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Olympic Size Makeover
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| Inspiration for the next Winter Olympics event? |
'Luge?' 'Nah.' 'Biathalon?' 'Not so much.' 'Ice Dancing?' 'You're kidding, right?' 'How about freestyle sledding or snowman construction?' 'Keep talkin' . . .' 'And snowball fighting?' 'Damn, dude, where do I sign up?' In his Atomic Sports Media debut, Matthew Shantz offers up a poignant memo to the International Olympic Committee, one which might just change the face of the Olympics – forever.
Feb 27, 2006,
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The Vancouver (Ratings) Improver
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| Tell me again why we can't wear scarves and mittens? |
Atomic Sports Media columnist Scott Larson is not displeased with the recently completed Torino games, he just think he can make Vancouver that much better. Where to start? Try the bobsleigh. Anyone who can medal in it wearing mittens and avoiding obstacles – all with zero visibility – now that's a real Olympian.
Feb 27, 2006,
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The Long Goodbye
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| She didn't win gold, but this is impressive. |
Atomic Sports columnist Jake Duhaime is finally ready to leave Torino. But before he gets in line at airport security, he has a few final thoughts about Sasha Cohen and the rest of the U.S. women's figure skaters.
Feb 25, 2006,
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North American Mess
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| Man, I hope my wife didn't bet on Canada. |
Torino hasn't been kind to North American hockey. But while the U.S. can shrug off its loss and get back spring training and March Madness, Atomic Sports Olympics correspondent Jake Duhaime writes that it will be a long four years in Canada.
Feb 23, 2006,
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Hard Times for US Hockey
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| Can you believe these guys are pros? |
After a silver in the Salt Lake games, the US hockey team stumbled en route to being eliminated by Finland this year. What happened? Atomic Sports writer Lev Elgudin explains.
Feb 23, 2006,
01:50
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What's Wrong With Winning?
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| Nike says: "You're the Bodiest!" |
Sure, making the Olympic team is a great accomplishment, but since when did America turn into the nation where merely trying your best is enough? Phil Mattingly was wondering just that, and he's found the culprits who are perpetuating this nonsense.
Feb 23, 2006,
00:01
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Useless Information Dept.
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| Breaking news from ASM: Tanith Belbin is hot!!! |
Haven't had enough of the Winter Olympics yet? Atomic
Sports Torino correspondent Jake Duhaime gives you your fill of useless
Olympics info. Oh, and in case you missed it, Tannith Belbin is hot!
Feb 22, 2006,
11:13
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Olympics Fever
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| Sick of the Olympics? This guy is. |
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Sports Olympics correspondent Jake Duhaime has Olymics fever...
literally. And he's not alone. Plenty of Torino's finest athletes are
fighting off both germs and the competition on their way to the medal
stand.
Feb 20, 2006,
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Defeat from the Jaws of Victory
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| "... and now I'll just make one last move... Doh!" |
Leon Lett has got nothing on Lindsey Jacobellis. But while she might
want to crawl under a rock for the next few days after blowing her shot
at a gold medal, Atomic Sports Olympics correspondent Jake Duhaime
explains why her nightmare could last for years.
Feb 18, 2006,
01:48
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A Week In Review
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| The Bode Miller Bust |
New Atomic Sports columnist Craig Joseph takes a look at the first week of the Olympics. Now, all he needs is for the U.S. hockey team to win out.
Feb 17, 2006,
11:51
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A Slice of Italy
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| Torino: home of the best hot chocolate on Earth |
Food, fashion and Fiats... Torino has it all. Oh, and
the Olympics are here, too. Atomic Sports columnist Jake Duhaime takes
a minute to recount the best the city has to offer. And the Winter
Games aren't at the top of his list.
Feb 17, 2006,
03:53
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End of an Era
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| Kwan was the greatest to never win gold. |
Michelle
Kwan's dreams of Olympic gold were dashed yet again. Atomic Sports
columnist Jake Duhaime examines where she, and her sport, will go from
here.
Feb 15, 2006,
08:00
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Weir-y Eyed
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| Jazz hands, Johnny! Jazz hands! |
Is Johnny Weir too "princessy" for the Olympics? ASM Olympic reporter Jake Duhaime examines this burning question.
Feb 13, 2006,
17:01
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Is Money Ruining the Olympics?
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| The Olympics -- brought to you by McDonalds |
In Turin, you'll probably see a lot more advertisements
for cheeseburgers than you will spectacular athletic achievements. But
have the corporate dollars truly trumped the sporting appeal of the
Olympics? Atomic Sports columnist Jon Bellwood examines the issue.
Feb 13, 2006,
12:45
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Famous Without Trying
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| Bode Miller: The man, the myth, the mouth |
American medal hopeful Bode Miller is the definitive face of the U.S. Ski Team. However, he seems to do everything in his power to change that.
Feb 4, 2006,
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