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Olympic Committee Grants Free Speech To Athletes
2008-05-10 09:09:00 The Autstralian Olympic Committee has backed down from its previous decision that would prevent its athletes from freely expressing their views at the Olympic Games. The new agreement with athletes states: “Accredited persons at the Games may of course express their opinions on human rights and other such issues…Such expression of opinions and the conduct ...
SA athletes win African Champs
2008-05-07 10:12:00 South Africa's athletics team proved to be the continent's best when the African Senior Championships concluded in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on Sunday, by topping the medal standings with a haul of 22 medals that included 12 golds.
Olympic Athletes Warned-Behave Or Else!
2008-05-07 09:27:00 The International Olympic Committee warned athletes their behavior must be appropriate or they will face the consequences. In a strict intepretation of Olympic rules, they were told, “their actions, reactions, and attitudes will be scrutinized right down to appearance, clothng, gestures and any written or oral statements.” For the first time since the 1968 Olympics ...
Mexico Wants More Athletes To Make The Cut
2008-05-06 11:11:00 Mexico so far has 66 athletes that have earned passes to participate in China's Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, all hoping to win some medal but the truth is that they only have chances to participate in 7-9 finals.Mexico still aims to send 85 athletes to Beijing-2008, while this Latin American country sent 114 athletes to Athens 2004, where they earned four medals, two silver and two bronze. Mexico's team sports will be absent from Beijing 2008 since their men's and women's soccer teams failed to earn Beijing 2008 passes, and so did this country's baseball team.Mexican sports officials have stated Beijing 2008 will be difficult for Mexican athletes, since local sports officials claim they have not had enough time to get ready for the games since the current Mexican Sports leader Carlos Hermosillo has only ben heading the post since 2006. Mexican sports officials only promise to fight from seven to nine finals in Beijing 2008."We cannot forecast how many medals we are going to win,...
Who Says Race Car Drivers Aren't Athletes?
2008-05-01 00:00:00 By John Coyle Editor For someone who loves sitting around watching auto racing, I have a lot of friends who just don't get it. So obviously, I've heard pretty much every whiny, race-bashing comment you can think of?boring, waste of...
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Perfect Snack Bar For Athletes & Fans alike!
2008-04-26 02:48:00 Weight watchers and athletes will definitely want to get some of these! Promax 70 calorie healthy snack bars are the latest and most complete snack bars around. But why just 70 calories per bar? Promax has discovered that 70 calories per snack bar is the perfect proportion of energy for the greater majority who is looking to just get a quick bite or craving for something sweet.This all natural energy bar contains the right amount of carbohydrates for needed energy boost, vitamins, minerals and anti-oxidants all packed into a well-proportioned size of 70 calories. The key ingredient though is the 5 grams of protein packed in this small-sized goodness. Protein is the one responsible for muscle-building which is perfect for any athlete looking to get the most out of his or her lean diet.But don't be fooled by all these nutritional value Promax high protein bars offers. Some other branded nutrition bars out there are also packed with the same amount of carbs, proteins and minerals but...
Athletes express their feelings on Beijing 2008
2008-04-25 12:07:00 Gathered in Lausanne athletes from around the world met to discuss how to address the challenging international backdrop of this year's Olympics.
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Over 1,000 athletes to participate in African athletics championships in Et
2008-04-18 21:38:00 Source: APA Over 1,000 athletes to participate in African athletics championships in Ethiopia APA-Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) Over 1,200 athletes from various African countries are expected to attend the 16th African Athletics Championships scheduled to be held in Addis Ababa, the Ethiopian capital from 30 April- 4 May 2008, APA learns here Thursday. According to the local national ...
U.S. Women Olympic Athletes on Olympic Torch, China and Tibet
2008-04-18 08:08:00 U.S. Women Olympic Athletes representing the Synchronized Swim Team talk to me for this vlog about the China Olympic Torch Controversy. Kristina Jones, Megan Kenny and Andrea Nott issued a plea is to allow them to go to the Olympics and in a message to President Bush, Andrea says that an Olympic Boycott would not be effective I can't say I agree, but the point of this is to capture their point of view, not mine. For more on the team see this account at About.com.
Broker said to gouge athletes
2008-04-18 02:43:00 NBA legend Jerry West, Dodgers third-baseman Nomar Garciaparra and a bevy of other major sports figures have accused their prominent Los Angeles investment advisor of gouging them for more than $3 million in excessive commissions on bond trades.
By: Get rich
[Asinine] American athletes ?mixed? on role of protest in Beijing Olympics.
2008-04-15 19:15:00 SFGate
Beijing’s Paramilitary Olympics: 10,500 Athletes - 94,000 Security
2008-04-14 06:16:00 the independent: What used to be called the Olympics are likely this summer to become the Paramilitary Games. China is planning to deploy more than 94,000 security personnel at the Beijing celebration in August, which means that uniformed and plain-clothes operatives will outnumber the 10,500 athletes by nearly nine to one. Leading what will be the biggest security effort the world has ever seen is the People’s Armed Police, a 660,000-strong militia force, which has been involved in the crackdown on Tibetan demonstrators in Lhasa. The PAP is also believed to have provided the squads of blue and white tracksuited paramilitaries who formed the controversial phalanx of guards for the Olympic torch as it made its chaotic way across London, Paris and San Francisco last week. On Thursday, the People’s Armed Police News reported that the PAP force was told to prevent any security threats that could upset the Games. The paper issued a “political mobilisation order” ...
By: Thought-Blender
Free Athletes And Asthma Kit
2008-04-13 16:15:00 https://www.athletesandasthma.c-om/athletes/athletesandasthma/-
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DJ Tiesto - Parade of the Athletes
2008-04-12 12:39:00 DJ Tiesto - Parade of the Athletes Mp3 1. Heroes 2. Breda 8pm 3. Ancient History 4. Traffic 5. Euphoria 6. Athena 7. Olympic Flame 8. Lethal Industry 9. Coming Home 10. Adagio For Strings 11.... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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Athletes and Philanthropy
2008-04-11 21:36:00 I was just reading Boston Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling's blog (www.38pitches.com) and it got me thinking about the relationship between athletes and philanthropy, because Curt is an avid supporter of charities that deal with ALS. Although some athletes participate in charitable activity because they are forced to by their teams or leagues, I believe most contribute because they truly enjoy it. Also, many athletes understand that they have been truly blessed to be in the position that they are, and that helping out those less fortunate than they are is a very easy decision for them.Athletes in this country are role models to millions of children, and these children will take notice to the charitable work that the athletes do. Helping children realize the importance of helping out those in need at a young age is very important, and athletes have the opportunity to achieve this.There are two organizations listed on our site that were started by star athle...
Athletes who take Tibet stand 'face Olympic cut'
2008-04-11 17:57:00 Athletes who display Tibetan flags at Olympic venues ? including in their own rooms ? could be expelled from this summer?s Games in Beijing under anti-propaganda rules. Jacques Rogge, the president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), said that competitors were free to express their political views but faced sanctions if they indulged in propaganda. He accompanied those comments with an admission that the Games were in ?crisis? after pro-Tibet protests engulfed the Olympic torch relay. given short shrift by Beijing, which bluntly told him to keep politics out of the Games" href="http://www.timesonline.co-.uk/tol/sport/olympics/article3-724308.ece">Mr Rogge?s call for Beijing to abide by its promise to address human rights was given short shrift by Beijing, which bluntly told him to keep politics out of the Games. That's right. When the President of the IOC asked Beijing to abide by its promise to address human rights, they basically told him to go fuck himself. Any...
China: Muslim Plot To Kidnap Olympic Athletes Stopped
2008-04-11 01:41:00 URUMQI, China - The International Olympics chief said Thursday that the Summer Games scheduled for August in China are in ''crisis'' amid protests following the Olympic torch, and the sense of emergency surrounding the games grew Thursday when China declared that it had smashed a Muslim terrorist ring that was plotting to kidnap Olympic athletes.The Ministry of Public Security said it broke up a terror ring of 35 members of the East Turkestan Islamic Movement in this predominantly Muslim city in far west China. It said the group planned a variety of actions to disrupt the Aug. 8-24 games, including setting off bombs in Beijing and Shanghai.The arrests occurred March 26 to April 6, Public Security Ministry spokesman Wu Heping told a news conference in Beijing, adding that police also seized 21 pounds of explosives, eight detonators and two explosive devices.''The violent terrorist group plotted to kidnap foreign journalists, tourists and athletes during the Beijing Olympics and...
SJ Mercury News/SF Chronicle Athletes of the Week
2008-04-10 20:25:00 Lynbrook's Eric Surprenant gets this week's award following another impressive performance over the really long hurdles race (full 400m.) at the Stanford Invitational.You can view the article at the following link:•Eric Surprenant, Lynbrook - San Jose Mercury NewsAshton Purvis of St. Elizabeth gets the Athlete of the Week honors in the San Francisco Chronicle:•Athletes of the WeekALSO, Oak Grove middle distance ace, Sebastian Sam, gets a mention in the Highlight reel in the SJ Mercury for his impressive 400m. victory:•Highlight reelIf you know of other newspaper links for Northern California Track and Field athletes, please send them to albertjcaruana@gmail.com
Athletes Are Just Like Us: HOF Edition - Dick Vitale
2008-04-09 16:35:00 At Afraid of Ed Hochuli we like to do a weekly article where we deconstruct someone in the world of sports (usually an athlete) and discuss why they are just like us.I am bringing it to the masses at Armchair for the first time with my Hall of Fame Edition. The Basketball Hall of Fame has
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Burning questions answered: Disney stars as athletes?
2008-04-07 09:53:00 We have all spent afternoons at a time thinking about what sports different Disney characters would be best at. Because I know this is such a common train of thought, I decided to write what I feel about the matter and hopefully you can see if you agree or not. Tarzan: gymnastics. He would be a natural on the uneven bars and he has the ...
Today?s Best - Jennifer Sterger Losing Her Stuff and Tough Athletes
2008-04-04 23:00:00 Word is Jennifer Sterger is getting stale. She had her glory a few years ago when everyone spotted her in the stands at FSU football games. Now it doesn’t look like she’s doing much. Well, if she’s getting stale then it’s time for me to let girls rot for three years and ...
French Olympic Athletes Want ?For a better world? Badge
2008-04-04 20:03:00 From AP: “French athletes said Friday they want to be able to wear a badge marked ‘For a better world’ at the Beijing Olympics to show support for human rights in the wake of China’s crackdown in Tibet. The athletes plan to lobby the International Olympic Committee for permission to wear the badge, a symbol of their ...
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Issue for Athletes: Protest on Darfur at Olympics
2008-04-02 06:12:00 Socially conscious athletes are struggling to honor their beliefs while also respecting the purpose of the Games.
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What Sports Cause Tendonitis?
2008-04-01 21:40:00 What is Tendonitis? Tendonitis, also known as tendinitis, is what takes place when a tear or swelling occurs in the tendons of the body. A tendon is a very thick, cord-like material in the body which is responsible for attaching the muscles to the bones.
Athletes stuggle to balance politics, Olympic decorum and sponsors
2008-04-01 15:35:00 Whether speaking to a group of young softball players or plying her teammates with literature, Jessica Mendoza, a 27-year-old outfielder on the U.S. Olympic softball team, does not hesitate to speak her mind about the killings in Darfur.
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Female Athletes Fight, Assistant Football Coach Gets Fired
2008-03-28 05:42:00 The two lovely young ladies in the picture above are Patty Paniagua (L) and Katrina Johnson (R), and they’re student-athletes at Arizona Western College. Paniagua is a former All-American volleyball player for the school, and Johnson’s a redshirt sophomore basketball player. Apparently, when they’re not studying or playing ball the girls are kicking up dust. Patty and Katrina spent Monday night in jail after being hit with charges that were “misdemeanor in nature”. From the Yuma Sun: The arrests were the result of a series of assaults that occurred on campus at the AWC residence halls on Monday evening involving the two student-athletes, as well as several other students. One female student was taken to Yuma Regional Medical Center for treatment of bumps and bruises, while another declined any further treatment from paramedics the night of the attacks. Looks like Patty and Katrina are the new Thelma and Louise… And the story gets better. During A...
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British Athletes Tested For Doping
2008-03-27 19:40:00 UK Sports announced Wednesday that the Briton sports governing body will have every member athlete tested for doping at least once before sending them to the Beijing Olympic Games. "We have a duty to ensure we do all we can to show the world that the British teams competing in Beijing are drug-free," John Scott, director of Drug-Free Sport at UK Sport, said in a statement.As part of the country's most comprehensive pre-Olympic testing program, more than 1,500 tests will be carried out on athletes attending the world grand event, running on Aug. 8 to 24, and the following Paralympic Games. The program is run in partnership with the British Olympic Association (BOA) and British Paralympic Association (BPA). "The majority of tests will be attempted through no advance notice out-of-competition tests, either at squad training sessions or through whereabouts information provided by athletes, with additional tests targeted at key in-competition Beijing selection events," said Scott. "Bo...
Social network for young Athletes
2008-03-26 23:50:00 There are millions of young children playing sports. Now you can become part of a social network site for youth sports. The site WePlay.com by Creative Artists Agency is expected to launch in April. This would be great to track all your athletic accomplishments. Like a resume of your sporting activity. The Social sports site could be a good place for scouts to get a heads up on athletes that they might want to offer college scholarships to. A brilliant tool for Sports athlete search.Cheers
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Athletes in Playboy
2008-03-26 01:34:00 Added: 2008-03-25 17:23:24 Here are some of the top athletes that graced the pages of Playboy.
World athletes hail torch relay as flame lit up - Xinhua
2008-03-24 11:47:00 KCBY.com 11World athletes hail torch relay as flame lit upXinhua, China - 8 hours agoBEIJING, March 24 (Xinhua) -- World athletes hailed the torch relay of the Beijing Olympic Games as the flame was lit up in Ancient Olympia and started its ...New Environmental Champion Torchbearers around the World Prepare ... InfoBolsaNew Environmental Champion Torchbearers around the World Prepare (3º) InfoBolsa`The world should try for a change inside China` Business StandardRidiculopathy Daily (satire) - CTV.caall 1,806 news articles
Pro-Athletes understand Chiropractic
2008-03-18 11:32:00 Many of us have learned truth of the famous saying "no pain-no gain". This happens when it comes to exercise and training programs. How would you feel if you discovered that you could radically improve your athletic skills with a simple step that could make workouts easier, get rid of pain, and improve your overall performance? Many of today's recreational and professional athletes, who perform at all levels, are adding chiropractic adjustments to their workout regimen to help them accomplish and achieve their sports goals!
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Study: HGH May Not Make Athletes Better (But It Made Rambo Great!!!)
2008-03-18 09:15:00 I personally advocate the use of HGH because Sylvester Stallone used it in order to get in shape to make Rambo. The fact that Rambo is the single greatest movie to come out this year makes it okay with me, but it turns out that smart people agree with me (for different reasons). A new ...
By: Sportaphile
Hanging Athletes
2008-03-17 18:13:00 An advertising campaign for the Italian based Sparring Partner Gym…
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Athletes and Braces: You're Doing it Wrong
2008-03-11 15:12:00 It's story time boys and girls. Around a week ago my ortho friend told me about a patient of his: 16 year old boy who came into his office with a fractured femur from playing basketball. This boy fractured his leg after having knee to knee contact with another boy of approximate weight and
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Probiotics Protect Athletes
2008-03-10 17:42:00 Strenuous training can affect the immune system and make athletes vulnerable to coughs and colds, but Australian researchers have found that probiotic supplements reduce the number and length of infections suffered by long-distance runners, in fact, taking probiotics more than halves the days that runners show symptoms. The study published in the British Journal of Sports ...
Beijing Olympic Athletes Village
2008-03-09 17:28:00 The Beijing Olympic Village, known as "Dream World" is nearing completion.The eco-friendly complex will house 16,000 athletes for this summer's Olympic Games. Complete with a 5,000-seat cafeteria and solar-powered showers the Olympic Village also has a prayer center to accommodate the various religious faiths of the 2008 Olympians.The six and nine floor apartments will become luxury condominiums after the Games and already all have been sold to open in 2009. The Beijing Olympic Village is near to the main Olympic venues such as the National Stadium and the National Aquatics Center.Construction began in 2005 and will be completed on time. Prior residents have been relocated to alternative accommodation.Hotels in BeijingBuy 2008 Beijing Olympics TicketsBooks on China and BeijingTagsBeijing China Athletes Village Beijing 0lympicsBook the Fujian Hotel Beijing Book the Beijing Qianyuan International Business Hotel
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Saskatchewan Sports - I?ve no problem with male athletes negotiating underw
2008-03-08 19:20:00 Nightclubs and restaurants will be closed in Workers Stadium during the Beijing Olympics for security reasons, chinadaily.com reported. However, to avoid any incidents, the neighbourhood Hooters will remain open. If you are a news buff, you will recall the last time the Chinese government tried to close a Hooters restaurant, a brave protester stood in ...
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Don?t get personal, earn athletes? respect
2008-03-07 17:27:00 Here are a few more highlights from two sports panels I attended a few weeks ago during the Illinois College Press Association. As expected, the writers and editors at the Chicago Tribune offered some terrific advice on a wide range of topics.On writing blogsThis is where writers put breaking news, notes and observations. For example, if Lou Piniella says anything during spring training, the paper?s baseball writer, Paul Sullivan, will add those comments on the blog. ?We reserve the nuanced, analytical stories for print,? says Tribune sports editor Dan McGrath. ? Many blogs offer fan perspectives, but this information is not always verified. Instead, many blogs offer rumors or rely on reporting done by newspapers. That?s where news organizations play a key role. ?Somebody has to provide that content,? McGrath said, ?But it has to be responsible content. ? Everybody has an opinion. We try to have an informed opinion.? ? Journalists love to get recognized for breaking stories online. ...
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S’pore ‘won’t be trading hub of foreign athletes’
2008-03-06 01:40:00 S’pore ‘won’t be trading hub of foreign athletes’ By Kor Kian Beng  FOREIGN athletes are here to stay: They help put Singapore on the world map through their sporting achievements. Mr Teo Ser Luck, Parliamentary Secretary for the Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports, cited two China-born athletes - swimmer Tao Li and table tennis player Gao Ning - who won four and three gold medals respectively at the 2007 SEA Games in Thailand. Foreign sports talents like them contributed 34.9 per cent of Singapore’s 43 gold medals at the event, even though they made up only 7.6 per cent of the 423-strong contingent, he noted. He was responding to concerns raised in Parliament by Nominated MP Jessie Phua and Mr Seah Kian Peng (Marine Parade GRC) over the foreign talent scheme. Ms Phua, who is president of the Singapore Bowling Federation, recalled that out of 97 foreign sports talents, 54 had been granted citizenship. But only 37 of these citizens ...
world class athletes set to compete for us$ 2 million zayed ... - Al-Bawaba
2008-03-02 15:53:00 world class athletes set to compete for us$ 2 million zayed ...Al-Bawaba, Jordan -- 30 minutes agoWorld class athletes are set to compete for a total of US$ 2 Million at the Zayed International Marathon to be held in Abu Dhabi on 28th February 2008. ...
The Girls Next Door Preview: Athletes Welcome!
2008-03-02 07:28:00 Here’s a preview for tonight’s episode of The Girls Next Door: The show will feature two prominent figures from the world of sports. Professional surfer Kelly Slater and Olympic gold-medalist swimmer Amanda Beard will appear on the series, the latter of which has posed naked for Hugh Hefner’s publication. Slater will be present...
Do Athletes Need Supplemental Antioxidants?
2008-02-29 12:14:00 As a result of training, all of the various oxidative processes are elevated in both aerobic and anaerobic athletes. The magnitude of these elevations depends on the intensity and type of exercise in which one is engaged. Also, some authors have speculated that the oxidative muscle damage associated with exercise may lead to the termination of muscular effort. In light of this knowledge, researchers and lay people alike have speculated that antioxidant supplementation may level the playing field, reducing tissue damage and soreness, improving exercise performance, and even prolonging life span. But do we need nutritional supplements to protect us from oxidative damage Or can our bodies handle the stress naturally through homeostasis? Regarding antioxidant homeostasis, most of the research done on endogenous antioxidant enzymes and their adaptation to exercise has been done using endurance protocols. From this research, aerobically trained individuals (including humans and rats) have...
HAPPY BIRTHDAY LEAP YEAR ATHLETES
2008-02-29 11:09:00 February 29th is just another day to me. I don’t buy any of the Leap Year superstitions, and I don’t do anything special for our extra day. I am, however, amazed that a bunch of goofballs in tights could figure out that the Earth circles the sun in 365 1/4 days. Since the Leap Year is ...
By: You Been Blinded
HAPPY BIRTHDAY LEAP YEAR ATHLETES
2008-02-29 11:09:00 February 29th is just another day to me. I don’t buy any of the Leap Year superstitions, and I don’t do anything special for our extra day. I am, however, amazed that a bunch of goofballs in tights could figure out that the Earth circles the sun in 365 1/4 days. Since the Leap Year is every 4 years, people with a birthday on February 29th get shortchanged.. And I’ve always wondered how they decided which day to celebrate their birthday in a non Leap Year. Do they have to pick February 28th or March 1st or can they go with the closest weekend? I would want the closest weekend. So which athletes were born in a Leap Year? I’m glad you asked. Athletes with Leap Year Birthdays: 1904 John “Pepper” Martin - Feisty 3rd baseman for St. Louis ‘Gashouse Gang’. (NL stolen base leader 1933, 34, 36) (d. 1965) 1908 Alf Gover, English cricketer (bowled in 4 Tests for England/famous coach) (d. 2001) 1924 Al Rosen - Ballplayer, slugging Cleveland 3rd ba...
By: You Been Blinded
CPS bends rules for "Elite 8" athletes
2008-02-28 20:42:00 By Liam Martin Medill Reports - Chicago High school athletes who do not meet the strict academic admissions criteria at Chicago's most selective schools now have a greater chance of getting in. The Chicago School Board decided Wednesday that it will allow principals of the so-called elite eight schools to handpick 5% of incoming freshmen, including student-athletes who are ineligible based on a mathematical formula - comprising attendance, grades and two test scores - now used for admissions decisions. read more
11 amateur athletes are finalists for Sullivan Award
2008-02-27 23:48:00 11 amateur athletes are finalists for Sullivan Award February 22nd, 2008 Originaly Posted in USA Today Read the original post Here This year?s Sullivan Award finalists include NCAA champions and world recordholders in a variety of sports. AAU officials, U.S. Olympic Committee members and college sports information directors are among those who vote for the ...
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SA athletes on track for Beijing
2008-02-27 08:25:00 A number of South African athletes have met the qualifying standards for the biggest sporting event of 2008, the Olympic Games. The signs are encouraging after a disappointing 2007 IAAF Championships, where the country failed to win a medal.
Extortion plot targets Ore. families of ex-pro athletes
2008-02-24 00:56:00 Wow, crazy stuff. Whoever did it is a total idiot. Must be very desperate. PORTLAND, Ore. -- The families of former NFL defensive back Anthony Newman and former NBA guard Terrell Brandon were the victims of an extortion attempt, the Portland Police Bureau said. Bobby Hayes, 41, was charged with theft by extortion and attempted theft by extortion. Police suspect he wrote threatening
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11 amateur athletes are finalists for Sullivan Award
2008-02-22 21:20:00 11 amateur athletes are finalists for Sullivan Award February 22nd, 2008 Originaly Posted in USA Today Read the original post Here This year’s Sullivan Award finalists include NCAA champions and world recordholders in a variety of sports. AAU officials, U.S. Olympic Committee members and college sports information directors are among those who vote for the top amateur athlete. Fans can cast their ballot at sports.usatoday.com or on their mobile phones. The fan votes count one-third tow
By: Pan-2007
11 amateur athletes are finalists for Sullivan Award
2008-02-22 19:16:00 11 amateur athletes are finalists for Sullivan Award February 22nd, 2008 Originaly Posted in USA Today Read the original post Here This year’s Sullivan Award finalists include NCAA champions and world recordholders in a variety of sports. AAU officials, U.S. Olympic Committee members and college sports information directors are among those who vote for the top amateur athlete. Fans can cast their ballot at sports.usatoday.com or on their mobile phones. The fan votes count one-third tow
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