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An Olympic tragedy
In September 1972, the world watched in disbelief as 11 Israeli athletes were murdered by the Palestinian terrorist organization "Black September" at the Summer Olympic Games in Munich. The story, and Israel's decade-long retaliation, have been captured...
Tags: Judaism, Massacres, Sports Organizations, Marketing, Olympic Games
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What if Baltimore had landed the Olympics?
A little more than a decade ago, a group of business executives and civic leaders envisioned a moment when the world's eyes would be riveted by events in the Baltimore-Washington area: the lighting of a cauldron followed by two weeks of elite athletic...Tags: Mitt Romney, September 11, 2001 Attacks, George Washington, Tourism and Leisure, University of Baltimore
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Obama and Romney jockey for the Olympic vote
Fresh off his trip abroad, presumptive Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney accused President Barack Obama of undermining America's competitiveness in international sports competitions. "We have a president who apologizes for America's athletic...Tags: Basketball, The Wall Street Journal, Mitt Romney, Elections, Robert L. Gibbs
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Past Baltimore-Washington organizer considers 2024 Olympic bid
The Olympic flame may not be extinguished along the Chesapeake Bay.
A key organizer of the region's unsuccessful bid for the 2012 Summer Games is gauging interest in making a run at the 2024 Games. Dan Knise, president and CEO of the Washington-Baltimore...Tags: Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development, NBC (tv network), Beijing Games, Olympic Flame Lighting Ceremony, Sports Organizations
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Women dominating at London Olympics
The darkened arena pulsed with anticipation, the thousands of spectators roaring and their cameras flashing like giant fireflies as the boxers swaggered in, punching the air, bouncing on the balls of their feet and glaring like gladiators. And then, the...
Tags: Claressa Shields, Music, Minority Groups, Ryan Lochte, Gabby Douglas
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Notes: Rogge says Bolt 'best' sprinter ever
International Olympic Committee President Jacques Rogge finally acknowledged Sunday that Usain Bolt is the greatest sprinter in history. Even after the Jamaican's unprecedented gold-medal sweep of the 100 meters, 200 meters and 400-meter relay in back-...Tags: Modern Pentathlon, Jake Varner, Wrestling, Wilson Kipsang, Road Running
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Towson woman walking in footsteps of father's Olympic gold
Towson resident Charlotte Smith and her family are traveling to London this week to return to the scene of her father's Olympic basketball triumph. "I've heard about the Olympics from my dad all my life," said Smith, the middle school dean at St. Paul...
Tags: Family, Basketball, BBC, Trips and Vacations, Teaching and Learning
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Should IOC honor slain Israeli athletes?
Silence is golden Shannon Owens Orlando Sentinel These days, silence holds just as much power — and maybe more — in sports than words. Perhaps that is why the International Olympic Committee president dug his feet in the ground against...Tags: Philip Hersh, Avery Brundage, Massacres, Chicago Tribune, Los Angeles Times
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Under Armour bets on bobsled to fuel global growth
Facing a cupboard bare of medals and reeling from scandals, the once-proud U.S. bobsled and skeleton program was at rock bottom the year of the 2006 Winter Olympics.
The helping hands that reached out to restore stability and glory came from an unusual...Tags: Lindsey Vonn, Under Armour Inc., Marketing, New York City, Weaponry
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One year out, 2012 London Olympics are on track
While the first official test event for the 2012 Olympics was taking place nearby, local sports fans Neal Weekes and Gordon Cunningham were talking about the Summer Games over a beer at the Mitre Hotel pub in Greenwich. "Greatest thing ever to happen...Tags: Basketball, Bus Accidents, Transportation Accidents, Lotteries, Olympic Games
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Obama trip to Copenhagen 'not necessary,' Steele says
Republican National Chairman Michael S. Steele said Tuesday that President Barack Obama's upcoming trip to Copenhagen is "nice" but not essential business for the president.
Steele began a brief telephone news conference by criticizing Obama's lack of...Tags: Michelle Obama, Trips and Vacations, Iran, Economic Stimulus Plan, Business Trips
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Phelps low-key on arrival to China
From wire reportsMichael Phelps sneaked into Beijing almost unnoticed. He's unlikely to go out that way. Phelps, of Rodgers Forge and the probable star of the Beijing Olympics, avoided hundreds of fans, photographers and reporters yesterday by taking a side door out to a...Tags: Michael Phelps, Photography, Beijing Games, Sports Organizations, Marathon
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