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Bolt, Jamaica smash world record in 400 relay »
Posted by: ap 2 months, 4 weeks ago in Sports
BEIJING (AP) _ In yet another mind-boggling display of speed, Usain Bolt set another world record and won another Olympic gold medal, and this time ...
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This Year's Olympic Games - A Very Unique Overview »
Posted by: eric230 2 months, 4 weeks ago in Sports
In which sports-addled columnist dissects the ins, the outs, the what-have-yous of the XXIX Olympiad.
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Fidel Castro: Corrupt judges hurt Cuban Olympians »
Posted by: ap 2 months, 3 weeks ago in Sports
HAVANA (AP) _ Fidel Castro says corrupt judges are to blame for Cuba's sub-par showing at the Beijing Olympics.
The ailing, 82-year-old ex-president also ...
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Fidel Castro: Corrupt judges hurt Cuban Olympians »
Posted by: ap 2 months, 3 weeks ago in Sports
HAVANA (AP) _ Fidel Castro says corrupt judges are to blame for Cuba's sub-par showing at the Beijing Olympics.
The ailing, 82-year-old ex-president also ...
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Tennis: Men and Women Draw - Olympic Games 2008 »
Posted by: hookmann 3 months, 1 week ago in Sports
Men and Women Draw and Results
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Roger Federer: My goal is to try to get number one ranking back »
Posted by: hookmann 3 months, 1 week ago in Sports
"My goal is to try to get number one ranking back," Roger said. "I need to play well again. I need to win the big ...
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Roger Federer enters quarterfinals Beijing 2008 »
Posted by: hookmann 3 months, 1 week ago in Sports
Roger Federer of Switzerland defeated Tomas Berdych of Czech Republic 6-3, 7-6(4) in the third round of the Men’s Singles Tennis event at ...
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5 Dubious Moments in Olympics History »
Posted by: TweekerchickQC 2 months, 4 weeks ago in Sports
Ah, the Olympics: the intense competition, the thrill of victory, the
agony of defeat, and ... a butt pinch by Hitler? If you are sick and ... -
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Roger avenges 2004 defeat, joins Rafa in quarters »
Posted by: ap 3 months ago in Sports
BEIJING (AP) _ Perhaps Roger Federer's not washed up yet. Signaling his recent tailspin may be over, Federer avenged a defeat four years ago ...
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A winning Wii in the Olympics swimming pool »
Posted by: happygeek 3 months ago in Sports
It would appear that Japanese swimmer Kosuke Kitajima, who won gold in the men's 100m breast stroke event, has a Nintendo Wii to thank.
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Roger Federer crashes to James Blake in Olympic quarterfinal »
Posted by: hookmann 3 months ago in Sports
Top seed Roger Federer was beaten 6-4 7-6 by American James Blake in the quarter-finals of the Olympic men’s singles.
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Phelps wins 8th gold medal; breaks tie with Spitz »
Posted by: ap 3 months ago in Sports
BEIJING (AP) _ Cheering from the pool deck, Michael Phelps won his record eighth gold medal of the Beijing Games on Sunday to become the ...
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Phelps wins 8th gold medal; breaks tie with Spitz »
Posted by: ap 3 months ago in Sports
BEIJING (AP) _ Cheering from the pool deck, Michael Phelps won his record eighth gold medal of the Beijing Games on Sunday to become the ...
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Mixed legacy likely as China's Olympics conclude »
Posted by: ap 2 months, 3 weeks ago in Sports
BEIJING (AP) _ With a carnival-themed extravaganza, China concluded its debut as Olympic host Sunday after 16 days of near-flawless logistics and superlative athletic achievement ...
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Beijing 2008 - Austrian team told to stay in village »
Posted by: hookmann 3 months, 4 weeks ago in Sports
Austrian Olympic Committee president Leo Wallner has told Austrian athletes to stay in the official Olympic villages during the Beijing Games next month to help ...
