White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs Dons Canadian Hockey Jersey
White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs lost a bet with his Canadian counterpart over the hockey game at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver. As a result of losing the bet Gibbs had to wear a Canadian hockey jersey at the daily briefing on Friday. Gibbs jersey number 39 is in honor of Ryan Miller, the U.S. team goalie and Buffalo Sabres star. Miller was also named the Most Valuable Player of the Tournament. Gibbs also sent two cases of beer - one case of Molson and one Yuengling - to the prime minister of Canada. Take a look:
U.S. Wins 37 Medals at 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver
The U.S. made Olympic history at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver with a record medal haul. The U.S. team won a total of 37 medals, including 9 gold medals. Canada beat the U.S. in gold medals by winning 17. The U.S. ski and snowboard team was especially strong this year. Bode Miller won three medals and Lindsey Vonn won two. You can see the complete medals chart here. Take a look:
Winter Olympics: Canada Defeats United States 3-2 in Men's Hockey
The United States came up short in its bid to win the gold medal in men's hockey at the Vancouver Olympics. The U.S. defeated by Canada 3-2 in an exciting overtime game. Sidney Crosby scored the winning goal in OT for Canada.
Canadian coach Mike Babcock said, "To do it at home with these guys is special.
Our guys did a great job and to win in overtime in Canada, it is a dream come true."
The U.S. team will take home the silver medal, which is still very good considering they were not expected to medal. Take a look:
Jennifer Lopez and Fred Armisen teamed up as co-hosts in a Saturday Night Live skit about how Telemundo might have covered the Olympics. The presenters are horrified at the entire concept of winter sports -- and ice and snow in general. Naturally, this makes their coverage a bit off. It was a very funny perspective on the games, especially for those who really don't like the cold and don't understand why anyone would leave the beach to learn how to ski jump -- unless they were trying to kill themselves. Take a look:
Chile Athletes to Skip Winter Olympics Closing Ceremony
Chile's athletes and coaches are reportedly planning to skip the Olympic closing ceremony. The team is skipping the ceremony because of the massive magnitude 8.8 earthquake that struck Chile early this morning. Chile has three athletes at the Olympics game. All of them are downhill skiers. The Chile skiers have already learned that their families are safe. Take a look:
IOC to Investigate Canada Women's Hockey Team's Post Game Celebration
Canada defeated the U.S. to win the gold medal yesterday in women's hockey at the Vancouver Olympics. After their victory it was party time. Members of the Canadian women's hockey team came back out on to the ice to celebrate. They guzzled beer and champagne and smoked cigars. The IOC says it is going to investigate the team's actions. Take a look:
Gold Medalist Evan Lysacek's Figure Skating Costume Designed by Vera Wang
Evan Lysacek won a men's figure skating gold medal for the United States at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver. Lysacek won wearing a black bodysuit designed by Vera Wang. The bodysuit included a silver jewel-encrusted snake.
Designer Vera Wang was at the Olympics. Vera Wang is a former figure skater and she says the 2010 Winter Olympics experience "was the Olympic moment" she never had.
Vera Wang told WWD, "It was just so exciting. The Olympics are something you can’t really convey on TV. The entire stadium was screaming. They were waving American flags in the stands. It was the Olympic moment I never had, by the way. But one I certainly aspired to. Olympic fever has a whole different energy. At the USA House, I got to hang out with skaters, ski jumpers and all different athletes. It’s so positive. It was kind of wonderful just to be there."
Peoplereports that Vera Wang celebrated Evan Lysacek's victory with a party in Lysacek’s honor at the USA House in Vancouver.
U.S. 2010 Winter Olympics Closing Ceremony Uniforms by Ralph Lauren
Ralph Lauren designed both the opening and closing ceremony uniforms for the U.S. team at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver. The closing ceremony uniforms feature a merino wool blend cardigan, fleece white pants, a blue cap and Ralph Lauren's Olympic Games Denver Boots. The closing ceremony uniforms are in patriotic red, white and blue colors like the opening ceremony uniforms. Ralph Lauren sells some of the items from the closing ceremony uniform here on its website.
U.S. defeated Canada in men's hockey on Sunday in a stunning 5-3 upset. The amazing victory will advance the U.S. into the quarter finals. Great goaltending by the U.S. was seen as key to the U.S. upset. Canada is not completely out of the competition. They have to win a play-in game on Tuesday to get into the quarter finals. Take a look:
U.S. Olympic skier and proud father Bode Miller has finally won an Olympic gold medal. A terrific slalom run put Bode Miller ahead in the men's super combined event. This is Bode Miller's third medal at the Vancouver Olypmics. Bode Miller said, ""To execute the race the way I did today is something I will be proud of for the rest of my life." Take a look:
JCK Online reports that jeweler Roberto Coin created a collection inspired by the Winter Olypmics. The new pieces will be added to Coin's existing Tiny Treasures collection. The line features miniature sports equipment, including skates, skis, snowboards, and hockey sticks. The prices for the 18k gold pieces will range from $640 - $800.
Johnny Weir has a second dream outside of skating and it's fashion. Yahoo Sports says Weir designed his own costumes for the short and free skate programs in Vancouver.
Johnny Weir says, "I am going to skate in the World Championships and then I have to decide how long I want to stay on vacation. In figure skating your body can only last for so long. I can’t be 50 and trying to skate but I can be 50 and be in fashion, so I have to look to my future and what I want to achieve."
Johnny Weir says he needs to go fashion school. He says he hopes he could become a world famous designer. Take a look:
Shaun White, aka The Flying Tomato, won the gold at the Olympic Halfpipe competition yesterday. During his win Shaun performed his lastest and greatest trick, the Double McTwist 1260, which the New York Timesdescribes as a "two-flip, three-and-a-half spin gyroscopic marvel." Shaun White also won the gold in Turin in 2006.
In an interview Shaun said he was hasn't been able to sleep at night because of all the pressure. He said, "I'm so happy it's over with." He also said he is happy to win for the United States and to make his parents proud.
There were numerous crashes by Olympic skiers on the downhill today on Whistler. The course was described by some as "treacherous." Some skiers wiped out near the starting gate. The AFP says the crashes left some skiers needing medical treatment. The AP says the women only had one training run and this was the first time the women skiers were able to run the complete course. Take a look:
The United States came up short in its bid to win the gold medal in men's hockey at the Vancouver Olympics. The U.S. defeated by Canada 3-2 in an exciting overtime game. Sidney Crosby scored the winning goal in OT for Canada.
