As we're entering the final days of this Olympiad, and focus turns to team finals rather than individual finals (though holy crap this Bolt kid is ridonkulously fast!), we're happy to see many of our area athletes still in the thick of the competition, especially with Gold Medal finals happening. Friday's action was light, but a pair of U.S. squads featuring Chicago-area members were in action, battling on towards more Gold. Full results after the jump. more ›

Unlucky 13. Foreboding as we come down the home-stretch and find ourselves knee-deep in the team medal rounds. While some teams, like the beach volleyball team of May-Treanor/Walsh won gold for the US, some teams, including one with a few Chicagoans, weren't so lucky, including one absolute shocker. Hey, they can't all be Gold and nothing's wrong with Silver. At least in the opinions of those of us who have never made the Olympics. All the day's Chicago-related results after the jump. more ›

Words cannot even express how much I am going to miss having Bela Karolyi in my life from now on. The man could make watching someone paint sound exciting. Where's the drama in my life now? How can I get excited about anything else after having Bela's exuberance in my life for the last nine days? Fortunately, there's still plenty of Olympics to go as we close in on team finals as well as some individual finals. Today's Chicago-area results after the jump. more ›

After watching another thrilling night of gymnastics, we've determined that if there's one thing our life needs, it's running commentary from Bela Karolyi. The man could make watching paint drying sound excruciatingly exciting. Aside from Bela's enthusiasm, Day 7 saw many of our Chicago-area athletes, including diver Christina Loukas, in action as well as the debut of Track & Field on the schedule. Check out Friday's Chicago-related results after the jump. more ›

Day 6 of the Summer Olympics in Beijing saw another Chinese gymnastics gold medal and more success for American swimming superstar Michael Phelps. And while Thursday was a light day for our Chicago-area athletes, with Track & Field and Diving still to come, there's still plenty of action left for them in the next 10 days. Apropos of nothing, anyone know what Christian Slater is up to these days? It'd be nice if he could find some work... more ›

Last night's women's gymnastic team competition was the only time we're able to watch underage girls in leotards jump around and not feel creepy. But just how old were some of those Chinese girls? 10-years old? We thought the only birth certificate shenanigans in international sports competitions involved Little Leaguers. While we were busy watching team handball games online, a few of our Chicago-area athletes continued in their quest for medals. Wednesday's results after the jump. more ›

The time difference between Chicago and Beijing shouldn't confuse us so much, but we still feel a little bit like Marty McFly sometimes. On Monday we watched events taped on Monday in Beijing that we originally saw Sunday night and then saw live events from Tuesday morning. Or was it taped events from Sunday and live events from Monday? We really have no idea. All we know is that it was another good day for our area athletes as they earned a few more medals. Holla! more ›

The Olympics are fully underway now after a stunning, if not surreal, Opening Ceremonies. The 13-hour time difference between Chicago and Beijing means Day 1 is now in the books and by the time NBC's primetime coverage rolls around this evening, Day 2 will be underway. A few Chicago-area Olympians were in action and you can check out their results after the jump. more ›