Archive for the ‘olympics’ Category

Isinbayeva senses gold again - USA Today

Thursday, March 11th, 2010

ReutersIsinbayeva senses gold againUSA TodayChinese hurdler Liu Xiang is happy just to be competing again, two years after an ankle injury at the Beijing Olympics started an all too long road to …Liu's title defense may be impossible, coach saysReutersall 16 news articles »

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Skater’s gaffe highlights politics of China sports - The Associated Press

Thursday, March 11th, 2010

ReutersSkater's gaffe highlights politics of China sportsThe Associated PressZhou won gold in the 1500-meter race and the 3000-meter relay in her Olympic debut. After her 1500 win Feb. 20, a breathless Zhou told China Central …Chinese gold medalist chastised for not thanking countryGuyism (blog)Thanks to Mom or the Motherland?Wall Street Journal (blog)Thank-you speech attracts brickbatsShanghai DailyReutersall 156 news articles »

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London 2012: US choose University of East London for their pre-Games training base - Telegraph.co.uk

Thursday, March 11th, 2010

Telegraph.co.ukLondon 2012: US choose University of East London for their pre-Games training baseTelegraph.co.ukThe US's attempt to overhaul China in the medals table at the 2012 Olympics will be based in east London, after it secured one of the most prized training …OLYMPICS: Team USA to use university baseThis is Local Londonall 157 news articles »

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The Olympic Test - Georgiandaily

Thursday, March 11th, 2010

Sydney Morning HeraldThe Olympic TestGeorgiandailyJust like China's authorities introduced “New China” to the world in 2008, Putin's Olympics will put on display the system he has built — which is why I …How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the OlympicsThe CitizenA time to talk: Our trip to the Olympics was inspirationalTheNewsTribune.comCanadians were truly goldenComox Valley Recordall 168 news articles »

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McDonald’s Sales Top Estimates on Olympics, Chinese New Year - BusinessWeek

Tuesday, March 9th, 2010

Telegraph.co.ukMcDonald's Sales Top Estimates on Olympics, Chinese New YearBusinessWeekSales at US restaurants open at least 13 months rose 0.6 percent, helped by a $1 breakfast menu and Olympic-themed ads for Chicken McNuggets, Oak Brook, …McDonald's Hits The SpotForbesMcDonald's Posts Robust SalesWall Street JournalMcDonald's (MCD) February Same Store Sales Climb 4.8%BenzingaInvestorplace.com -The Associated Press -Nation’s Restaurant Newsall 340 news articles »

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The Olympic Test - The Moscow Times

Tuesday, March 9th, 2010

The Moscow TimesThe Olympic TestThe Moscow TimesJust like China's authorities introduced “New China” to the world in 2008, Putin's Olympics will put on display the system he has built — which is why I …and more »

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Social conscience of Olympic skate champ Cheek still burns hot - Seattle Post Intelligencer

Tuesday, March 9th, 2010

Social conscience of Olympic skate champ Cheek still burns hotSeattle Post Intelligencer"China was obstructing, and that really went against the Olympic spirit I believe in," Cheek said. "I thought that maybe other athletes and people would …and more »

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Liu Xiang heads to world indoor championships - Xinhua

Tuesday, March 9th, 2010

XinhuaLiu Xiang heads to world indoor championshipsXinhuaBEIJING, March 8 (Xinhua) — China's former Olympic 110-meter hurdle champion Liu Xiang on Monday headed to the world indoor championships in Doha, …and more »

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Covering Olympics was a joyous five-ring circus - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Sunday, March 7th, 2010

CBC.caCovering Olympics was a joyous five-ring circusMilwaukee Journal SentinelCovering an event at the Olympics is different than covering, say, a Major League Baseball game or a National Basketball Association game. …Sullivan's message of inclusion resonatesVancouver SunChina's Winter Olympics triumph goes well beyond sportThis is LondonPEOPLE/POINTS NO. 10, 2010Beijing ReviewReal News Network -EMC Arnprior -Metro Canada - Vancouverall 4,568 news articles »

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Coughlin, Grevers win at Austin Grand Prix - Austin American-Statesman

Sunday, March 7th, 2010

Coughlin, Grevers win at Austin Grand PrixAustin American-StatesmanHoff won a silver and two bronzes in China. Like Coughlin, Aaron Peirsol won the 100 back in both 2004 and 2008 Olympics. Friday, however, he was topped by …and more »

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