It’s a matter of public record that doping among Jamaican Track and Field athletes is nearly as pervasive as it is among their Russian counterparts. For example, 30 Jamaicans have tested positive for banned substances in recent years, including every notable Olympic champion … except Usain Bolt: this, according to a report on the Jamaican… Read more.
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Rhythmic Gymnastics: Not Only an Olympic Joke, but Corrupt Too?
I ruffled many more tutus than I anticipated last year when I dismissed Rhythmic Gymnastics as follows: I upset fans of Equestrian Eventing by declaring in my Day 3 commentary that it should not be an Olympic sport. Well, fans of Rhythmic Gymnastics should prepare to get their tutus ruffled; because I hereby declare that… Read more.
Brazil’s Arab-Spring-Style Protests
I’ve been commenting on the kinds of mass protests (and riots) now raging across Brazil for almost a decade. I refer you to the following in The iPINIONS Journal: “Revolution in the Middle East” (March 2, 2005), “Alienated Youths Masquerading as Grieving Students Still Rioting in Greece” (December 13, 2008), “Tunisian Revolution Sets Off Arab… Read more.
China bans dog meat from Olympic menu…
The Chinese have become notorious for exporting all kinds of contaminated products, including melamine-laced pet food, all over the world. Therefore, I found it more than a little ironic when they announced yesterday that they’re taking dog meat off the menu at 112 official Olympic restaurants. The Chinese reportedly made this gesture “to respect the habits… Read more.
Marion Jones Used Steroids to Steal Gold from Our Bahamian ‘Golden Girl’
Jones admits to using steroids Last week, Marion Jones admitted to being a serial abuser of steroids. I was crestfallen. After all, Jones always denied using steroids – complete with moral indignation. I’m a cynical man, but I bought her denials hook, line, and sinker. She was always so graceful on and off the track. How could she have… Read more.




