Natasha Kai of the U.S. (L) and Gunhild Folstad of Norway fight for the ball during their first round Group G women's soocer match of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games at Qinhuangdao Olympic Sports Center Stadium August 6, 2008.
United States Olympic swimmer Eric Shanteau takes questions about his recent discovery of testicular cancer during a press conference before the start of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. America's gold-medal chasing swimmers say Shanteau's battle with cancer has inspired them and made them realise there is more to life than the Olympic Games
Live thread It is 0730 on Saturday out there.....that’s ayem.
One of the most incredible openings I’ve ever seen. Their coordination took a lot of practice and preparation obviously.
Some comments on the teams entrances if I may -
Poland and Hungary - the guys wore jackets and the women wore formal dresses! Yeah! Woohoo for gender differences in clothing!
Meanwhile most all our Western teams - jackets and pants for all.
US team - berets?!? Send Ralph Lauren back to France, please.
Why is a girl playing against that tattooed guy?
Those are two nappy-headed hoes :)