Olympics
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5 Olympic things to know for SundayJul 29, 2012 8:04 am - LONDON — Here’s what to watch for at the London Olympics on Sunday: 1. Swimming: The United States, Australia and France go for gold in the final of the 4 x100m freestyl...
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‘Oy tink:’ Primer on British English for AmericansJul 29, 2012 7:13 am - Associated Press LONDON — Americans arriving for the London Olympics will find that the chasm between British and American English can seem as large as the ocean that se...
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U.S. women’s volleyball team opens with a winJul 28, 2012 7:46 pm - LONDON — Destinee Hooker had 21 points and the United States held off late-charging South Korea 3-1 in their opening match at the London Olympics. The fans at Earls Cour...
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U.S. women overcome sloppy play, beat Croatia 81-56Jul 28, 2012 3:52 pm - LONDON — Tina Charles and Candace Parker each had double-doubles and Angel McCoughtry provided a spark off the bench to help the U.S. women’s team overcome a sloppy perf...
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U.S. cruises to lead in men’s gymnastics qualifyingJul 28, 2012 3:51 pm - LONDON — The Americans have insisted for months they can contend for the Olympic title in men’s gymnastics. Another night like this, and they won’t need to say a word. T...
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U.S. women reach soccer quarterfinalsJul 28, 2012 3:49 pm - GLASGOW, Scotland — Abby Wambach’s second-half goal put her atop the all-time list Saturday as the Americans dominated feisty Colombia 3-0, guaranteeing a spot in the qu...
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Images of Olympic pageantryJul 28, 2012 3:44 pm - ...
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Olympic Images from Saturday July 28, 2012Jul 28, 2012 3:44 pm - ...
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Lochte wins first U.S. gold in LondonJul 28, 2012 2:00 pm - LONDON — Ryan Lochte turned his much-anticipated duel with Michael Phelps into a blowout, pulling away to win the Olympic 400-meter individual medley by more than 3 seco...
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With royalty and rock, Britain opens its OlympicsJul 27, 2012 9:00 pm - LONDON — The queen and James Bond gave the London Olympics a royal entrance like no other Friday in an opening ceremony that rolled to the rock of the Beatles, the Stone...