USA Dominating Medals So Far

USA, USA, USA many have heard those chants across Vancouver the past week. At the latest medal count USA is in the lead with 24 total, 8 more than Germany. Of those 24 medals to date, 7 of our medals are in the gold form. Olympians Bode Miller, Evan Lysacek, Lindsey Vonn, Shaun White, Shani Davis, Seth Wescott, and Hannah Kearney have all won events this year. Many of these athletes have also won multiple medals so far these Olympics. Other athletes in the headlines at the Olympics is Apolo Anton Ohno who is the most decorated winter Olympian ever for the US with 7 medals total after winning the bronze in Men's 1000 meter short track.

With a lighter note to the Olympics, J.R.Celski an American Short Track Speed Skater returns from a gruesome cut to his inner thigh that almost took his life if 2 cm deeper. With this being his first Olympics, he took home the bronze medal in the 1500 meter race. This being his first medal in his Olympic career and his first race since his injury.

With 3 total medals these Olympics, it's hard to believe Bode Miller was on the verge of retiring from his sport to pursue a career in tennis. On Sunday, Miller took home his first gold medal in the Super-Combo which combines Downhill and Slalom by nearly half a second. Miller has also won a silver in the Super-G and a bronze in Downhill. With the 3 medals during these Olympics, he is tied for 2nd all-time for medals won during a single Olympic games tailing Eric Heiden who won 5 gold medals during the 1980 Olympics.

Another surprise winner this year is Evan Lysacek, who defeated Evgeni Plushenko in Men's Finals. Even though Lysacek was the defending World Champion, the World Champion has not won the gold medal since Scott Hamilton an another American at the 1980 Olympics. Plushenko who thought he was robbed because he hit a quad, while Lysacek only hit a triple. The difference between the two's free skate was the dance and transition pieces Lysacek put together.

With another 7 days of events, many are sure to surprise many. Maybe the US Hockey team can surprise Canada and defeat them like the Miracle on Ice team did. Let's also not forget the fastest growing sport in the US as well. Curling, who doesn't love curling? I catch myself watching every chance I can.

Grammy's Were a Hit

This past week on TV, CBS hosted the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards. The night was full of wild, fun entertainment from the opening performance from Lady Gaga with Elton John to finishing it up with the surprise Album of the Year Winner, Taylor Swift. Many people including Kanye West believed that Beyonce Knowels album I Am... Sasha Fierce was going to take it away after her hit single "Single Ladies" won S.O.Y. After his absolute poor decision to steal the mic from Taylor Swift, Kanye was not invited to the Grammy's.

The night was not only about the stars, but also one of remembrance and hope. Mary J. Blige and Andrea Bocelli gave a heart warming performance of "Bridge Over Troubled Waters" with all proceeds going to Haiti. Michael Jackson was also remembered at this years Grammy with receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award. which was accepted by his children.

Aside from the winners, the nights over big events where the numerous performance. Pink stole the show with her performance of "Glitter in the Air", which was absolutely stunning and breath taking. The heart pumping performance of the night went to two different performances from two different artists. The first being the Black Eyed Peas. Their collaboration of "Imma Be/I Gotta Feeling", had hearts pumping and people getting the feeling. The other performance the people loved was "If I Was a Boy" by Beyonce. In this performance she is just simply amazing. First thing first, she shows some love to MJ with a little bit a crotch grab at the very beginning of performance, to her unique different vocal styles during the performance. You can find the video's for purchase at http://www.iTunes.com/Target .

Now the Grammy's I know are not just about the performances , but the awards as well. The major awards where kicked of by the Record of the Year and that went to the Kings of Leon for "Use Somebody". Next was the Best New Artist, which was won by the Zach Brown Band. Following that up was the Song of the Year which as I already stated earlier went to Beyonce for "Single Ladies". To end the night with shocker the Album of the Year went to Taylor Swift for "Fearless".