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Lolo Jones shares her $741.84 paycheck from bobsled season USA TODAY Jones had seven sponsors during the 2012 Olympics, and received enormous national media attention, making her one of the most recognizable faces at the London games without even medaling in the 100-meter hurdles. Considering her endorsements and

Swimmer turned movie star, Esther Williams , dead at 91 USA TODAY LOS ANGELES (AP) – Esther Williams , the swimming champion turned actress who starred in glittering and aquatic Technicolor musicals of the 1940s and 1950s, has died. She was 91. Williams died early Thursday in her sleep, according to her longtime … …
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ESPNcricinfo.com SCG's 100th Test wins world award ESPNcricinfo.com The SCG's 100th Test has won the Sports Event of the Year Award, beating other major events such as Super Bowl XLVI, the London Olympics' “Super Saturday” and the 2012 NBA All-Star game. The prize, which is for the best sporting event held at a stadium … …
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Esther Williams , Hollywood Legend, Dead at 91 Biography Born in Los Angeles in 1921, Esther Williams hoped to compete as a swimmer at the 1940 Olympic Games, but the Olympics were canceled that year due to World War II. Disappointed, Williams took a job at a department store before landing the lead role on … …
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For Ryan Lochte , reality TV debut goes less than swimmingly Salt Lake Tribune A mere 807,000 viewers tuned in Sunday night to enjoy the debut of his highly hyped E! reality series, “What Would Ryan Lochte Do?” — a satisfyingly shirtless look at the swimmer who made headlines at last summer's London Olympics for his competition … …
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Al Michaels arrested for DUI in California New York Daily News Do you believe in designated drivers? Al Michaels , the broadcaster behind the legendary “Do you believe in miracles?” call of the U.S. hockey team's upset of the Soviets in the 1980 Winter Olympics, was busted for DUI in California Friday night … …
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fox6now.com Legendary sportscaster Al Michaels arrested, charged with DUI CNN (CNN) — The man revered for yelling “Do you believe in miracles?” as the U.S. hockey team upset the mighty Soviets in the 1980 Winter Olympics was arrested and charged with misdemeanor DUI in Southern California on Friday night, Santa Monica police … Broadcaster Al Michaels arrested on DUI charge Chicago Tribune all 18 news articles

ABC News Boston Marathon Bombings Open Old Wounds From '96 Olympics ABC News The bomb blasts that injured more than 170 people and killed three at the Boston Marathon on Monday continue to rattle the rest of the nation, as Americans mull whether races, ballgames and other sporting events will ever feel safe again. The twin … and more

MedPage Today Dorothy Hamill Quits 'DWTS' Due to Back Injury MedPage Today Figure skater Dorothy Hamill knows what it takes to win an athletic competition. The 56-year-old became a household name when she won the gold medal in figure skating at the 1976 Winter Olympics. But winning a mirror-ball trophy on Dancing With The … …
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Philadelphia Inquirer Shaun White : 'Truly sorry for my poor behavior' Boston.com (AP) — Olympic snowboard champion Shaun White apologized Tuesday for ''unwise choices,'' saying he got ''carried away'' after police accused him of pulling a hotel fire alarm that forced guests to evacuate. White was charged with public intoxication … Snowboarding gold medallist Shaun White sorry for hotel antics ReutersSnowboarder Shaun White apologizes after…
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