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Very disappointed in the US woman's curling team. They did not get the clutch shots and lost to the Germans. The good thing is my daughters became a fan of curling after I had them watch the match.

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Shawn White was SICK tonight in the halfpipe!

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Lindsey Vonn was pretty impressive, especially when they showed in the replays how she was basically doing her turns on one leg.
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:tpd:'s

Did you see Vonn's swimsuit layout she just did? :dr

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US leads in medals and golds :tu

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The one German lady was smokin' Hot!

I must sound like a perv.

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From Letterman's "Top Ten Surprising Facts Aboot Curling" last night:
"Every year, dozens of people watch." :r
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You know, NBC is really pissing me off. It was getting late last night, so I saw Shaun White's first run at the half-pipe, but didn't stay up to watch the second. So here I am, searching the internet for a video of it, and every single one I find is pulled due to copyright infringement. They don't have it available on the NBC site. You would almost think NBC is trying to make these olympics as inaccessible as possible.

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I normally enjoy the Winter Games but for some reason just can't seem to get interested in them this year.

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There's only so much room, and they have all that brilliant commentary from Katie Couric and Mary Carillo (who I'm pretty sure was a man at some point). :rolleyes:
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Do you guys know if the games can be watched online legally? If not NBC needs to get with the times, they could show any event live that way.

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Not that it will go anywhere, but I sent NBC a email telling them I thought their coverage was very poor and hoped ESPN gets the next contract. Why are we seeing time delayed sports for an Olympics in the same time zone as the US? To watch online you have to download M$ Silverlight and provide your cable TV account information to them, and that aint gonna happen. BUT, they cry and whine when people try to go around all the BS they setup up. I just want to click a link and watch a flash box show a sport in real time. Not hard to do for any 11th grader in high school.

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You can try channelsurfing.net. They might have some usable feeds.

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Justin.tv has some feeds. I was able to watch most of the women's downhill until all of a sudden the feed was pulled for "copyright" reasons. This happened just as the German was beginning to do her run- likely the last challenger for the gold. Like I said, I cannot begin to watch the NBC coverage because it is crap of the highest odor. Nothing beats seeing an event LIVE w/o constant commercial and back story interruptions!

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Damn you John Shuster!%$#@!#@

I missed the race, not sure NBC covered it. Apparently Majdic took Bronze with 4 broken ribs. The bad news: she was supposed to compete in a few more events, but she's done for these Games.
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I was hoping to hear the games on satellite radio as well especially hockey but they aren't on their either. NBC killed the olympics!

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The Swiss came to play :tu

Just got home to see OT now starting.

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Well that was close......

Didn't see a bit of the game, just checked the score....

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Wow that was a great game. The shoot out was good. I was surprised how well Brodeur did. I wish he could play this well for us in the regular season...:confused:

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What a great game. The Swiss almost pulled it off!That makes one of us! You have nothing to complain about though....the guy was and is a stud.

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Go NBC! We got to see Crosby's goal. :rolleyes:
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Good showing by Hiller

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Just a thought, as I'm treated to NBC's extensive figure skating coverage: If you're wearing a shirt open to your solar plexus, you might want to do something about the giant zit on your chest. Just sayin'...
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Tough fall by Lindsay Vonn today.

Yeah, she'd lost a little time, but was on pace for gold at the last split.
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"ice dancing" ???
wtf is wrong with these people ... and how is this a a sport?

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Woman's Curling is on. :tu

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NBC has such knowledgeable commentators. From the Today Show Olympic recap this morning, referring to the USA win over Canada yesterday:
"It's not the Miracle on Ice. It wasn't for the gold medal."
Um... the Miracle on Ice wasn't a medal match either... :rolleyes:
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You have to understand. The talking heads you see as "knowledgeable commentators" are professional readers. They just read what the writers and producers provide for them. The writers and producers are pissed off wannabee commentators but aren't photogenic enough to get in front of the camera or they have nervous tics or something. Most of them know very littler about real sports but can tell you everything you want to know about ice dancing. And, since they probably weren't living when the "Miracle on Ice" was actually played, they don't know anything more about it then the can read on Wiki.

But let me tell you how I really feel about "broadcasters"

By the way, I wouldn't call the USA defeat of Canada a miracle but I would rate it right behind the Saints beating the Colts.

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USA vs. Switzerland hockey on right now. This looks to be a good game. Back and forth, lots of shooting. Both goalies have been making some awesome saves. :tu
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keep us updated, I'll be at school for another couple hours

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Well, the US went on the offensive after holding the Swiss to only 1 shot on a power play. 0-0 after the 1st, with USA outshooting Switzerland 18-4.
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The good news for you guys down south is apparently NBC is shifting the remainder of the hockey coverage to the main NBC network since they got 8.2million viewer on MSNBC for the USA v Canada game on Sunday so hopefully your viewing opportunities will get a bit better. If intriguing to see if that changes is the Swiss manage to pull off a MASSIVE upset today.

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They trade power plays with no shots on goal for either team. Still scoreless.
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OK, I stand corrected. Neither team has managed a shot on goal with 2 PPs each.
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The Swiss just dodged a bullet. Puck off Hiller's shoulder and in, but time expired just before it crossed the line. 0-0 after 2 periods, US leads shots on goal 32-8. Hiller is singlehandedly keeping Switzerland in this game.
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US scores on a PP: 1-0
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Wow, Switzerland bangs one off the post. US takes the puck down, apparently scores, but Kessler gets called for interference in front of the goal. Swiss on a PP. Still 1-0.
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Switzerland pulls their goalie and it ends up backfiring. US wins 2-0.
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Did anyone watch Canada vs. Russia? Ouch! Was hoping for a much more entertaining and competitive game than that.

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I didn't get to see it but got dang!! I didn't see that coming, I think thems Canucks are angry

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Love that Parise scored both the US goals. Go Sioux! (my alma mater) :D

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Canada is out for a gold metal. Why should they be nice? GO USA

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I hope we get a shot at Canada and beat them again, so our neighbors to the north really have something to boo about, what a bunch of tools. :td

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Butt whoopin'!

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Who's been booing?

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Although I don't necessarily agree with the booing why would that make them tools? Passionate patriotic hockey fans............isn't emotion what makes cheering for your team the great thing about sports. As long as it isn't disrespectful I thought booing was part of the whole concept. Like taunting a goalie or yelling at the refs (without the profanity)

As a passionate fan of the game............and your neighbour to the north I..........I would respect your choice to cheer or boo for the team of your choice............without assuming you are a tool.

And I am with you on I hope Canada gets to see the US again..............I love a good game against a rival............now that Russia is out the next biggest rivalry would be USA.

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Worst game I have seen "The Big Red Machine" play in 20 years. I will give the Canadian boys credit they put their foot on it and drove it in but still...........that Russian coach might want to stay in Canada I am thinking he is destined for Siberian salt mines.

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I like how you generalize that all Canadian are tools because of the actions of a few.

Hockey is a passion up here, sometimes people get carried away. It's not like Americans have never boo'd Canadians at sporting events.

In the case of the US - Canada game tonight, its the match up both teams have been waiting for. Should be a great game