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After rough week, Phelps admits he's 'not in the greatest shape'
Michael Phelps confirmed Friday what everyone else already knew: He's out of shape . The 14-time Olympic gold medalist failed to win any of his five races earlier this week at a World Cup meet in Stockholm and, more surprisingly, didn't qualify for the finals in three of those races. There ...
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Don't expect to see women's ski jumping in Vancouver
A Court of Appeal in Vancouver began hearing arguments today about why female ski jumpers should have the right to compete in the upcoming Winter Olympics. There are claims of sexism and discrimination, threats of cancelling the men's event if the women don't get a chance to jump and more ...
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What happened? Michael Phelps misses finals in two events
Superman had kryptonite. Michael Phelps apparently has non-polyurethane swimsuits. While wearing an old-style swimsuit, the 14-time gold medalist failed to qualify for two of three finals at a World Cup meet in Sweden today. Phelps finished 16th in the 100 freestyle, was disqualified in the ...
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What happened? Phelps misses finals in two of three events
Superman had kryptonite. Michael Phelps apparently has non-polyurethane swimsuits. While wearing an old-style swimsuit, the 14-time gold medalist failed to qualify for two of three finals at a World Cup meet in Sweden today. Phelps finished 16th in the 100 freestyle, was disqualified in the ...
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Only 100 days until the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver
One hundred nights from now, the 2010 Winter Olympics will begin in Vancouver, Canada . The city held a low-key celebration to mark the countdown, highlighted by the official handing over of the Olympic village from the city to the Vancouver Olympic Committee. Interestingly enough, there was ...
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The Colbert Report becomes main sponsor of U.S. Speedskating
You could be the new sponsor of U.S. Speedskating (provided you like satirical, political news shows). The Colbert Report has become the primary sponsor of the U.S. Speedskating team , after the previous sponsor declared bankruptcy last month. Host Stephen Colbert announced the partnership in ...
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'The Colbert Report' becomes main sponsor of U.S. Speedskating
'The Colbert Report' becomes main sponsor of U.S. Speedskating
sports.yahoo.com — You could be the new sponsor of U.S. Speedskating (provided you like satirical, political news shows). "The Colbert Report" has become the primary sponsor of the U.S. Speedskating team , after the previous sponsor declared bankruptcy last ... (more) 'The Colbert Report' becomes main sponsor of U.S. ...
Sorry, critics: NYC Marathon winner Meb Keflezighi is American
The biggest sports story of the weekend didn't involve Brett Favre or LeBron James and it didn't have anything to do with the World Series either. It played out on a 26.2 mile course in the five boroughs of New York City and featured a man who would be recognized less than almost every player ...
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Usain Bolt adopts a cheetah, names him 'Lightning Bolt'
Usain Bolt adopts a cheetah, names him 'Lightning Bolt'
sports.yahoo.com — The world's fastest man has adopted the world's fastest animal. As part of an effort to help protect Kenya 's endangered species, Usain Bolt formally adopted a three-month old cheetah cub today in Nairobi . (What? You thought the world record ... (more) Usain Bolt adopts a cheetah, names him 'Lightning Bolt'