Michael Phelps: US Hero

I dedicate this article to Michael Bistrow who was reporting for the BBC [British Broadcasting Corporation] from Beijing, China, to the negative people in the West who wanted to make political statements using the Olympics. I am also dedicating this article to those who attempted to destroy the Olympic Spirit in London and Paris by […]

Brett Favre is Making A Mistake

While the Beijing Olympics in 2008 are continuing and the NFL [National Football League] is beginning its season, we have witnessed the signing of Brett Favre with the New York Jets. The same Brett Favre who promised that he would retire with dignity after his last season with the Green Bay Packers. In my opinion, […]

TOMESCU SHINES WHILE RADCLIFFE DECLINES!!!

While watching the Women’s Marathon of the Beijing Olympics on CCTV live from Beijing China [as well as listening to it at CRI English], I was witnessing history as well as the sites in Beijing such as Tiananmen Square, The War Memorial, and the Great Hall of the People in order to continue with life […]

Separate Sports from Politics in the Olympics

While I am writing about the 2014 Olympics in Sochi, Russia, it must be reminded that we are still enjoying the 2008 Beijing Olympics. I am also aware that Russia and Georgia are embroiled in a war in which Georgia has been invaded by Russia. It appears that Russia has acquired territory in Georgia with […]

Olympic Events for the 15th of August [Xinhua, CRI English]

The athletic events start on August 15th and feature two finals: the women’s 10,000 meters and the men’s shot put. Chinese Athlete Zhang Yingying will compete in the 10,000 meters. However, the men’s 100 meters preliminary will be the biggest event of the day with the world’s fastest men Jamaican’s Usain Bolt, his compatriot Asafa […]