Olympic Punchlines: Baton Passing Is Harder Than It Looks

Dwight Howard was in awe when he met former U.S. female gymnast Dominique Dawes prior to a team practice. (Orlando Sentinel)

Some awards are given out to NBC's commentators for their covering of the games. (Miami Herald)

We feel old: Kobe Bryant turns 30 tomorrow. (L.A. Times)

The U.S. lost the gold medal softball game to Japan yesterday 3-1. Does eliminating this event from the Olympics make any sense? NO. (KC Star)

For all of you Nastia Liukin fans in the Dallas area she is expected to arrive at DFW at 4:13pm today. Go join the celebration! (Houston Chronicle)

Interesting look at the every day lives of some of the lesser known Olympic athletes who compete in some of the lesser known events. (Plain Dealer)

Hope Solo must feel like a huge weight has been lifted off of her shoulders after the U.S. shutout Brazil 1-0 to win gold in women's soccer. (Plain Dealer)

Chris Collinsworth is enjoying his feature reporting gig at the Olympics. (Cincy Enquirer)

Baton passing is apparently harder to do than it looks. (Chicago Trib)

The U.S. swept the medals in the 400m men's race. (Charlotte Observer)