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Men's Marathon Training Camp Departs for New Zealand
Japan Running News &bull Mar 6, 2010
Led by Team Chugoku Denryoku head coach and Rikuren director of men's marathoning Yasushi Sakaguchi, the athletes in Rikuren's men's marathoning reinforcement training camp depart Mar. 7 for two weeks in New Zealand. Departing from the usual practice, this year's camp is targeting university runners. Among the five student athletes attending the camp is two year-straight Hakone Ekiden Fifth Stage record setter Ryuji… Full Story »
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Yes/No: Will Henderson Break 25 Seconds?
Down the Backstretch &bull Feb 19, 2010
The University of Minnesota will host two meets this weekend starting with the men's Snowshoe Open tonight. The women will follow with the Parents' Day Open on Saturday. These meets offer a good blend of the top talent from local… Full Story »
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Rock around the clock: UNC Dance Marathon raises cash to help pay costs for ... - WTKR Your NewsChannel 3
Google News: Marathon &bull Feb 19, 2010
More than a thousand North Carolina college students aim to dance around the clock to help a hospital. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill holds its largest student-led fundraiser when the annual dance marathon kicks off Friday night.… Full Story »
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Quick Read: Wizards top Wolves - Duluth News Tribune (registration)
Google News: Marathon &bull Feb 19, 2010
Though no trade was announced officially, Jamison, who was rumored to be heading to the Cleveland Cavaliers in a three-team deal, left the Verizon Center moments before the game began - with the Wizards scrambling to find replacements. Washington started… Full Story »
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Chill Descends Over Russia as Olympic Medals Prove Elusive
New York Times Action Sports &bull Feb 19, 2010
The Olympics are not even half over, but Russia seems to be suffering a collective panic attack over the lackluster performance of its athletes. Russian Olympians Lose Historic Superiority was the front-page headline on Thursday in Kommersant, an influential newspaper. Some politicians and commentators are calling for the firing of Russias sports minister and the head of… Full Story »
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N.B.A. Roundup: Jamison Reportedly Traded to Cavaliers
New York Times Action Sports &bull Feb 18, 2010
The Cleveland Cavaliers acquired Antawn Jamison from the Washington Wizards in a three-team trade Wednesday that sent Drew Gooden to the Los Angeles Clippers. Washington received Cavaliers center Zydrunas Ilgauskas, a 2010 first-round draft pick and the rights to Emir… Full Story »
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Barbaro's Brother Finishes Second
New York Times Action Sports &bull Feb 18, 2010
Lentenor, a full brother of Barbaro, finished second Wednesday as the odds-on favorite in a mile-and-an-eighth turf race at Gulfstream Park in South Florida, leaving his Kentucky Derby prospects uncertain. The colts owners, Roy and Gretchen Jackson, and his trainer,… Full Story »
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Wellington Becomes Patronn for Tomlinson Appeal
Ironman.com News &bull Feb 17, 2010
The Jane Tomlinson Appeal is delighted to announce that British triathlete Chrissie Wellington is to become a patron of the charity. Mike Tomlinson, whose inspirational wife Jane (pictured here at the finish of Ford Ironman Florida in 2004) died in September 2007 following a long battle with cancer, says: "Completing the Ironman in Florida, was far and away Jane's greatest athletic achievement and she'd have been extremely humbled that Chrissie would have heard of her, never mind been a patron of the Appeal. The Jane Tomlinson Appeal raises money for childrens and cancer charities. The other event partner charities are… Full Story »
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Scottish terrier wins title at dog show - St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Google News: Marathon &bull Feb 17, 2010
Scottish terrier wins title at dog show A Scottish terrier is America's new top dog. Sadie the Scottie walked off with the title Tuesday by winning best in show at the Westminster Kennel Club competition in New York. The show for purebred dogs at Madison Square… Full Story »
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Reyes Is Revved Up and Ready to Run
New York Times Action Sports &bull Feb 17, 2010
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. For the first time since May, a familiar banter and accompanying smile spread through the Mets players stretching and running. Spring training offers little more than drudgery for most established veterans. Reyes, however, missed 126 games last year, so he sees it as a special chance at a new beginning. Reyes had surgery to repair the torn hamstring tendon… Full Story »
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Davis's Withdrawal Prompts Questions
New York Times Action Sports &bull Feb 17, 2010
RICHMOND, British Columbia Shani Davis, who qualified for the Vancouver Games in five individual events, pruned his Olympic schedule a month ago because he wanted to really bloom in his best events. He relinquished his spot in the 10,000 meters, enabling Jonathan Kuck to take his place and make his United States Olympic debut here. On Monday night, Davis clipped his schedule… Full Story »
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In the Arena: Swiss Ski Medal Comes at Key Moment
New York Times Action Sports &bull Feb 16, 2010
Switzerland is where Alpine skiing first became a genuine tourist magnet in the early 20th century, and the country, with its abundant mountain views and traditional bent, remains home to skiings international governing body. The drought was already severe at the 2002 Olympics, where the Swiss Alpine skiers could produce just one bronze medal. Three years… Full Story »
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Parade of Ice Machines Overshadows Speedskating
New York Times Action Sports &bull Feb 16, 2010
To all the other woes of these Winter Olympics, one can add malfunctioning ice resurfacing machines. At the Richmond Olympic Oval on Monday night, two machines broke down while smoothing the ice midway through the first round of the mens 500 meters,… Full Story »
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Bobby Christiansen: The top dog - Greensboro News & Record (blog)
Google News: Marathon &bull Feb 15, 2010
Greenboros Bobby Christiansen, 52, is one of the areas most accomplished runners, in terms of speed and endurance.He has qualified for the Boston Marathon five times and completed 17 official marathons. But Christiansen hassurpassed 26.2 miles in training runs maybe 30 other times as he prepared for ultramarathons, such as the Moonlight Boogie and Mountain Massacre 50-milers. His attempt to run the Western States 100 in 2008 was canceled because of wildfires, but he ran his 100 miles anyway. The Greensboro native is in Manhattan today as his company,… Full Story »
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McMurray survives Daytona marathon - FOXNews
Google News: Marathon &bull Feb 15, 2010
On a track where crumbling asphalt caused almost 2 1/2 hours of delays, McMurray persevered to win NACAR's biggest race, holding off a furious charge by the sport's most popular driver, Dale Earnhardt Jr., on the final lap. After tearing up the turf in the… Full Story »
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U.S. Wins Its First Medal in Nordic Combined
New York Times Action Sports &bull Feb 15, 2010
American Johnny Spillane, right, took the silver medal in the Nordic combined on Sunday. Italys Alessandro Pittin, center, won the bronze and American Todd Lodwick, left, came in fourth. First was Todd Lodwick, who led for most of the race until he nearly fell; he never… Full Story »
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Maylene resident wins Mercedes-Benz Marathon - Shelby County Reporter
Google News: Marathon &bull Feb 14, 2010
The Birmingham News - al.com (blog) Maylene resident wins Mercedes-Benz Marathon Shelby County Reporter By From Staff Reports (Contact) | Shelby County Reporter Maylene resident Jessica Jacobs won her second-consecutive Mercedes-Benz Marathon Feb. ... Local man wins Mercedes Marathon WBRC… Full Story »
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Ohno's Silver, His 6th Medal, Ties a Record
New York Times Action Sports &bull Feb 14, 2010
The short-track speedskater secured the silver medal in the 1,500 meters, tying Bonnie Blair for the most ever Winter Olympic medals won by an American, with six. Full Story »
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N.H.L. Roundup: Adding Punch, Rangers Get Sharks Enforcer
New York Times Action Sports &bull Feb 13, 2010
With almost everyone besides Marian Gaborik in an offensive funk, the Rangers traded for an enforcer to replace Donald Brashear, who was waived by the team Thursday. Full Story »
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TV Sports: NBC Poised to Outperform '06
New York Times Action Sports &bull Feb 13, 2010
With much of the coverage live, at least in the Eastern time zone, Vancouver might be an easier Winter Games for NBC to cover than Turin was four years ago. Full Story »
