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| Elvin Mcallister |
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There's got to be a way for the Olympics to replace all conflict in the world. Plus, there's boxing and wrestling and javelin and sabre and archery and shooting. For the cowards, there's running. For the slow cowards, there's walking. I was quite disappointed that Russia didn't wait til the closing ceremony to invade Georgia. Were they concerned a Georgian would win an event that Russia wanted to win? Imagine if, every four years, countries redistributed their territory and wealth based on medals won at the Olympics. I wasn't even looking forward to the Olympics and I've been mesmerised. It's so addictive. How is 10km ocean swimming a sport in which you represent your country? You'd expect Cubans to dominate. Once you arrive at the finish line, you renounce whatever passport you had at the start gun. First I distrusted her. Woman athlete at elite competition, wearing heavy make-up: hmmm. Then she won me over with her sheer goodness at what she does. Then I thought: how many pe...
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We want to play the defending champions. But tonight we were just not good enough. You can't give them second shots, you can't give them fast break points. But] containing them is always tough. For a while the Boomers did an effective job of staying with these men on a mission in Beijing. It stayed close for most of the second quarter, too, but then Bryant started to get more involved offensively, so too James, and when those two have ball in hand, good things tend to happen. After halftime the Australian charge faltered in the face of a Bryant-led blitz, the Americans in a flash out to a lead of 20, and then 30. They've brought a squad capable of putting numbers on the board, and the highest end of stars came too, along with a lot of shooters," observed Bruton. But the savvy starting point guard added: "We came up against a team that will probably go down in history as one of those sides like the Dream Team. He's an NBA-calibre guard, he's the future of Australian baske...
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If his current teammates were better students of Olympic history, one of their jokes about Jason Kidd's advancing years might have a little more bite. "We told him he was on the '06 Olympics team," says United States national team forward Carmelo Anthony. Unless you're Jason Kidd. Point guard Deron Williams calls Kidd "Pops" or "Old Man." Even coach Mike Krzyzewski, who is in his 60s, likes having a little fun with the subject. "They're kidding. I don't think anyone's more respected out of this group. Because they all respect excellence, especially over a longer period of time. Games. For a fellow shooting basketballs, though, Kidd is up there. U.S. Americans in Beijing. Chris Paul or Williams as the Americans' starting point guard. The fact that Kidd's playing time was down significantly in the final tune-up games -- he played a combined 25 minutes vs. Russia and Australia -- has added fuel to the fire. "Coach wanted to get those guys more time. He wanted to see something diffe...
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It was great fun. I've had a brilliant time all day and to come second, makes it even better. Want more news, pictures and video from the Beijing Olympics? LOL!\n\nnow come on T, you can't blame Gordon for this!\n\nJust be happy! She probably would of got gold had Gordon Brown not been cheering! We will not publish this. If you want to track a story, you need to log in to the Sky News website.A Sky News account will also allow you to comment on blogs and take part in online discussions.Once you have logged in and you have tracked a story, by clicking on the red icon the updates will display in the highlighted panel. Get the latest SKY NEWS headlines on Sky News Active.
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Day 9Team USA quotes - Evening session08-23-2008Contact: Vicky OddiCommunications CoordinatorUSA Track & Field317-261-0500Women's 4x400m finalMary Wineberg (Cincinnati, Ohio): "I felt really good. Our goal was to come together as a team, and for me to run the first leg, get our team out there and pass the baton to Allyson. We're happy, we're excited and we're gold medalists. I wasn't nervous at all because I knew Sanya would run a really strong leg for us. She passed the Russian and she kept her composure."Monique Henderson (Chula Vista, Calif.): "It's an amazing feeling to win a gold medal. It was really touch-and-go there for a while. Thankfully, Sanya ran a great anchor leg and brought us back to win the gold.""Allyson gave me a great lead and I was out there to hold it. I held them off the best I could, but unfortunately the Russian girl went by me at the end. It was great to see us be able to come back and pull out the win."Allyson Felix (Santa Clarita, Calif.): "We wanted it to ...
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