by Rooster on August 25, 2008
Beijing Ends: The Olympics wrapped up yesterday giving us one of the more compelling games in recent memory. Here are a few of the Beasts and Herbs from the 2008 Summer Olympics:
Beasts:
- Michael Phelps- Men’s Swimming- 8 gold medals and 7 world records.
- US Hoops- “Redeem” themselves after defeating Spain 118-107 to win the gold.
- Usain Bolt- Men’s Track- 3 Golds, 3 World Records, in 3 events.
- Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh- Women’s Volleyball- 108 match winning streak
- China- Led the way with 51 gold medals. The next closest were the Americans with 36.
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by Rooster on August 20, 2008
Rooster and Gonzo drop knowledge on The Redskins Preseason, Michael Phelps, Usain Bolt, USA Basketball, the Nationals, and yes even a little soccer.
by Rooster on August 18, 2008
Monday’s are lame. Whatever your occupation Monday usually signifies the start of you actually being productive again. To offset this lameness I have decided to add another weekly section to the DC Sports Pulse. Every Monday I plan on doing a week in review of all things sports focusing on top national stories while adding a little local flavor. This way you can check up on your sports news while you herb it up at work. So here it is, short and sweet:
Usain Bolt Breaks World Record in 100m.
Usain Bolt set a world record time of 9.69 in the 100 meter dash after skipping breakfast and scarfing down some chicken nuggets. Bolt was so far ahead in the final 20 meters that he threw his arms out in celebration. I used to find it absolutely hilarious when I would see athletes consuming a Big Mac on McDonald’s commercials, as if fastfood was going to turn young kids into world class athletes. No more. In fact, I plan on going to a strictly nugget diet for the next month. Who needs steroids when you’ve got chicken nuggets?!
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by Dr. Gonzo on August 15, 2008
The Dazzling Opening Ceremony for the 2008 Beijing Olympics
Today marks one week gone in the 2008 Beijing Olympics. So here are a few things we know about the Olympics to this point:
- The Chinese Mean Business:
In 2001, when the Chinese were awarded the Olympics for 2008, the Chinese government implemented project 119. What sounds like a futuristic battle plan, is nothing more than a blueprint for the Chinese to medal in the sports they previously did poorly in. The medal rich sports of athletics, swimming, and water sports have plagued the Chinese in the past. The number of medals has since changed to 122, but the plan is still the same, a golden age for China.
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by Dr. Gonzo on August 12, 2008
This is a pommel horse, last night Alexander Artemev destroyed it!!
Dr. Gonzo Reporting,
Since my cheap boss Rooster wasn’t willing to send me to Beijing, I must instead cover the Olympics from the comfort of my home. Last night was one of those nights you hear about from the past, stories of against the odds winners and total aquatic dominance.
For those who live under a rock or just suck at life, Micheal Phelps is F-ing amazing. I turned on the TV just as Phelps was being awarded his 3rd gold medal of these young Olympic games in the 200m freestyle. Less than an hour later he was back in the pool for a 200m butterfly semifinal race. This is when my jaw dropped all the way to the floor.
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by Rooster on August 10, 2008
Saturday night was a good night for sports. It started off with the Skins hosting the Buffalo Bills in their second exhibition game and was capped off with Michael Phelps swimming the 400 IM. I must say I will rarely change the channel during a Redskins game, even if it is the fourth quarter of an exhibition game, but would not be able to call myself much of a sports fan if I did not see the freakish and fish-like Michael Phelps make history.
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