What is going on with tennis in the Olympics?
Okay, earlier today I posted that James Blake beat Roger Federer, and I was happy with that news. But today has just gotten crazier by the second. After Federer’s loss BOTH Williams sisters were defeated in their matches. Venus Williams lost to China’s Li Na, and Serena lost to Elena Dementieva of [...]
James Blake tops Roger Federer to advance in Beijing Olympics tennis
If you’re going to pick a time to win a match against someone you’ve never beaten before, the Olympics is as good a time as any. In their previous eight meetings, James Blake had only taken a single set from Roger Federer before beating him in straight sets in the Beijing quarterfinals.
James Blake is [...]
Olympic Badminton
I watched badminton today. I don’t know, it just kind of makes me laugh. They were talking about how Southern California was where some of the best badminton in the United States was being played, and I just found that amusing.
I’m not taking anything away from the skill required to play badminton, but [...]
What can you watch tomorrow? Monday, August 11
Late night on NBC you can watch women’s volleyball and women’s 100m breaststroke semifinals. During the day tomorrow, it’s women’s water polo, men’s beach volleyball and more qualifying rounds for swimming. Then in primetime, Michael Phelps his march towards Olympic history in the 200m free. Teammates Aaron Peirsol and Natalie Coughlin have a [...]
Rain and Injuries Plague Olympic Tennis
Rain and injuries have been plaguing the Beijing Olympics so far. Before the Games even started, several notable players dropped out due to injuries, among them Maria Sharapova. Now, top-seeded Ana Ivanovic, of Serbia, has withdrawn and teammate Jelena Jankovic may follow. Lindsay Davenport is out in singles, although she still hopes [...]
What’s on tomorrow?
You could pretty much start watching the Olympics at midnight and just watch it straight through tomorrow.
Your local NBC affiliate will be showing men’s volleyball overnight. Then, from 1-5 a.m., you can see a replay of tonight’s primetime. Tomorrow morning, you can see the U.S. basketball team against China. Also in the [...]
Saturday’s Coverage of the Beijing Olympics
I have obligations that prevent me from posting on Saturday, but I didn’t want to leave you hanging completely, so here’s what’s available for your viewing pleasure on Saturday.
During primetime Saturday night, you can watch men’s gymnastics qualifying rounds, Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh doubtless trouncing a Latvian beach volleyball team, and gold medal rounds [...]
Beijing Summer Olympics Opening Ceremony Airs Tomorrow
The television coverage of the China Olympics begins in earnest tomorrow with the opening ceremony, which will air on NBC from 6:30 p.m. until 11 p.m.(all times CST). In case you’re wondering, Beijing is 13 hours ahead of U.S. Central Standard Time. So, as I’m writing this, it’s 8:30 tomorrow morning (weird).
You can [...]
Roger Federer Hopes to Break Olympics Losing Streak
Roger Federer is one of the hottest players in tennis. He’s won 12 Grand Slam Tournaments. But one thing he’s never won is an Olympic medal. In this recent article, he talks about what it would mean to him to bring home the gold.