Olympics

August 03, 2012 Olympics

Watch out, Ryan Reynolds! Ryan Lochte has a crush on your girl, Blake Lively. The Olympic swimmer revealed his affection for the actress during an interview with Piers Morgan.



“If I could take you to a desert island… and you could choose one famous woman to spend the rest of your life with, who would you take, right now?” Piers asked.
August 03, 2012 Olympics

Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte had some explaining to do after his mother told the press that he only has time for one-night stands. Say what?!

Ryan Lochte's Mom Explains 'One-Night Stand' Comment
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During a Thursday interview with “Today,” Ryan’s mom, Ike, tried to explain that her son is too busy for a serious girlfriend.
August 03, 2012 Olympics

Gymnast Gabby Douglas, 16, could be looking at a $90-million windfall following her big win at the Summer Olympics.

Gabby Douglas: America's $90-Million It Girl
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Gabby, the first African-American woman to win the all-around gymnastics gold, already has a deal with Procter & Gamble. Industry experts predict up to 30 additional contracts over the next decade at more than $2.4 million a pop, says the New York Post.
August 01, 2012 Olympics
The US Women’s Gymnastics team, affectionately known as the “Fab Five,” won the gold medal in the finals Tuesday, the first time since 1996!
 
Here are some fun facts about McKayla Maroney, Alexandra Raisman, Kyla Ross, Gabrielle Douglas and fan favorite Jordyn Wieber!

August 01, 2012 Olympics

Just because you’re an Olympic gold medalist, doesn’t mean you’re immune to Bieber Fever. Swimmer Missy Franklin and gymnast Jordyn Wieber came down with the teen malady this week in London.

Olympics: Missy Franklin, Jordyn Wieber Hit with Bieber Fever
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When Bieber heard that Franklin, who took home the gold for the 100M backstroke, was a mega-Belieber, he tweeted, "heard @FranklinMissy is a fan of mine. now im a fan of hers too. CONGRATS on winning GOLD! #muchlove."
July 31, 2012 Olympics

Swimmer Michael Phelps set an Olympic record by winning his 19th lifetime gold medal in the 4x200-meter freestyle relay at the 2012 Summer Olympics, surpassing the record of Soviet gymnast Larisa Latynina to become the most decorated Olympian of all time.

Olympics: Michael Phelps Breaks Record, US Gymnastics Team Scores Gold
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The swimming powerhouse has won 15 gold medals, two silver and two bronzes over the last two summer Olympics.
 
Joining Phelps in the gold medal circle was the U.S. Women’s Gymnastics team, which beat Russia in the finals with a breathtaking floorshow.
July 31, 2012 Olympics

Olympic swimmer Missy Franklin is making waves in London. She’s just 17 and managed to win a gold medial in her first individual event, the 100m backstroke. Oh, and she set a new American record with a speed of 58.33.

It gets better! Missy set the record just minutes after she finished her 200m qualifying round. Meaning, she swam four lengths of the pool before competing for gold in the 100m.
 
Franklin is an overnight Olympics sensation. Here are a few things about the medalist.

July 30, 2012 Olympics
Tennis favorites Mike and Bob Bryan are going for the gold this year at the London Olympics. The 34-year-old twins lost out in Athens, but took home a bronze in China. A win looks promising, after they beat Brazil’s Thomaz Bellucci and Andre Sa on Sunday.

“Extra” caught up with the pair to chat about their chances at gold, twin power and Pippa Middleton. Watch the video!