Olympics
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Ex-Olympian swims with suburban kids at StevensonJun 11, 2014 5:30 am - Six years have passed since swimming legend Dara Torres last competed in the Olympics, but the California native showed she's still in fine form Tuesday when she joined ...
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Japan Olympics organizers review Tokyo 2020 plansJun 10, 2014 1:01 am - TOKYO - Japan's Olympics organizers said Tuesday they are reviewing their plans for the venues of Tokyo's 2020 Summer Games due to concerns about cost. Tokyo Gov. Yoichi...
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Olympic star Van Dyken severs spine in accidentJun 09, 2014 1:01 am - SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - Six-time Olympic gold medalist swimmer Amy Van Dyken severed her spine in an all-terrain vehicle accident over the weekend, and she told emergency wo...
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Quite a run by Northwestern lacrosseMay 23, 2014 1:01 am - It's funny how an East Coast sport like lacrosse is about to be dominated by a Midwest league. Northwestern and Maryland will soon become Big Ten Conference rivals, and ...
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Who needs ice? Youngsters gather in Westmont for national luge tryoutMay 18, 2014 1:01 am - "Head up!" "Left leg, left leg!" "Easy, now!" These and other phrases of instruction and encouragement rang out over Cass Avenue in Westmont Sunday, as youngsters from ...
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Phelps still yearns to winMay 15, 2014 1:01 am - CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Michael Phelps is trying some new things: A more relaxed approach. A lighter workload. A willingness to accept that things aren't going to be perfect e...
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Gay suspended 1 year, returns Olympic silver medalMay 02, 2014 1:01 am - COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.- Sprinter Tyson Gay accepted a one-year suspension Friday after testing positive for a banned substance nearly a year ago and returned the silver...
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Paralympic coaches spot suburban talentApr 27, 2014 1:01 am - Paralympic hopefuls had a chance to learn from elite level coaches and athletes, as well as test their skills, Sunday at Elk Grove High School. Among the athletes at the...
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Pistorius defense tries to rebuild caseApr 16, 2014 1:01 am - PRETORIA, South Africa - Oscar Pistorius' lawyers tried to roll back the prosecution's momentum at his murder trial Wednesday following the star athlete's shaky testimon...
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Prosecutor accuses Pistorius at end of questioningApr 15, 2014 1:01 am - PRETORIA, South Africa - Wrapping up five days of relentless cross-examination of Oscar Pistorius at his murder trial, the chief prosecutor insisted Tuesday that he inte...