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Mexico cuts budget for all, from athletes to archaeologists
MEXICO CITY - The Mexican Olympic Committee said Wednesday it will no longer be able to offer food, lodging and medical services at its main sports training complex, the latest...
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Bears host flag football tournament for 200 Special Olympics athletes
CHICAGO - The Bears opened up Halas Hall for a flag football tournament for Special Olympics on Saturday.
Around 200 Special Olympics athletes were able to participate and get...
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Ukraine eyes Olympic bid despite economic struggles
KIEV, Ukraine - Ukraine's new president has asked officials to consider a bid to host the Olympics, even with the economy still damaged by years of political turmoil.
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Persistence, positive attitude launched Olympian Herb Douglas Jr
Pittsburgh native Herb Douglas Jr. won a bronze medal in the 1948 Olympics and started the Jesse Owens Foundation.
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Swimming-As Olympics near, swimmers look to make their mark at worlds
SEOUL - The slogan for this month's world aquatics championships in South Korea is "Dive into Peace" but geopolitics will be the last thing on swimmers minds as they plunge...
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Photo finish decides 10k open water race at world titles
GWANGJU, South Korea - After 10 kilometers of open-water swimming in the sea, world championship organizers needed a photo finish to determine the winner of the Olympic...
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Boxing legend Pernell ‘Sweet Pea' Whitaker dies after being struck by vehicle in Virginia Beach
Considered one of the greatest defensive fighters in history, Whitaker won Olympic gold and titles in four weight classes.
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Winning the World Cup Comes With Perks Like This Onstage Dance From Jennifer Lopez
Everyone is busy celebrating the U.S. women's national soccer team ‘s World Cup win. But Carli Lloyd ‘s on-stage celebratory dance from Jennifer Lopez truly may have taken the...
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Boxing champ Pernell Whitaker dies; hit by car in Virginia
Pernell Whitaker, an Olympic gold medalist and four division champion who was regarded as one of the greatest defensive fighters ever, has died after being hit by a car in...
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Extreme heat is changing sports, from the Olympics to local races
As scorching days become more common, athletes grapple with how to handle the heat.
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Padres' Paddack loses no-hitter in 8th inning on Castro's HR
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Kemba Walker will 'forever love' Michael Jordan
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Angels pitcher Noé Ramirez suspended for 3 games
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Mike Clevinger strikes out 12 as Indians beat Tigers 7-2
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