Hot Clicks: Tyson Chandler's tiny bed; Steve Smith's Aurora donation; Chrissy Teigen
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Jimmy, who has vowed repeatedly to not watch a second of the Olympics,took the day off to secretly prepare for tonight's Opening Ceremonies.While the competitionon the field (and track and swimming pool) is sure to captivateeveryone, the stories coming out of London before it all begins arealso pretty interesting. England took "home-field advantage" by being theonly country with air conditioning in the Olympic Village. Prostitutesare being clearedfrom the streets, likely passing this amazingDurex condom ad on their way out of town. U.S. beach volleyballplayers aregoing to wear bikinis while competing in the Games. And of the10,000 reporters covering the Games, the best "boots on the ground"reporting so far comes courtesy of Lolo Jones, who tweetedout this pic of Tyson Chandler trying to relax on his comicallyundersized twin bed. Coincidentally, new Bills DE Mario Williamscanfeel Chandler's pain.
Good Night's Sleep?
Tyson Chandler :: @lolojones
Not to be outdone by Lolo Jones,U.S. basketball member Kevin Lovehas been tweeting out candid pics of Team USA. His feed is worth followingfor the pics alone, especially this one of Team USApassed out on the plane. Did AnthonyDavis (Redskins hat) bring that blanket from home?
Speaking of Sleeping Athletes
Ricki Lander, the "close pal"of 71-year-old Patriots owner BobKraft,didnot get the part in that VinceVaughn movie she auditioned for. And if you didn't see theaudition, takea couple minutes and watch. Kraft is clearly the Meryl StreepTara Reid of NFL owners.
Back To The Drawing Board
SI swimsuit model Chrissy Teigen has never lookedso good.
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Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith isdonating $100,000 to the victims of the Aurora movie theater shooting,saying, "My family's hearts and prayers are extended to theirs, and Ihope this contribution might assist in paying some of the medical billsthat will help allow these families to move forward in this tragiccircumstance." I'm surprised more Denver-based athletes haven't donethe same.
Good Deed of the Day
You have to feelgood for Eric LeGrand, whoretired as a "Buc for life" yesterday ... Bruins goalie Tim Thomas, who is taking the seasonoff to focus on family and health, went public with hissupport of Chick-fil-a president DanCathy, who is against same sex marriage ... Australians areoutraged at the Melbourne-based HeraldSun, whichcriticized the increased weight of veteran swimmer Liesel Jones ... The 20greatest sports moments on '80s sitcom Full House.
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Texans linebacker Conner Barwin joined Jimmy to discuss Jeremy Lin in Houston, how a gay athlete would be accepted in a NFL locker room, replacement referees and more. Click here to download the podcast in iTunes or listen below.
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A reporter addresses Mark Sanchez and accidentally calls him "Tim."
Whoops Moment Of The Day
The Great DCSports Bog has uncovered two video gems. The first is members ofthe Nationals readingthe very unmanly 50 Shades of Grey. The second is Stephen Strasburg, Chien-Ming Wang and other membersof the Nats wishing a Happy Bar Mitzvah to twin brothers Shauli and Evyatar Guttman, who have a familyconnection to the team.
Bar Mitzvah Video Of The Day
