Colbert Sponsors US Speedskating, for Free

Pokes fun at Vancouver weather in taping Report

(NEWSER) - Comedian Stephen Colbert put his faux feud with Canada to rest today, taping his show in a Vancouver park to cheers from hundreds of locals. “This was a welcome that we could not have imagined … I take back everything I ever said about Canada,” said Colbert, who’d dubbed his northern neighbors “ice-holes,” “syrup-suckers” and “Saskatche-whiners” in the run-up to the Olympics—which he’s attending to watch the US speed-skating team he’s sponsoring. More»

Cover boy dons speedskating uniform for media issue

(AP) - Speedskating savior Stephen Colbert has joined the legions of athletes, swimsuit models and other celebrities to grace the cover of Sports Illustrated. The Colbert Report comedian appears on the the magazine's latest issue wearing an Olympic speedskating uniform, AP reports. More»

Speed skating, hockey and Tanith Belbin makes Esquire list

(NEWSER) - If, like many, your interest in the Vancouver Games is lukewarm (kinda like the weather keeping the ski slopes snow-free), Esquire provides a list of the don’t-miss Olympic moments. Some highlights:

• Friday: Opening ceremonies. Vancouver’s spending less than half the $100 million Beijing did in 2008. Or you can rent Strange Brew.
• Saturday: See Apolo Anton Ohno go for a US-record sixth winter medal—as he and his fellow speed skaters sport the Stephen Colbert logo.

'Our kids are getting sani-tipsy,' he warns

(NEWSER) - Stephen Colbert is very, very upset about the new trend of teens getting drunk on hand sanitizer —especially since it was based on one Los Angeles Times article involving a whopping six kids. “I want to send a very strong message to these LA teens,” Colbert said last night . “What the hell are you doing? You live in California, for Christ’s sake. Have you never heard of medical marijuana?” More»

'Concealed-carry clothing' means you should be scared of anyone wearing clothes

(NEWSER) - Now that 37 states allow concealed-carry permits, many gun owners face a serious dilemma: How to carry their weapons without sacrificing their fashion sense? Fortunately, clothing makers have blessed us with " concealed-carry clothing ," which a very excited Stephen Colbert discussed last night . "Finally: The handgun meets the Tim Gunn," he said. " Make it work —or else." More»