The Magnificent 7, Karolyi Goes Crazy and More

Michael Phelps ... how? I've seen the replay. I've seen the replay in slow motion. I've seen the replay in super duper 21st century high definition slow motion. I have no idea how Michael Phelps managed to touch that wall before Milorad Cavic in the 100m butterfly.

One, one-hundredth of a second. That's the smallest increment of time kept by the Olympics. Unreal.

The reaction by Phelps' mother was priceless. It could only be matched by gymnastics "analyst" Bela Karolyi on Thursday night.

Anyone who happened to be watching the Olympics last night during the women's all-around competition was treated to crazy Karolyi having a "Belagasm" during Nastia Liukin's floor exercise.

I was hoping to track down the video to share, but all I could find with this hysterical spoof. The real version has Liukin performing in the background and not, well, you'll see. Enjoy.

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The Yankees are pretty much dead as far as the postseason goes. They're going to have to hope the Red Sox collapse down the stretch in order to sniff the Wild Card. Injuries have taken their toll and their lineup is stagnant. That's a pretty bad combination when you're in a pennant race. So, next question. Should the Yankees try to trade Jason Giambi or Mike Mussina? Their salaries are huge and they may clear waivers and they could fetch some prospects for an inevitable rebuild. Far fetched? Absolutely. But would it be smart? Hmm ...