Check Out These Dudes Dabbing Behind Gabby Douglas

If you tuned in for the women’s gymnastics team final at the Rio Olympics, you were probably absolutely blown away by the sheer perfection that was Team USA. The “Final Five” won gold, with Simone Biles bringing the team home with h.....»»

Category: weirdSource: huffingtonpostAug 10th, 2016

Gymnast Bounced From Olympics For All-Night Drinking, Team Says

Dutch gymnast Yuri van Gelder has been expelled from the Olympics for “gravely” violating team rules by going out for a night of drinking in Rio after qualifying for the finals of the rings event, the Dutch team said. The 33-year-old left the .....»»

Category: weirdSource: huffingtonpostAug 10th, 2016

When Things Go Really Wrong For Olympics Broadcasters

The Olympic Games has created some majestic moments over the years ― and also some great broadcast screw-ups.  Watch reporters and others stumble in their quest to bring the glory of the games Games past and present to our telev.....»»

Category: weirdSource: huffingtonpostAug 10th, 2016

Why Do Swimmers Wear Two Caps? We Investigate.

While watching the Rio Olympics, you may have noticed that when some swimmers like Michael Phelps and Katie Ledecky finish a race and take their swim caps off, another cap is revealed underneath. If you’re wondering what’s going on, you&r.....»»

Category: weirdSource: huffingtonpostAug 9th, 2016

There Are Some Pretty Strange Jobs At The Olympics

The Olympians are the obvious stars of the 2016 Games in Rio de Janeiro, but behind every athlete is a team of people who help make each competition possible. Many took to social media this week muse about what exactly the lifeguard at Rio’s Ol.....»»

Category: weirdSource: huffingtonpostAug 9th, 2016

John Oliver Breaks Down The Spectacle Of The Olympics Opening Ceremony

Ah, the Olympics. When the nations of the world gather together to celebrate equality and togetherness and ... wait, no. That’s not it at all.  As John Oliver explains, the Olympics is when the biggest, strongest and most beautiful people are p.....»»

Category: weirdSource: huffingtonpostAug 9th, 2016

Fencer Enzo Lefort"s Phone Fell Out Of His Pocket Mid-Bout At The Olympics

Fencer Enzo Lefort"s Phone Fell Out Of His Pocket Mid-Bout At The Olympics.....»»

Category: weirdSource: huffingtonpostAug 9th, 2016

The Best Meme Of The Olympics So Far Is Angry Michael Phelps

#PhelpsFace in prisma looks like a Disney villain. pic.twitter.com/lrr3SkcSTw— Jon Perri (@WoodenFunk) August 9, 2016 Swimming champ Michael Phelps deserves another gold medal, not for his prowess in the pool but for the best Olympic gam.....»»

Category: weirdSource: huffingtonpostAug 9th, 2016

All The Hilarious #OlympicSongs You Need For Rio 2016

This is your ultimate soundtrack for the 2016 Summer Olympics. Kind of. Twitter users are putting their own hilarious Olympic twist on their favorite tracks that’ll make you want to samba all the way to Rio de Janeiro. Beyonce, L.L. Cool J and .....»»

Category: weirdSource: huffingtonpostAug 9th, 2016

Adorable Cat Really Wants To Play Olympic Beach Volleyball

It’s a dream for many to compete at the Olympics. Even this cute kitty seems desperate to be part of Team USA’s beach volleyball side in Rio de Janeiro. The adorable feline was caught on camera trying to play along with Kerri Walsh Jennin.....»»

Category: weirdSource: huffingtonpostAug 9th, 2016

The NSFW Name-Pairing Of Butt And Fuchs Just Won The Olympics

Linus Butt and Florian Fuchs of Germany enjoyed a first-round 6-2 Olympics field hockey victory over Canada on Saturday. But the unfortunate juxtaposition of their names on TV was internet gold.  We don’t have to make middle school joke.....»»

Category: weirdSource: huffingtonpostAug 8th, 2016

Swimming Officials Show What The Olympics Should Be All About

Judges at Rio 2016 gave a Spanish swimmer a rare second chance to race after his false start. Officials fully embraced the Olympic spirit by allowing Miguel Duran Navia to return to the blocks and take part in the 400-meter freestyle heat on Saturday. The.....»»

Category: weirdSource: huffingtonpostAug 7th, 2016

But Really ... How Are The Olympics Still Even Happening?

This year’s summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro are about to begin, and it’s safe to say that it’s been a certified s**t show so far.  For one, Brazil itself is in complete and utter turmoil. The country is currently facing its g.....»»

Category: weirdSource: huffingtonpostAug 4th, 2016

Enormous Athletes Loom Over Rio In Awe-Inspiring Art Installations

Those traveling to Rio de Janeiro for the Olympics will want to make sure to look up. And not just because of the city’s iconic “Christ the Redeemer” statue — but because French artist JR has just completed two amazing installation.....»»

Category: weirdSource: huffingtonpostAug 3rd, 2016

11 Weird Sports That Were Actually In The Olympics

Some seriously strange sports have appeared at the Olympic Games over the years. Tug of war or live pigeon shooting, anyone? With Rio 2016 kicking off on Friday, The Huffington Post takes a look at some of the weirdest events to have taken plac.....»»

Category: weirdSource: huffingtonpostAug 2nd, 2016

No, You Can"t Hatch Pokemon Go Eggs Faster Using A Vibrator

As the Pokemon Go craze completes its first month of existence, players are looking for any way to get an edge. One method that’s getting a buzz in Japan is attaching a vibrator to the phone to make it think the user is walking when they’re re.....»»

Category: weirdSource: huffingtonpostAug 1st, 2016

Winston Churchill UFO Files: Did Prime Minister Cover Up An RAF Report Of "Metallic UFO"?

Winston Churchill UFO Files: Did Prime Minister Cover Up An RAF Report Of "Metallic UFO"?.....»»

Category: aliensSource: ufonewsAug 1st, 2016

Heck, yeah! Rednecks hold their blanking Summer Games

There were no world-class athletes or top-notch sporting venues, but there was cold beer, barbecue and a muddy tug-of-war Saturday at the event formerly known as the Redneck Olympics. There were no world-class athletes or top-notch sporting venues, but.....»»

Category: weirdSource: canoeJul 30th, 2016

Russian pranksters call heads of WADA, U.S. anti-doping agency

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian media published on Friday calls by two comedians to the heads of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) pretending to be Ukrainian Sports Minister Ihor Zhdanov......»»

Category: weirdSource: reutersJul 23rd, 2016

Russian pranksters call heads of WADA and US anti-doping agency

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian media published on Friday calls by two comedians to the heads of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) pretending to be Ukrainian Sports Minister Ihor Zhdanov......»»

Category: weirdSource: reutersJul 22nd, 2016