Olympics
Erik Spanberg Talks Future Sports Possibilities For CLT
On The Beat With Brett Jensen 2-28-13: Erik Spanberg of the Charlotte Business Journal spends a few minutes with Brett Jensen to discuss Charlotte’s chances of hosting the 2016 NBA All-Star Game, the Olympics in 2024, a soccer match between Manchester United and Liverpool at Bank of America Stadium, and where the stadium’s renovations stand.
DNC Pumped Nearly $164M Into Charlotte Economy
A year before the first convention-goers set foot in town, Charlotte leaders insisted the city would reap the benefits of hosting a political convention.
Police: Drunk Shaun White Accused Of Pulling Fire Alarm, Destroying Hotel Phone
Two-time Olympic gold medalist snowboarder Shaun White faces charges of public intoxication and vandalism, accused of drunkenly destroying a phone at a Nashville hotel and ending up in the hospital after he hit his head.
Opinion: Olympic Gold To Celebrate The 40th Anniversary Of Title IX
As we celebrate these women’s victories we must remember that Title IX created the opportunities for women to succeed in sports. When progressives push for public policy changes, that is what we seek: not guaranteed outcomes but guaranteed access.
Opinion: Mitt Romney’s Terrible Foreign Trip
Mitt’s terrible foreign trip isn’t just bad press and a campaign stumble. In diplomacy gaffes, missteps, and offenses have real consequences for our national security and the peace and stability of the world.
Opinion: Hopefully For Romney ‘Likability’ Won’t Be Important In 2012
When Mitt is back home, will the offensive comments stop? Republicans can only hope so because this race is too important to be decided by “how much America likes one guy over another”. But such a factor could very well decide the outcome of this election.
Opinion: Romney’s Gold Medal In Tax Deductions
“[Romney] has pushed the envelope all the way to the edge, to his benefit, and I think that Americans would find that pretty distasteful. I think it’s going to make Americans recoil, and that’s why I think he’s not releasing those returns,” said Former Auto Czar Steve Rattner.
ESPN Basketball Analyst Jay Bilas: “Only Weakness Of This Year’s Team Is It Is Not A Big Team.”
The Drive Friday 7-27-12- Jay Bilas checks in with Taylor Zarzour to talk about the debate on the 92 Dream Team taking on this years Olympic team, when Coach K will retire from college and coaching the U.S. Basketball team, and they get into the Penn st punishment.
The Top 10 US Olympic Moments
The time has come that we have all been waiting for, the 2012 London Olympic Games begin tonight! Take a look and relive some of our countries greatest Olympic moments!
