Us&V's Olympics Blog

Mens U.S. Basketball Team Wins Gold

Tech Blogger — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 06:15:46 -0400

Order is restored in international basketball. The United States is back on top, but not by that much anymore.

Video: U.S. Volleyball Duo on Today Show

Tech Blogger — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 15:14:35 -0400

U.S. Volleyball Duo on Gold Win - NBC TODAY Show

Aug. 21: U.S. beach volleyball partners Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh talk about their gold medal win in Beijing.

Video: U.S. Soccer Team on NBC Today Show

Tech Blogger — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 15:09:18 -0400

Soccer Team has ‘Come So Far’ - NBC TODAY Show

Aug. 22: Members of the U.S. women’s soccer team discuss how the group has grown and overcome obstacles to grab the gold medal in Beijing.

Yahoo! Olympic Coverage is Epic

Tech Blogger — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 22:40:18 -0400

The 2008 Olympic Summer Games are well under way in Beijing, while the contest continues online for audience reach and engagement.

Olympics Are a Hit on TV Thanks to Internet

Tech Blogger — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 13:25:46 -0400

The Beijing Olympics will become the most viewed Games in their 112-year history, boosted by a hugely popular Internet platform, the IOC said on Wednesday.

Phelps on SI... Again

Tech Blogger — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 22:55:17 -0400

Here is the Sports Illustrated cover with record breaking Michael Phelps on it, shot by Simon Bruty, the picture is a replicate of the Mark Spitz cover that was shot over 30 years ago.

Misty and Kerri Head for Finals

Tech Blogger — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 00:33:51 -0400

Americans Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh strode closer to their goal of being the first team to defend their Olympic beach volleyball title on Tuesday, beating Brazil 21-12 21-14 to book their bert

Venus and Serena Bring Home Gold

Tech Blogger — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 14:23:04 -0400

The gold medal, it turns out, can be a fine consolation prize.

NBC Online & TV Audience Grow Together

Tech Blogger — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 21:53:13 -0400

For NBC Universal, balancing TV and online coverage of the Beijing Olympic Games has been as tricky as any maneuver on the balance beam, parallel bars or vault.

Michael Phelps Wins 6th Gold Medal

Tech Blogger — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 21:29:51 -0400

Michael Phelps collected the sixth gold medal and stuffed it in his warmup jacket. No time to even savor that one as he rushed off to swim again. It was just No.