Olympians and Navy SEALs will be among the guests this weekend as more
than 700 swimmers from around the nation converge at the Triangle
Aquatic Center in Cary for the eighth annual National Black Heritage
Championship Swim Meet.
2008 Olympic gold-medalist and former N.C. State swimming star Cullen
Jones will sign autographs on Sunday, and he also will swim two
50-meter freestyle exhibitions with 14 meet participants whose names
will be drawn on Friday, according to an event news release.
2004 Olympic silver-medalist Maritza Correia will host a clinic at 7:30
p.m. Friday and will hold three mini-clinics for meet participants on
Saturday. She also will be the keynote speaker at Friday's community
breakfast honoring minority swimming pioneers. The 9-11 a.m. breakfast
is open to the public.
An Olympic gold-medalist is coming to the Triangle to share his experiences and expertise with recreational and competitive swimmers.
Peter Vanderkaay, who won gold medals on the 800 freestyle relay teams at the Athens Olympics and the Beijing Olympics, will visit Raleigh for the clinic on April 17.
He will instruct swimmers during the Speedo Olympic Swim Clinic being held 9-11 a.m. at N.C. State's Willis Casey Natatorium.
A threat of rain failed to keep more than 600 runners and walkers from
turning out for the 28th annual Run for the Oaks on Saturday in
downtown Raleigh.
The race is put on by the Raleigh
Parks and Recreation Department to raise money to plant oak trees in
the city known as the “City of Oaks.”
N.C. State junior Srini Iyer, 20, of Raleigh covered the 5K
route in 15:59, reported race organizer Jim Young of Young & Associates. Kimberly Bowler, 39, of Raleigh led the women with a 19:27 finish.
Winter Olympics (NBC) - Men's hockey, cross country, and curling all go for the gold! The closing ceremony begins at 8pm. Full schedule.
Amazing Race (8pm, CBS) - The nine remaining teams travel from Chile to Argentina, and one member of one team ends up in the emergency room, and another team overestimates their ability to use a compass (please don't be Jordan and Jeff).
Undercover Boss (9pm, CBS) - I skipped the 7-Eleven episode but I think I have to tune in tonight when White Castle CEO Dave Rife goes undercover at his chain restaurants.
Brothers & Sisters (10pm, ABC) - Sarah has decided she loves Luc, just as he's about to marry someone else for a green card.
The Marriage Ref (10:30pm, NBC) - It's a special sneak preview of the new Jerry Seinfeld-produced reality show after the Winter Olympics closing ceremony. In the show, real life couples argue about a marital problem in front of a panel of celebrities, and host Tom Papa decides the winner. The panelists on the first show are Seinfeld, Kelly Ripa, and Alec Baldwin.
Winter Olympics (NBC) - Ryan Miller and the US men's hockey team head into the semi-finals, Lindsey Vonn competes in her final event, and Apolo Ohno races for short track gold. Also, curling gold and bronze games for women. Full schedule.
The Ricky Gervais Show (9pm, HBO) - Tonight on this very funny animated chat show, the topics include lion-mutilation in Cambodia, public nudity, and what you need to know about donating to charities.
CMT Cribs (10pm, CMT) - Ever wonder where Roscoe P. Coltrane lives? Me neither. Nonetheless, CMT takes you into the home of actor James Best and also his Hazzard County rival, John Schneider (aka Bo Duke). Also featured, Mr. George Jones.
Real Time with Bill Maher (10pm, HBO) - Bill's round table guests are editor Chrystia Freeland, author Reihan Salam, and actress Olivia Wilde. Richard Haass, president of the Council on Foreign Relations, is interviewed.
Winter Olympics (NBC) - Gold is on the line for Rachael Flatt (right), Mirai Nagasu, and Kim Yu-Na in figure skating. Also, women's cross country and free skate, women's curling, and women's hockey (gold and bronze games). Full schedule.
American Idol (8pm, Fox) - Four contestants are voted out tonight -- two guys and two girls.
Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains (8pm, CBS) - James gets overly physical in a challenge, and a female contestant identifies a threat and seeks to eliminate her rival. Someone goes home.
Burn Notice (10pm, USA) - No, it's not a reality show about sunglasses. It's the eighth highest rated show on cable. People love it. The New York Post calls it "a lot of fun." Tonight, Fi deals with a paranoid kidnapper and Michael tries to take down a black ops rival, but the situation gets out of control.
Winter Olympics (NBC) - Apolo Ohno returns to the short track and Lindsey Vonn in the giant slalom. Also, USA hockey, curling, and bobsled. Full schedule.
American Idol (8pm, Fox) - Tonight it's time for the Top 12 men to perform.
Faces of America (8pm, UNC-TV) - Henry Louis Gates uses genealogical research and DNA testing to determine the ancestry of prominent people. Tonight he focuses on Meryl Streep, Yo-Yo Ma, and Eva Longoria Parker.
Psych (10pm, USA) - Shawn and Gus (left) are thrilled when they're asked to join a think tank group designed to protect a tycoon from assassination plot. But once the group disbands, the guys realize one member was using the group to plan an attack on the tycoon. Miguel Ferrer guest stars.
Jimmy Kimmel Live (12midnight, ABC) - Jeff Bridges ("Crazy Heart") is Jimmy's guest.
Winter Olympics (NBC) - Women's figure skating, curling and hockey. Full schedule.
American Idol (8pm, Fox) - The first night of real competition begins with the Top 12 female singers and viewer voting. Simon believes a woman will win this year, so pay attention.
RuPaul's Drag Race (9pm, VH1) - The contestants do celebrity impersonations on a TV game show, and Lisa Rinna and Niecy Nash are the guest judges.
White Collar (10pm, USA) - Neal's old rival challenges him to recreate a rare bottle of wine owned by Ben Franklin, but when the competition gets out of hand, Peter has to step in.
Southland (10pm, TNT) - In the first season finale, a Marta's Avenue gang member is found dead outside Dodger Stadium and Lydia takes Janilla into her home for protection. It's a great finale. Please watch and make NBC regret they were ever stupid enough to cancel this show. TNT will show six new episodes starting March 2.
Winter Olympics (NBC) - Ice dancing concludes, free style skiing and ski jumping, men's and women's curling, and women's hockey. Full schedule.
The Bachelor: The Women Tell All (8pm, ABC) - Fifteen spurned ladies return to talk about Jake. I only want to see that crazy one. I know, I need to be more specific. The crazy one. Yeah, that one.
24 (9pm, Fox) - President Taylor tries to push the peace process forward, but the possibility of failure looms, which prompts some in power to look for scapegoats. Which is "24-ese" for "somebody gonna get got."
Men of a Certain Age (10pm, TNT) - In the season 1 finale, which was co-written by Ray Romano, Joe's new home (partly paid for with a crazy $25k bet) creates some game-changing financial problems. Owen's strained relationship with his father reaches a breaking point when he begins working for the competition, and Terry has troubles stemming from his new acting gig.
Damages (10pm, FX) - Patty argues with the DA about a potential witness, and a job candidate at Hewes & Shayes questions Ellen about Patty.
Kell on Earth (10pm, Bravo) - Kelly, Emily, and Robyn go to England to promote London Fashion Week, and Kelly reunites with the father of her daughter.
