Olympics
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Michael Phelps comeback rumors swirl after Florida report
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A report out of Florida indicated that Olympic swimming legend and Baltimore native Michael Phelps might come out of retirement for the 2016 Summer Games, but he was cryptic about any such announcement on Twitter.
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Rachael Wilson on the 'fast track' to the Olympics
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Just last month, Rachael Wilson smashed a national record. It took her about 72 seconds to circle the 200-meter track twice. That's more than five seconds faster than the previous U.S. record for girls 8 and under.
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Oscar Pistorius lawyers file appeal against bail restrictions
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Lawyers for Oscar Pistorius have filed an appeal in a South African court against bail restrictions imposed on the Olympian, who is charged with murdering his girlfriend, according to papers released by the Pistorius family on Monday.
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Oscar Pistorius case: South African PR company won't represent Pistorius
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A South African public relations company says it will no longer represent Oscar Pistorius, the double-amputee athlete charged with murdering his girlfriend.
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Oscar Pistorius case: Lead investigator in case replaced over his own attempted murder charges
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South African police on Thursday appointed a new chief detective in the murder case, replacing a veteran policeman who was himself charged with attempted murder.
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2024 Summer Olympics: Would Washington, D.C. serve as a possible host?
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Would Washington, D.C. make a good Olympic host? The District was among a fairly large group of cities approached by the U.S. Olympic Committee to consider a bid for the 2024 Summer Olympics.
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Oscar Pistorius: Testosterone, needles found in Olympian's bedroom, police say
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A substance found in Oscar Pistorius' bedroom was an "herbal remedy" and not banned, his defense lawyer said Wednesday, after police claimed they discovered two boxes of testosterone and needles in the Olympic athlete's house.
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Reeva Steenkamp murder: Oscar Pistorius charged in girlfriend's shooting death
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Oscar Pistorius has been charged with the murder of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, a model who spoke out against rape and abuse of women. In downtown D.C. Thursday, news of the crime added outrage to a rally protesting violence against women.
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2020 Olympics: IOC drops wrestling
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In a surprise decision Tuesday, the IOC executive board decided to retain modern pentathlon and remove wrestling from the 2020 Olympics.
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Olympics 2020: Turkish companies sponsor Turkey's bid to host
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Istanbul signed up seven leading Turkish companies Monday to sponsor the city's bid for the 2020 Olympics, a $20 million deal that organizers said underlines the country's economic muscle at a time of global financial uncertainty.
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Suzy Favor Hamilton: Former 3-time Olympian admits to working as 'escort'
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Three-time Olympian Suzy Favor Hamilton says she coped with depression and a troubled marriage by turning to a life of prostitution.
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Kellogg's Tour of Gymnastics Champions 2012 comes to D.C.
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Olympic gymnasts, including some 2012 gold medalists, are coming to town as part of the Kellogg's Tour of Gymnastics Champions 2012.
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Shaun White arrested on charges of public intoxication and vandalism
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Two-time Olympic gold medalist snowboarder Shaun White faces charges of public intoxication and vandalism, accused of drunkenly destroying a phone at a Nashville hotel and ending up in the hospital after he hit his head.
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Gabby Douglas: Racism claims rebutted by Virginia Beach gym
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Today’s session on the pop-culture bars finds a disgruntled gold medalist charging unpleasant things, people lining up to talk to Katie, other things, and the mystery music video.
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Team USA wins gold in men's basketball
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The U.S. men's basketball team defended its title by fighting off another huge challenge from Spain, pulling away in the final minutes for a 107-100 victory Sunday that gave the Americans their second straight gold medal.
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Caster Semenya: Gender test behind her, an Olympic silver will do
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Three years after being forced to undergo gender tests after winning the world title in a stunningly fast 1 minute, 55.45 seconds at age 18, Caster Semenya can introduce herself as an Olympic medalist.
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London 2012 closing ceremony set for Sunday
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The curtain comes down today on the two-week festival of sports with a thunderous celebration of British music, from the classical compositions of Elgar to the classic rock of The Who.
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Money-saving tips for your future Olympian
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The 2012 games has a lot of youngsters starry-eyed with dreams of Olympic glory, but a commitment to a sport can take a financial toll on a family, as lesson, travel and equipment adds up.
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