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    NBC spoiled Missy Franklin?s victory moments before it aired

    Moments before airing Missy Franklin's tape-delayed Olympic victory in the 100-meter backstroke, NBC ran a promo for Tuesday's edition of "Today" that said this:*"When you're 17 years old and win your first gold medal, there's nobody you'd rather share it with." The network had yet to show the...
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    Missy Franklin?s Mom is the reason she?s a swimmer, and America?s great hope

    Missy Franklin has plenty on her plate. She's a high school junior, worrying about the daily concerns of a teenager, things like prom dresses and finals. She's also possibly the greatest American hope for glory in the London Olympic pools less than three months from now, assuming she reaches the...
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