Tag Archives: Olympics

Wed, Feb 24 2010
Should the NHL go to Sochi?

Should the NHL go to Sochi?

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I am in Vancouver, BC having the time of my life at the 2010 Winter Olympics. I’ve seen two hockey games so far, including Canada’s tension filled 3-2 shootout victory against the Swiss last... 

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Wed, Feb 24 2010
Why the NHL Should Continue to Participate in the Olympics

Why the NHL Should Continue to Participate in the Olympics

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The 2010 Winter Olympics are in full swing in Vancouver right now with thousands of athletes proudly donning the colors of their countries.  However, one group of athletes that want to participate might... 

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Tue, Feb 23 2010
MMA a Future Olympic Sport?

MMA a Future Olympic Sport?

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UFC President Dana White stated this week in Sydney, Australia, site of this weekend’s sold out UFC 110, that the UFC would support a move for mixed martial arts to become an Olympic sport. Though... 

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Mon, Aug 24 2009
Drugs and Sport – Why It’s Not Worth It

Drugs and Sport – Why It’s Not Worth It

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Whether it is a performance-enhancing drug or recreational drug, doping in sport is frowned upon and dealt with very seriously. One of my former tutors at King’s College, Jonathan Taylor, was one of... 

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Thu, Dec 11 2008
2008: A Year in the China Sports Industry

2008: A Year in the China Sports Industry

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If someone, a psychic friend perhaps, had sat me down at the end of 2007 and said to me: “Toby by the end of 2008 you will have worked for the Beijing Olympic Committee and will be selling the sponsorship... 

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Fri, Sep 12 2008
Who Really Won in the Medal Standings at Beijing – Jamaica?

Who Really Won in the Medal Standings at Beijing – Jamaica?

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Football season has just started and the stretch run of the baseball regular season is under way. My favorite baseball team, the Toronto Blue Jays, are making their annual September push for 2nd in the... 

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Thu, Aug 21 2008
No Iranians Allowed In The NBA

No Iranians Allowed In The NBA

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After an impressive showing in Beijing, seven-foot-two Iranian center Hamed Ehadadi caught the eye of many scouts all around the world. In a 97-82 Iranian loss to Argentina, a game that Ehadadi had 21... 

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Wed, Aug 20 2008
Dealing With My Phelps Man-Crush

Dealing With My Phelps Man-Crush

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I have a man-crush on Michael Phelps. In the past week, Michael Phelps has been the most discussed topic in my small circle of friends. One of my roommates finds it funny to tell everyone, including... 

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Tue, Aug 19 2008
No Kiss At All

No Kiss At All

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The legendary University of Alabama football coach Paul “Bear” Bryant was once asked if he would go for a field goal if his team was down by three at the end of a game. He replied, “Hell... 

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Fri, Aug 15 2008
Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-Up

Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-Up

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I get heat from some of my friends for my interest in watching Olympic swimming.  I am sorry that I prefer to watch Americans go for the gold over a pointless Monday night preseason NFL game.  Anyway,... 

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Thu, Aug 14 2008
Gold Medals + World Records = $$$$$$$$$$.

Gold Medals + World Records = $$$$$$$$$$.

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While phenom Michael Phelps still has 3 finals races to go, it is pretty clear that he has already put himself in a new stratosphere in regards to future endorsement dollars. As of now, Phelps has deals... 

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Wed, Aug 6 2008
Olympics On YouTube

Olympics On YouTube

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The technology age is here.  The Internet is now being used more and more for marketing, and work and is connecting people and countries many miles and languages apart.  SportsAgentBlog.com is a great... 

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Mon, Aug 4 2008
Speedo’s LZR Racer On Nike Athletes

Speedo’s LZR Racer On Nike Athletes

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In the post, New Olympics Swimwear Breaks Records, I introduced SportsAgentBlog.com readers to the Speedo LZR racer.  Since then, the Nike company has been extremely nice to its clients, and in an unprecedented... 

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Tue, Jul 29 2008
Olympics Updates Round The Clock

Olympics Updates Round The Clock

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I will admit it.  I’m an Olympics junkie.  I am extremely stoked for 8/8/08 to arrive and will undoubtedly be attached to the tube, cheering on the red, white, and blue to take medal after medal. ... 

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Mon, Jul 21 2008
Summer Olympics Quiz

Summer Olympics Quiz

The Nielsen Company invited SportsAgentBlog.com to help curate HeyNielsen.com’s Summer Olympics Trivia Challenge.  HeyNielsen.com is a new online social community for entertainment enthusiasts. ... 

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Fri, Jun 27 2008
Iraq drops soccer team

Iraq drops soccer team

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First the country started to break apart; now the soccer team has officially dissolved.  After losing 1-0 to Qatar on Sunday, the Iraqis failed to qualify for the last leg of the 2010 World Cup qualifying... 

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