Dwight Howard and Dominique Dawes Video
August 19, 2008 by Stephen Kersey
Filed under Contests
Dwight Howard has never been accused of not having a personality. When the Orlando Magic center met Dominique Dawes at an Olympic practice, Howard nearly lost it. Watch the video at the end of this entry to see Howard’s reaction for yourself.
Howard apparently was a big fan of Dominique Dawes, who many remember as one of the most famous female gymnasts of the last quarter century. Dawes is working for Yahoo these days covering the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.
While this news doesn’t affect Howard’s fantasy basketball stock, it appears he meant one of his real life fantasies.
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Can Argentina Repeat as Olympic Champions?
August 8, 2008 by Stephen Kersey
Filed under NBA News, NFL Player Analysis
Argentina is entering the 2008 Beijing Olympics hoping to win their second consecutive gold medal in basketball. In 2004, Argentina was led by Manu Ginobili to an improbable Olympic championship.
Today, the Olympics had their opening ceremonies. Manu Ginobili was chosen to carry the flag from Argentina. If Argentina is to win another gold in basketball, Manu Ginobili will once again need to carry the team. It’s more unlikely this year but Argentina isn’t a team to ever count out.
For more 2008 Beijing Olympic Games coverage, go to LightTheTorch.net.
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