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Michael Phelps Sinks Ridiculous Putt

Emerald Catron — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 16:41:27 +0000

You don’t have to know much about golf to know that this is just ridiculous. Michael Phelps managed to sink a 153-foot putt at the Dunhill Links Championship. According to the announcer, Phelps is just learning to golf and is “26 handicapped,” which we’re pretty sure is Golf for “definitely shouldn’t make this putt.” Michael [...]

The 8 Most Amazing Olympic 2012 Moments

Marla Rosenthal — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 13:54:17 +0000

In the 16 days of Olympic competition, the world celebrated tremendous victories and experienced devastating defeats. But more importantly, we saw the sorts of qualities that embody the true spirit of the Olympic games; perseverance, bravery, and dedication. Now that the games have ended, we can bring your our 9 most memorable moments of the [...]

Flint Prepares for Claressa Shields' Return [VIDEO]

George McIntyre — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 15:20:05 +0000

After becoming the first American woman to win an Olympic gold medal for boxing, Flint's Claressa Shields returns home today, landing at Bishop International Airport this Afternoon.

Michael Phelps and 5 Other Record-Setting American Olympians [VIDEOS]

Danny Groner — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 13:13:24 +0000

Once again, American swimmer Michael Phelps gobbled up the gold at the Olympics, taking home four more top medals and an additional two silver medals. Phelps insists that this is the end of the road for him, which means he’s retiring from competition with 22 medals in his career, more than anyone else ever. With [...]

Flint's Claressa Shields Wins Olympic Gold!

Jeremy Fenech — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 17:02:07 +0000

Claressa Shields did it! The 17-year-old Flint native beat her Russian opponent and scored a gold medal! The score, 19-12, gave her the middleweight title at the London Olympics. This is the first time women’s boxing was contested. Shields has gone where few U.S. men have gone in the past two decades. Only the seventh [...]

Grand Blanc Grad Geena Gall Qualifies for Olympics in 800 Meter Run

Stu Allen — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 23:22:31 +0000

Grand Blanc’s Geena Gall becomes the Flint area’s second Olympian for the 2012 London Games as she qualified second in the 800 meter finals last night at Oregon’s Hayward Field. Gall put on a furious kick with about 200 meters to go to pass several runners and grab a spot on the Olympic team. Gall [...]

Reception Tonight for Flint Olympic Hopeful Claressa Shields

George McIntyre — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 16:39:20 +0000

Flint’s White Horse Tavern will host a community reception in honor of Flint boxer Claressa Shields. The reception is tonight from 5-7 p.m. at the White Horse, located at 621 W. court St. A $20 donation is suggested, in order to defray costs not covered by the US Olympic Committee. The public is invited. The [...]

2012 Olympic Torch Bearer Breaks for a Quick, Tear-Jerking Marriage Proposal

Nick Romano — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 13:47:36 +0000

Leave it to an Englishman to make the 2012 Olympic torch run one of the cutest moments in the history of the games. When David State made his run through northern England Monday morning, he was pumped for two reasons — one, he got to carry the Olympic flame for a part of its 8,000-mile [...]

Flint Boxer Claressa Shields Punches Her Olympic Ticket

Stu Allen — Fri, 18 May 2012 21:07:35 +0000

Claressa Shields is going to the 2012 London Olympic Games. The 17-year old Flint Northwestern junior got the news today after the fighter she lost to in the second round of qualifying beat her opponent. That loss was the first of Shields' career, but she will have a chance to bounce back and go for the gold in London.

Gingrich is a Quitter + Obama & Clinton BFFs + Long Line to the Summer Olympics – Heller's Monoblog

Andy Heller — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 17:24:27 +0000

It’s a monologue, it’s a blog … it’s a monoblog! Two good jokes and one bad one … or vice versa. You tell me. Newt Gingrich said last week that he was preparing to quit the Presidential race this week. Don’t tell us you’re preparing to quit. Just quit. Like Dark Helmet told the crew in ‘Spaceballs’: “Your [...]

Will You Watch The Olympics? [Video/Poll]

Erin Bishop — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 17:00:51 +0000

The London Olympics start in just 100 days as athletes prepare for this huge event. Do you have any favorite sports that you like to watch? I will watch gymnastics and swimming for sure and probably tune in to a few others. I also try to watch parts of the opening ceremony. Will you watch?

Mitt Romney a Winner + Seacrest to Bore at Olympics – Heller's Monoblog

Andy Heller — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 12:55:52 +0000

It’s a monologue, it’s a blog … it’s a monoblog! Two good jokes and one bad one – you decide which is which. Republican leaders are saying the race is over and Mitt Romney is the winner. Although to be honest, they sound like death row inmates on the way to the chair when they [...]

No Bikinis in Volleyball + Jet Blue Pilot's Excuse + Zuckerberg in Japan – Heller's Monoblog

Andy Heller — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 18:06:13 +0000

It’s a monologue, it’s a blog … it’s a monoblog! Two good jokes and one bad one – you decide which is which. The International Olympic Committee has voted in favor of dropping the requirement that female beach volleyball players wear bikinis. So apparently the entire committee is female. Not to be unkind, but who [...]