Sports Rewind: 2014 Winter Olympics Kick Off in Sochi

Plus, Damian Lillard in three All-Star weekend events.

Sochi Opening Ceremony - Michael Smith makes Super Bowl MVP elite group, Russell Wilson spotted courtside with the Carters, plus condoms distributed at the Olympic Village in Sochi.—Dominique Zonyéé (@DominiqueZonyee)The Sochi opening of the Winter Olympics kicked off on Feb. 6 with a celebration of the host country Russia. Although the opening highlighted Russian history, traditions like colorful fireworks, the lighting of the two Olympic torches and the parade of nations bonded nations across the world, boosting excitement for the games, which started on Feb. 7 at 11 a.m.(Photo: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

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Sochi Opening Ceremony - Michael Smith makes Super Bowl MVP elite group, Russell Wilson spotted courtside with the Carters, plus condoms distributed at the Olympic Village in Sochi.—Dominique Zonyéé (@DominiqueZonyee)The Sochi opening of the Winter Olympics kicked off on Feb. 6 with a celebration of the host country Russia. Although the opening highlighted Russian history, traditions like colorful fireworks, the lighting of the two Olympic torches and the parade of nations bonded nations across the world, boosting excitement for the games, which started on Feb. 7 at 11 a.m.(Photo: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Damian Lillard Will Make All-Star Weekend History - Portland Trailblazers star Damian Lillard is gearing up to make NBA All-Star history. He will become the first player to compete in three events during NBA All-Star Saturday in New Orleans, showing off his skills in the Slam-Dunk contest, the Rising Stars and Skills Challenge.(Photo: Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

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Damian Lillard Will Make All-Star Weekend History - Portland Trailblazers star Damian Lillard is gearing up to make NBA All-Star history. He will become the first player to compete in three events during NBA All-Star Saturday in New Orleans, showing off his skills in the Slam-Dunk contest, the Rising Stars and Skills Challenge.(Photo: Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Magic Johnson Will Do Anything for the Lakers - Former Los Angeles Lakers star Magic Johnson will do anything to help the Lakers return to their championship days. Johnson offered to help sell the Lakers free agents in hopes of rebuilding the team’s roster. According to Johnson, all the Lakers need to do is tell him to “put in the call.”(Photo: MLIVE.COM/Landov)

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Magic Johnson Will Do Anything for the Lakers - Former Los Angeles Lakers star Magic Johnson will do anything to help the Lakers return to their championship days. Johnson offered to help sell the Lakers free agents in hopes of rebuilding the team’s roster. According to Johnson, all the Lakers need to do is tell him to “put in the call.”(Photo: MLIVE.COM/Landov)

The Debate on Pot in the NFL - NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell will not lift the smoking ban, and he says the NFL will continue to “investigate its effects.” New York Jets baller Antonio Cromartie and the Pittsburg Steelers’ Ryan Clark said that many NFLers use weed for medicinal purposes.(Photo: Joe Sargent/Getty Images)

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The Debate on Pot in the NFL - NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell will not lift the smoking ban, and he says the NFL will continue to “investigate its effects.” New York Jets baller Antonio Cromartie and the Pittsburg Steelers’ Ryan Clark said that many NFLers use weed for medicinal purposes.(Photo: Joe Sargent/Getty Images)

George Foreman’s Son Arrested for Allegedly Attacking Wife - George Edward Foreman IV, 23, one of retired boxing champ George Forman’s sons, was arrested in Texas for allegedly choking his wife Ashley McVea-Figueroa during an altercation on Feb. 2. Foreman IV was arrested and booked for felony assault but was released on $10,000 bond.(Photo: Harris County Sheriff's Office)

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George Foreman’s Son Arrested for Allegedly Attacking Wife - George Edward Foreman IV, 23, one of retired boxing champ George Forman’s sons, was arrested in Texas for allegedly choking his wife Ashley McVea-Figueroa during an altercation on Feb. 2. Foreman IV was arrested and booked for felony assault but was released on $10,000 bond.(Photo: Harris County Sheriff's Office)

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Philly Mayor Wants a Super Bowl - New Jersey had its turn, now Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter wants his chance to host the Super Bowl. "Heck, yeah, we want it," Nutter told reporters, according to NJ.com. "And we can do it better than anyone else." Nutter hopes to host the biggest sporting event at Philly’s new $125 million stadium Lincoln Financial Field.(Photo: AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

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Philly Mayor Wants a Super Bowl - New Jersey had its turn, now Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter wants his chance to host the Super Bowl. "Heck, yeah, we want it," Nutter told reporters, according to NJ.com. "And we can do it better than anyone else." Nutter hopes to host the biggest sporting event at Philly’s new $125 million stadium Lincoln Financial Field.(Photo: AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Seattle Seahawks Celebrate Super Bowl XLVIII With Victory Parade - What’s a Super Bowl win without the NFL Championship parade? The Seattle Seahawks and close to one million Seattle fans on Wednesday celebrated their Super Bowl XLVIII victory with a parade to the CenturyLink Field. At a ceremony following the parade, the team dedicated their win to the “12th man” — their fans.(Photo: Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images)

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Seattle Seahawks Celebrate Super Bowl XLVIII With Victory Parade - What’s a Super Bowl win without the NFL Championship parade? The Seattle Seahawks and close to one million Seattle fans on Wednesday celebrated their Super Bowl XLVIII victory with a parade to the CenturyLink Field. At a ceremony following the parade, the team dedicated their win to the “12th man” — their fans.(Photo: Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images)

Jamaican Bobsled Team Finally Receives Luggage in Sochi - The first Jamaican bobsled team since 2002 arrived in Sochi for the 2014 Winter Olympics, but their luggage and equipment didn’t. But they were finally able to practice for the first time on Thursday after their luggage was released from security inspection. (Photo: Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

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Jamaican Bobsled Team Finally Receives Luggage in Sochi - The first Jamaican bobsled team since 2002 arrived in Sochi for the 2014 Winter Olympics, but their luggage and equipment didn’t. But they were finally able to practice for the first time on Thursday after their luggage was released from security inspection. (Photo: Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Thousands of Condoms Distributed at “Olympic Village” - A rep for the International Olympic Committee told TMZ, “The distribution of condoms in the village is part of the IOC’s involvement in the HIV and AIDS prevention." More than 100,000 condoms have been distributed thus far. Let the games begin!(Photo: Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

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Thousands of Condoms Distributed at “Olympic Village” - A rep for the International Olympic Committee told TMZ, “The distribution of condoms in the village is part of the IOC’s involvement in the HIV and AIDS prevention." More than 100,000 condoms have been distributed thus far. Let the games begin!(Photo: Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Russell Wilson Spotted Courtside With the Carters - OK, so you won the Super Bowl, but you really know you’ve made it when you are spotted courtside with Jay Z and Beyoncé Carter. Seattle Seahawks QB Russell Wilson was spotted taking in a Brooklyn Nets game with the Carters Monday night, igniting rumors that Jay Z was courting Wilson as a client to join his Roc Nation Sports roster.(Photo: EMMANUEL DUNAND/AFP/Getty Images)

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Russell Wilson Spotted Courtside With the Carters - OK, so you won the Super Bowl, but you really know you’ve made it when you are spotted courtside with Jay Z and Beyoncé Carter. Seattle Seahawks QB Russell Wilson was spotted taking in a Brooklyn Nets game with the Carters Monday night, igniting rumors that Jay Z was courting Wilson as a client to join his Roc Nation Sports roster.(Photo: EMMANUEL DUNAND/AFP/Getty Images)

Malcolm Smith Makes Super Bowl History - There is no doubt that the Seattle Seahawks had many stars of Super Bowl XLVIII, but no one captured officials like linebacker Malcolm Smith, who became the third linebacker in NFL history to earn Super Bowl MVP honors. Smith scored a touchdown in the first half, recovered a fumble in the second half and was part of a dominating defensive performance. (Photo: Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

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Malcolm Smith Makes Super Bowl History - There is no doubt that the Seattle Seahawks had many stars of Super Bowl XLVIII, but no one captured officials like linebacker Malcolm Smith, who became the third linebacker in NFL history to earn Super Bowl MVP honors. Smith scored a touchdown in the first half, recovered a fumble in the second half and was part of a dominating defensive performance. (Photo: Jamie Squire/Getty Images)