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Report: OKC Thunder's James Harden a finalist for Team USA Updated: Thu, May 3, 2012 Oklahoma City Thunder guard James Harden is one of 20 finalist to make the Team USA roster, which will play in the Olympics this summer in London. Harden is being considered after injuries to Orlando center Dwight Howard, Chicago guard Derrick Rose, L.A. Clippers guard Chauncey Billups and Portland forward... Read More
Michael Phelps wins; Westmoore's David Plummer scores upset at U.S. nationals Published: Thu, Aug 5, 2010 IRVINE, Calif. (AP) — Michael Phelps won the 200-meter freestyle at the U.S. national championships on Wednesday night with the fastest time in the world this year. Phelps led all the way and touched in 1 minute, 45.61 seconds to earn a spot on the U.S. team for the Pan Pacific championships later this month.... Read More
Gym officials: China's 2008 gold medalists of age Updated: Wed, Oct 1, 2008 China's gold medal gymnasts were old enough to compete in the Beijing Games. However, international gymnastics officials still have questions about the team that competed in Sydney. Two members of that 2000 squad - Dong Fangxiao and Yang Yun - remain under scrutiny. "The FIG does not consider the explanations... Read More
Host China wins gold medal race; US first overall Updated: Mon, Aug 25, 2008 BEIJING (AP) -- China proved an acquisitive first-time Olympic host, topping the gold-medal chart with one of the most dominating and diverse performances ever. The United States, Britain and an array of small nations also had reasons to celebrate. China's haul of 51 gold medals was the largest since... Read More
Phelps wins 8th gold medal; breaks tie with Spitz Updated: Thu, Aug 14, 2008 BEIJING (AP) -- Michael Phelps locked arms with his three teammates, as though they were in a football huddle calling a play, then hugged each one of them. It took a team to make him the grandest of Olympic champions. And one last big push from Phelps himself. Going hard right to the end of a... Read More
American Soni wins Olympic 200 breaststroke Updated: Fri, Aug 15, 2008 BEIJING (AP) -- Rebecca Soni of the United States has won a gold medal in the women's 200-meter breaststroke at the Beijing Olympics, beating world record-holder Leisel Jones and erasing the Aussie's world-best time. Soni touched in 2 minutes, 20.22 seconds, a body length ahead of Jones. Both women... Read More
Phelps qualifies 2nd-quickest in 100 butterfly Updated: Wed, Aug 13, 2008 BEIJING (AP) -- Michael Phelps has qualified second-fastest for the 100-meter butterfly semifinals, minutes after winning his sixth gold medal of the Beijing Olympics. The American won his preliminary heat Friday morning in 50.97 seconds, putting him on track to tie Mark Spitz's record of seven golds in... Read More
Condition of American in knifing attack improves Updated: Mon, Aug 11, 2008 BEJING (AP) -- The condition of the American mother of a former Olympian who was stabbed on the opening day of Olympics competition was improving Monday, a spokesman for the U.S. Olympics Committee told the AP. USOC spokesman Darryl Seibel said Barbara Bachman's condition has been upgraded from critical... Read More
China urges Dalai Lama to back Olympics Updated: Sat, May 3, 2008 BEIJING (AP) -- China urged the Dalai Lama again on Monday to show support for the Beijing Olympics, in an apparent effort to link the demand more closely with continued talks. The statement from a Chinese spokesman to the official Xinhua News Agency included other previously issued conditions for... Read More
French Leader Considers Olympic Boycott Updated: Tue, Mar 25, 2008 PARIS (AP) -- French President Nicolas Sarkozy said Tuesday that he cannot rule out the possibility he might boycott the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympics if China continues its crackdown in Tibet. An official from France's state television company said the broadcaster would likely boycott the... Read More
Thousands Cheer Giant Rose Parade Floats Updated: Tue, Jan 1, 2008 PASADENA, Calif. (AP) -- A giant blossoming rose, a pickup truck that morphed into a spacecraft, and a Chinese dragon undulating in the breeze brought cheers from thousands of spectators as those floats and others rolled by Tuesday in the Rose Parade. Those who spent New Year's Eve camped curbside were... Read More
American Runner Felix Earns 3rd Gold Updated: Sun, Aug 26, 2007 OSAKA, Japan (AP) -- She is graceful, gracious and oh so fast. Allyson Felix ran one of the greatest 400-meter relay legs in the sport's history Sunday night to help the United States bring a triumphant end to its most dominant showing ever at a world track and field championships. With 26 medals, 14 of... Read More
Hamms Show Flashes of Old Selves Published: Thu, Aug 16, 2007 SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) -- Paul and Morgan Hamm aren't yet the gymnasts they were the last time they were on the floor. Then again, the U.S. men aren't what they were in 2004, either. Competing for the first time since the Athens Olympics, the Hamms showed why they were among the best in the world. But... Read More
Wayman Tisdale treated for cancer Published: Fri, Mar 30, 2007 TULSA -- Former University of Oklahoma basketball All-American Wayman Tisdale says he is being treated for cancer and expects "a complete recovery." A malignant mass was found below his right knee after he fell down a flight of stairs and broke his leg Feb. 8 at his home in Los Angeles, said Tisdale, who... Read More
City to host world-class rowing event Published: Tue, Aug 8, 2006 Oklahoma City’s growing big-league image continued to get a little bit bigger Monday. The United States Olympic Committee announced the city will host the 2007 USA Rowing World Challenge. The event will feature top rowing talent from around the world in preparation for the 2008 Olympic Games in Bejing, China.... Read More
Q&A: Ron Radigonda, executive director for the United States Softball Association Updated: Tue, Jul 18, 2006 Last summer, the International Olympic Committee voted to drop softball from the 2012 Olympics in London. In February, the decision was reaffirmed. The Oklahoman ’s Zach West sat down with Ron Radigonda, United States Softball Association executive director, to discuss the future of softball - in the U.S. and... Read More
United States 9, Australia 0, 4 1/2 innings Updated: Sat, Jul 15, 2006 One after another, the United States' speedsters created havoc for the Australians. Jessica Mendoza drove in four runs and Jenny Topping added a two-run single to help the United States beat Australia 9-0 Saturday at the World Cup of Softball. The United States took advantage of three Australia errors to score... Read More
USA runs over England Updated: Fri, Jul 14, 2006 The national teams from the United States and Great Britain are probably the two most disappointed squads since softball won’t be part of the Olympic Games following 2008. Mendoza dreams of global appeal World cup of softball notebook After Thursday’s World Cup game between Team USA and Great... Read More
Bookout’s goal is to shot put in Olympics Updated: Thu, Jun 15, 2006 NORMAN - A familiar, yet different Kevin Bookout steps into the throwing circle at John Jacobs Field. Gone is the shaved head - his signature look during four years of Oklahoma basketball. In its place is a full head of hair, grown for the most part because of the women in his life. "It was my mom, Pam, and my... Read More
Trooper Meyers takes road to Special Olympics Updated: Tue, May 9, 2006 This is a familiar site this time of year: Trooper Stewart Meyer and friends on the road to the Special Olympics. Every year Meyer takes the 125-mile walk from Chickasha to Stillwater, the site of the Summer Games. The Special Olympics Opening Ceremony is tomorrow at OSU's Gallagher-Iba Arena. Read More
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