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It's Olympics vs Football in the Nomination for Laureus Team of the Year Award
Tue Mar 24, 2009 11:15 AM EDT
LONDON, March 24, 2009 - A spectacular year of action has set up one of the most exciting contests ever for the 2009 Laureus World Team of the Year Award, featuring a high profile sporting battle between the most successful Olympic teams and the top football teams in the world.
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Fernandez Breaks World Junior, Big 12 and NCAA Mile Records at Big 12 Championships
Seeded on Sun Mar 1, 2009 2:39 AM EST (okstate.com)
COLLEGE STATION, Texas - Oklahoma State freshman German Fernandez turned in possibly the best one-mile performance by any collegian in NCAA history at the Big 12 Indoor Track and Field Championships on Saturday, finishing with a time of 3:55.02, the sixth fastest time in the worl …
Oregon's Rupp Sets American, NCAA 5.000m Records
Seeded on Sat Feb 14, 2009 2:53 AM EST (usatf.org)
2008 Olympian Galen Rupp broke the American Record in the men's 5,000m, running 13 minutes, 18.12 seconds in finishing second to Ethiopia's Bekana Daba (13:17.89WL). The previous American record of 13:20.55 was set by Doug Padilla in 1982, four years before Rupp was born.
Russian Vaulter Isinbayeva Reportedly Inks $7.5M Deal With Chinese Sportswear Retailer
Seeded on Thu Feb 12, 2009 5:26 AM EST (The Moscow Times)
Russian Olympic champion and pole vault world record holder Yelena Isinbayeva has agreed to a multimillion-dollar contract with China's largest sportswear retailer Li Ning, several sources said.
Croatia's Vlasic Clears 2.00m in 40th Consecutive Final; Thörnblad, Williams Equal World Lead
Seeded on Thu Feb 12, 2009 5:09 AM EST (european-athletics.org)
The 16th Europa SC High Jump meet in Banska Bystrica, Slovakia on Wednesday witnessed some of the masters of the art at their best.
Gatlin's former masseur settles suit against Nike, employee
Seeded on Wed Feb 11, 2009 3:28 AM EST (The Indianapolis Star)
Whetstine said he suffered head injuries and damage to both wrists and a thumb. Nike and Starks both disputed Whetstine's account.
Next stop for Jordan Hasay: University of Oregon
Seeded on Wed Feb 4, 2009 5:09 AM EST (sanluisobispo.com)
"I didn't want to just go to a school where I was going to get sucked into this collegiate program where I was just running for points.
Legendary Surfer Layne Beachley Named New Laureus Global Ambassador
Wed Feb 4, 2009 4:44 AM EST
JAN JUC, VICTORIA, February 4, 2009 – Layne Beachley, the greatest female surfer of all time, has become the newest member of the Laureus Friends & Ambassadors programme.
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Gatorade National Girls Cross Country Runner of the Year: Jordan Hasay
Seeded on Wed Jan 28, 2009 10:14 AM EST ( PR Newswire: press release distribution, targeting, monitoring and marketing)
In its third decade of honoring the nation's best high school athletes, The Gatorade Company, in partnership with ESPN RISE Magazine, today announced senior distance runner Jordan Hasay of Mission College Prep (San Luis Obispo, Calif.) as its 2008-09 Gatorade National Girls Cross …
OSU's German Fernandez Sets World Junior Record
Seeded on Sun Jan 25, 2009 3:40 AM EST (okstate.com)
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NCAA Champ, Olympic silver medallist sprinter Thompson involved in car crash
Seeded on Fri Jan 2, 2009 2:43 AM EST (jamaicaobserver.com)
Double Olympic silver medallist, Richard Thompson, was recuperating in hospital after escaping serious injury in a vehicular accident early yesterday.
Olympic champion Harper no longer an unknown in 100m Hurdles
Seeded on Mon Dec 29, 2008 4:56 AM EST (iaaf.org)
"I am going to take my time coming back," Harper said. "I may be a little shaky. I understand that there are going to be people who will put pressure on me to run a race. Our plans are to stay focused on us."
Bolt's coach Mills hopes Powell can get it right soon
Seeded on Mon Dec 29, 2008 4:49 AM EST (caribbeannetnews.com)
Glen Mills, the coach of Jamaica's triple Olympic champion and sprint double world record holder Usain Bolt, is hoping that Asafa Powell can shake off his major championships disappointments and win some accolades before his career is over.
The Latest News on Track & Field's Finest
Sun Dec 28, 2008 5:30 PM EST
By Eric. You want to know what the stars are up to, so sit back this week-end, catch up on the latest news about the movers and shakers in the athletics world, and check back for the New Year's special on Monday night.
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Creator of Usain Bolt's Olympic victory dance shot to death
Seeded on Sat Dec 27, 2008 12:51 PM EST (Google)
David Alexander Smith, the Jamaican entertainment figure who created the dance performed by Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt to celebrate his victories, was shot to death at a Kingston bar, local media reported.
Olympic champ Jelimo to make UK Indoor debut in Birmingham
Seeded on Fri Dec 26, 2008 5:57 AM EST (iaaf.org)
"To have the opportunity to run in the UK is amazing. I've never run indoors before so it's good to set myself a new challenge. I think it will be great preparation for hopefully another successful year."
Bolt's Three Gifts Kept on Giving in 2008
Wed Dec 24, 2008 9:45 AM EST
Written by Eric. Christmas eve has drawn nigh, and one wonders what has been left under Usain Bolt's tree.
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Schumacher demands end of doping case against him
Seeded on Thu Dec 18, 2008 3:18 PM EST (International Herald Tribune)
Schumacher has "been pilloried and prejudged worldwide with the alleged results of unproved and insecure testing procedures," Lehner wrote.
Prosecutor's statement threatens Roger Clemens' lawsuit
Seeded on Thu Dec 18, 2008 3:09 PM EST (NY Daily News)
Authorities told trainer Brian McNamee that he could become the target of a criminal probe if he refused to cooperate with former Sen.
The Telegraph reveals their top-10 athletics highlights of 2008
Seeded on Thu Dec 18, 2008 3:06 PM EST (Telegraph)
A year dominated by the Beijing Olympics saw Usain Bolt break the 100m and 200m world records in China and Christine Ohuruogu win Britain's only track gold.
Jelimo misses out as IAAF confirms Golden League events
Seeded on Thu Dec 18, 2008 2:47 PM EST (The Earth Times Online)
Pamela Jelimo of Kenya won't be able to seek another million-dollar jackpot as the 800 metres is not among the disciplines confirmed on Thursday for the elite Golden League athletics series in 2009.
Fabio Capello Interview on First Anniversary as England Coach
Thu Dec 18, 2008 6:51 AM EST
Press Information For immediate media use – December 18, 2008 (EPelle is an accredited member of the Laureus press) FABIO CAPELLO INTERVIEW ON LAUREUS TV ON HIS FIRST ANNIVERSARY AS ENGLAND COACH ….see www.laureus.com for videocast and transcript
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Q&A With Olympic Sprinter Sanya Richards
Seeded on Thu Dec 18, 2008 3:36 AM EST (star-telegram.com)
After winning her first individual Olympic medal in Beijing, Richards has kept busy with appearances on the post-Olympic tour.
Bolt beats Phelps, Nadal - voted L'Equipe's athlete of the year
Seeded on Wed Dec 17, 2008 8:19 AM EST (USA Today)
Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt was honored Wednesday as French sports daily L'Equipe's athlete of the year, beating out U.S. swimmer Michael Phelps and Spanish tennis star Rafael Nadal.
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