Phelps Unbelievable

Michael Phelps is now six for six in Olympic competition. He has competed in six races, won six gold medals, and set six world records. Watching Phelps swim is simply amazing, he is already the most awarded Olympian of all time, but now many are asking the question is he the best athlete of all time? I would argue that he is in the top five, right up there with Tiger Woods. Stayed tuned to waybacksports.co.nr to get continued updates on Phelps's quest for 8, as well as other breaking news stories.

Pats Sign Lynch

Espn.com is reporting that the New England Patriots have signed safety John Lynch to a one year contract worth 1.5 million. Lynch became a free agent earlier this week after being cut by the Denver Broncos in a cap dump.

Lynch flew to New England on Wednesday to meet with Patriots' coach Bill Belichick.

Reports say that it was Lynch who orchestrated his release from Denver due to a reduced role planned for him in the team's up coming season. It will be interesting to see how he handles only playing 20 or so snaps a game in Foxborough. Having a chance to win the Super Bowl will certainly lessen the blow.

Redeem Team Passes First Test

The United States mens basketball team had been looking forward to this one for a while. Two years ago, Greece stunned the US at the basketball world championship, making this the first true test that the team has faced in the Olympics.

Well, it was supposed to be.

Up by only 4 after the first quarter, the red, white, and blue stepped on the throttle to beat the Greeks, 92-69. Kobe Bryant and Chris Bosh led the way with 18 points a piece, with Dwayne Wade just behind the leaders with 17, to go along with 5 assists. LeBron James chipped in with 13, along with 6 rebounds and 6 assists. He also had 3 blocked shots.

The only concern with the US team, as in previous games, is their performance from beyond the arc. They went 7-20 from deep, a number that needs to change if the US plans on dominating the field.