Olympic Games

Tibetans Say, "Go A's!" to Protest 2008 Beijing Olympics

How to Luge: Apparently There's Actual Skill Involved

Dalai Lama to Pelosi: Get Rid of Your Negative Attitudes

Stood up at Justin Herman Plaza

Limited Perspective Playhouse: The Olympic Diet, Part 2 - Michael Phelps Edition

The Olympics Taste China

Cellar Rat: Week Nine at Unti Vineyards

Gatorade Confirms What We All Knew: Bulk of its Drinkers Are Nursing Hangovers

Rest assured, whatever tinkering the Gatorade folks have done, they haven't altered the familiar piss colorA long time ago, in a county far, far away -- well, Alameda -- your humble narrator read the entire Associated Press style guide in one sitting. I laughed out loud once and only once -- at the ... More >>

Sports Buffs

Rest assured, whatever tinkering the Gatorade folks have done, they haven't altered the familiar piss colorA long time ago, in a county far, far away -- well, Alameda -- your humble narrator read the entire Associated Press style guide in one sitting. I laughed out loud once and only once -- at the ... More >>

The North Beach Drinking Olympics

Rest assured, whatever tinkering the Gatorade folks have done, they haven't altered the familiar piss colorA long time ago, in a county far, far away -- well, Alameda -- your humble narrator read the entire Associated Press style guide in one sitting. I laughed out loud once and only once -- at the ... More >>

Olympic ticket scam sites could have been shut down sooner

Rest assured, whatever tinkering the Gatorade folks have done, they haven't altered the familiar piss colorA long time ago, in a county far, far away -- well, Alameda -- your humble narrator read the entire Associated Press style guide in one sitting. I laughed out loud once and only once -- at the ... More >>

Let the Games Beijing

Spend a day of Olympic proportions beyond the Dragon's Gate.

The Agony of de Feet

Spend a day of Olympic proportions beyond the Dragon's Gate.

Angry Sex

Spend a day of Olympic proportions beyond the Dragon's Gate.

Dopey Bid

A close, unflattering look at San Francisco's prospective Olympic Games dance partner

Grabbing for the Ring

City officials are trying to lure the Summer Olympic Games to San Francisco for 2016. Do you think it's a good idea? Find out where you stand!

Torino It Off

This horrible Winter Olympics game doesn't even medal.

Fellowship of The Ringer

Johnny Knoxville's still an ass, but his co-stars are something special

Countdown to Burlingame

A guide to television coverage of the enhanced drama and athleticism of the 2004 Alternolympics

Best Beads/Jewelry Making

General Bead

FhREaKin' Outside

A perfect San Francisco day, Candlestick Point, and the Cyberbuss FhREaK Olympics. Does it get any better than this?

The Sporting Life

Overrunning the city

This Is Your Sport, on Dope

State Sen. Don Perata's bill on drug testing for pro athletes isn't nearly tough enough on doped-up athletes or their enablers

From Chinatown to Niketown

Robert Towne, the best screenwriter in the business and the man who invented Jake Gittes, is back with a bio of Olympic runner Steve Prefontaine

Recycling America

As the millennium approaches, the country is engulfed in a bicycling craze that's reminiscent of our last fin de siecle. A Bay Area street kid named George Mount helped start it all. Savior on Wheels

Savage Love

As the millennium approaches, the country is engulfed in a bicycling craze that's reminiscent of our last fin de siecle. A Bay Area street kid named George Mount helped start it all. Savior on Wheels

Side Out?

As the millennium approaches, the country is engulfed in a bicycling craze that's reminiscent of our last fin de siecle. A Bay Area street kid named George Mount helped start it all. Savior on Wheels

Go for the Gold Label

As the millennium approaches, the country is engulfed in a bicycling craze that's reminiscent of our last fin de siecle. A Bay Area street kid named George Mount helped start it all. Savior on Wheels

Pretty City

As the millennium approaches, the country is engulfed in a bicycling craze that's reminiscent of our last fin de siecle. A Bay Area street kid named George Mount helped start it all. Savior on Wheels

Surely You Joust: Nude Olympics Return to Baker Beach

Pinned you! And again! And again! And...​No, there won't be a torch-lighting -- someone's short hairs might get singed -- but all the Olympic sports you love are coming to Baker Beach sans those pesky jerseys, leotards, or other articles of apparel. George Davis -- former nudist mayoral candidate ... More >>

San Francisco Nude Olympics San Francisco Weather = No Olympics

Spencer TunickDidn't happen​George Davis -- a former mayoral candidate known around the city as naked yoga guy --had pretty high ambitions for the second-annual Naked Olympics. Scheduled for Saturday, the competition was supposed to include barefoot races, ancient Greek and sumo wrestlin ... More >>

"Wonderland"

Spencer TunickDidn't happen​George Davis -- a former mayoral candidate known around the city as naked yoga guy --had pretty high ambitions for the second-annual Naked Olympics. Scheduled for Saturday, the competition was supposed to include barefoot races, ancient Greek and sumo wrestlin ... More >>

"Wonderland"

Spencer TunickDidn't happen​George Davis -- a former mayoral candidate known around the city as naked yoga guy --had pretty high ambitions for the second-annual Naked Olympics. Scheduled for Saturday, the competition was supposed to include barefoot races, ancient Greek and sumo wrestlin ... More >>

The Eyes of the Hurricane

She's been called the female Manny Pacquiao. But can Ana Julaton make people care about women's boxing?

Blog Lets You Follow Along as a Mission Eatery Takes Shape

The Summit's BlogOtl Aicher designs from the '72 Olympics, visual inspiration for an emerging eatery on Valencia.​Our favorite morsel from the blogs. Dream launch: Ever harbored a fantasy about opening a restaurant? While the post-opening reality might be a steady barrage of last-minute no-sh ... More >>

Lance Armstrong Lawyers Up; Doper Teammate Tyler Hamilton Spills to Feds

What's in the cup, Lance? ​The criminal investigation into the U.S. Postal Service-sponsored team of cycling champion Lance Armstrong took a vast leap forward today with reports that former teammate Tyler Hamilton has agreed to speak with federal investigators. Hamilton, an Olympic gold medal ... More >>

BarBack Olympics Makes Drinking a Legitimate Sport. Finally

BerDerp™Ice relay course form the 2008 BarBack Olympics at 111 Minna.​On Sunday, 20 of the San Francisco Bay Area's best barbacks take center stage at Mezzanine in a series of challenges designed to replicate being deep in the weeds at the bar: bottle relay, ice bucket race, beer restocking ... More >>

Police Officers Take Orders at Tip-A-Cop

This cop's going to give you a burger​Special Olympics "Tip-A-Cop" Fundraiser Where: Hard Rock Cafe, Pier 39 When: Monday, June 13, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Cost: We suggest at least a 20 percent tip on the bill - it is for charity. The Rundown: Usually when a police offer pulls out a tab there are ... More >>

Gavin Newsom to Woo Winter Olympics to Lake Tahoe

Newsom tests the latest aerodynamic hair style for speed skaters​Our ex-mayor Gavin Newsom proved that he could bring the prestigious America's Cup to San Francisco -- even in the face of vociferous opposition. Now, in his new capacity as lieutenant governor, Newsom is taking on the bigger task of ... More >>

Benefit Held for Stafone Jackson, Star Athlete and Swim Coach Who Drowned

Stafone Jackson, star athlete and student​ICHI Sushi on Mission Street will donate a percentage of dinner proceeds tonight to the family of Stafone Jackson, a 20-year-old graduate of Mission High School who tragically drowned while camping last month. According to news reports, Jackson d ... More >>