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Local rowers advance to semifinals of US Olympic trials - Portsmouth Herald News

By Mike Zhe The mercury got off to a quick start on the first day of the US Olympic team trials for rowing Monday in West Windsor, NJ, and Portsmouth native ...Amherst rower making bid for Beijing olympics Nashua Telegraph
http://www.seacoastonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080610/SPORTS/806100372

How Do You Cut Dwyane Wade?

How Do You Cut Dwyane Wade? By Dime Magazine Photo. Mannion It was announced that USA Basketball will pick the final roster for this summer??s olympics without holding tryouts once the NBA season draws to a close. No tryouts means no shot for some of
http://dimemag.com/2008/06/11/dime-mag-team-usa-dwyane-wade-cut-from-team-olympics/

Japan Approves Speedo Swimsuits for Olympics After Records Fall Bloomberg.com

June 11 Bloomberg -- Japan's national swimming team, under contract with three domestic brands, will be allowed to use the U.K.'s Speedo LZR Racer swimsuit at the Beijing olympics after Japanese swimmers broke records wearing the controversial apparel.
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601101&sid=aMR1QldzOtto

Download Foals Remix - Olympic Airways Wudwerd Vox

Foals is called a math-rock band, I guess due to their minimalistic, academic and structured approach to rock music. RCRD offers free Foals download Olympic Airways Wudwerd Vox. The remix is also a bit academic and structured some people might say soul
http://taperecorder.slavefor.com/a/2008/06/download-foals-remix-olympic-airways-wudwerd-vox/

Miracle on Ice - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The 1980 U.S. Olympic team featured several young players who were regarded as highly promising, and some had signed contracts to play in the NHL ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miracle_on_Ice

United States Olympic Committee USOC

Official site of the U.S. Olympic team. Includes team sites, photos, merchandise, feature articles, and news on Olympic athletes, events, and more.
http://www.usoc.org/

usolympicteam.com, official site of the U.S. Olympic Team

Five Archers Qualify for 2008 U.S. Olympic Team ... the conclusion of the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials at the Ben Avery Shooting&8230 ...
http://www.olympic-usa.org/

Naples High grad Sullivan qualifies for US Olympic Trials in 1500 ... - Bonitanews subscription

Though Sullivan is one step away from the Olympics, the odds are stacked against him making it to Beijing. Only the top two swimmers in the 1500 make the US ...
http://www.naplesnews.com/news/2008/jun/10/naples-high-grad-sullivan-qualifies-us-olympic-tri/

IP Camera Embeds Phone

IPTV and WiMAX will be hot topics at NXTcomm exhibitor news the big carrier show which starts next week. The VoD olympics should make folks think much more about what infrastructure and bandwidth enables, says Xchange Magazine. The quad-play bundle of
http://www.dailywireless.org/2008/06/11/7848/

Olympics-U.S. athlete Taylor strives for comeback Reuters via Yahoo!7 Sports

ATLANTA, June 11 Reuters - If U.S. Olympic gold medallist Angelo Taylor has a motto, it should be.
http://au.sports.yahoo.com/080611/3/1s677.html

China will be a Travel Destination After Olympics

The 2008 Summer olympics in China are expected to extend an international travel trend after the games are completed.
http://www.thechinamogul.com/china-travel.aspx

United States Olympic Committee - U.S. concludes World Series ...

Support your US Olympic Event with a great selection of tees and sweatshirts! ... It&39s never too late to support your team at U.S. Olympic Shop. ...
http://www.usolympicteam.com/11803_54367.htm

US Olympic Shop - The Official Store of the U.S. Olympic Team

The source for Olympic merchandise for the U.S. Olympic Team and Athens 2004. Clothing, hats, pins, collectibles, gifts and Olympic event specific merchandise.
http://www.usolympicshop.com/

It&8217ll be a softball pitch for U.S. Olympics ace - BostonHerald.com

It&8217ll be a softball pitch for U.S. olympics ace ... Springfield-based Spalding Group has signed U.S. Olympic softball pitcher Jennie Finch ...
http://www.bostonherald.com/business/media/view/2008_05_17_It_ll_be_a_softball_pitch_for_U_S__Olympics_ace_/

Burke Named 2010 US Olympic Team GM - NHL.com

Anaheim Ducks Executive Vice President/General Manager Brian Burke was named the General Manager of the 2010 US Olympic Hockey Team on Friday by USA Hockey. ...Brian Burke Named GM of 2010 US Olympic Hockey Team Most Valuable Network
http://ducks.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=365417

U volunteers lead Special Olympics team to victory The Daily Utah Chronicle

Volunteer coaches from the U's Lowell Bennion Community Service Center led a team of Special olympics athletes to the Utah Summer Games last weekend where they competed in track and field, cycling and soccer. The U team brought home 23 medals, and three m
http://www.dailyutahchronicle.com/news/2008/06/11/News/U.Volunteers.Lead.Special.Olympics.Team.To.Victory-3380655.shtml

Man pierces himself 2008 times for the China Olympic games

Man breaks World record by sticking 2008 needles in his skin in observation of the 08 Olympic games being held in China.
http://www.weirdasianews.com/2008/06/10/chinese-man-pierced-2008-times-for-upcoming-olympics/

USA Gymnastics

U.S. women who advanced to the U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Gymnastics ... Gymnast raises bar at Junior Olympics Coach has hopes for even more in future ...
http://www.usa-gymnastics.org/

usolympicteam.com, official site of the U.S. Olympic Team

ANAHEIM, Calif. May 25, 2008 ?? In preparation for the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Exhibition for Volleyball on May 27, the U.S. Men??s National Team played Argentina in an informal ...
http://www.usolympicteam.com/?61,44

U.S. Olympics Gymnastics Tickets - OLYMPICS - - - Tickets available ...

Just click the team link below to find U.S. olympics Gymnastics ticket information. ... We carry U.S. olympics Gymnastics tickets, some of the best seats available, ...
http://www.ballparks.com/tickets/sports/u_s_olympics_gymnastics_tickets.htm

New US record is set in pole vault - Akron Beacon Journal

Bekele, 25, the Olympic and world champion ?? in his first race outdoors in the United States ?? ran the last 12 laps by himself after the two pacesetters ...World record holder Bekele goes for glory at Prefontaine Classic AFP
http://www.ohio.com/sports/19651859.html

Microchip: Shrs Headed Lower On J.P. Morgan Downgrade

Microchip MCHP shares are headed lower in early trading after J.P. Morgan semiconductor analyst Christopher Danely cut his rating on the stock to Neutral from Overweight. In a research note, Danely says that the move reflects ???a slowdown in the Chin
http://blogs.barrons.com/techtraderdaily/2008/06/11/microchip-shrs-headed-lower-on-jp-morgan-downgrade/

U.S. warns on Olympics computer security Moldova.org

U.S. officials are warning people traveling to China for the Summer olympics that Chinese agents are likely to try to hack into unattended laptop computers. A recent report from the Overseas Security Advisory Council, a panel of security experts from corp
http://politicom.moldova.org/stiri/eng/126313/

Bird??s Nest

The new Olympic Stadium in Beijing. A beautiful, modern architectural masterpiece!
http://archiblog.d-earle.com/2008/06/10/bird%e2%80%99s-nest/

2008 US Olympic&Paralympic Team Trials - Sailing

US SAILING, together with six host Yacht Clubs from around the country, is pleased to present regatta information for the US Olympic & Paralympic Team ...
http://www.ussailing.org/olympics/OlympicTrials/

US SAILING Olympic Program

US SAILING&aposs mission is to encourage participation and promote excellence in sailing and sailboat racing in the United States.
http://www.ussailing.org/olympics/

NPR's Nina Totenberg: I Don't Root for U.S. Olympics Victories ...

NPR's Nina Totenberg: I Don't Root for U.S. olympics Victories ... hosted the games." Lloyd Ward, U.S. Olympic Committee President: "I ...
http://newsbusters.org/blogs/tim-graham/2006/02/28/nprs-nina-totenberg-i-dont-root-u-s-olympics-victories

Northgate grad to coach Olympic team - Contra Costa Times

Emery, a three-time US olympics coach, is serving as a consultant this time, assisting her former swimmer. "I think the great thing about Tammy is she has ...Men&39s water polo team sunk in final match in county Ventura County Star
http://origin.contracostatimes.com/ci_9545724

Queen's granddaughter withdraws from Olympics

Zara Phillips has pulled out of the Beijing Games equestrian competition because of an injury to her horse
http://www.globesports.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20080611.wsptoly11/GSStory/GlobeSportsOther/?page=rss&id=RTGAM.20080611.wsptoly11

Oil jumps 6 as U.S. stockpiles fall Reuters via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News

Crude oil prices jumped more than 6 on Wednesday after a government report showed stockpiles in the United States fell sharply for the fourth week in a row due to flagging imports, intensifying worries of a worsening global crunch.
http://uk.news.yahoo.com/rtrs/20080611/tbs-uk-markets-oil-9c49c44.html

Fireworks banned across Beijing during Olympics

June 10,2008Fireworks will be banned across the Chinese capital for three months in the latest in a series of security measures ahead of the August Beijing Olympics, state media said on Tuesday.Public transport has been subject to stringent security check
http://sportsorg.blogspot.com/2008/06/fireworks-banned-during-olympics.html

United States Olympic Committee - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The United States Olympic Committee USOC is a non-profit organization that serves as the National Olympic Committee NOC for the United States and ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Olympic_Committee

U.S. Olympic Hall Of Fame -

Be Part of the History and the Glory. On April 15, 2008, the United States Olympic Committee proudly announced the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame Class of 2008.
http://www.usolympichalloffame.com/?SPSID=45254&SPID=4044&DB_OEM_ID=9000

U.S. Olympics track and field team member Allyson Felix celebrates ...

U.S. olympics track and field team member Allyson Felix celebrates after she won the women's 400 meter event at the Qatar Super Grand Prix in ...
http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/09052008/5/photo/u-s-olympics-track-field-team-member-allyson-felix-celebrates.html

Bottom to replace Bowman UM hires new coach for men&39s swimming team - MLive.com

Bottom will assume head coaching duties on July 1, replacing Bob Bowman, who announced in April that he will leave Michigan in July after the US Olympic ...
http://www.mlive.com/wolverines/annarbornews/index.ssf?/base/sports-2/1213195257270650.xml&coll=2

NYT Editorial on China??s List of Olympic ???Don??ts???

Today??s New York Times has an editorial shaming Beijing for their absurd and intrusive list of ???don??ts??? connected to the Olympics. The International Olympic Committee has long prohibited political activities at Olympic venues, and we respect the
http://blog.studentsforafreetibet.org/2008/06/11/nyt-editorial-on-chinas-list-of-olympic-donts/

U.S. woman makes Olympics in 3rd sport: pentathlon Houston Chronicle

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. ?? Sheila Taormina's Olympic bid has been officially accepted by U.S. modern pentathlon officials, making her the first woman to qualify in three different sports.
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/sports/5829512.html

Beijing Bans Fireworks During Olympics

- Breaking News Map http://www.tsmaps.com - China bans fireworks during Beijing olympics as part of security crackdown.
http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory?id=5027039

usolympicteam.com, official site of the U.S. Olympic Team

Includes information about athletes, merchandise, tickets, jobs, history, qualifications, and news.
http://www.olympic-usa.org/

US Olympic Shop - The Official Store of the U.S. Olympic Team

The source for Olympic merchandise for the U.S. Olympic Team and Athens 2004. ... Beijing One World One Dream Hoody. USA Basketball. Pins. T-shirts. Welcome to ...
http://usolympicshop.com/

usolympicteam.com, official site of the U.S. Olympic Team

Five Archers Qualify for 2008 U.S. Olympic Team ... following the conclusion of the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials at the Ben Avery ...
http://www.usoc.org/

Montana wrestlers at US trials - Billings Gazette

By Gazette News Services Montana wrestling brothers Bill and Mike Zadick of Great Falls and Tyrel Todd of Bozeman will all be competing at the US Olympic ...BRIEFS: Three in-state players sign with Western The Missoulian
http://www.billingsgazette.net/articles/2008/06/10/sports/local/35-wrestle.txt

Death threats won't stop USATer from covering Olympics

A145088 Williams finally gets to do his newscast from Afghanistan The Daily Nightly Blogging from Kabul, Brian Williams tells his readers that "I've been trying to get here for some time, and while not everyone in New York was exactly in l
http://www.poynter.org/column.asp?id=45&aid=145088

NBA: No Gag Order for Players at Olympics ABC News

BOSTON Reuters - The NBA will make no attempt to gag members of the U.S. men's basketball team competing at the Beijing Olympics, even as the league attempts to woo the Chinese market, NBA commissioner David Stern said on Sunday. In recent interviews, L
http://abcnews.go.com/Sports/wireStory?id=5026318

Vom Olymp in die Alpen - Otto Rehhagel Griechenland

Aktuelles zur Fu??ball-EM: "K?nig Otto" ist wieder da!
http://www.20jahre.com/menschen-mit-erfahrung/ratgeber/euro-2008-spezial/trainer-mit-erfahrung-gruppe-d/vom-olymp-in-die-alpen-otto-rehhagel-griechenland

United States Olympic Committee

Calendar, athlete biographies, photographs and news from individual sports, links to member federations, and downloads available.
http://www.usoc.org/

US Olympic Collection

THE OFFICIAL US OLYMPIC TEAM RINGS ARE HERE! Pick up the torch, wear the rings and support our Olympic Athletes. A portion of every sale is donated to the team of your choice!
http://www.usolympiccollection.org/

wcco.com - U.S. Curlers Welcomed Home

The five men of the U.S. Olympic curling team, which won the bronze medal in the Turn ... U.S. Wins Its First-Ever Medal In Curling ...
http://wcco.com/olympics/U.S.Olympics.2.356027.html

Tryouts Out: US Olympics Basketball Team Sets Selection This Month - AHN

Colorado Springs, CO AHN - The roster for the United States men&39s basketball team in the Beijing olympics will be announced within this month after the ...No tryouts for US hoops side Toronto Star
http://www.allheadlinenews.com/articles/7011231264

Bring Your Flak Jacket to Beijing?

An interesting piece from the American Journalism Review on the possible dangers facing foreign journalists covering the olympics in Beijing. OK, so it is a bit overwrought. But then again it is not too hard to imagine a violent outburst against foreigne
http://www.feer.com/tales/?p=1198

European and U.S. Tour heads push for golf at 2016 Olympics TSN

VIRGINIA WATER, England - Leaders of the European and U.S. Tours have held discussions with IOC president Jacques Rogge over the possible inclusion of golf at the 2016 Olympics.
http://www.tsn.ca/olympics/story/?id=238831&lid=sublink012&lpos=headlines_olympics

4000 Chinese babies named 'Olympic Games'

More than 4,000 children in China have been given the name Aoyun, meaning Olympic Games, in the past 15 years.
http://dailyblt.com/story.php?title=BBC_NEWS__Asia-Pacific__Chinese_babies_named_Olympic_Games

USOC

Statement From United States Olympic Committee Chief Executive Officer Jim Scherr Regarding Antonio Pettigrew and Michael Johnson Returning their Medals ...
http://www.usolympicteam.com/

SportsWeb.us - Olympics

Directory resource of sports web sites for the Olympics. ... Advertise - Contact Us - Submit URL - Donate. Terms and Conditions - Privacy Policy - Site Map ...
http://www.sportsweb.us/sports/olympics.htm

Digg - Behind the scenes of NBC's Olympics Coverage

Behind the scenes of NBC's olympics Coverage ... because The olympics is always the worst gig in sports. I'll never do another Olympics.
http://digg.com/apple/Behind_the_scenes_of_NBC_s_Olympics_Coverage

Three Coyote Softball Players to Face US Olympic Team - University of South Dakota Coyotes

Tagney Jones and former Coyotes Tiffany Davis Butler and Krystal Kirwan will be apart of the team that will help prepare the US Olympic team for the 2008 ...
http://www.usdcoyotes.com/sports/softball/release.asp?RELEASE_ID=4501

Will Earthquake Alter Chinese Attitudes Towards Disability?

Rising from the ashes of the recent earthquake in China are thousands of amputees, survivors whose limbs were crushed or who had to give them up to be pulled from the rubble. Estimates run as high as 50,000, ranging in age from young children??30 to 40
http://marcys.wordpress.com/2008/06/11/will-earthquake-alter-chinese-attitudes-towards-disability/

Japan lifts Olympics swimsuit ban BBC News

Japan lifts a ban on its swimmers wearing record-breaking - but foreign-made - Speedo suits at the Olympics.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/7446452.stm

Geoff Billington

Profile of two time olympic show jumping rider Geoff Billington, one of the leading british showjumper for the last 30 years riding horses such as It's Otto & Casabachus
http://www.horseplanet.net/riders/riderinfo.asp?id=120

USA Swimming - Home

Jessica Hardy is back in high gear as the sprint to the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Swimming hits the final stretch. She talks about the speed she has ...
http://www.usaswimming.org/

1932 Summer Olympics - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

US President Herbert Hoover did not attend the Games, becoming the first sitting ... Poland's Stanis?awa Walasiewicz won the gold medal in the women's 100 meters ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1932_Summer_Olympics

wcco.com - U.S. Curlers Welcomed Home

U.S. Wins Its First-Ever Medal In Curling 2/24/2006 ... Jury Reaches Verdict In 'U' Student Rape Case ...
http://wcco.com/topstories/U.S.Olympics.2.356027.html