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‘Pingpong diplomacy’ figure Zhuang Zedong dies Feb 10, 2013 12:00 AM
Three-time world table tennis champion Zhuang Zedong, a key figure in the groundbreaking “pingpong diplomacy” between China and the United States, died Sunday, China’s official Xinhua News Agency reported. He was 72 and had struggled with cancer since 2008.
Russia sparing no expenseFeb 6, 2013 12:00 AM
One year before Russia hosts its first Winter Olympics, this Black Sea resort is a vast construction site sprawling for nearly 40 kilometers (25 miles) along the coast and 50 kilometers (30 miles) up into the mountains. After arriving at Sochi’s new airport, there’s no escape from the clang and clatter of the drilling, jackhammering and mixing of cement that drowns out the hum of the sea and the birdsong. For Russia and its leadership, the 2014 Sochi Games is not just a major sports event but a point of national pride.
Lance Armstrong to help ‘clean up cycling’ Jan 25, 2013 12:00 AM
Phelps voted AP male athlete of year Dec 20, 2012 12:00 AM
Now that he’s away from the pool, Michael Phelps can reflect — really reflect — on what he accomplished. Pretty amazing stuff. “It’s kind of nuts to think about everything I’ve gone through,” Phelps said. “I’ve finally had time to myself, to sit back and say, ‘ ... that really happened?’ It’s kind of shocking at times.” Not that his career needed a capper, but Phelps added one more honor to his staggering list of accomplishments Thursday — The Associated Press male athlete of the year. Phelps edged out LeBron James to win the award for the second time.
U.S. Olympic gymnast to visit Elgin, Westmont Dec 19, 2012 12:00 AM
Regular people often travel to spend Christmas with their loved ones' families, but if you're an Olympic gymnast, you do that and make public appearances bound to delight fans. Jake Dalton, a gymnast who competed with Team USA at this summer's Olympic Games in London, will hold two meet-and-greet sessions on Saturday in the suburbs, at the Illinois Gymnastics Institute in Westmont and Spring Hill Gymnastics in Elgin.
Bolt says he’ll defend titles at Rio Olympics Oct 8, 2012 12:00 AM
Usain Bolt will aim for a three-peat of Olympic sprint titles in the 100 and 200 meters at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Games, rather than trying out a new event. During a promotional visit to New Zealand on Monday, the self-declared "living legend" said his plan for 2016 "is all about just going and defending my titles."
Phelps to join Feherty for show ahead of Ryder Cup Sep 20, 2012 12:00 AM
Michael Phelps is getting another chance to show off his funny side. And he'll have some help from the glibbest man in golf. The most decorated Olympian ever will join David Feherty for a special Ryder Cup-themed edition of "Feherty Live" next week. The show, which will be taped in front of a live Chicago audience, will air on the Golf Channel on Wednesday, two days before the Ryder Cup begins at Medinah.
Rulon Gardner’s latest setback is bankruptcy Sep 18, 2012 12:00 AM
In another setback for one of the world's most decorated wrestlers, Olympic gold medalist Rulon Gardner has filed for bankruptcy.
Shaun White: ‘Truly sorry for my poor behavior’ Sep 18, 2012 12:00 AM
Olympic snowboard champion Shaun White apologized Tuesday for "unwise choices," saying he got "carried away" after police accused him of pulling a hotel fire alarm that forced guests to evacuate.
Oswego man ‘back to being dad’ after golden ParalympicsSep 13, 2012 12:00 AM
A day after coming home with the three medals he won during the Paralympic Games in London, Joe Berenyi wasn't focused on cycling. The 43-year-old Oswego man mowed the lawn while his gold, silver and bronze medals sat on the kitchen table. "I am getting back to being dad," the father of three said.
Evan Jager returns to Jacobs and his Algonquin fans Sep 5, 2012 12:00 AM
Evan Jager has set an American record in the 3000-meter steeplechase and represented the U.S. at the 2012 London Olympic Games, and still the Jacobs High School graduate places the state title-winning 4x800-meter relay his junior year in the top three performances of his career. “It was so much fun to be able to bring back the first relay title for the school with three of my best friends,” Jager reminisced at Jacobs.
Algonquin Olympian to meet fans, sign autographs Aug 31, 2012 12:00 AM
Evan Jager, the Jacobs High School graduate who represented the United States at the London Olympics, will return to his hometown of Algonquin on Wednesday to greet fans.
Suburban cyclist wins gold at ParalympicsAug 31, 2012 12:00 AM
A local Paralympian has struck gold in London. Cyclist Joseph Berenyi, an Aurora native now living in Oswego, won the gold medal in the 3-kilometer individual pursuit on Friday.
Images from the 2012 Summer Olympics on Sunday, August 12 Aug 12, 2012 12:00 AM
Images from the 2012 London Olympics on Sunday, August 12.
Images from the 2012 London Olympics closing ceremony Aug 12, 2012 12:00 AM
Images from the 2012 London Olympics closing ceremony on Sunday, August 12.
Bolt anchors Jamaica to relay record for 3rd gold Aug 11, 2012 12:00 AM
Be it a gold medal or a souvenir from a record relay run, Usain Bolt always gets what he wants at the Olympics. The Jamaican will leave London a perfect 3 for 3 — three events, three victories — just the way he departed Beijing four years ago.
Images from 2012 London Olympics Games Aug 11, 2012 12:00 AM
Images from the 2012 London Olympics on Saturday, August 11.
US wrestler Burroughs comes through with a gold Aug 10, 2012 12:00 AM
Wrestler Jordan Burroughs spent months boasting that all he could see was gold. It's not bragging anymore. The 24-year-old American backed up that talk at the London Games, beating Iran's Sadegh Saeed Goudarzi 1-0, 1-0 in men's freestyle 74-kilograms to give the U.S. its first wrestling gold medal in London.
US heading for win over China in both medals races Aug 10, 2012 12:00 AM
With a surge of medals in track and field, the United States has sprinted ahead of China and is poised to finish atop the medals table at the London Olympics — maybe with the most golds ever collected by the Americans on foreign soil. Heading into the final weekend of competition, the U.S. led both the gold and overall medals races after trailing the Chinese most of the games. Midway through Friday's events, the Americans led China in total medals, 90 to 81, and golds, 40 to 37.
US men beat Argentina 109-83 in Olympic basketball Aug 10, 2012 12:00 AM
One more for the gold, and seemingly nothing that can prevent it. This U.S. men's Olympic basketball team might not slow down until it's standing at the center of the medals platform again. Kevin Durant scored 19 points, LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony added 18 apiece, and the U.S. powered its way back to the gold-medal game by beating Argentina 109-83 on Friday night.