Phelps, Lochte advance to 400 IM final; rough go for Brits in cycling race at ... - Washington Post

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Phelps, Lochte advance to 400 IM final; rough go for Brits in cycling race at ... Washington Post LONDON â€" Five things to know about Saturday, Day 1 of the London Olympics: â€"Lochte wins first US gold, Phelps fourth in 400 IM. â€"Brits struggle in cycling as Vinokourov wins road race. â€"Serena, Federer advance at All England Club. Ex-Club Wolverine legend Michael Phelps struggles to fourth place at London ...Detroit Free Press While Phelps may be stepping toward retirement, Lochte the man of the hourSan Francisco Chronicle (blog) Lochte starts with a bang and a gold in 400 IMSTLtoday.com Palm Beach Post -NewsOK.com -msnbc.com (blog) all 5,707 news articles »

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Saturday's swimming competition at the London Olympics - MiamiHerald.com

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Saturday's swimming competition at the London Olympics MiamiHerald.com USA swimmer Ryan Lochte swims the breaststroke during the final of the Men's 400m Individual Medley. Lochte won, earning the United States its first gold medal of the 2012 Summer Olympics. Chuck Myers / MCT USA swimmer Ryan Lochte swims the butterfly ... Tim Layden: It's clear after a stunning 400 IM: This is not the Phelps of yoreSI.com Ryan Lochte Takes First US GoldABC News New Pecking Order in Pool as China Wins Two GoldsNew York Times Newsday -Pittsburgh Post Gazette -CBS News all 5,422 news articles »

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New Pecking Order in Pool as China Wins Two Golds - New York Times

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New Pecking Order in Pool as China Wins Two Golds New York Times LONDON â€" It was a rough opening night in the pool for defending Olympic champions, above all a certain Michael Phelps, but it was a historic night for the Chinese. Sun Yang became the first Chinese man to win an Olympic swimming title by pulling away ... Lochte wins gold in 400-m. medley, Phelps 4thCBS News Hard to know if Michael Phelps' 4th-place finish signals downturn or bad dayChicago Sun-Times Day 1: Phelps vs. Lochte, women's soccer and basketballWashington Post (blog) New York Daily News -Los Angeles Times -Reuters all 5,052 news articles »

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Cool temps forces bikini cover-up in beach volleyball - CBSSports.com

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Cool temps forces bikini cover-up in beach volleyball CBSSports.com LONDON -- When temperatures dropped into the 60s for start of the first night session at Horse Guards Parade, the Olympic beach volleyball players said bye-bye to their bikinis. Two-time defending gold medalists Kerri Walsh Jennings and Misty ... May-Treanor, Walsh cover up bikinis in cold, but win againUSA TODAY Kerri Walsh, Misty May-Treanor winESPN Olympics-Beach volleyball-US champions fend off AussiesReuters Los Angeles Times -Gazette Newspapers all 516 news articles »

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Lochte Takes Gold in Medley; Phelps Is 4th - New York Times

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Lochte Takes Gold in Medley; Phelps Is 4th New York Times LONDON â€" At the end of the 400-meter individual medley Saturday night, Michael Phelps, the world's most celebrated swimmer, hopped out of the pool before anyone else. It was his only first of the night. After winning every Olympic final he entered in ... Ryan Lochte cruises to gold in 400 IM; Phelps finishes 4thWashington Post Tim Layden: It's clear after a stunning 400 IM: This is not the Phelps of yoreSI.com London Olympics: Without burning desire, Michael Phelps flames outLos Angeles Times New York Daily News -ESPN -Kansas City Star all 4,941 news articles »

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Lochte rolls in 400 IM; Phelps fails to medal - Chicago Tribune

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Lochte rolls in 400 IM; Phelps fails to medal Chicago Tribune LONDON -- He has posed, shirtless, for the cover of Vogue. He has worn high-top shoes with wings, decorated in red, white and blue. He has sold lime green novelty glasses with his pet phrase -- JEAH! -- shading the eyes. Olympics 2012 Lochte wins gold in 400-m. medley, Phelps 4th 4 of 9CBS News Ryan Lochte cruises to gold in 400 IM; Phelps finishes 4thWashington Post Lochte dominates 400 IM; Phelps fails to win medalUSA TODAY CNN -FOXSports.com all 4,631 news articles »

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Nick Zaccardi: Lochte erases any lingering doubt with commanding victory in 400 IM - SI.com

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Nick Zaccardi: Lochte erases any lingering doubt with commanding victory in 400 IM SI.com Ryan Lochte took the lead after the first butterfly leg of the 400 IM and never relinquished it. 1. Ryan Lochte finally beat Michael Phelps on the biggest stage -- and it wasn't even close. Lochte won the 400-meter individual medley in 4:05.18, ... Lochte Wins Gold, Phelps Finishes 4thESPN Lochte wins 400 IM in blowout; Phelps finishes 4thHouston Chronicle Phelps, Lochte advance to 400 IM final; rough go for Brits in cycling race at ...Washington Post Boston.com (blog) all 4,218 news articles »

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US women shut out Colombia - ESPN

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US women shut out Colombia ESPN AP GLASGOW, Scotland -- Megan Rapinoe celebrated her goal by reaching into her sock and pulling out a birthday note for an injured teammate, part of a dominant and somewhat feisty performance that kept the US women's soccer team unbeaten after two ... US women beat Colombia, 3-0, clinch spot in soccer quarterfinalsLos Angeles Times Olympics 2012: US women's soccer wins physical game Saturday against ColombiaSportingNews.com USA clinches quarterfinal berth in women's soccerFox News Reuters -CBSSports.com (blog) -USA TODAY all 471 news articles »

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Phelps, Lochte advance to 400 IM final - Seattle Post Intelligencer

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Phelps, Lochte advance to 400 IM final Seattle Post Intelligencer LONDON (AP) â€" Five things to know about Saturday, Day 1 of the London Olympics: â€"Phelps squeaks into 400 IM final. â€"Brits struggle in cycling as Vinokourov wins gold. â€"Serena, Federer advance at All England Club. â€"British men off to surprising start in ... Live updates: Phelps-Lochte IBoston.com (blog) Phelps barely makes it, Park reinstated after DQMiamiHerald.com all 2,972 news articles »

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Phelps Barely Qualifies For 400 IM Final - ESPN

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Phelps Barely Qualifies For 400 IM Final ESPN LONDON -- Michael Phelps almost failed to qualify for the final in the first of his seven events, and Olympic champion Park Tae-hwan was reinstated after being disqualified for a false start in a dramatic opening to swimming at the London Games on ... Phelps barely makes it, Park reinstated after DQMiamiHerald.com Park reinstated after disqualification, Phelps survives in swimmingReuters Which Records Get Shattered?New York Times Chicago Tribune all 2,889 news articles »

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Kobe Bryant admits Dream Team was better than 2012 Olympic team - USA TODAY

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Kobe Bryant admits Dream Team was better than 2012 Olympic team USA TODAY Kobe Bryant is now paying his respects to the Dream Team. Bryant previously said this year's United States men's basketball squad would beat the heralded squad of 20 years ago which included Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson and Larry Bird among its 11 ... NBA Looks to Wake Up From 20-Year DreamNew York Times US team expects tough challenge in chase for goldSan Francisco Chronicle Kobe Bryant on LeBron James: We have more in common nowLos Angeles Times CBC.ca -Boston Herald -NESN.com all 240 news articles »

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Phelps Barely Qualifies in 400 Medley - New York Times

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Phelps Barely Qualifies in 400 Medley New York Times During the first morning of competition at the London Aquatics Centre, Michael Phelps, the two-time reigning champion in the 400-meter individual medley, advanced to Saturday night's final â€" but just barely. And Tae-hwan Park of South Korea, ... Olympics-China grab first gold, US swim drama loomsReuters Phelps Barely Qualifies For 400 IM FinalESPN Phelps' near failure to qualify and Park's DQ among surprises in Olympic ...Washington Post CBS News -Wall Street Journal all 2,716 news articles »

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Michael Phelps just makes IM final - ESPN

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Michael Phelps just makes IM final ESPN LONDON -- Michael Phelps barely qualified in the 400-meter individual medley, Olympic champion Park Tae-hwan was disqualified and world record-holder Paul Biedermann failed to make the final in a surprising first day of swimming at the London Games on ... China claim first gold, US swim duel loomsReuters Phelps survives, Park disqualified in swimming heatsChicago Tribune Olympics: Phelps barely qualifies for 400-m. individual medleyCBS News Minneapolis Star Tribune all 2,621 news articles »

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China claims first gold, Phelps and Lochte do battle - CNN

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China claims first gold, Phelps and Lochte do battle CNN How are you celebrating the Olympics? Share your excitement and moments with CNN iReport. London (CNN) -- China claimed the first Olympic gold of the London 2012 Games Saturday, with a victory for 23-year-old Siling Yi in the women's 10-meter air rifle ... Michael Phelps barely makes 400 IM final vs. Ryan LochteUSA TODAY Michael Phelps just makes IM finalESPN Whew! Phelps qualifies 8th for 400 IM finalFox News all 2,425 news articles »

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Live swimming: Phelps-Lochte are up first in men's 400 IM - USA TODAY

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Live swimming: Phelps-Lochte are up first in men's 400 IM USA TODAY Update 10:25 am Michael Phelps finishes first in his heat of the men's 400-meter individual medley, slipping past Laszlo Cseh of Hungary in a slow 4:13.33. Phelps' world record is 4:03.84. 9:30 am We don't have to wait long for one of the most ... Phelps and Lochte showdown to light up day's actionCNN International US stars Phelps, Lochte will get Games' drama started fastNew York Post USA swimming's biggest names face tough obstaclesMail Tribune WRTV Indianapolis -Delaware County Daily Times -ABC News all 2,051 news articles »

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Opening ceremony jolly good show - Chicago Tribune

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Opening ceremony jolly good show Chicago Tribune LONDON â€" In one of thousands of pubs across London, where surely tears mixed with laughter Friday night, they might say I was gobsmacked by the Olympic opening ceremony. In a more proper English teahouse, they might say I quite fancied that. Games in troubled times: London, do wellKansas City Star London Daily Report: Opening CeremoniesESPN Opening ceremony reaction: Pomp, patriotism and political gaffesCNN Telegraph.co.uk -Seattle Post Intelligencer -Los Angeles Times all 18,035 news articles »

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