jukngene

tof

With a couple clicks I was able to set up DirecTV to record all the Olympic events on every NBC channel that is carrying them. CNBC, MSNBC, and some others, as well as NBC network itself. So I have recorded hours and watched most of it. Lots of duplication which I skip through. I'm a sports junkie who can't get enough of the stories and the performances of people who are the best in the world at something, whether that something is down hill skiing or curling. That's right, I have become a bit of a curling fan. (Emil, this is a sport in which Canada DOMINATES, more so even than hockey.) Like Bill, I could do without some of the commentary. Great in obscure sports where it helps me understand the event. But really intrusive when I am trying to enjoy the artistry of, say, pairs figure skating which already has a fine soundtrack.

So, yeah, I like the Olympics, winter and summer. Can't wait for the 10,000 meter race walking in 2018.

dlq04

It's called Comcast. They have options to watch select events, without paying anything special. You just have to dig into their guide to find them but they are there.

Zippy

Seeing as they own NBC, they have been quite good about having as much coverage as is possible (revenue stream). I have all coverage at home, and I use the NBCSports app on my Roku for watching at the beach.

UnkieTrunkie

1. Based on my sampling of one (at my folks' place), I got summary coverage on each of the channels, not wall-to-wall per-event coverage.
2. I'm not switching ISPs nor getting cable just for the Olympics. I have no qualms watching it legally, with advertisements, and even remitting payment. However, I'm not so Olympic-needy to sign up for 1-2 years of a new ISP (and the related malarky that will arrive with it).

dlq04

I think they projected they would be broadcasting 2,400 hours of the games! I just wanted to see an hour or two where they used up the 110,000 condoms that were passed out! Guess someone's scoring besides the the top three.

UnkieTrunkie

Let it be known, again with a small sample size, that I don't know whether my folks get Comcast Double Secret Tier Sports Channel. So, if they had 2400 hours of broadcasting, I was only privy to ~12 hours of it while at Ma&Pa_Trunkie's for 6 hours.
I will say I could have sworn I caught Mr. Mazdzer eyeballing a German team supporter after he got his medal. That said, the Olympic sex is quite real: this guy is proof.

boltonblue

OK so having been watching Olympics but a headline caught my eye. "Russian Curler sent home for doping"

Doping??? Curling Really?
I have a coworker who is into curling so I am aware of the concept but doping?
how does that help at all?

S2KRAY

Watching curling is more boring than watching paint dry. Surprise that a Russian was cheating.

Zippy

I don't know, I think it's more interesting than watching golf