Olympics
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The U.S. Olympic moments that made us cry and cringeJul 26, 2012 12:00 pm - Admit it. You cheered out loud as the U.S. hockey "Miracle on Ice" team beat the Russians in 1980. You gasped when Greg Louganis hit his head on the dive board in 1988...
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Reinsdorf has right idea on baseball expansionJul 26, 2012 11:52 am - Now you’re talking: White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf didn#146;t get where he is by luck. The guy is one smart cookie. Case in point: during a fundraiser to supp...
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Japan upsets Spain 1-0 in Olympic men's soccer matchJul 26, 2012 11:00 am - GLASGOW, Scotland — Japan produced a major shock in men's Olympic soccer on Thursday, beating medal favorites Spain 1-0. Japan forward Yuki Otsu broke away from his mark...
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Neck injury sidelines Aurora gymnast Li at OlympicsJul 26, 2012 10:17 am - LONDON — It appears the Olympic journey for U.S. women’s gymnastics team alternate Anna Li, the 23-year-old uneven bars specialist from Aurora, ended before the 2012 Lon...
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Images: Suburban OlympiansJul 26, 2012 10:08 am - ...
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Pints and Pimm's: Cheer on Team USA with London's best beveragesJul 26, 2012 6:00 am - Even if you can't get to London to cheer on Team USA at the Olympics, you can still celebrate with a bit of British flare. Between the steadily growing number of English...
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Jager named USA Track and Field Athlete of the WeekJul 25, 2012 11:00 am - After setting a new U.S. record in the 3,000-meter steeplechase, Algonquin native and Jacobs High School grad Evan Jager was named Athlete of the Week by USA Track and F...
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US beats Spain 100-78 in basketball exhibitionJul 24, 2012 7:36 pm - BARCELONA, Spain — Gold medal at stake or nothing at all, the U.S. Olympic basketball team was bringing its best Tuesday. Being back on the Dream Team’s turf required it...
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Jacobs grad Evan Jager says hair stays for OlympicsJul 23, 2012 9:54 pm - Jager pressured to cut hair, but times say it’s OK
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G4S replaced for Newcastle Olympic securityJul 23, 2012 1:54 pm - LONDON — The security firm G4S will no longer be providing protection at the Olympic stadium in Newcastle, city officials said Monday, citing concerns over the troubled ...