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Rebecca Soni Wins Olympic Gold

August 15th, 2008 Catherine Posted in Health, Sports No Comments »

Rebecca Soni faced incredible odds and won. - Rebecca Soni has won the 200 meter breaststroke and has set a world record in doing so. Her time was 2 minutes 20.22 seconds.

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Soccer: The USA Advances in Extra Time

August 15th, 2008 Catherine Posted in Sports No Comments »

In a long, rain delayed game, the U.S. Women’s Soccer Team advances to the semifinals. The U.S. team managed a 2 - 1 victory over Canada in extra time.

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On Kerri Walsh’s Shoulder

August 14th, 2008 Catherine Posted in Health, Sports, Technology and Science No Comments »

Karri Walsh and Misty May are a women’s beach volleyball team. They are competing at the Beijing Olympics and there has been some speculation about what is on Karri Walsh’s right shoulder. It looks like some sort of odd, black design.

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The USA and Canada Meet in the Soccer Quarterfinals

August 13th, 2008 Catherine Posted in Sports No Comments »

The quarterfinals in women’s Olympic soccer will have Canada playing the USA. These are two teams that know each other well and have played against one another several time this year.

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The U.S. Women’s Soccer Team Find Their Scoring Touch

August 12th, 2008 Catherine Posted in Sports No Comments »

The U.S. women finally found their scoring touch against New Zealand. There were four goals from four different players: Heather O’Reilly, Amy Rodriguez, Angela Hucles and Lindsay Tarpley. The final score was a 4 - 0 victory for the U.S. National Team. This was a scoring display that the U.S. women needed to restore some confidence in their offense. It was also a statement to other teams that the American offense cannot be taken lightly, even without Abby Wambach in the lineup.

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Natalie Coughlin Defends Her Backstroke Title

August 11th, 2008 Catherine Posted in Sports No Comments »

There were many who wondered if Natalie Coughlin could win the 100 meter backstroke. She is the first woman to ever defend the 100 meter backstroke title. Those who doubted Natalie Coughlin may have dismissed the fact that she is one of the fiercest competitors in the pool. She is at her best when the stakes are the highest. She has shown that throughout her swimming career.

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Abhinav Bindra: Olympic Gold Medallist

August 11th, 2008 Catherine Posted in Opinion, Sports No Comments »

You might ask ‘who is Abhinav Bindra?‘. - I did not know either, until a few days ago. His name does not show up on many sports publications or sports sites. However, he is as much an athlete and competitor as anyone who receives attention in those media outlets.

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