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Dave Zirin: Worlds of sports, politics blend in election of 2008
Houston Chronicle, United States - By DAVE ZIRIN It's a long-standing lament of the political activist: "If only people devoted the time, effort and attention to politics that they apply to … |
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 The Daily Advertiser |
BREAKING SPORTS NEWS: Lesnar beats Couture at UFC 91
The Daily Advertiser, LA - AP • November 16, 2008 LAS VEGAS — Brock Lesnar stopped heavyweight champion Randy Couture in the second round of their fight at UFC 91 on Saturday night, … |
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 CBC.ca |
Sports Briefing | Skiing Vonn Wins Slalom
New York Times, United States - By AP Lindsey Vonn of the United States overcame a mistake in the second run and won the World Cup slalom opener in Levi, Finland. Vonn, who led Nicole Hosp … Winter sports |
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 Washington Post |
Sports Briefing | Swimming Another Record for Marshall
New York Times, United States - By AP Peter Marshall of the United States broke his own world record for the 100-meter backstroke on the first day of the short-course World Cup meet in … Sports Briefing | Swimming American Sets World Record |
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 Boston Globe |
Sports Briefing | Cycling Armstrong Seeks a Meeting
New York Times, United States - By AP The seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong is expected to meet with Tour officials before deciding to compete in the 2009 race. … Sunday Texas Sports Notes: Spurs sign D-League guard Ahearn |
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 TSN.ca |
Sports Briefing | Auto Racing Bowyer Clinches Nationwide Series
New York Times, United States - By AP Carl Edwards won the season-ending Ford 300 on Saturday, but came up 21 points short in his attempt to overtake Clint Bowyer and win his second … Sports Digest: Nov. 16 Sports in Brief: Pennington has sore foot SPORTS IN BRIEF |
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Sports News for Kids: Velocity Sports Performance hosting combine …
Naples Daily News, FL - By Naples Daily News staff report Velocity Sports Performance training center in Naples is hosting a county-wide search for the best youth football teams … |
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 Adweek |
Q4 Nonstarter: TV Sports Feels Recession
Adweek, NY - NEW YORK After a three-day sell-off that wiped out nearly $1 trillion in market value, the Dow last Thursday pulled a Brett Favre, rallying in midday … |
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Sports week ahead: KU, MU fans can have fun, help Harvesters
Kansas City Star, MO - The Border Showdown pep rally will benefit Harvesters Community Food Network this Thursday, from 2 to 7 pm at the M&I Bank Plaza branch parking lot, … Sports watch parties |
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 Sydney Morning Herald |
Seven sports make case Friday for place at 2016 Summer Olympics
The Canadian Press, Switzerland - LAUSANNE, Switzerland — Seven sports made their case Friday for inclusion in the Olympics, competing for two spots on the program for the 2016 Summer Games. … Golf, six other sports make their pitches to the IOC 'B7' sets sports bid ball rolling Olympics-Seven sports battle for Olympic inclusion |
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