Redemption for Richards

After heartbreak in individual 400, Texas Ex saves the day in relay

"...In Tuesday's 400 meters at the Beijing Olympics, the homestretch was a nightmare for former Longhorn Sanya..."

Aug. 24, 2008 Sports Post by Lee Nichols

Playing Through

If an athlete's character is defined by failure, not success, what does a manic obsession with success say about the character of a nation?

"...Kitajima. Problem was, Hansen failed to qualify for the Olympics in the 200-meter and lost decisively to Kitajima in..."

Aug. 22, 2008 Column by Thomas Hackett

Finally, a Golden Longhorn

UT ex wins hurdles for Jamaica

"...second off the world record. Walker's win continues an Olympics wherein the Jamaicans are thoroughly beating up on the..."

Aug. 20, 2008 Sports Post by Lee Nichols

Ugly Americans

"...Check out replays of those games on the Olympics Web site (www.nbcolympics.com), and you’ll see what I’m talking..."

Aug. 18, 2008 Sports Post by Josh Rosenblatt

Leo Manzano's Olympic Diary (Updated)

Austinite details his Olympic experience

"...Manzano is representing the United States at the Beijing Olympics, running the 1,500 meters in track & field. You..."

Aug. 15, 2008 Sports Post by Lee Nichols

From Burnt Orange to Gold

Eighteen current or former Longhorns will represent the United States in the Beijing Olympics

"...Bernard Lagat won a silver medal in the 2004 Olympics running for his native Kenya, Lopez Lomong is one..."

Aug. 8, 2008 Sports Feature by Lee Nichols

UT Coaches Represent in Beijing

"...sports will represent the United States in the Beijing Olympics, and a smattering of others will represent other nations...."

Aug. 8, 2008 Sports Feature by Lee Nichols

Aztex Playoff Preview and Miscellaneous News

"...friendly against Brazil last Sunday, and will miss the Olympics, which start Aug. 6...."

July 23, 2008 Sports Post by Nick Barbaro

Shanteau Diagnosed With Cancer

"...giddy joy I felt seeing Shanteau qualify for the Olympics in the 200-meter breaststroke [“Playing Through,” Sports, July 11]...."

July 14, 2008 Sports Post by Thomas Hackett

Playing Through

Realize your long-held rowing dreams at the Texas Rowing Center

"..."I got all the experience of training for the Olympics that the other guys did – everything except the..."

April 25, 2008 Column by Thomas Hackett

Playing Through

Not only has Marion Jones been forced to return her five Olympic medals, she's kind of a jerk, too

"...write a puff piece in anticipation of the upcoming Olympics in Sydney, Australia. Jones was smart, attractive, engaging, and..."

Nov. 30, 2007 Column by Thomas Hackett

The Heartbreak Kid

Ben Stiller stars in this smart and winning remake of a 1972 Neil Simon-penned comedy about a man who falls in love with another woman on his honeymoon.

"...qualified her for a spot in the 1938 Munich Olympics (but leaves him a quivering wreck), and suddenly what..."

Oct. 5, 2007 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

80th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays Opens Wednesday

The Texas Relays at UT is one of top track & field events in the nation and the center of a big party scene

"...biggest highlights: UT's men – led by 2008 Beijing Olympics U.S. team coach Bubba Thornton – are fresh off..."

April 3, 2007 Sports Post by Lee Nichols

TV Eye

In with old, in with the new

"...If you were bored with the Olympics and aren't into American Idol – which has the..."

Feb. 24, 2006 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Austin Symphony Orchestra With Peter Serkin

Despite not always fully engaging with soloist Peter Serkin, the Austin Symphony Orchestra was clear, tidy, and provided some sweeping music

"...Javelin, written for the Atlanta Symphony and the 1996 Olympics, is unorthodox and that the composer had to fight..."

Jan. 28, 2005 Arts Review by Jerry Young

Soccer Watch

Top 10 Stories of 2004

"...into the sunset, lifting gold medals at the Athens Olympics...."

Jan. 7, 2005 Sports Column by Nick Barbaro

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

Patton fifth in the five; and other great veterans

"...Jim Thorpe may have dominated the 1912 Olympics in Stockholm, but it was Gen. George S. Patton..."

Nov. 12, 2004 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

After a Fashion

Will our Style Avatar Stephen audition for the new Jerry Hall reality show? We think he should, too. See inside.

"...clothes and venue was wonderful. The Austin Winter Social Olympics have barely begun: Fasten your seatbelts, it's going to..."

Oct. 29, 2004 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

After a Fashion

George-ness, Weird-ness, and what happens when Stephen does not get invited to a party

"...a snack. Regretfully or not, those, and the Social Olympics, make up my physical fitness regime. Certainly fitness and..."

Sept. 3, 2004 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Soccer Watch

Onward to Greece; and Mexico passes the Chivas

"...on Sunday in the final warm-up before the Athens Olympics. Abby Wambach had a goal and an assist. All..."

Aug. 6, 2004 Sports Column by Nick Barbaro

Touching the Void

Two glacier climbers face the worst and live to tell about it in this harrowingly intimate documentary report.

"...received an Oscar for his documentary on the Munich Olympics, Four Days in September) is interested in the emotional..."

Feb. 20, 2004 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Soccer Watch

U.S. men's Olympic dreams dashed; Mexican women coming to Austin

"...U.S. men shut out of Olympics: With a crushing 4-0 loss to host Mexico, the..."

Feb. 13, 2004 Sports Column by Nick Barbaro

After a Fashion

Put this column on the top of your holiday shopping list, and while you're at it, pick out something special for Zsa Zsa Gabor.

"...DEAR DIARY We are deeply into the Holiday Social Olympics ... and having to carefully chart our outfits so..."

Dec. 20, 2002 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

TV Eye

The face of change looks like … Janeane Garofalo?

"...a prime-time staple, and ABC is branded as the Olympics network -- a brand that endures despite the fact..."

Dec. 13, 2002 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Beyond City Limits

"...has lost its chance to host the 2012 Summer Olympics. The U.S. Olympic Committee winnowed possibilities down to New..."

Aug. 30, 2002 News Feature

Pumpkin

"...and mentally challenged young men participating in a Special Olympics knockoff, Carolyn is initially repulsed. So is her catty..."

July 12, 2002 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

This Old Mouse

Facing accusations of market saturation, cultural homogenization, and unethical labor practices, Disney keeps manufacturing the magic … but for how long?

"...too -- she grew up with games like "Sidewalk Olympics."..."

May 10, 2002 Screens Feature by Michael Connor

Spotlight: Li'l Cap'n Travis

Slack poppers Li'l Cap'n Travis and their unassuming ways

"...Olympic pin. This is not completely bizarre, because the Olympics just ended. This particular pin, though, is in the..."

March 15, 2002 Music Feature by Michael Bertin

Coach's Corner

Coach's new dog, Jasper, is a joy. So was the Canadian gold medal in men's hockey.

"...my best not to watch much of the Winter Olympics, but with Kelly hogging the TV room every night;..."

March 1, 2002 Column by Andy "Coach" Cotton

After a Fashion

Let us not forget the reason for the season, people … club crawls and parties!

"...THE SOCIAL OLYMPICS ... officially began last Friday. The kick-off was a..."

Dec. 21, 2001 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

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