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Monday, August 4, 2008

Kevin Johnson takes Gold at X Games 14 - Moto X Speed & Style Final

Kevin Johnson busts out a cliff hanger at the X Games 14 - Moto X Speed & Style Final...what! Kevin Johnson wins with a score of 90.70 over Ronnie Renner's score of 87.75.

As they say, anything can happen at X Games. Travis Pastrana took himself out in his first heat leaving the door wide open for the rest of the field and Nate Adams took a pretty big spill on his parade lap.

Speed & Style Results



Gold-Kevin Johnson
Silver-Ronnie Renner
Bronze-Jeremy Stenberg

For results, head on over to EXPN's website by clicking here.

Kevin Johnson Cliff Hanger at X Games 14

Jeremy Stenberg

Travis Pastrana







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Sunday, August 3, 2008

Once again, Jamie Bestwick takes gold at ESPN X Games 14

At X Games, it is difficult to see every event. If you are into Skate, you have to plan each day around where the event is going to take place. If you are into Moto, you end up at Staples Center on Thursday and Friday, and Home Depot Center on Saturday. Every event overlaps one another so it is difficult to get around to see the different competitions. Luckilly I was able to whitness first hand an unreal session by Jamie Bestwick. After winning Gold last year, Jamie steps up this year with one of the sickest runs ever. Busting out tricks like an opposite flair downside whips, no handed 540's, and a olley-oop barspin to turndown, downside whips to X and a never-before-seen olley-oop turndown flair!

To see results, visit EXPN's website by clicking here.











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Josh Hansen takes Gold at ESPN X Games 14

If you didn't get a chance to watch the Men's Moto X Racing, you missed out. Metal Mulisha Team rider Josh Hansen, is back in action...and this kid is Fast.

Josh Hansen took the lead early with Jeremy McGrath in the number two spot and Josh Hill nipping at his back tire. Josh Hill took a spill which left it wide open for Josh Grant to sneak up and take 3rd.

Seeing McGrath out racing again was awesome. At 37 years old, this guy proves that he can still keep up with these young cats like Josh Hill, Josh Hansen, and Josh Grant...Josh must be a popular name!

Here are the final scores.

To see results from the race, click here.



















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Jeremy Lusk takes Gold at X Games 14

I was pretty pumped last night to see my boy Jeremy Lusk take Gold at X Games 14. In the end, it came down to Lusk vs. Rebeaud. Both athletes were riding extremely well. But during Rebeaud's run, he gave the gold medal away by dead sailoring one of his jump attempts.

Twitch would have been in the top but during his run, he either had an issue with his bike or his thumb as he was riding with a hurt thumb. Not sure at this point but twitch got pissed and threw his bike down and walked off the course. This left it up to Mason, Rebeaud and Lusk!

Congratulations Jeremy!

Fun Fact: This was the first time Jeremy Lusk has ever smiled!

Mike Mason, Jeremy Lusk and Mat Rebeaud with the X Games 14 Medals

Jeremy Lusk Indian Air Flip at X Games 14


Jeremy Lusk No Handed Flip at X Games 14

Jeremy Lusk at X Games 14

Mat Rebeaud takes Silver at X Games 14

Mat Rebeaud at X Games 14

Mat Rebeaud at X Games 14

Jeremy Twitch Stenberg doing an Under Flip at X Games 14

Jeremy Twitch Stenberg at X Games 14

Jeremy Twitch Stenberg at X Games 14

Mike Mason at X Games 14

Mike Mason - Holy Grab at X Games 14

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Too tired to blog

I am beat! Today was a long day out at the Home Depot Center for Day 3 of the ESPN X Games 14. I have downloaded all my photos so tomorrow I will get them posted. I had to post this photo though. Travis Pastrana during Speed and Style! So sick!

Travis Pastrana at ESPN X Games 14 during Speed & Style

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