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Apr 13

Athlete in Focus: Tim Duncan

Duncan Championships

Spurs’ Tim Duncan stands during the national anthem prior to the start of the Western Conference Playoffs First Round Game 1 against the Mavericks Saturday April 18, 2009 at the AT&T Center. Edward A. Ornelas/ZUMA Press/Newscom. License this image from Newscom.com: zumaamericaseight520238

In the NBA the ring is the thing and once you got one you want the second and third. As Tim Duncan’s career nears an end he is looking to bolster his hall-of-fame resume with a fifth championship ring with the Spurs. San Antonio finds themselves in a great position to make a run after a great regular season – but in the wild western conference nothing is guaranteed. Continue reading →

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29
Aug 12

Athlete in Focus: Yu Darvish

Warm up pitch

YuU Darvish, pitcher for the Texas Rangers warms up before a Major League Baseball game against the San Diego Padres in San Diego, CA. KC Alfred/ZUMA Press/Newscom. FInd it on Newscom.com: zumawirewestphotossix858926

Texas finished the 2011 season one out short of winning the World Series. In the off-season they did not just stand around, they improved their lineup by bringing in Japanese pitching phenom Yu Darvish. The Rangers are on top of the American League standings and poised for another run at the World Series. For the Rangers and Darvish, the goal is not a top seed or the playoffs; their goal is to win the trophy they were so close to last season. Continue reading →

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08
Aug 12

Kerri Walsh Jennings and Misty May-Treanor Make History Again

Gold medallists Misty May-Treanor of the U.S.

Gold medallists Misty May-Treanor of the U.S. and team mate Kerri Walsh Jennings (R) celebrate with their medals at the women’s beach volleyball victory ceremony at the Horse Guards Parade during the London 2012 Olympic Games August 8, 2012. MARCELO DEL POZO/REUTERS/Newscom. Find it at Newscom.com: rtrlfive431167

They say “third time’s the charm”.  Maybe that’s what all of Misty and Kerri’s opponents in beach volleyball were betting against, but in this instance the third time was the charm that’ll end up encased, next to two other Olympic gold medals somewhere in Walsh’s and May-Treanor’s houses.  In the final round to determine who would get the gold for the 2012 London Olympics Beach Volleyball Tournament it was between the legendary duo, and two sister Americans, April Ross and Jennifer Kessy.  As Jennifer Kessy stated: they are the best team of all time. Continue reading →

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07
Aug 12

25 More of the Best Pictures of the Olympics

The full moon rises through the Olympic Rings hanging beneath Tower Bridge during the London 2012 Olympic Games August 3, 2012.

The full moon rises through the Olympic Rings hanging beneath Tower Bridge during the London 2012 Olympic Games August 3, 2012.LUKE MACGREGOR/Reuters/Newscom. Find it on Newsom.com: rtrlfive412486

It was the best of times, and it was the worst of times. We saw upsets, momentous feats by the human body, and we saw disappointments. We watched Michael Phelps become the most decorated Olympian of all time. #witness.

We saw the highly favored gymnast American McKayla Maroney fall on the vault. We saw gold-medalist 400m runner Kirani James, representing a little country of 100,000 people, trade bibs with Oscar Pistorius, the first ever double amputee in the Olympics. But then there was Voula Papachristou, Greece’s triple-jumper who got disqualified for a racist tweet. Continue reading →

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06
Aug 12

Olympics 2012: The Thrill of Victory

Silver Yell

Colombia’s Oscar Figueroa Mosquera celebrates with his silver medal in the podium of the men’s 62Kg weightlifting competition at the London 2012 Olympic Games July 30, 2012. STEFANO RELLANDINI/REUTERS/Newscom. Find it on Newscom.com: rtrlfive395406

The London Olympics are more than halfway over and for many Olympians the dream of winning gold has become a reality. When all those years of work manifest itself in Olympic victory, the rush of emotions often can’t be controlled. Whether it is a fist pump, a yell, a hug, a back flip or tears of happiness it all means the same thing, they are winners and no one will ever be able to take that from them. So here is a look at some of the reactions to one of the happiest moments in these athletes’ lives. Continue reading →

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06
Aug 12

The Best 15 Pictures of Gabby Douglas at the Olympics

Gabby Douglas

Gabby Douglas (Virginia Beach, Va.) won the Olympic gold medal in the women’s all-around competition at the North Greenwich Arena Thursday evening. Brian Peterson/ZUMA Press/Newscom. Find it on Newscom.com: zumawireworldphotosfive597620

There’s just something about our gymnasts that capture the heart of America. Maybe it’s because they have a little-sister air that makes you hold your breath on the balance beam dismount, close your eyes as they swing on the uneven bars, grab someone’s hand during the vault, and stand up to cheer when they finish the floor routine. This has never been more true than watching the Fab Five in London, and right in the middle of the five is Golden Gabby Douglas. Continue reading →

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31
Jul 12

Olympics 2012: Shooting

Vincent Hancock

US Vincent Hancock compete in the Shooting Skeet men qualification at the Royal Artillery Barracks in London, on July 31, 2012, on day 4 of the London 2012 Olympic Games. MARWAN NAAMANI/AFP/Getty Images/Newscom. Find it on Newscom.com: afplivefour611335

To be honest there are only a few Olympic sports I can name from memory but that leads to one of my favorite parts of the games. Whenever I have a few free minutes I like to flip through the networks with Olympic programming and see what sports I know nothing about are on. So far in 2012 some of the most captivating sports I’ve watched are Archery and Shooting. Continue reading →

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31
Jul 12

Olympics 2012: Gymnastics Heartbreak

Jordyn Wieber

Jordyn Wieber of the United States, left, wept after the final team and individual standings were displayed on the scoreboard following women’s team gymnastics preliminaries competition at North Greenwich Arena during the 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London, England, Sunday, July 29, 2012. At far right, teammates congratulate USA gymnast Alexandra Raisman on her scores. David Eulitt/MCT/Newscom Find it on Newscom.com: krtphotoslive562695

As the Olympics continue to roll along Gymnastics have started to make the big headlines along with all the stories coming out of the swimming pool. The biggest surprise in the gym was on Sunday when all-around World Champion Jordyn Wieber missed the individual all-around finals by only 0.233 points. Continue reading →

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24
Jul 12

Olympics 2012: Colorful Fans

Sweden Paint

Sweden soccer fans paint each others faces before marching to the Olympic stadium in Kiev June 11, 2012. Sweden will play its first match of the Euro 2012 soccer championships against Ukraine in Kiev on Monday. STRINGER/REUTERS/Newscom. Find it on Newscom.com: rtrglsoccerphotos207959

Olympic athletes are not the only ones who will be wearing their countries’ colors in London. Fans traveling from all over the globe will be showing their support for their county and its athletes with flags, body paint, cloths, and anything else they can find. Continue reading →

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18
Jul 12

Olympics 2012: Fencing

Epee Fencing

Nikolai Novosjolov from Estonia (L) competes against Max Heinzer from Switzerland during the men individual Epee competition at the 2012 European Fencing Championships in Legnano on June 18, 2012. TIZIANA FABI/AFP/Getty Images/Newscom. Find it on Newscom.com: afplivefour526370

Fencing is one of only five sports that have been held at every Summer Olympic Games since the modern Olympics began in 1896 (The other four are track and field, cycling, gymnastics, and swimming). In London there will be 10 fencing events across the three forms of Olympics Fencing which include Foil, Épée and Sabre. Continue reading →

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