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Mrs. Phelps Has Nothing On Olympic Soccer Parents
Mrs. Phelps Has Nothing On Olympic Soccer Parents
As displayed by Debbie Phelps and Valeri Luikin, parents have been an integral part in the marketing of the young 2008 American Olympians. Because of their raw emotion and expression, the NBC cameras have been wise to capture parents such as Debbie and Valeri before, during, and after their respective child's performances. However, not all parents have the clean cut, wholesome image that ...
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The Roundup: A-Rod’s Dating, Football as an Olympic Sport, and Greg Maddux Back to the Dodgers
The Big Lead — ... ALERT! Derek Anderson of the Browns suffered a concussion last night, but should be OK for the opener. (Plain-Dealer) News clip of a prep star Ronnell Lewis giving up bullriding to concentrate on football. (News on 6) Olympics ratings over the weekend, featuring Mr. Phelps, were bananas. (Sports Media Watch) Will Michael Phelps end up with Lily Donaldson or Amanda Beard? (Sports Crackle Pop) Hardcore Olympic soccer parents. (Joe Sports Fan) Hey, it’s an interview with the guy who ended Michael ...

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Deadspin — ... • Proud father or Insane Clown Posse member?: Yes, Debbie Phelps hogged the spotlight, but her impassioned yelping will never equal the support U.S. women's soccer player Natasha Kai's father gives his daughter. [Joe Sports Fan] ...

JoeSportsFan Gone Blogging on the Radio :: 08/19/08
JoeSportsFan.com — ... Sebek joined the ranks of Team 1380's 360 Sports Buffet for another installment of "Let's Go Blogging." Highlights include:  Segment I: The oddity that was the 1904 Olympics as part of the World's Fair in St. Louis (4:53) LISTEN NOW Online Link Segment II: The parents of the American Olympic athletes. (3:21) LISTEN NOW Online Link Segment III: The man who has seen every ...

Let’s Go Blogging
STLSportsMag — ... the ranks of Team 1380’s 360 Sports Buffet for another installment of ”Let’s Go Blogging.” Highlights include:  Segment I: The oddity that was the 1904 Olympics as part of the World’s Fair in St. Louis (4:53) LISTEN NOW Online Link Segment II: The parents of the American Olympic athletes. (3:21) LISTEN NOW Online Link Segment III: The man who has seen ...

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FanIQ Blog — ... I find this hilarious. [With Leather] Carlos Quentin for AL MVP. [Fanhouse] The Timberwolves jerseys are sort of strange. [The Realests] An attempt to defend BJ Upton's horrible play of late. [Creative Loafing] Dustin Pedroia now has his own salsa. [The Big Lead] Ryan Parker attacks the Big-10 in classic musical fashion. [Ryan Parker Songs] Some Olympic parents are a tad bit too intense. [Joe Sports Fan]

ST. ANDREW'S NET: FRANKENBACK
With Leather — ... Joe Sports Fan is taken aback by Olympic soccer parents. They say, "Fangs for the free publicity!" Yup, that's a zing. ...

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