Olympic Games

Forget Cycling: Lance Armstrong's Complicated Legacy

Not to steal some thunder from Lance Armstrong before his big confession to Oprah is aired tonight--the Manti Te'o story has already done that--but I must make a confession of my own. I've got to get this monkey off my back. I've got to free myself of the burden I've been carrying around for so long ... More >>

U.S. Olympic Basketball: Will Gold Be Turning To Lead?

Four years ago in Beijing the American basketball world very nearly got a rude shock when Spain's national team scored 107 points and trailed by just two with four minutes to play. Our eventual 119-107 victory did little to ease the minds of American fans; all we could think of was, in effect, "T ... More >>

New York Olympians In London 2012 Summer Games: Swimming

Today we meet two New York Olympians who have made a huge splash in their young careers. While one has racked numerous accolades in his high school and collegiate career, the other is barely out of high school and already a bronze medal winner.Name: Alex MeyerAge: 24Olympic Event: SwimmingHometown: ... More >>

New York Olympians In London 2012 Summer Games: Fencing and Equestrian

We finish up our spotlight of New York Olympians in fencing with a star in the sport and introduce an equally legendary Olympian in equestrian. Both of these Olympians have raised the profile of their individual sports and have scored previous silver and bronze Olympic victories.

Guy Adams, Brit Journalist, Has Twitter Account Suspended for Criticizing NBC Olympics Coverage

Because of our mutual interest in Scientology, Guy Adams and I have come to know each other in recent months. He's the Los Angeles-based reporter for the UK publication The Independent, and lately he's been taking aim at NBC's problems covering the London games. But he really ran into trouble when ... More >>

New York Olympians In London 2012 Summer Games: Archery and Field Hockey

The 2012 summer Olympics officially begins today in London. Though the Big Apple lost the bid to host these games back in 2005, we can take pride in the 35 New York-bred Olympians competing in the summer event. To get into the spirit of the festivities, we will be highlighting two of New York's own ... More >>

Kimmo Pohjonen & Helsinki Nelson's 'Accordion Wrestling'

Is Muse's Song For The Olympics The Most Ridiculous Piece Of Music 2012 Has To Offer?

You're in the British pomp-rock act Muse, and you've been charged with writing the official song for the 2012 Olympics, which will be held in London and which will be a massive event for your home country. How do you respond to this honor, especially in the wake of creating outrage among your loyali ... More >>

Joel Oppenheimer Reflects On The '72 Olympics Shootings

​Clip Job: an excerpt every day from the Voice archives. September 14, 1972, Vol. XVII, No. 37 the '72 olympics: switching back to real life by joel oppenheimer On tuesday september 5 17 people died violently at the olympic games. eight died through some choice: moshe weinberg and joseph rom ... More >>

The 2014 Winter Olympics Mascots: How Do They Compare to Mascots of Yesteryear?

​The new mascots for the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia are here! They're pretty cute if a little too Pixar. It's a polar bear, a hare, and a leopard with a snowboard. The only one who looks remotely athletic is the leopard. He's actually kind of scary if you look too long into his eyes ... More >>

T.G.I. Friday's Wants to Make Bartending an Olympic Sport?

indy.comJust like rhythmic gymnastics!​ What to do when you've got a scandal on your hands? Create a diversion of ridiculous proportions, of course! With recent raw sewage dumping charges looming overhead, T.G.I. Friday's has come up with a gimmick so lame it's almost painful to write-up.

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IN NUDE

McGinley is back, fully exposed

The 25 Hottest Looking Olympic Athletes

​Three people watch the Olympics to revel in the majesty of physical competition, while billions tune in to wank off to the hot looking bodies on display. Even in snowsuits. With a nod to this debased yet rather titillating reality, Blackbook has drawn up a list of the 25 best looking figure ... More >>

Haiti's Rum Industry to Rebuild; Not All Nut Liqueurs Should Be Ignored

​ Several states with tight control on liquor sales, such as Virginia, Vermont, and Mississippi, are considering a change in legislation that would privatize the distribution of alcohol, either by auctioning licenses to private companies or selling distribution centers. [Wall Street Journal] ... More >>

Nodar Kumaritashvili Crashes In Olympic Training, Dies

​During a training run for the 2010 Winter Olympics, luger Nodar Kumaritashvili of the Republic of Georgia went over a wall and smashed into a metal pole. Observers say he was going very fast; one of the other lugers hit 96 mph on a run yesterday. He was airlifted to the hospital, but has been ... More >>

Black NFL Players Accused of Anti-Black Video; Obama is Blamed

Cowboys tight end Martellus Bennett and his brother, Seattle Seahawk Michael Bennett, made this "Black Olympics" video in which they "compete" at eating chicken and watermelon and drinking Kool-Aid. A battle rages in the press, with some like Jean-Jacques Taylor of the Dallas Morning News on their ... More >>

Callow Youths Hold Unemployment Olympics

Some folks are holding an "Unemployment Olympics" in Tompkins Square Park today at 1:30 p.m. The event, which includes a Fax Machine Toss and Pin the Blame on the Bosses, requires its competitors to show proof of unemployment and is sponsored by several local businesses. It has drawn much coverage, ... More >>

Brooklyn Artist, 5 Others Detained in Beijing for Protest

Searching For Substance Over Style At This Year's Korean Film Fest

From Hilary Duff to Hoosiers

Daily Flog 8/7/08: Hamdan acquitted but papers dance around it; the best anthrax stories; Mary-Kate isn't talking; there's a war in Afghanistan

'Times': '04 Convention Slips Down the Memory Hole

Deputy Mayor Dan Doctoroff Steps Down

A Fool's Gold

Doctoroff's legacy: no Olympic Medal, no Ground Zero mettle

This Bloodbath Brought To You By . . .

Pressuring al-Bashir by way of Coca-Cola and GE

U.N. Fails Darfur Again

NBC paid nearly $1 billion to broadcast from Beijing, but the stain of Darfur won't go away from these games

Nike Wants You Have One More Regret When You're 75 and Saggy

Weiner Scores with Mets Deal

The Hucksters

The people who tried to sell you the world's most expensive stadium

No-Pain Gain

Urban sports for low-energy athletes

Stadium Fear Factor

Many builders dislike the West Side stadium. Only one says so out loud.

Jingo Bells

Prime-time pride, manly girls vs. girly girls and fear of a black dream team

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West Side Stories

Scrounging Up $3 Billion in 'New' Tax Money? Hey, No Problem.

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Cutting a Fine Figure

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'N Synch

In New York, the Sport of 'SNL' Spoofs Is Treading Water

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Tumbling Down

Eating Disorders and the Female Athlete

1999 Village Voice Sportswriters Poll Results

They Teams They Are A-Changing

Nation

Taking on the World

The U.S. Team Begins Another Hard Road To Glory

The Long Way Home

Women's World Cup '99: the latest stop on the U.S.'s road to glory

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