Olympics
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Bolt can’t forget roots on the fast track to fameJul 06, 2012 9:16 pm - KINGSTON, Jamaica — Finding out where Usain Bolt might be on any given day on his home island of Jamaica in advance of his trip to the London Olympics — that’s not so di...
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Sailing siblings Zach, Paige Railey off to LondonJul 06, 2012 9:16 pm - When it’s time to line up to march into the stadium for the opening ceremony of the London Olympics, Zach Railey will make sure little sister Paige is at his side. It’s ...
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U.S. cyclist Phinney creating a name for himselfJul 06, 2012 9:16 pm - For the longest time, Taylor Phinney was simply the son of Olympic medalists Davis Phinney and Connie Carpenter-Phinney. That was his meal ticket, and in some ways his i...
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Swimming’s greatest rivalry will take center stage in LondonJul 06, 2012 8:46 pm - There’s nothing like a good rivalry to get the competitive juices flowing. At the Olympic pool in London, get ready to savor Michael Phelps vs. Ryan Lochte. They are the...
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China poised for golden sweep in Olympic divingJul 06, 2012 8:44 pm - China asserted its position as the world’s diving superpower at the 2004 Athens Olympics, winning six of eight events. The Chinese have only gotten better. Four years ag...
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Wheaton native Rooney named to Olympic volleyball teamJul 05, 2012 3:26 pm - Olympic gold medalists Clay Stanley and Reid Priddy were among the players chosen for the U.S. men’s volleyball roster for the London Games, along with three other teamm...
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US men's Olympic team set for camp, roster picksJul 05, 2012 2:00 pm - LAS VEGAS — LeBron James won a championship. Deron Williams became nearly $100 million richer. Kobe Bryant got Steve Nash as his backcourt partner. See, it hasn't been a...
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Injury knocks Bulls’ Noah out of OlympicsJul 04, 2012 5:19 pm - Bulls center Joakim Noah has withdrawn from the French Olympic team, citing the badly sprained left ankle suffered in Game 3 of the playoffs against Philadelphia. “I’m a...
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USOC to pass on 2022 bid, consider ‘24 and ‘26Jul 03, 2012 4:52 pm - DENVER — The U.S. Olympic Committee will not bid for the 2022 Winter Games, but will instead explore the possibility of hosting either the 2024 Summer or 2026 Winter Oly...
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Hersey grad among coaches who helped prepare an OlympianJul 03, 2012 4:00 pm - When Jim Messer of Prospect Heights travels next month to London for the Summer Olympics, it will culminate a journey that started during his sophomore year at Hersey Hi...