Posted 8/1/12 1:39 pm EST by Alexandra Govere in sports, Tech
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It’s no secret that male gymnasts have hot bods, but the world recently got to see a liiiitle more of U.S. Olympic team member and bronze medalist in the men's gymnastics individual all-around Danell Leyva than he probably intended.
Posted 7/30/12 4:32 pm EST by Jose Iniguez in Music, sports, Video
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It was not an easy road to London for 19-year-old John Orozco. The Puerto Rican gymnast from the Bronx fought through humble beginnings, pushed bullies aside, and overcame injuries to earn him trip to the London 2012 Summer Olympics with Team USA. His triumphant story is now the subject of Gym Class Heroes' latest video for "The Fighter."
Posted 7/27/12 11:00 am EST by Becca Frucht in Photos, sports, TV
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Debating javelin throws and vault scores on Gchat. Chanting USA in the grocery store. Wearing red, white and blue face paint...on a date. Olympic Fever is here! And you know what really works our patriotic fandom into a frenzy? This list of amazing lady athletes (which includes Serena Williams) who are not only committed to their sport of choice, but also to the causes they care about!
Posted 7/27/12 8:00 am EST by Becca Frucht in Photos, sports, TV
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Thank you, Ancient Greeks. Because of your love for naked sporting spectacles, we will once again be able to sit on our couches, munch on Doritos Loco Tacos, and watch some of the world’s finest human specimens compete in an ab-tastic display of speed, skill and spandex. It’s time for the London 2012 Summer Olympics, baby! (Please read aloud in your best Austin Powers accent.)
Posted 7/24/12 1:06 pm EST by Danica Davidson in Celebs, Health, sports
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It’s Girl Power time! The Spice Girls are going to be performing at the Closing Ceremony of the Olympics and we can hardly wait! I mean the Open Ceremony hasn't happened yet (it's on Friday, Friday!) but yeah, we're all up ons on the Closing Ceremony, come August 12. While we’re getting ready to spice up our lives with them, we wanted to put together a fun list about how Posh, Ginger, Baby, Sporty, and Scary have given back. Along with this awesome list, we pulled up some old school images of the girls! It will bring you back!
Posted 7/10/12 4:16 pm EST by Danica Davidson in School, sports, Sweet Tweet
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Do you like baseball? Do you like video games? And, hey, do you like giving money to charities you believe in? Actually, let me reword that: do you like winning $18,000 to give to a charity you believe in?
Posted 7/5/12 1:37 pm EST by Danica Davidson in Health, Social media, sports
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The Fourth of July may have just ended, but if you’re still feeling patriotic for stars and stripes after all those hot dogs and barbecue, check out this interesting story involving veterans -- and skydiving!
Posted 7/2/12 11:45 am EST by Danica Davidson in Celebs, sports, Sweet Tweet
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We’ve got some talented ladies to inspire you! It wasn’t all that long ago that women often weren’t allowed in sports but times have changed and Jessica Biel showed us the athletes who inspire her.
Posted 6/22/12 4:12 pm EST by Joey Parker in School, sports
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After winning four of five games (in a possible seven game series), the Miami Heat are the 2012 NBA Champions, defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder and earning Finals MVP Lebron James his first basketball championship ring. *crowd goes cray cray*
Posted 5/25/12 9:00 am EST by Becca Frucht in Celebs, School, sports
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Sure, you’re stoked about NO MORE HOMEWORK, but leaving your college days behind is also a super bittersweet time in your life. You busted your butt to get those college dollars, make the grade, and have the most frickin’ fun ever -- so it’s sucks to think about leaving it all behind. But school spirit doesn’t have to die once you chuck that cap in the air -- keep that coed feeling alive just like Hollywood’s most hardcore college fans!
