SPORTS BUZZ – Shawn Johnson has some crazy abs for a 16 year old.I wonder what she’ll look like when she’s 30.

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SPORTS BUZZ – The “Redeem Team” took care of business today in today’s semi-final game vs. Argentina.Team USA beat the team that kept them from winning the 2004 gold. It wasn’t always pretty (a big lead was cut to six at one point), but a victory nonetheless against the most difficult challenger in the tourney. Still one more victory for their first gold in a major international tournament since 2000. They recently beat Spain by 37, so it’s lookin’ good.

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1. Started Fast, Finished Strong
2. Rewind 6 years to their first loss to Argentina

SPORTS BUZZ – Michael Phelps was spotted in Beijing making out with Australian swimming sensation Stephanie Rice.While Phelps is bringing home the golds for the US, he’s going down under with the 20-year old brunette.

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The Best Links:

1. Michael Phelps’ Girlfriend: Stephanie Rice? Swimmers Spotted Making Out
2. Now Rice Linked To Phelps
3. Finished With Record-Breaking, Michael Phelps Commences Heartbreaking
4. Michael Phelps and Stephanie Rice Love Connection?
5. Might Be Dating Rice, Still Not Returning Calls

CULTURE BUZZ – A photo that demonstrates the eerie similarities between Shawn Johnson and a small cartoon rat called “Topo Gigio.”TMZ got heaps of hate mail after posting this one (including one from an official Team USA Gymnastics rep). Sooo unpatriotic of TMZ…

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The Best Links:

1. Shawn Johnson You Little Rat
2. The Best Hateful Emails TMZ Recieved After Posting This
3. Who Is Topo Gigio?
4. Sorry We Offended You But It’s Too Perfect

SPORTS BUZZ – The Paraguayan javelin thrower is dating tennis star Novak Djockovic.Time is running out to run posts about Olympic hotties, so today it’s Franco’s turn. She placed 51st in the javelin throw (it’s her second time at the Olympics) but supports her athletics career by doing swimsuit modeling on the side. That’s dedication.

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The Best Links:

1. Leryn Franco on Google Image Search
2. Leryn Franco and Novak Djokovic Are An Item
3. Franco’s Official Olympics Page
4. Olympians Funding Careers With Their Sex Appeal
5. She Finished 51st, But Editors Still Want To Write About Her

SPORTS BUZZ – Each logo has a short description giving some needed context.Personal faves include 1908 London, 1964 Tokyo, and 1968 Mexico City, which totally blows my mind makes my eyes hurt at the same time.

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1. Design and Branding Trends: Olympic Games
2. The Best and the Worst Olympic Mascots
3. The Top 10 Coolest Olympic Mascots
4. Rebranding The Olympics
5. Interactive Olympic Medal map

TV BUZZ – The gold medalist has delivered NBC with some huge ratings, but he’s yet to trump The Golden Girls, which continues to hold the record for Saturday night numbers.People might like watching Michael Phelps in a Speedo, but nothing beats Bea Arthur in a mauve pleather pantsuit. There’s just no contest.

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1. Bigger Wingspan: Bea Arthur or Michael Phelps?
2. NBC = MPBC?

SPORTS BUZZ – There was a certain time when all of us were really good swimmers.It’s the only race more important than any gold medal (via Patrick Moberg).

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1. Michael Phelps Yearbook Photos

SPORTS BUZZ – Bolt won gold in both the 100 and 200 meters, setting a new world record in both.19.30 seconds, beating Michael Johnson’s 19.32. Incredible. Also: Good last name.

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1. Usain Bolt’s Celebration Pisses Off IOC
2. Michael Johnson Was Prepared For This Moment
3. Bolt Seems Capable Of Anything (And Now Proven That He Is)
4. Michael Johnson Calls It The Best Race He’s Ever Seen
5. Bolt Breaks World Record and Wins Gold Again
6. How Insane Bolt’s New 200m Record Really Is

CELEBRITY BUZZ – Her son Michael wasn’t the only star in the family at the Olympics.After getting more camera time than most athletes at the Games, she’s been named a style icon — her Chico’s outfits have led to a surge of popularity for the brand, and she’s already got her own line with them (plus an agent and other deals with Johnson’s Baby and the the ADHD Foundation).

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The Best Links:

1. Debbie Phelps, ‘Mom of the Games’
2. Being Michael Phelps Mom Isn’t ALL Chico’s and Roses
3. Chico’s Debbie Phelps Collection
4. Sure, Michael’s Making Big Money. But So Is Mom