Did the Canadian Women's olympic team deserve the gold?  Some say it was handed to them.?
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I look at all the tournement and the really deserve it. Those girl are unstoppable right now. Think about that they only had 1 goal scored against them in the preliminary round ans they score 36 time. The best team after that is USA with 18 goals for (GF) - 3 goals against (GA). In the final round Canada had 10 GF and 1 GA. Sweden, the finalist had 4 GF and 6 GA. In his forst match Team Canada could have play without goalie and still score three time what the other team did. (Canada had 16 goals and Italy 5 shots). \nI know this is only statistic but I can assure you that Team Canada deserve this medal.
1042656
YES!!!  For starters, a little respect and acknowledgment of how, not only the U.S., but Canada as well,  was stolen from the very people who tried to be friendly and 'good' to fellow man!
649437
Absolutely.  Haven't you seen the olympics?
84981
I hate this story. Who cares? It's not like they did anything wrong anyway, excpet for skipping out on taxes, but really, they make millions of dollars every year, so they pay taxes on that money. I want to see something about the Olympics or the race for top 8 spots in the Western Conference, or ANYTHING except this story. From what I hear Canadian television is only doing minimal coverage on it. I think I'll move.
117765
I think Gretzky was an over-rated player and is one of the reasons the NHL is in the state that it is in.  And I would LOVE to see him fall flat on his face.\n\nThat said, I don't think he did do anything wrong, as long as he didn't bet on hockey or provide inside information to people who did bet on hockey.  I'm not even that sure Tocchet has done a lot wrong - with the gambling part, not the money laundering, he'll go down for that one.\n\nOh, and no, it has NOTHING to do with the Olympics.  But, the media won't and shouldn't drop it - the public does have the right to know.  I just hope they report the facts, not snippits that are ambiguous and out of context.
130069
anyone who deserves to be less cared about\n\nthe olympics are where its at\n-----------------------------\nThe winter olympics are less watched because the winter sports aren't played year round in the US, and they dont recieve much TV recognition during their regular seasons.\n\nThere are different reasons why different people care about the olympics.  Most are pure sports fanatics. Many dont even watch them because they don't give a care about the sports, but rather the idea of all nations working and cooperating together.  The NBC broadcasting of these games may be pretty bad, but the main point is still there: These guys are the worlds best athletes, this is the ultimate oppertunity for them to prove themselves and demonstrate just how awesome they are.
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The U.S. had both a Men's and Women's curling team in the 2002 Winter Olympics.\n\nYou can find their names and brief bios at:\n\nhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/olympics/2002/uscurling_bios/
1087527
Yes, the US won it leading to investors grossly overestimating the popularity of womens' soccer, unless the players are again willing to rip off their tops after scoring goals.\n\nEvery 4 years; next one in 2007 in China.
134068
She petitioned the committee before the Olympic trials. She had to prove she was healthy enough. No one else could have done that.
699892
yes, they had it a couple of months ago. I think the U.S. won, its was Sonja Dunn, Jay Lethel, and Chris Sabin
67172
Yes. Being in the Olympics, even if you are the worst athlete there, is a huge honor in itself.
179326
No, they lost to Canada....CANADA!!!
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I think it's hilarious that just because it's a women's team, people are automatically suggesting names with reference to women.\n\nso...I will comply....\n\nTHE VICIOUS VIXENS\n\nTHE ICE VIXENS\n\nTHE FATAL FEMMES\n\nTHE AMAZING MAIDENS\n\nTHE ICE MAIDENS\n\nTHE HOCKEY HARLOTS\n\nTHE DANGEROUS DAMSELS\n\nCHIX TRIX\n\nTHE FLYING FEMMES\n\nTHE DAZZELING DAMES\n\nohhh...there is so many........\n\n\nThe Puck Sluts.(sorry)\n\nThe Busty Beauties\n\nFlower Power\n\nThe Better Genders
253728
I don't know about the actual medal's worth, but the USOC pays athletes $25,000 for winning an inidividual gold.  There are prizes for silver, bronze and team medals, too.
717167
You know, every country goes through a period of rebuilding once their champion players retire or begin to wind down. It's not fair to expect to produce champions at every turn. We in Oz have never had the pleasure that others have had with multiple champions or choices of them. We have produced some great players though, some of the best, just not all at the same time. Just be grateful that no matter where the players herald from that we still get to see fantastic tennis. I know what you are saying in relation to representative tennis. Sadly a lot of players do put their personal careers ahead of country. Although I personally find that a little sad ( as none seem to mind the chance at Olympic Gold) They have the right I guess to limit their matches and games if it's the Grand Slams that they have their eyes on. We tend to have unrealistic expectations of our players. Maybe it's just that other players are finding form or new players making their mark. I'm sure they are trying. They wouldn't want their fans to be disappointed in them.
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Contrary to some of the previous answers to this question, the Canadian men's team did, in fact, qualify for a FIFA World Cup tournament... but only once, in 1986. They were soon eliminated after losing the three group matches. \n\nThe Canadian women's team has had much more success, coming in fourth place in the 2003 Women's World Cup. However, they did not qualify for the 1991 edition of the World Cup, nor the 2000 and 2004 Summer Olympics. They also won the CONCACAF Women's Gold Cup in 1998.
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I think the Olympics should feature amateur athletes only...\n\nSome people will say.."Well China pays there athletes..or Russia does.."...but saying that takes away from what the Olympics are supposed to be about...Individuals with the drive to excel..Individuals who are not given every advantage..It is the spirit to win..\n\nThat is what made 1980 so special...Just college players who won through determination over professional players..\n\nWe will never see such inspiration again with NHL players on the ice...