Olympics
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Resilient Maroney already pointing to RioAug 14, 2013 6:33 pm - HARTFORD, Conn. — McKayla Maroney is not doing this to impress you. Sorry, that was so 2012. She gets it, really, she does. Even a year removed from the look that launch...
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How a badminton lifer gives back to the gameAug 14, 2013 1:14 pm - When you first played badminton in your backyard or at a picnic, did you think it would change your life? Neither did Shannon Pohl, but now she is a former No. 1 ranked...
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Franklin wins 5th gold, Ledecky sets another WRAug 03, 2013 3:28 pm - BARCELONA, Spain — Missy Franklin made history at the world swimming championships — and she might not even be the most impressive swimmer on her own team. The U.S. wom...
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Lochte claims 2 golds on epic night of swimmingAug 02, 2013 3:00 pm - BARCELONA, Spain — Wearing fluorescent orange sneakers, Ryan Lochte eased out of his seat and moved gingerly toward the exit of the Palau Sant Jordi. It was the first ti...
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Big night for Lochte, Magnussen, US golden girlsAug 01, 2013 4:37 pm - BARCELONA, Spain — Ryan Lochte feels like himself again. Looks more like himself, too, with that gold medal around his neck. Missy Franklin and Katie Ledecky have felt t...
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AP: Gay tested positive at U.S nationalsJul 26, 2013 7:30 pm - Sprinter Tyson Gay failed more than one drug test this year, recording one of his positives at the U.S. championships in June, where he won the 100 and 200 meters, The A...
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Naperville's Lysacek begins long climb toward SochiJul 24, 2013 5:00 pm - It's been more than three years since Evan Lysacek skated off with the gold medal in Vancouver. He hasn't competed since. Yet, with the next Olympics 6½ months away, Lys...
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2020 Olympic bid cities make case to IOC membersJul 03, 2013 8:37 am - LAUSANNE, Switzerland — The three cities vying to host the 2020 Olympics are making their pitches to IOC members, hoping to seize the momentum in the final two months be...
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Chechen rebel calls for attacks on Sochi GamesJul 03, 2013 8:37 am - MOSCOW — A leading Chechen rebel on Wednesday called on Islamist militants in Russia’s North Caucasus to disrupt the upcoming Winter Games in the Black Sea resort of Soc...
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Olympian Tegenkamp joins Chicago Marathon fieldJun 27, 2013 4:21 pm - The United States just improved its chances at winning the Chicago Marathon for the first time in 11 years. U.S. Olympian Matt Tegenkamp announced Thursday that he will ...