Tim Layden: Jones misses glory in 100 hurdles, while Manzano wraps historic 1500 - SI.com

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Tim Layden: Jones misses glory in 100 hurdles, while Manzano wraps historic 1500 SI.com Lolo Jones missed a bronze medal in the 100-meter hurdles by one tenth of a second. LONDON -- At 20 minutes past nine on Tuesday night, many members of the American Olympic press corps in attendance were gathered in the bowels of the Olympic Stadium in ... Dawn Harper seeks validation, Lolo Jones justification in women's 100-meter ...Washington Post Olympics 2012: Lolo Jones finishes fourth in 100-meter hurdles as fellow ...New York Daily News Attention on Lolo distracts from performances by those who won track medalsESPN Tampabay.com -NorthJersey.com -CBS News all 1,766 news articles »

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Call it the bonus round: Richards-Ross, Fraser-Pryce up for more gold in 200m ... - Washington Post

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Call it the bonus round: Richards-Ross, Fraser-Pryce up for more gold in 200m ... Washington Post And Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce's luggage will be a little heavier on her way back to Jamaica, thanks to her Olympic title in the 100. That doesn't stop either of them wanting to add something extra from the 200 meters on Wednesday night, ... Bonus round: 200m finalists go for extra goldHuffington Post There's no rest for Richards-RossESPN U.S.'s Richards-Ross into 200 semifinals with fastest timeCBSSports.com all 1,234 news articles »

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Experts: Time for Aly Raisman to strike gold - Boston Herald

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Experts: Time for Aly Raisman to strike gold Boston Herald By Tenley Woodman The 18-year-old Needham gymnast won gold in the floor exercise and bronze on the beam yesterday at the 2012 Olympic Games in London, as well as a team gold, leaving her poised for endorsements galore â€" but she only has a narrow window ... Needham pauses to watch Aly Raisman pick up two more Olympic medalsBoston Globe Aly Raisman closes strong for US women's gymnastics team at London OlympicsMiamiHerald.com Aly Raisman: Gold medal was "perfect ending" to OlympicsCBS News Wall Street Journal -Newsday -Boston.com all 986 news articles »

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Aly Raisman closes strong for US women's gymnastics team at London Olympics - MiamiHerald.com

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Aly Raisman closes strong for US women's gymnastics team at London Olympics MiamiHerald.com Aly Raisman won gold in floor exercise and bronze on the balance beam, but Miami's Danell Leyva was fifth on high bar. By Linda Robertson LONDON -- When all was said and done at the Olympic artistic gymnastics competition, it was Aly Raisman â€" as ... Aly Raisman: Gold medal was "perfect ending" to OlympicsCBS News Is Aly Raisman Jewish and other Olympics questionsNewsday A winning day for US gymnast Alexandra RaismanLos Angeles Times CNN -OregonLive.com -The Daily Jeffersonian all 1,380 news articles »

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Olympics Beach Volleyball: US Women Will Play for 3rd Gold Medal - Fox News

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Olympics Beach Volleyball: US Women Will Play for 3rd Gold Medal Fox News Kerri Walsh Jennings and Misty May-Treanor are determined to win gold in what will be their last game as a team. Not for the gold medals that would be draped around their necks with one more beach volleyball victory. They've already got two of those. Phil Taylor: Partnership of Walsh, May-Treanor set to end after all-American finalSI.com U.S. Pair Seeks 3rd Beach Volleyball Title in All-American FinalSan Francisco Chronicle US teams to meet in women's beach volleyball finalLos Angeles Times Chicago Tribune -Milwaukee Journal Sentinel -SportingNews.com all 1,850 news articles »

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London Olympics: A winning day for US gymnast Alexandra Raisman - Los Angeles Times

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London Olympics: A winning day for US gymnast Alexandra Raisman Los Angeles Times LONDON â€" The finish to Alexandra Raisman's Olympics was so much more fabulous than the start. Raisman, an 18-year-old from Needham, Mass., who was often overlooked on this US women's gymnastics team, did something no American woman has ever done. A Wait That Paid Off in Gold and BronzeNew York Times Aly Raisman wins gold in Olympic floor after bronze in beamNewsday U.S. gymnast Aly Raisman turns question mark into exclamation point with two ...Chicago Sun-Times Washington Post -SB Nation -ABC News all 970 news articles »

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A Wait That Paid Off in Gold and Bronze - New York Times

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A Wait That Paid Off in Gold and Bronze New York Times LONDON â€" For Aly Raisman, waiting was the worst part. In the all-around finals last week, she waited for the final standings after receiving the same score as Russia's Aliya Mustafina. Then she lost the bronze medal in a tiebreaker. Aly Raisman wins gold in Olympic floor after bronze in beamNewsday A winning day for US gymnast Alexandra RaismanLos Angeles Times Aly Raisman wins gold and bronzeWashington Post ABC News -ESPN all 953 news articles »

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Look at medal stand, not Jones - ESPN

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Look at medal stand, not Jones ESPN By Jim Caple | ESPN.com A Brangelina-worthy chunk of US media swarmed the mixed zone to interview Lolo Jones after she finished in fourth place in the 100-meter hurdles. As she talked frankly about her disappointment, few of the reporters noticed on ... US wins 4 medals, but another no-no for LoloFox News Australia's Sally Pearson wins gold in 100 hurdlesUSA TODAY Athletics: Self-belief helps Pearson emulate FreemanChicago Tribune Yahoo! Sports -The Guardian -BBC Sport all 1,333 news articles »

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Olympics-Algerian storms to gold after pleading injury - Reuters

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Olympics-Algerian storms to gold after pleading injury Reuters * Algerian wins gold a day after nearly being disqualified * Iranian weightlifter is Games' strongest man * Chinese hurdler Liu Xiang makes shock exit * Cyclist Chris Hoy equals Wiggins' medal haul * Jamaican Usain Bolt breezes into 200 metre semis ... Medal Fatigue for China StarsWall Street Journal Olympic Overview: Hurdles and gymnastics make for a memorable TuesdayCBSSports.com (blog) S.L. Price: Liu Xiang awes peers, country with toughness, but returns to China ...SI.com Salt Lake Tribune -The Guardian -New York Times all 1,246 news articles »

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Olympics-Gymnastics-Gold is a tonic for medic Zonderland - Reuters

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Olympics-Gymnastics-Gold is a tonic for medic Zonderland Reuters By Clare Fallon | LONDON Aug 7 (Reuters) - Olympic gymnastics champion Epke Zonderland has ambitions to be an orthopaedic surgeon. Just as well he has such steady hands. Zonderland's sure and firm grip on the horizontal bar in a daring and spectacular ... UPDATE 1-Olympics-Gymnastics-Zonderland flies away with horizontal bar goldChicago Tribune Olympics 2012 Results: Biggest Surprises from Day 11Bleacher Report Epke Zonderland wins gold medalESPN Los Angeles Times -Fox News all 96 news articles »

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Sally Pearson Wins Hurdles as Americans Finish 2-3-4 - New York Times

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Sally Pearson Wins Hurdles as Americans Finish 2-3-4 New York Times LONDON â€" When 10 hurdles are spaced out over 100 meters, Sally Pearson knows the fastest way over them. Pearson, a 25-year-old from Australia, continued her domination of the 100-meter hurdles on Tuesday night at the London Games, defeating the ... Pearson of Australia edges defending champ Harper of US to win Olympic 100 ...Washington Post Jones reaches Olympic 100 hurdles final -- barelySI.com Dawn Harper, Kellie Wells win silver and bronze in women's 100 hurdles, Lolo ...Yahoo! Sports all 859 news articles »

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Aly Raisman closes with gold on floor - FOXSports.com

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Aly Raisman closes with gold on floor FOXSports.com The US captain matched Gabby Douglas in gold medals, winning the title on floor exercise Tuesday. Add in the bronze on balance beam from earlier in the day, and she became the most decorated of the Fierce Five. World's best gymnasts point all their ... No more golds for Gabby, but Raisman finally gets (tie) break and claims ...Washington Post Aly Raisman wins gold in floor exercise, bronze in beamBoston.com (blog) Raisman Beats Romania Twice in 60 Minutes With Gold in FinalSan Francisco Chronicle ESPN -Fox News -SportingNews.com all 673 news articles »

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May-Treanor, Walsh will play for third beach volleyball gold - SI.com

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May-Treanor, Walsh will play for third beach volleyball gold SI.com Their win over China marked the 20th straight Olympic victory for Misty May-Treanor (right) and Kerri Walsh. LONDON (AP) Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh Jennings beat China on Tuesday night to advance to the beach volleyball gold medal game, ... Beach volleyball: US women seek third gold in finalReuters Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh Jennings of US beat China, eye 3rd beach ...CBS News Walsh, May-Treanor Go for Third-Straight Beach Volleyball GoldABC News USA TODAY all 1,228 news articles »

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Rafalca Does Not Advance in Olympic Dressage - New York Times

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Rafalca Does Not Advance in Olympic Dressage New York Times LONDON â€" As he rode into the ring on his horse, Rafalca, the equestrian Jan Ebeling blew a kiss to a few women in the stands he calls the three amigos: his wife, Amy Ebeling; Beth Meyer; and Ann Romney, whose husband, Mitt, is the presumptive ... Ann Romney Stays Loyal to Dressage, Plans to Breed RafalcaBloomberg Britain ends Germany's equestrian team dressage dominance with goldCBC.ca all 289 news articles »

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Protest, near perfection lift USA's Aly Raisman - USA TODAY

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Protest, near perfection lift USA's Aly Raisman USA TODAY LONDON â€" Aly Raisman stole the show from Gabby Douglas and Jordyn Wieber on Tuesday. All it took was a protest and tie-breaker in the beam and a practically perfect floor routine on the final day of gymnastics competition at the London Olympics. Aly Raisman wins another goldBoston Herald Raisman finally gets (tie) break, wins beam bronzeSI.com Aly Raisman earns floor ex goldESPN Los Angeles Times -San Jose Mercury News all 440 news articles »

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EYES ON LONDON: Olympics trounce 'Glee,' Bolt wants his jump rope, Zhang falls ... - Montreal Gazette

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EYES ON LONDON: Olympics trounce 'Glee,' Bolt wants his jump rope, Zhang falls ... Montreal Gazette LONDON - Around the 2012 Olympics and its host city with journalists from The Associated Press bringing the flavour and details of the games to you: ___ TAKE THAT, GLEE What would Gleeks make of this? The Olympics are trouncing "Glee" in the popularity ... EYES ON LONDON: Bolt's back, bling envy, Liu hops away again after hurdles ...Washington Post all 130 news articles »

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Carmelo Anthony: Low blow 'uncalled for' in US men's Olympic hoop team's win ... - Washington Post

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Carmelo Anthony: Low blow 'uncalled for' in US men's Olympic hoop team's win ... Washington Post LONDON â€" Hard fouls are fine. Carmelo Anthony has a problem with cheap shots. The forward for the US men's Olympic basketball team took one Monday night when Argentina guard Facundo Campazzo hit him in the groin while Anthony was shooting a 3-pointer. Melo: Low blow 'uncalled for' in win vs. ArgentinaCBSSports.com Durant, US men roll over Argentina 126-97Boston.com Carmelo Anthony 'wasn't celebrating' against Argentina, and neither was Tyson ...Capital New York Larry Brown Sports all 891 news articles »

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US men's basketball team tops Argentina, 126-97 - Washington Post

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US men's basketball team tops Argentina, 126-97 Washington Post Aug. 7, 2012 - Kevin Durant lifted the US men's Olympic basketball team into the top seed in their group on Monday. Durant scored 17 of his 28 points during the Americans' explosive 42-point third quarter. The US beat Argentina 126-97. Team USA Resumes Olympic Dominance in Second Half Over Argentina: A Fan's RecapYahoo! Sports US men stay unbeaten, rout Argentina 126-97The Salinas Californian 2012 Olympics Analysis: Team USA vs. Argentina Basketball ReviewOpposing Views Thunderous Intentions all 1,022 news articles »

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Durant, US men roll over Argentina 126-97 - Boston.com

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Durant, US men roll over Argentina 126-97 Boston.com Kevin Durant shot the US men's team out of trouble, and right into the top seed in its group. Durant scored 17 of his 28 points during the Americans' explosive 42-point third quarter, turning a 1-point game into a blowout that sent the US soaring into ... If It's Time To Scrap, US Is ReadyNBA.com (blog) Durant dials inHonolulu Star-Advertiser US men rout Argentina to finish group play unbeatenMissouri Sports Magazine ESPN -HoopsWorld -New York Times all 1,009 news articles »

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Liu of China Crashes Out of 110-Meter Men's Hurdles - New York Times

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Liu of China Crashes Out of 110-Meter Men's Hurdles New York Times LONDON â€" Liu Xiang of China, a favorite to win the 110-meter hurdles at the London Games, went out of the competition on Tuesday morning without clearing a single one. Liu, the 2004 gold medalist and former world record holder in the event, ... China's Liu out again in Olympic 110 hurdlesESPN EYES ON LONDON: Hurdle Carnage, Bolt's BackABC News Liu falls at first hurdle in LondonReuters Washington Post all 448 news articles »

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US women's soccer squeaks into to gold game - Albany Times Union

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US women's soccer squeaks into to gold game Albany Times Union Canada's Christine Sinclair, centre, celebrates with teammates including Melissa Tancredi, right, after scoring her second goal against the United States during their semifinal women's soccer match at the 2012 London Summer Olympics, Monday, Aug. US Women's Soccer Team Beats Canada at the Summer Olympics: Fan ViewYahoo! Sports When Every Game Is a Cardiac IncidentWall Street Journal U.S. soccer women rally in OT to beat CanadaWTSP 10 News Vancouver Sun -New York Times -New York Post all 2,068 news articles »

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Usain Bolt sets out to win 200-meter race, become 'living legend' - Newsday

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Usain Bolt sets out to win 200-meter race, become 'living legend' Newsday Olympics Newsday > Sports Print Aa Usain Bolt sets out to win 200-meter race, become 'living legend' Published: August 7, 2012 5:08 AM By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS LONDON - Get ready for more of The Bolt Show. Usain Bolt dropped by Olympic Stadium for a ... London 2012 Olympics: Day 11 morning sessionLiveBBC Sport Usain Bolt back at Olympic Stadium to highlight Tuesday action at London GamesWashington Post Superhumans remove all doubt, againVancouver Sun Voice of America (blog) -Philadelphia Inquirer -SI.com all 9,063 news articles »

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Usain Bolt back at Olympic Stadium to highlight Tuesday action at London Games - Washington Post

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Usain Bolt back at Olympic Stadium to highlight Tuesday action at London Games Washington Post LONDON â€" Usain Bolt returns to the Olympic Stadium on Tuesday for heats of his favorite race, the 200 meters. Bolt is looking to successfully defend the 200 title he won in Beijing four years ago in the same way he has already repeated in the 100 in ... The Bolt Show moves on to the 200 at OlympicsSI.com EYES ON LONDON: US wins long women's soccer matchSan Jose Mercury News Athletics: Bolt returns, Pearson eyes hurdles goldReuters Ninemsn all 8,986 news articles »

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Chris Paul, Coach K On Team USA's Win - ESPN

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Chris Paul, Coach K On Team USA's Win ESPN LONDON -- Maybe it's all true. Maybe this team gets sucked too easily into launching the long ball. Maybe it gambles too much defensively and maybe. Just maybe, it's too small to make it all the way to the highest step of the Olympic basketball medal ... Red-hot Durant leads US past ArgentinaSan Francisco Chronicle Durant goes off late, U.S. routs ArgentinaPhiladelphia Inquirer US Men Stay Unbeaten, Rout Argentina 126-97ABC News FOXSports.com -NorthJersey.com -Sportsrageous all 991 news articles »

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