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07 Issues: The Need for Speed

By Brian GrummellFeb 18th 2007 – 10:15PM

Few things awe people more than the act of speed. I sit here writing this while the Daytona 500 plays out on my television screen, cars ripping across asphalt at nearly 200 miles an hour. The main event at the Olympic games is the 100 meter dash. In college football, our fastest players have quite often been amongst the...

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Now you see it: Temporary terminal for Olympics

May 31st 2012 - 05:08PM

LONDON -The project will cost 20 million pounds ($31 million), process 37,000 bags and deal with 10,000 or so athletes.

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Usain Bolt Runs Season's Best 100 Meter Time At Rome Meet (VIDEO)

May 31st 2012 - 04:50PM

World record-holder Usain Bolt responded to his poor showing in the Czech Republic with a season's best 9.76 seconds in the 100 meters at the Golden Gala on Thursday.

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London Olympics 2012: Danny Boyle's Opening Ceremony Inspired By 'Frankenstein'

May 30th 2012 - 03:35AM

Former England football captain David Beckham, right, and London Mayor Boris Johnson attend a handover for the Olympic flame at Panathenaean stadium in Athens.

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8 Clever Ideas To Get Shoes Out Of The Way

May 29th 2012 - 03:08PM

Whether you have an expansive collection or a few favorite pairs, shoes scattered on the floor can turn any floor into an obstacle course.

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London 2012 Countdown: Soviet Union Beat USA At 1972 Olympics Basketball Final (VIDEO)

May 28th 2012 - 10:09AM

London 2012 is under two months away from commencing, which means it's time for us to start our daily offering of magnificent Olympic moments in the Games' history.

TrackAndField News From the Web

  • 06/01/12 Athens remembers fallen heroes Source: The Daily Mail - Catskill NY Memorial Day is far more than barbecues and mall sales – it's a day to honor the men and women who have fought for our country and paid the ultimate sacrifice.
  • 06/01/12 Live Sport Reports: Relief for Bolt as he reigns in... Source: WalesOnline - UK Usain Bolt admitted to a touch of relief after getting his Olympic preparations back on track with an emphatic victory in the Diamond League meeting in Rome. Bolt had struggled to victory in a time of 10.04 seconds in the 100metres in Ostrava on Friday, the first time since a rainswept night in Toronto in 2009 that he had failed to break 10 seconds outside a heat or semi-final.
  • 06/01/12 Bolt back to best as Koech sparkles Source: Sina Usain Bolt proved his slowest run in three years a week ago was nothing but a blip as he was back to his best at the Diamond League meeting on Thursday.
  • 06/01/12 Former ASU wrestler Anthony Robles to be inducted to... Source: The Arizona Republic - Phoenix AZ Former Arizona State wrestler Anthony Robles was among those selected to be inducted in the National Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum in Stillwater, Okla., as part of the 2012 class.
  • 06/01/12 City gets $150,000 grant for sidewalks Source: Daily Home Online - Talladega AL The city has been awarded a $150,000 grant through the state Department of Transportation's Safe Routes to Schools Program.

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