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Although it has not been 100% confirmed as of yet, the British boy band sensation One Direction may indeed be performing at the closing ceremonies of the 2012 London Olympic Games. According to MTV, the teenage heart throbs are expected to take the world stage on August 12th for the ending festivities. Sources say that the buzz over the performance has been rising by the minute. -
Usain Bolt Olympic Schedule: Race Time and Dates for London 2012
The Olympic Games has seen some fantastic contests so far, but London 2012 is set to be lit on fire by the fastest man in the world, Usain Bolt. The Jamaican sprinter is preparing to take to the track later this week on Saturday, which will spark a full week of sprint events that will see Bolt competing for three different gold medals. Below are details of all of Bolt's events and race schedules. -
Usain Bolt 2012 Olympic Events: Times and Dates of All Usain Bolt's Race Schedule
Usain Bolt is preparing to light up the London 2012 Olympic Games later this week. The sprinter is the defending Olympic champion and world record holder of every single event he will compete in at this year's Games. However, the competition is more fierce than ever, and many are now suggesting Bolt may have his work cut out to retain his three titles. Below are details of all of Bolt's events and race schedules. -
Logan Tom, Destinee Hooker Lead U.S. Volleyball Team Win Over South Korea
Team USA's Women's Volleyball team defeated South Korea today, led by Logan Tom. The U.S. team showed their skills as they knocked South Korea in four sets in pool play. The results are as follows: 5-19, 25-17, 20-25, 25-21. Tom scored nine points in today's match, including eight spikes. Also shining at the match today was Destinee Hooker. The 24-year old gained 21 points and at one point had the crowd cheering her name on. -
NBC Olympics Schedule 2012: Live Streaming Day 1; Women's Tennis, Serena Williams (VIDEOS)
Williams, who currently ranks number 4 in the world, represents Team USA's best chance to win a gold today for her first single gold medal win. -
NBC Olympics Schedule 2012: LIve Streaming For Day 1; Women's Basketball, Swimming, & Handball [VIDEOS]
The NBC Olympic schedule for the 2012 summer games will feature must-see events in it's first full day of programs. While the The US Men's Basketball team has been stealing the spotlight with their "Dream Team" match-ups, the Women's team has much to boast about as well. -
London Olympics Opening Ceremony Live Stream; Watch Online, NBC, BBC
London 2012 is about to commence, with the opening ceremony starting at 9 p.m. London time (4 p.m. ET) on July 27. An amazing $42.5 million (GBP 27 million) opening ceremony has been prepared by Oscar winning director Danny Boyle, and will mark the opening of the two week sports fest. -
Olympic Opening Ceremonies 2012 Start Time, NBC TV Broadcast Schedule
We are one hour away from the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games 2012 which is scheduled to kick off at 4pm ET and 9 PM GMT at the Olympic Stadium in London. Viewers are waiting in anticipation for the opening ceremony, which will kick off the biggest athletic event in the world. -
Oscar Pistorius First Amputee to Compete In Track for 2012 Olympics
South African runner Oscar Pistorius will be the first amputee track athlete to compete in the Olympics, representing South Africa in London. Oscar Leonard Carl Pistorius "Blade runner" first competed with able-bodied athletes in 2007. His appearance generated a lot publicity that he had an unfair advantage over able-bodied athletes with "Cheeta Flex-Foot carbon fibre artificial limbs" -
Stephanie Rice Sexy Bikini Photo Imitation by Radio Host [Photos]
Soon after Stephanie Rice tweeted a sexy picture of her in a "Tomb Raider" bikini by Ellie Gonsalves, Australian radio host Ryan Fitzgerald of Nova FM decided to don the same piece and do an imitation of her shot. He tweeted a photo of himself with the same bikini with the caption: "Hey @ItsStephRice you have inspired @Wippa and I with your amazing @EllieGonsalves creation. Go you good thing!" -
Olympics could boost London theaters: survey
Musical impresario and theatre owner Andrew Lloyd Webber predicted a "bloodbath" for West End stages during this summer's Olympic Games in London, but a new survey published on Monday suggested the opposite may be true.