJECTS. More of the same so far as events are concerned today. Here’s a summary of the biggest stories from yesterday.
Today’s photo, taken in Isla Mujeres, México, was contributed by my favorite ape, furiouslyred. Continue reading
Shuttlecocks, bows and arrows, ribbons, bouncing balls, ball slapping, paddling, punching, stabbing, tossing, spiking, serving, diving, and some Puerto Rican judo. Also, don’t drop the soap your medal in the shower. Apparently, it will break. Continue reading
Today’s photo is a shot taken from the balcony of our lovely Canadian weather system TS. Continue reading
Welcome to the Open Thread for the third episode of Breaking Bad‘s fifth season. You know what to do.
Spoilers after the jump. Continue reading
Swimming, basketball, gymnastics – OH MY! Archery, badminton, road cycling – yawn, sigh. Also: boxing, soccer, weight lifting, water polo, volleyball, beach volleyball, tennis, rowing, handball, equestrian, shooting, and field hockey. With this many events, it makes total sense that there was no coverage for a full hour while Lockup was on yesterday. GET IT TOGETHER, NBC!
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Today’s Open Thread features photography by one of Crasstalk’s own. Today’s picture is a view of downtown Orlando at Lake Eola by GtCosita. Continue reading
Today’s highlights will feature, swimming, cycling, beach volleyball, indoor volleyball, basketball, rowing, and GYMNASTICS! The US Women’s Volleyball team is top ranked. Continue reading