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Former Notre Dame fencer Zagunis to carry the flag at Olympics
Former University of Notre Dame fencer, Mariel Zagunis will be the flag bearer for the United States Olympic Team at the Opening Ceremony on Friday night in London, England. “I’m extremely humbled by this incredible privilege,”...
Tags: Awards and Prizes, Beijing Games, U.S. Olympic Team, Shannon Boxx
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Plymouth's Uceny prepares to run for Olympic Gold
LONDON – Plymouth's Morgan Uceny will run for a medal Friday in the women's 1500 meter finals after qualifying in the semifinals. She earned her spot in the Olympic finals Wednesday with a 3rd-place finish in her semifinal heat. She ran a full...
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Achonwa headed to Olympic Games
South Bend Tribune Staff ReportNotre Dame junior Natalie Achonwa will represent Canada in the upcoming Olympic Games in London. The Canadians locked up a berth in the Games on Sunday by defeating Japan, 71-63, in the FIBA World Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Ankara, Turkey.... -
What's in a name? A lot.
Dark clouds — both the real and the metaphorical varieties — cast a pall Saturday over Jim Thorpe's annual birthday celebration of the borough's namesake. "Myself, my brother, my family, we are behind this town 110 percent," declared John...
Tags: Music, Asa Packer, Judges, Crime, Law and Justice, Modern Pentathlon
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Doping-WADA files appeal against Operation Puerto verdict
ReutersMADRID, May 17 (Reuters) - The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has filed an appeal against the verdict in Spain's "Operation Puerto" trial into an alleged doping ring in professional cycling, the agency said on Friday. WADA had expressed its...Tags: Spain, World Anti-Doping Agency, Madrid (Spain), Judges, Trials
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WADA files appeal against Operation Puerto verdict
ReutersMADRID (Reuters) - The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has filed an appeal against the verdict in Spain's "Operation Puerto" trial into an alleged doping ring in professional cycling, the agency said on Friday. WADA had expressed its disappointment...Tags: Spain, World Anti-Doping Agency, Madrid (Spain), Judges, Trials
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ANALYSIS-Upgrade crowns Turkey's peaceful rise but pitfalls loom
ReutersBy Paul Taylor PARIS, May 17 (Reuters) - Turkey's achievement of investment-grade status crowns a decade of rapid growth, financial stability and political reform by a "tiger" economy on the seam of Europe and Asia, but the rising power still faces...Tags: International Organizations, Iraq, International Monetary Fund, Human Interest, Politics
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Analysis: Upgrade crowns Turkey's peaceful rise but pitfalls loom
ReutersPARIS (Reuters) - Turkey's achievement of investment-grade status crowns a decade of rapid growth, financial stability and political reform by a "tiger" economy on the seam of Europe and Asia, but the rising power still faces pitfalls in a dangerous...Tags: International Organizations, International Monetary Fund, Human Interest, Politics, Israel
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Whaley named Bills general manager
ReutersThe Sports Xchange NFL Team Report - Buffalo Bills - INSIDE SLANT In a move extremely typical of the franchise, the Bills have promoted from within to find their next general manager. Doug Whaley, 40, has worked for the Bills since 2010 as lead...Tags: Shawne Merriman, Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior (tv program), Tennessee Titans, Terrence McGee, Jairus Byrd
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CORRECTED-Virgin Atlantic posts full-year loss of 93 mln stg
Reuters(Removes incorrect references to record loss in headline, first par) LONDON, May 16 (Reuters) - British airline Virgin Atlantic said tough economic conditions over the last year dragged it to an annual loss of 93 million pounds. The airline, founded...Tags: Richard Branson, Virgin Group, Ltd.
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Olympics-Sochi to unveil medals for 2014 Games this month
ReutersMOSCOW, May 16 (Reuters) - Medals for the 2014 Winter Games in Sochi will be unveiled at this month's gathering of top sports and Olympic officials, local organisers said on Thursday. The medals will presented at the International Olympic Committee's...Tags: Awards and Prizes, Sports, Sports Organizations, 2014 Winter Olympic Games, International Olympic Committee
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Judge clears way for fresh investigation of Spanish princess
MADRID -- In another blow to Spain's scandal-plagued royal family, a judge Thursday cleared the way for a new investigation into King Juan Carlos' youngest daughter, rejecting her appeal to have her tax returns shielded from further scrutiny. The...
Tags: Spain, King of Spain Juan Carlos I, Politics, Unrest, Conflicts and War, NATO
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