The Olympic men’s hockey final game gave sports fans, and the occasional viewer, something new to think about. It could have gone either way. Team Canada players could have been the ones staring up at the crowds like pole-axed oxen.
Being at the Olympics (And Yes, I’m a Fan!)
Okay, yes, I’m an Olympic fan in the midst of the two-week event that brings the world together. Despite the worries, financial concerns, protests, and naysayers, I’m having a great time.
When Journalism Crosses into Tragedy Porn: Olympics Coverage of Joannie Rochette
Was the media coverage of Olympic skater Joannie Rochette’s short program, just three days after her mother’s death, valid news or tragedy pornography?
Olympic Gold Medals for Everyone!
Sarah’s top five reasons she will never win a gold medal in anything.
Who is Number 12? Getting Real on the Rink
In hockey, it’s easy to focus on winning against the opposing team. But as one player discovers, hockey is about way more than just winning.
Olympic Dreaming? Not a Chance
In a world where parents are increasingly beginning to question the benefits of overscheduling their children in organized activities, the Olympics reaches right into a parent’s heart and makes you want to fire up that mini-van and start signing cheques. Almost.
The Super Bowl and Human Longing
This year’s Super Bowl had millions of people joyfully yelling, “Who Dat? Who Dat?” For writer Natham Thompson, the biggest game of the year is a good chance to look at how much consumerism surrounds the game and ask, “What’s Dat?”
Ten Tips to Make the Winter Olympics More Watchable
Writer David Lennam analyzes the Winter Olympics and offers ten tips to make them much more watchable, including lessons from the Jamaican Bobsled Team.
It’s Not Wise To Upset Boxing Kangaroos
People are hopping mad that the International Olympic Committee (IOC) wants the Aussies to take down the boxing kangaroo flag at their athletes’ village.
Praying for the Canada Cup
“Who are you going to pray to? Those bearded guys with the towels on their heads?” he sneered … I wanted to punch that kid in the face. “Hey, I can pray to whoever I want!”
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