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International Capsules: U.S. team to train at London university before Games (The Brownsville Herald)
Yahoo News &bull 58 Minutes AgoThe University of East London announced Wednesday that about 600 U.S. athletes and 500 support staff will use its campuses, gyms and sports facilities, including a new $26.8 million indoor sports center that is expected to open next year. While… Full Story »
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Vonn falls in giant slalom (AP)
Yahoo! Sports - Olympic News &bull 2 Hours Ago
GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN, Germany (AP)-Lindsey Vonn of the United States fell in the first leg of the final giant slalom of the season, opening the way for her rival Maria Riesch to cut the gap in the race for the overall title.… Full Story »
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Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games for DS
sponsored listing • Shopping.comMario & Sonic at the Olympic Games, created specifically to take advantage of all the features the DS has to offer, boasts 16 official Olympic challenges including two new events that are exclusive to the handheld game - 10m Platform Diving and Cycling. Using the unique Touch Screen and Nintendo DS stylus...Full Story »
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Bo-Dyn bobsled worth its weight in gold at Olympics (Motorsport.com)
Yahoo! News - Olympics Search &bull 4 Hours Ago
When the United States team won the four-man bobsled competition at the Winter Olympics in Vancouver, it marked the first time in 62 years that an American team had walked away with the coveted gold medal. Full Story »
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The art of sewing (Basehor Sentinel)
Yahoo News &bull 4 Hours AgoProbably the most famous Americans when it comes to sewing were Betsy Ross, who created the American flag, and President Andrew Johnson, who was a tailor by trade. Even when in Washington, legend has it President Johnson made his own… Full Story »
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Gold Has Less Luster in China
China Journal on WSJ.com &bull Today
The International Monetary Fund last year announced it would sell 403.3 metric tons of gold to raise money for poor countries. This immediately sparked speculation that China would be a major purchaser-and the rumor spread through the market like wild fire. But comments out of China Tuesday seemed to dampen this theory even more than news from the IMF… Full Story »
Mario & Sonic: At The Olympic Games for Nintendo Wii
sponsored listing • Shopping.comMarking the historic first time these two renowned stars have appeared together in a game, Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games has players competing in events that take place in environments based on the official venues of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. Using a supporting cast of characters from the...Full Story »
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Sprinter Ivory Williams off U.S. team for World Indoor Championships after failing drug test
Olympics News on ESPN &bull Yesterday
American sprinter Ivory Williams has been pulled off the U.S. team for the World Indoor Championships after testing positive for marijuana. Full Story »
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London 2012: US choose University of East London for their pre-Games training base
Telegraph UK - Countdown to the Beijing Olympics &bull Yesterday
Website of the Telegraph Media Group with breaking news, sport, business, latest UK and world news. Content from the Daily Telegraph and Sunday Telegraph newspapers and video from Telegraph TV. The US's attempt to overhaul China in the medals table… Full Story »
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Keflezighi withdraws from NYC Half-Marathon (AP via Yahoo! Sports)
Yahoo News &bull YesterdayNew York City Marathon champion Meb Keflezighi has withdrawn from next week's NYC Half-Marathon because of a knee injury. Keflezighi said Wednesday he missed some training time because of left knee soreness. He's preparing for the Boston Marathon in April.… Full Story »
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US team to prepare, train at university near athletes' village for 2012 London Games (Los Angeles Times)
Yahoo News &bull YesterdayLONDON (AP) - The U.S. Olympic team will prepare and train for the 2012 London Games at a university complex near the athletes' village. Full Story »
Real Olympics: A History of the Ancient & Modern Olympic Games
sponsored listing • Shopping.comAlthough it's tempting to dismiss nationalism and commercialism as byproducts of the modern Olympics, the original competitions held in ancient Greece were also marred by their own era's political and financial interests. PBS' fascinating documentary THE REAL OLYMPICS sets out to demythologize the legendary...Full Story »
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US team to train at London university before games
Miami Herald - Olympics &bull Yesterday
The University of East London announced Wednesday that about 600 U.S. athletes and 500 support staff will use its campuses, gyms and sports facilities, including a new $26.8 million indoor sports center that is expected to open next year. While… Full Story »
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Lindsey Vonn finishes second in World Cup downhill race
LA Times - Olympics: Ticket to Beijing &bull Yesterday
Olympic gold medalist Lindsey Vonnfinished second in the final World Cup downhill race of the season, maintaining a comfortable lead in the overall title point standings with three races remaining. Maria Riesch of Germany won the event, completing the 2,920-meter… Full Story »
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US team to use university base at London Olympics (Connecticut Post)
Yahoo! News - Olympics Search &bull Yesterday
The University of East London announced Wednesday that about 600 U.S. athletes and 500 support staff will use its campuses, gyms and sports facilities for the Olympics. U.S. Olympic Committee chief executive officer Scott Blackmun says it's a "great opportunity"… Full Story »
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Hunter: black Dominicans are 'imposters'
Road to Beijing Blog on OC Register &bull Yesterday
Hunter discusses race in five-part USA Today series. Full Story »
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Coutts unsure if he'll defend America's Cup title
ESPN - More Olympic News &bull Yesterday
Russell Coutts is making plans for the first U.S. defense of the America's Cup since 1995, although he hasn't decided if he'll be competing. Full Story »
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Michael Phelps Greatest Olympic Champion - The Inside Story
sponsored listing • Shopping.comSwimmer Michael Phelps shattered the record for winning the most gold medals at the Beijing Olympics. This program recalls how Phelps won eight gold medals in the Beijing National Aquatics Center (also known as the Water Cube), and also talks to him about his stunning achievements in the pool. ...Full Story »
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US team to use university base at London Olympics (AP via Yahoo! Sports)
Yahoo! News - Olympics Search &bull Yesterday
The University of East London announced Wednesday that about 600 U.S. athletes and 500 support staff will use its campuses, gyms and sports facilities for the Olympics. U.S. Olympic Committee chief executive officer Scott Blackmun says it's a "great opportunity"… Full Story »
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Phelps breaks own U.S. record in 200 butterfly
ESPN - More Olympic News &bull Yesterday
Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps has broken his own U.S. short course record in the 200 yard butterfly at the Maryland Swim Championships at the U.S. Naval Academy. Full Story »
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Davis collects 6th 1,000m victory in World Cup
ESPN - More Olympic News &bull Yesterday
Olympic gold medalist Shani Davis of the United States improved to 6-0 at 1,000 meters during the World Cup season, winning Sunday's race in 1 minute, 9.25 seconds. Full Story »
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Pikesville Column: Olympic village was the place to be for lots of action (Owings Mills Times)
Yahoo News &bull YesterdayWhile most of us were curled up at home watching the Olympics on television, Ted and Risa Offit, my brother-in-law and sister-in-law, along with sons, Sam and Max, were actually at the Olympics. Ted is a member of the American… Full Story »
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USA Paratriathlon National Team Applications Now Available
Olympics News on USOC Official Website &bull Mar 9, 2010Applications are now being accepted for the 2010 USA Paratriathlon National Team. Full Story »
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Johnny Weir withdraws from World Championships
Miami Herald - Olympics &bull Mar 9, 2010
Three-time United States figure skating champion and 2008 world bronze medal winner Johnny Weir announced his withdraw from the 2010 World Championships Tuesday. After my sixth-place finish in Vancouver, I believe I must take time to reassess my strategies and… Full Story »
