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Winter Olympics – Curling replays

Posted on Monday, May 11, 2020 by Ryan Olson

This is a re-creation of pages previously hosted by the World Curling Federation linking to replays of curling games from the 2014 and 2018 Winter Olympics. The replays are hosted on OlympicChannel.com, as of this writing. One of the great … Continue reading →

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Looking at the Sochi 2014 opening ceremony a week later

Posted on Monday, February 17, 2014 by Ryan Olson

I finally got around to watching the Opening Ceremony of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics last Saturday. I had the unique opportunity of watching it with my roommates, which made the experience more enjoyable and offered some insights that I … Continue reading →

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Olympics makes the small screen scene

Posted on Thursday, August 2, 2012 by Jammie Karlman

Associated Press U.S. gymnasts McKayla Maroney, Kyla Ross, Alexandra Raisman, Gabrielle Douglas and Jordyn Wieber (from right) celebrate during the medal ceremony of the Artistic Gymnastics women’s team final at the 2012 Summer Olympics on Tuesday in London. Another event … Continue reading →

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#nbcfail: Complaints about NBC’s Olympics coverage reach new heights

Posted on Sunday, July 29, 2012 by Ryan Olson

During the Calgary Winter Games in 1988, I remember the announcer for ABC (I want to say Jim McKay) explaining to the audience watching at home how, even though the event was live, there could be brief seconds of delay … Continue reading →

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NHL players needed in the Olympics

Posted on Friday, February 19, 2010 by Ryan Olson

There has been some talk about the National Hockey League not participating in the Olympics after this year. The National Hockey League has only agreed to provide players through the Vancouver Games. And, according to numerous sources like the CBC, … Continue reading →

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The airing of Vancouver Olympic grievances – a list

Posted on Thursday, February 18, 2010 by Ryan Olson

I’m generally enjoying the Vancouver Games as it enters the seventh day of competition, but some things are sticking in my mind. Please share your “grievances” in the comments. The fence around the Olympic Flame: I think the organizers were … Continue reading →

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