Monday, August 6, 2012

The Bolt Show moves on to the 200 at Olympics - SI.com


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The Bolt Show moves on to the 200 at Olympics
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Usain Bolt dropped by Olympic Stadium for a brief visit Monday night and did things his way, as usual, jumping to the top step of the medal podium to collect his second consecutive gold for the 100 meters. When the Jamaican sensation returns to the ...
100-meter gold medal in hand, Jamaican sensation Usain Bolt moves on to the ...Washington Post
EYES ON LONDON: Gabby Douglas back on balance beamSan Francisco Chronicle
TV blog: Hiestand breaks down NBC's Monday broadcastDetroit Free Press
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100-meter gold medal in hand, Jamaican sensation Usain Bolt moves on to the ... - Washington Post


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100-meter gold medal in hand, Jamaican sensation Usain Bolt moves on to the ...
Washington Post
LONDON â€" Get ready for more of The Bolt Show. Usain Bolt dropped by Olympic Stadium for a brief visit Monday night and did things his way, as usual, jumping to the top step of the medal podium to collect his second consecutive gold for the 100 meters.
The Bolt Show moves on to the 200 at OlympicsAtlanta Journal Constitution
Bolt's Olympic party may only be beginningSI.com
Will Bolt become first man with two 200m gold medals?Firstpost
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US women top Canada, Japan next for Olympic gold - SI.com


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US women top Canada, Japan next for Olympic gold
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MANCHESTER, England (AP) - On the verge of missing the gold-medal game for the first time, the US women's soccer team caught a break when the referee made a call rarely seen in the sport. Then the Americans put together a final winning surge, ...
Canada cries foul over GK callESPN
Despite lack of Hope, US erases Canada's to advance to gold medal finalFort Worth Star Telegram
London Olympics: It's 'crazy' as US women claw into soccer finalLos Angeles Times
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An unmatched explosiveness - ESPN


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An unmatched explosiveness
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By Marc Stein | ESPN.com Up only 1 at the half, Team USA goes on 42-17 run in the third quarter, en route to 126-97 win over Argentina. LONDON -- Maybe it's all true. Maybe this team gets sucked into launching the long ball too easily, maybe it gambles ...
Durant shoots Team USA to big win over ArgentinaSI.com
Olympics as Bridge Between Nations? Not When These Teams PlayNew York Times
Olympics 2012: Team USA's LeBron James, Kevin Durant prove too tough for ArgentinaSportingNews.com
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US Women Win a Thriller on a Header - New York Times


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US Women Win a Thriller on a Header
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MANCHESTER, England â€" The game was more than two hours old. Over the first 122 minutes of the United States women's soccer team's Olympic semifinal with Canada, the Americans had been shocked by three goals from their opponent's best player, ...
Grant Wahl: Morgan's game-winner caps thrilling U.S. victory over CanadaSI.com
Alex Morgan's goal beats Canada, puts US in Olympic finalUSA TODAY
US Women's Soccer Team Beats Canada in Olympic Extra-Time ThrillerABC News
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Durant, US Men Roll Over Argentina 126-97 - ABC News


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Durant, US Men Roll Over Argentina 126-97
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One 3-pointer after another, Kevin Durant shot down Argentina â€" and perhaps the notion that defense wins championships. This US men's Olympic basketball team is living proof that the best defense is a good offense. The road to gold in London is built ...
US men's hoops pounds Argentina 126-97Chicago Tribune
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Olympics as Bridge Between Nations? Not When These Teams PlayNew York Times
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US Women Top Canada, Japan Next for Olympic Gold - ABC News


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US Women Top Canada, Japan Next for Olympic Gold
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On the verge of missing the gold-medal game for the first time, the US women's soccer team caught a break when the referee made a call rarely seen in the sport. Then the Americans put together a final winning surge, inspired by the familiar â€" a pep ...
US women's football team tops Canada 4-3 in extra time, advance to Olympic ...Washington Post
US women's soccer ready to shine in London spotlightUSA TODAY
US women's soccer lifted by last-second heroicsCBS News
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Durant, US men roll over Argentina 126-97 - San Francisco Chronicle


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Durant, US men roll over Argentina 126-97
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LONDON (AP) â€" Kevin Durant shot the US men's Olympic basketball team out of trouble, and right into the top seed in their group. Durant scored 17 of his 28 points during the Americans' explosive 42-point third quarter, turning a one-point game into a ...
LONDON -- Some at-the-buzzer instant analysis of Team USA's 126-97 victory ...ESPN (blog)
USA men's team blows out Argentina in second halfUSA TODAY
US rebounds to pound Argentina in men's basketballLos Angeles Times
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In Final Seconds, US Rallies Past Canada - New York Times


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In Final Seconds, US Rallies Past Canada
New York Times
MANCHESTER, England â€" The United States women's soccer team usually dominates Canada, beating up on its neighbor to the north seemingly at will. In the last 26 meetings between the teams before Monday's Olympic semifinal at Old Trafford, the Americans ...
US women reach soccer final in thrillerFOXSports.com
Alex Morgan's goal beats Canada, puts US in Olympic finalUSA TODAY
Comebacks, officiating, scoring made US-Canada a classicSI.com
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In Tense Soccer Semifinal, US Women Beat Canada - New York Times (blog)


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In Tense Soccer Semifinal, US Women Beat Canada
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By DUNCAN IRVING Doug Mills/The New York TimesFans gather outside Old Trafford stadium in Manchester, England, before the United States play Canada in the women's Olympic soccer semifinal. The United States women emerged victorious at Old Trafford on ...
US beats Canada in overtime of women's soccer semifinalLos Angeles Times
Alex Morgan's header in final minute of injury time gives US 4-3 Olympic win ...New York Daily News
Olympics: Alex Morgan's last-minute goal lifts US women into soccer gold-medal ...San Jose Mercury News
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EYES ON LONDON: China nervously eyes pingpong gold - San Jose Mercury News


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EYES ON LONDON: China nervously eyes pingpong gold
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LONDONâ€"Around the 2012 Olympics and its host city with journalists from The Associated Press bringing the flavor and details of the games to you: â€"â€"â€" TABLE TENNIS TENSION How close did China's men come to getting beaten in Monday's table tennis ...
Olympics-No sympathy for bottle thrower who gets a slapReuters
EYES ON LONDON: A duchess drops by for a chat, Usain Bolt told to get in lineWashington Post
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Mustafina wins bars gold, Tweddle gets 1st medal - ESPN


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Mustafina wins bars gold, Tweddle gets 1st medal
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AP LONDON -- Aliya Mustafina stood atop the podium, proudly cradling her medal and watching the Russian flag rise. She dared not even imagine such a scene six months ago, her left knee aching and the ruthless brilliance that had made her the world's ...
Fatigued Gabby Douglas falters in uneven bars, no medalUSA TODAY
Gabby Douglas finishes last in uneven bars, American gymnast says Olympics are ...New York Daily News
Russia's Mustafina Wins Uneven Bars as Douglas Is Shut OutSan Francisco Chronicle
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"Unbeatable" Bolt keeps his crown - Chicago Tribune


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"Unbeatable" Bolt keeps his crown
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LONDON (Reuters) - Usain Bolt fired up a cool evening at London's Olympic Stadium as only he can when he retained his 100 meters title with a thrilling reassertion of his status as the world's supreme sprinter on Sunday. Banishing any doubts about his ...
Men's 100 final not just a two-man raceESPN (blog)
Olympics-Bolt brand has unique appeal for sponsorsReuters
Man Charged in Olympic Bottle Throwing IncidentABC News
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Olympics-Bolt brand has unique appeal for sponsors - Reuters


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Olympics-Bolt brand has unique appeal for sponsors
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* Bolt brand to expand after lightning strikes twice * Chance to raise profile in US market * Move beyond track and field By Keith Weir LONDON, Aug 6 (Reuters) - Jamaican Usain Bolt leaves his rivals trailing on the track and will outsell them off it ...
Man Charged in Olympic Bottle Throwing IncidentABC News
The Armchair Olympics: day 10The Guardian
IOC says it's NBC's call on tape-delayed coverageSeattle Post Intelligencer

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Best Olympian: Michael Phelps, Usain Bolt or Gabby Douglas? [Poll] - Los Angeles Times


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Best Olympian: Michael Phelps, Usain Bolt or Gabby Douglas? [Poll]
Los Angeles Times
Writers from around the Tribune Co.will debate who has been the real star of the London Olympics -- US swimmer Michael Phelps, Jamaican track star Usain Bolt or US gymnast Gabby Douglas. Check back throughout the day for their opinions and join the ...
Bolt brand has unique appeal for sponsorsChicago Tribune
EYES ON LONDON: Bolt told to get in line, Lebron on a train, bottle thrower to ...Washington Post
Usain Bolt could be star in many sportsESPN (blog)
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Brilliant Bolt scorches to 100m gold - Chicago Tribune


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Brilliant Bolt scorches to 100m gold
Chicago Tribune
LONDON (Reuters) - Jamaican Usain Bolt retained his Olympic 100 meters crown in spectacular style on Sunday, scorching to the second-fastest time ever run at 9.63 seconds and becoming the first man to win back-to-back titles on the track.
Man Charged in Olympic Bottle Throwing IncidentABC News
Bolt: 'Without a doubt, I'm the best'FOXSports.com
Bolt irked by 'weird' Olympic rules for lines, bands, ropesUSA TODAY
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London Olympics: What to watch for on Monday - Los Angeles Times


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London Olympics: What to watch for on Monday
Los Angeles Times
There are seemingly thousands of Olympic events each day. Here's what to keep an eye on Monday: TRACK AND FIELD After crowning Usain Bolt once again as world's fastest human, Monday's lineup seems a little quiet. Qualifying for the women's 200 meters ...
EYES ON LONDON: Bolt told to get in lineSan Jose Mercury News
Bolt irked by 'weird' Olympic rules for lines, bands, ropesUSA TODAY
Bolt fast becoming legend with another 100 winChicago Tribune
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London Olympic organizers to investigate Bolt's frustration with 'weird ... - Washington Post


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London Olympic organizers to investigate Bolt's frustration with 'weird ...
Washington Post
LONDON â€" Being the fastest man on Earth doesn't get you through security any quicker at the Olympics. There's no cutting the line for Usain Bolt or getting London's rigid regulations relaxed. And the Olympic champion's not happy about it.
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Judo medalist helps subdue 'drunken' Olympic bottle-thrower - NBCNews.com


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Judo medalist helps subdue 'drunken' Olympic bottle-thrower
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LONDON â€" A bronze medal-winning judoka said she had "beaten" the "drunken" fan who allegedly threw a bottle on the track at the Olympic Stadium about a second before the start of the men's 100-meter final at the London Games.
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Olympic Officials Condemn Bottle Throwing Incident - ABC News


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Olympic Officials Condemn Bottle Throwing Incident
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Olympic officials on Monday sharply criticized a man arrested for throwing a plastic bottle on the Olympic track before Sunday's men's 100-meter final, but competitors said the unpleasant incident did not affect the showcase event.
Olympics-RPT-Athletics-No worries, says vindicated BoltReuters
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EYES ON LONDON: Gabby's back, US-less 400m finalSan Francisco Chronicle

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Usain Bolt sets Olympics record, continues on to 200-meter race - Newsday


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Usain Bolt sets Olympics record, continues on to 200-meter race
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Olympics Newsday > Sports Print Aa Usain Bolt sets Olympics record, continues on to 200-meter race Published: August 6, 2012 6:04 AM By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS LONDON - Legs churning fast, arms swinging high, Usain Bolt finally made it to warp speed a few ...
Olympics-RPT-Athletics-No worries, says vindicated BoltReuters
Tim Layden: Bolt adds to developing legacy with second straight gold in 100 metersSI.com
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Saints cap good stay with 17-10 win over Cardinals - Fox News


Saints cap good stay with 17-10 win over Cardinals
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CANTON, Ohio â€" The bronze busts were impressive. Willie Roaf was magnanimous. And Drew Brees? Same as always. It added up to a great weekend for a team that really needed one about now. Brees produced a touchdown on his only series in the Hall of Fame ...

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Bolt Says He Needs 200-Meter Win to Seal Place as Olympic Legend - San Francisco Chronicle


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Bolt Says He Needs 200-Meter Win to Seal Place as Olympic Legend
San Francisco Chronicle
(See OLY for top Olympic stories.) Aug. 6 (Bloomberg) -- Usain Bolt said his quest for greatness remains unfulfilled even after he ran an Olympic record to retain his 100-meter title. Bolt, cheered on by a capacity crowd of 80000 at London's Olympic ...
Phil Sheridan: Usain Bolt 100 meters closer to being a track legendPhiladelphia Inquirer
Bolt's Olympic party may only be beginningESPN
Usain Bolt: petty London 2012 Olympics officials impose too many rulesTelegraph.co.uk
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Bolt's Olympic party may only be beginning - ESPN


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Bolt's Olympic party may only be beginning
ESPN
AP LONDON -- Legs churning fast, arms swinging high, Usain Bolt finally made it to warp speed a few steps past the halfway point of the Olympic 100 meters. Emerging from behind, he put clear daylight between himself and the field.
EYES ON LONDON: Lebron, Team USA face ArgentinaSan Francisco Chronicle
Column: Bolt does the Olympics a solidMiamiHerald.com
Usain Bolt defends gold medal in 100 dash, sets Olympic record with 9.63 secondsNewsday
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