Highlight Reel: American Cup

The American Cup was held this past Saturday at Madison Square Garden. While the status quo was held up with Jordyn Weiber winning her second consecutive and third American Cup in all. Gabby Douglas put a bit of a jolt into the event when she finished with a higher score then Weiber for her scored exhibition routines.


Full Broadcast

Aly Raisman's amazing Amanar that wasn't shown in the broadcast.

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Gabby Douglas Routines:

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Uneven Bars:


Feature on American Cup at MSG and how it seems to bred Olympic Champions


NBC Olympics Gymnastics Promo:

Jordyn meets Ellen

Start the hype engine. Jordyn was on the Ellen show on Friday she still seems a bit shy in these situations but given that it is all still new to her she will get used to it eventually. I'm sure this is the first of many talk show interviews she will be doing over the course of the year. She also does a short uneven bars set.

Passing Shots: Olympics Edition

• They are projecting that China will top the medal tally in London. Lets just wait an see. 
• Teams for the Gymnastics Olympic Test Events which also serves as a qualifier for the Olympics. 
• Musicals in London's West End are taking a hit in ticket sales and some might go on a hiatus during the Games. 
• Plans are in place for Switzerland to bid for St. Moritz to host the 2022 Winter Olympics for the third time. 
• Jordyn Weiber will be on the Ellen show Friday. 
• Gymnasts to pay attention to in 2012. 
• The first Olympic Trials is for the Marathon on Jan. 14th 

Passing Shots

Andy rides down the Brisbane River.

• Beating the reigning all around World Champion, becoming National Champion then becoming all around World Champion. This year Jordyn Weiber lived up to every expectation placed on her. Can she do it again in London? 
• A trip down memory lane to Roland Garros. 
• Will they have matching Argyle Tracksuits? If not I will be disappointed. 
• What happened in Abu Dhabi. 
• TV Schedules for ATP in Doha, Brisbane and Chennai.
• Brisbane was not kind to the home town girl. Serena, Kim and Ana are all in Sam's half.
• Auckland OOP
• Brisbane OOP
• Rafa changes his racket specifications.