Jim Buzinski

Just got done watching live the U.S. men’s thrilling, five-set (25-22, 25-21, 25-27, 22-25, 15-13) win over Russia in the indoor volleyball semifinals. It is the first time the U.S. men will play for gold since 1988. U.S. coach Hugh McCutcheon continues to deal with the emotional fallout from the murder Aug. 9 of his […]

The latest batch of great photos selected by Finneye as we head into the final weekend, including a little wrestling grab-ass. Links after the jump. The latest batch of great photos selected by Finneye as we head into the final weekend, including a little wrestling grab-ass. Links after the jump.

Australian diver Matthew Mitcham, whom we are following since he is the only openly gay male Olympian, has qualified for the finals at the men’s 10-meter platform and will dive for a medal early Saturday U.S. time. Australian diver Matthew Mitcham, whom we are following since he is the only openly gay male Olympian, has […]

The China Daily reported that the sweaty shoe badminton gold medalist Lin “Super” Dan (a Chinese superstar) chucked into the crowd after his win could be worth more than $70,000. The China Daily reported that the sweaty shoe badminton gold medalist Lin “Super” Dan (a Chinese superstar) chucked into the crowd after his win could […]

Following up on Finneye’s post on sex at the Olympics, I noticed this interesting observation from the writer, Matthew Syed, himself a former Olympian: When it comes to sex, women want the winners and men want the hotties. Following up on Finneye’s post on sex at the Olympics, I noticed this interesting observation from the […]

U.S. swimmer Amanda Beard totally dissed Michael Phelps when asked if the two were dating: “Eww, that’s nasty … Come on, I have really good taste. He’s really not my type.” “I have never, ever hooked up with Michael Phelps,” Beard said via telephone from Beijing on the “Johnjay and Rich Show,” which is broadcast […]

Clay, an American, won the decathlon gold after two grueling days and 10 events, making him symbolically the “World’s Greatest Athlete.” Finneye shot Clay at a meet last year. Photos below. Clay, an American, won the decathlon gold after two grueling days and 10 events, making him symbolically the “World’s Greatest Athlete.” Finneye shot Clay […]

I featured Danish rower Morten Joergensen as a “hot jock” after his lightweight fours rowing team won the gold. Finneye has sent me this terrific gallery of the team from a Danish newspaper, that includes the most homoerotic shot of the Games (right), with Joergensen in the arms of teammate Thomas Ebert. I don't know […]

The Games may be winding down, but the photos are not. Thanks to Finneye for this batch from a multitude of sports, including this victorious wrestler. Links after the jump. The Games may be winding down, but the photos are not. Thanks to Finneye for this batch from a multitude of sports, including this victorious […]

Symmonds ran the 800 meters but missed out on a chance to reach the finals. That didn’t stop NBC from spending about five minutes covering him, including two interviews. He’s the kind of guy who doesn’t take a bad photo. Nick Symmond's websiteMore Symmonds photos Symmonds ran the 800 meters but missed out on a […]

I enjoyed this item, courtesy of Juliet Pyles, on some the nicknames the Chinese have given to high-profile Olympians. I enjoyed this item, courtesy of Juliet Pyles, on some the nicknames the Chinese have given to high-profile Olympians.

In watching the Olympic diving competition, two out-of-pool things stick out: Why do they all take a shower immediately after and what’s up with those shammies they wipe themselves off with? In watching the Olympic diving competition, two out-of-pool things stick out: Why do they all take a shower immediately after and what’s up with […]

Today’s batch, courtesy of Finneye, has our homoerotic shot of the day, a little soccer affection, track and field and this windsurfer (right) tossed into the water after winning a gold. Links after the jump. Today’s batch, courtesy of Finneye, has our homoerotic shot of the day, a little soccer affection, track and field and […]

Comedy Central sent us a clip called "Why Sexy Athletes Are Evil," featuring Michael Phelps at No. 1. Some pretty good stuff in here, including this on David Beckham: "What's the point of David Beckham? To get more gay guys to watch soccer? There are already gay guys watching soccer — they're called Europeans." Video […]

Australian diver Matthew Mitcham, 20, the only publicly gay male Olympian in Beijing, finished 16th out of 18 divers in the 3-meter springboard Tuesday and failed to qualify for the finals (only the top 12 divers reach the finals). Australian diver Matthew Mitcham, 20, the only publicly gay male Olympian in Beijing, finished 16th out […]

Frodeno, the German who grew up in South Africa, won today’s Olympic triathlon with a thrilling sprint to the finish by 5.19 seconds over Canada’s Simon Whitfield. in his bio, NBC writes about Frodeno, 27: “He is a svelte 6’4″, weighing in at only 165 lbs, with a body fat percentage of a minuscule five […]

Following are the list of Olympic sports I enjoy watching and ones that leave me nodding off or changing the channel. I would love to hear from others on what moves them or bores them. This list is not a commentary on the athletic skills or talents involved in the sport, but rather how I […]

This Dutch gymnast caught our eye during the men’s high bar final, where he did a daring routine but finished seventh after he slipped off the bar. More Epke after the jump. This Dutch gymnast caught our eye during the men’s high bar final, where he did a daring routine but finished seventh after he […]

After watching the first few days of track and field I've come to a conclusion: Male sprinters are preening, egotistical jerks, while the women are full of joy and even the losers capture the Olympic spirit. After watching the first few days of track and field I’ve come to a conclusion: Male sprinters are preening, […]

Wrestling, track, diving, gymnastics — what’s not to love? Again, great thanks to FInneye for these links, including a surprise U.S. gold medal wrestler (right). Links after the jump. Wrestling, track, diving, gymnastics — what’s not to love? Again, great thanks to FInneye for these links, including a surprise U.S. gold medal wrestler (right). Links […]