Olympics
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Murray tops Federer for tennis goldAug 05, 2012 4:00 pm - WIMBLEDON, England — Andy Murray stood with the Union Jack draped over his shoulders, an Olympic gold medal around his neck, flanked by the man he had just beaten, Roger...
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Maroney falls, Izbasa wins gold on vaultAug 05, 2012 10:11 am - LONDON (AP) — McKayla Maroney’s feet skidded out from under her and a look of shock crossed her face. The Olympic gold medal that everyone was certain was hers was gone....
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Williams sisters defend Olympic doubles goldAug 05, 2012 8:48 am - WIMBLEDON, England — Serena Williams teamed with big sister Venus to win the women’s doubles title at the Olympics on Sunday, adding to the singles gold she won on Centr...
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Jager goes for gold today, Grevers wins gold SaturdayAug 05, 2012 7:59 am - Coming up today Ÿ Evan Jager, Jacobs High School, goes for gold in the 3,000-meter steeplechase. On TV: 11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. tape delay, NBC. Ÿ U.S. women’s water ...
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Ancient Greeks vs. modern Olympians: Who gets gold?Aug 05, 2012 7:03 am - The Games of the XXX Olympiad are under way in London, with China and the United States taking the early lead in the medal count. Last week, Slate visualized Olympic com...
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Douglas sacrificed much in quest for goldAug 04, 2012 6:44 pm - There’s a sleep-away summer camp in my hometown that I attended for five years when I was a kid, starting at age 9. My dad has often asked me why I don’t send my own kid...
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Images from the 2012 Summer Olympics on Saturday, August 4, 2012Aug 04, 2012 6:18 pm - ...
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Ennis, Rutherford, Farah mine gold for BritainAug 04, 2012 4:48 pm - LONDON — The host nation turned Super Saturday into a gold-medal fest within one glorious hour for assembled royalty and 80,000 fans, with Jessica Ennis leading the way ...
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US escapes, Russia beat Spain in men’s hoopsAug 04, 2012 2:55 pm - LONDON — LeBron James provided the big plays down the stretch to help the United States escape with a 99-94 win over Lithuania and remain unbeaten — barely — at the men’...
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US women prep for China in Olympic basketballAug 04, 2012 2:51 pm - LONDON — Maya Moore understands her role on the U.S. women’s Olympic basketball team perfectly — wreak havoc. Moore has done just that in helping the Americans win their...