Jamaica

It started Saturday when Jamaica's Usain "Lightening" Bolt ran 100 meters in 9.69 seconds -- faster than anyone ever before. (It may have actually been Sunday in China. The time change has me all confused.)

Then female Jamaican sprinters put a huge exclamation point on Jamaica's speed by sweeping the 100 meters. Shelly-Ann Fraser took the gold, Kerron Stewart took the silver and lastly Sherone Simpson won the bronze.

Go on Jamaica with your bad self. I ain't mad at ya!!

He Kexin

They say that China's little gymnast, He Kexin, may really be 13 years old -- and therefore too young to have "legally" participated in the Olympics. Well, it is obvious that she's not 16 but I even question 13. She is clearly a "little kid".

Shame on you China! It's understood that you will likely get away with it -- but don't insult the world's intelligence.

Michael Phelps

Michael Phelps? That boy is bad!

I used to think that the world's greatest athlete was either Tiger Woods or Kobe Bryant. Now I'm not so sure. Watching Michael Phelps swim and win medal after medal and break record after record has been absolutely incredible.

He is unquestionably the highlight of the XXIX Olympiad!

The Olympics and China

The Opening Ceremony for the Olympics was held today. The next couple weeks are certain to be exciting. (Go Team USA!)

While watching the events, let’s remember to pray for the athletes and pray for those who are being persecuted in China. The religious freedom and human rights that we take for granted here in the United States, are not rights enjoyed by the Chinese.

God can be glorified through these Olympic games. Enjoy and pray. . .

Games of the XXIX Olympiad

The Lakers lost the championship and Tiger is out for the rest of the year so my sports focus has turned to the Olympics. August 8th is the date and Beijing is the place. The slogan for the 2008 Olympics is "One World, One Dream". I suppose we do all have that same dream of winning.

I remember when the Summer Olympics were held in Los Angeles in 1984. It was truly a magical and exciting time for Angelinos. The city was all “dressed up”, “decked out” and eagerly anticipating the world’s arrival. I remember feeling an overwhelming since of pride. It was just a great time for the city and I was proud to say that L.A. was my home. It was then that my interest in the Olympics began. Now I watch the games and simply enjoy feeling proud to be an American.

Although the NBA season is over, we will get to watch Kobe and other NBA players representing on the Olympic team. And it will be fun watching track & field, gymnastics, swimming and all the other games. The U.S. team is expected to have over 600 competitors – our largest group ever. I can’t wait.

45 days and counting. . .

Yesterday’s Sports

My Lakers pulled off a miracle yesterday. I was so nervous about the game, I couldn’t even watch it. I’ve been so frustrated watching them play. I’m just happy that they won and I hope that they can make history and win the championship after being down 3 games to 1. We’ll see. . .

After getting off to a horrible start yesterday, Tiger birdied the last hole to take the U.S Open into a playoff. It was fascinating to watch him work his magic – once again. I’m always tempted to say that Kobe is the best athlete (in all sports) but you know, I think I’ve got to give that title to Tiger.

As a single mom, my kids wished me a “Happy Father’s Day” yesterday. I accepted their wish and can honestly say, (in part) thanks to golf and basketball -- I had a good Father’s Day.