The Beijing Winter Games are on, but have we already lost?
I watched this morning's Opening Ceremonies with a touch of sadness. The IOC sold its already damaged soul for this moment. And it's not worth it.
I did my duty, as a sports writer and person who was simply curious. I got up early this morning, flipped on my TV, and sat back to see what the Chinese Olympic Committee had cooked up for an Opening Ceremony for the 2022 Winter Games.
Beijing is the first city to host a Winter and Summer Olympics, a remarkable feat, considering they really don’t get any…