We've Got Some Beef Over Who Gets To Carry The American Flag In The Opening Ceremony
by Barry Petchesky from Deadspin > Sports News Without Fear, Favor or Compromise on (#3FD9T)
Yesterday, luger Erin Hamlin was named the U.S. flag bearer for Friday's opening ceremony. It's traditionally a big honor, since the flag bearer is chosen by a vote of fellow athletes, and Hamlin is a fine choice: Competing in her fourth Olympics, Hamlin in Sochi took bronze in singles luge, becoming the first"