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Orphan to Olympian: Hoffa's long road
FOX Sports - Olympics &bull Nov 18, 2011
Reid Forgrave has worked for the Des Moines Register, the Cincinnati Enquirer and the Seattle Times. Reese Hoffa was 21 years old, sitting at a coffee shop in his college town, studying for an exam. Then his cell phone rang: A number he didn't recognize. This was before Hoffa became a superstar in the world of shot putting. This was before he'd won the Southeastern Conference championship, before he'd won the Pan American Games, before he'd twice made the U.S. Olympic squad and became the 2007 world champion and set his sights on a gold medal at the 2012 Olympic… Full Story »
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Squash to improve presentation values as they seek Olympic inclusion
More than the games &bull Nov 7, 2011SUPPORTER: England's Nick Matthew is currently ranked men's squash world number one. SUPPORTER: England's Nick Matthew is currently ranked men's squash world number one. After two unsuccessful bids and complaints from the International Olympic Committee, who claimed the public couldn't see the ball and the competition… Full Story »
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Isaacson - U.S runner Ryan Hall placed fifth in Chicago Marathon. Can he win Olympic medal?
ESPN - Olympics News &bull Oct 9, 2011
CHICAGO -- Ryan Hall leaned back in a director's chair as if contemplating another Sunday morning cup of coffee as opposed to his fifth-place finish in Sunday's Chicago Marathon. I'm tired but I'm pretty caffeinated," he said with a smile about a half hour after crossing the finish line. The blond-haired, blue-eyed Californian happens to be this country's best medal hope in the marathon at the 2012 Olympics in London, which would be the first for an American-born runner since Frank Shorter won a gold and silver respectively, in the 1972 and '76 Games. But after finishing behind three Kenyans… Full Story »
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2011 U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Assembly set for Sept. 22-24
United States Olympic Committee News &bull Aug 18, 2011COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Assembly - an annual meeting of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic family - will take place Sept. 22-24 at the Antlers Hilton Hotel in Colorado Springs, Colo., as announced today by the U.S. Olympic Committee. NBCUniversal's Bob Costas will deliver the keynote address during the four-day event, which is being held in Colorado Springs for the second consecutive year. The Olympic… Full Story »
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Fastball stars' Olympic dream shattered - Vancouver Sun
Google News - 2012 Summer Olympics &bull Aug 12, 2011
Fifteen to 20 years ago, salmon and herring accounted for 90 per cent of the value of B.C.' Now groundfish have become signficant players. British Columbia's seafood products come from more than 80 species of fish, shellfish and plants. The… Full Story »
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Calipari, Dominican Republic team start practice
ESPN - Olympic Sports &bull Aug 2, 2011
But because Kentucky's John Calipari is coaching the Dominican Republic's national team in the upcoming 2011 FIBA Americas Tournament, the squad is training at the Wildcats' practice facility in Lexington. I never expected this, I got to tell you," said Horford, who played his college ball at Florida. "I tweeted the other day that… Full Story »
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Kentucky coach John Calipari, Dominican Republic team begin practice
ESPN - Olympics News &bull Aug 2, 2011
But because Kentucky's John Calipari is coaching the Dominican Republic's national team in the upcoming 2011 FIBA Americas Tournament, the squad is training at the Wildcats' practice facility in Lexington. I never expected this, I got to tell you," said Horford, who played his college ball at Florida. "I tweeted the other day that… Full Story »
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Robertson leaps for the top - DeSoto Times Today
Google News - 2012 Summer Olympics &bull Jul 23, 2011
Ricky Robertson of Hernando, who in 2008, claimed the mantle of the nation's top high jumper, has his sights set on Olympic gold. Ricky Robertson of Hernando is just under six feet tall and routinely jumps seven and a half feet. But, his life goal comes down to less than one quarter of an inch.Robertson, an All-Southeastern Conference and All-American high jumper for the Ole Miss track… Full Story »
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Squash unveils Olympics guru to mastermind 2020 Games bid success
Telegraph - Olympics &bull Jul 7, 2011
In recent years, squash has fallen short when it comes to Olympic inclusion but the sport gained significant ground on Thursday when the team behind Pyeongchang's successful bid to host the 2018 Winter Games was appointed to mastermind its entry… Full Story »
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Baseball making a comeback in Australia - Stamford Advocate
Google News - 2012 Summer Olympics &bull Jul 5, 2011
Baseball making a comeback in Australia Stamford Advocate Baseball had made inroads in Australia until the 2005 vote by the Olympic Committee to drop baseball from the 2012 Olympic Summer Games . In August 2009, the ban on baseball and… Full Story »
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Wushu, rollersports and wakeboard preferred to Twenty20 cricket for 2020 Olympic sport shortlist
Telegraph - Olympics &bull Jul 5, 2011
Twenty20 cricket will have to wait until 2024 at the earliest to be included in the Olympic Games but wushu, rollersports and wakeboard are still in the frame. Despite a groundswell of support swirling around the Olympic Movement in recent weeks, fuelled by thoughts of bumper television audiences and… Full Story »
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Nowitzki throws 1st pitch for Rangers after jumper - Boston Globe
Google News - 2012 Summer Olympics &bull Jun 25, 2011
Dallas Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki, of Germany, throws out the honorary first pitch before the start of an interleague baseball game between the New York Mets and the Texas Rangers, Friday, June 24, 2011, in Arlington, Texas. Dallas Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki, of Germany, throws out the honorary first pitch before… Full Story »
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Nowitzki throws 1st pitch for Rangers after jumper - The Associated Press
Google News - 2012 Summer Olympics &bull Jun 25, 2011
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - NBA champion Dirk Nowitzki carried a basketball with him to the mound before throwing out the first pitch for the Texas Rangers. With the crowd cheering wildly, Nowitzki showed off his stepback, one-legged jumper to send the ball in the direction… Full Story »
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Olympic spirit felt in Sacramento and beyond
United States Olympic Committee News &bull Jun 22, 2011SACRAMENTO, Calif. - A dozen local Olympians and eight local Paralympians convened in Sacramento on Monday as part of the hundreds of events taking place around the world this week in celebration of Olympic Day. The athletes (and one coach) began the day by marching around Raley Field - with an Olympic torch leading the way - and interacting with fans an hour before the Sacramento River Cats minor league baseball team faced off against the Fresno Grizzlies. Then, 2008 Paralympic wheelchair basketball… Full Story »
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Fumbling in the dark? Athletes learn to draw the line
BBC - Olympics Blog &bull Jun 7, 2011
Sprint canoeist Andrew Daniels thought differently. He successfully applied to take part in the Sky Living show, which lobs six singletons - three men and three women - into a house on the condition that the two genders may only meet in a darkened room. They're trying to find out whether looks matter through the hilarity of dating in a pitch-black room," is how Daniels sells the concept to me. The episode featuring him, filmed last autumn, is due to air some time in June. We went… Full Story »
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Fumbling in the dark? Athletes learn to draw the line
BBC - Olympics Blog &bull Jun 7, 2011
Sprint canoeist Andrew Daniels thought differently. He successfully applied to take part in the Sky Living show, which lobs six singletons - three men and three women - into a house on the condition that the two genders may only meet in a darkened room. They're trying to find out whether looks matter through the hilarity of dating in a pitch-black room," is how Daniels sells the concept to me. The episode featuring him, filmed last autumn, is due to air some time in June. We went… Full Story »
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Track & Field: It's a Snail's Race to Fill the Sport's Top Jobs - Bleacher Report
Google News - 2012 Summer Olympics &bull May 31, 2011
There are two fabulous high-profile job openings available at the highest levels of our sport and the best-qualified, most respected candidates are running-not walking-to the nearest exits. Sure, track and field, as a spectator sport (especially in America) presents some… Full Story »
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Reigning Garden City Turkey Trot Champ Looks to London - Garden City, NY Patch
gardencity.patch.com &bull May 17, 2011Periods of rain with isolated thunderstorms. Rain may be heavy at times. Highs in the lower 60s. East winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent. In late May, McDermott hopes… Full Story »
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London 2012 Olympic Bus Pin Badge
dealnay.com &bull May 3, 2011NBA Webber Player toon pin. Made by Aminco. Officially licensed collector pins made with hard enamel colors and polished to a smooth surface. This Bobblehead Baseball Player pin features spring-loaded live motion for an enthusiastic way to show off your… Full Story »
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In the news: Woods reveals knee, Achilles injury - Memphis Commercial Appeal
Google News - 2012 Summer Olympics &bull Apr 27, 2011
Tiger Woods pulled out of next week's PGA event in North Carolina, saying he has a minor injury to his left knee and Achilles' tendon. Tiger Woods has a minor injury to his left knee and Achilles' tendon that will keep him out of the Wells Fargo Championship next week in North Carolina, raising more questions that his health might be the biggest obstacle in his chase of Jack Nicklaus' record. Woods said on his website Tuesday that he hurt himself hitting a shot during the third round… Full Story »
