The United States added to their large medal haul on Saturday, going over 100 total medals for the 2012 London Olympics and ensuring that they’ll finish on top of the medal count, whether one chooses to determine that count by gold medals or total medals. The United States captured gold …
Read More »Mexico Wins Gold over Brazil
Mexico defeats Brazil, 2-1, in the men’s soccer gold medal match. Mexican Oribe Peralta scored twice in the match leading his team to the victory. This is Mexico’s first Olympic Soccer Gold Medal. Brazil, the early favorite in the 2012 Olympics, has yet to win a gold medal in the …
Read More »U.S.A. vs. Spain: Men’s Basketball Gold Medal Final
The U.S. men’s basketball team is headed to another gold medal match, as it defeated Argentina on Friday evening, 109 to 83. On Sunday, it will be a rematch of the 2008 gold medal game against Spain. For more SB Nation Olympic Basketball News, http://www.sbnation.com/nba/2012/8/10/3234398/team-usa-basketball-spain-olympics-2012-gold-medal-time-tv-schedule Photo Credit: Kyle Terada-US PRESSWIRE …
Read More »Mexico vs. Brazil: Gold Medal Match Olympic Preview (Mexico v Brasil)
UPDATE: Mexico takes the gold medal with a 2-1 victory over Brazil! See all the details here: http://www.sbnation.com/2012/8/10/3233679/brazil-vs-mexico-2012-olympics-live-streaming-score-updates Mexico and Brazil will face each other in the gold medal soccer match on Saturday, August 11th. Each team has a legacy of soccer history to uphold when they meet at Wembley …
Read More »Olympic Medal Count: Ahead by A Baker’s Doz, BB!
The USA extended its lead over China in the medal count to a cool baker’s dozen on Friday by adding four medals to its total. The women’s 4×100 relay team was the story of the day, winning gold in world record time on the track. The men’s 4×400 relay team …
Read More »Tyrann Mathieu Dismissed from LSU Tigers
For more on Tyrann Mathieu and LSU: http://www.sbnation.com/2012/8/10/3233606/tyrann-mathieu-suspended-lsu-football-2012 Tyrann Mathieu, an All-America cornerback at LSU known far and wide as the Honey Badger, was dismissed from the Tigers by coach Les Miles for a violation of team policy. Mathieu finished fifth in Heisman voting in 2011 and was considered to …
Read More »Dwight Howard Traded to Lakers In Four-Team Blockbuster Deal
The Dwight Howard saga is finally over as the Lakers have traded for the six-time All-Star center. Ben Golliver of SB Nation breaks down all the details. SB Nation asks: Are the Lakers now favorites after the trade? http://www.sbnation.com/nba/2012/8/9/3232558/dwight-howard-lakers-2013-nba-title-favorites Photo Credits: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-US PRESSWIRE Matthew Emmons-US PRESSWIRE Howard Smith-US PRESSWIRE …
Read More »SEC Football 2012 by Shutdown Fullback
The SEC (Or The Greatest Shutdown Fullback Ever) Oh, the beauty this is the SEC. With only a few weeks till the pigskin hits the goalposts, Stumpy and Jack get the BBQ out to celebrate. It’s time to get messy on the best episode of any show of all time …
Read More »Best Olympic GIFs: This Week in GIFs
For these GIFs and more, check out Jon Bois’ story here and vote for your favorite GIF: http://www.sbnation.com/2012/8/10/3232978/this-week-in-gifs-the-summer-olympics-are-terrifying The show where we pick our favorite sports GIFs of the week. This week presents the best of the Olympics, where Andy Murray loses his s**t, Stephan Feck completely duffs his dive, …
Read More »Olympics Basketball: Semifinals Schedule and Predictions for Team USA vs Argentina, Spain vs Russia
We’re down to the semifinals of the 2012 Olympics basketball tournament. On one side, Team USA will meet Argentina in the semis for the third consecutive Olympic Games. On the other half of the bracket, Russia and Spain square off. Ben Golliver of SB Nation previews the games and offers …
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