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Gymnast Bridget Sloan to the AP on being the world champion: "It's crazy. Honestly. I love it, and hopefully, I will keep it going."
9:17 AM Dec 14th
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In rowing, the Olympic and world championships finals will be doubled to four days apiece to increase broadcast exposure, according to AP.
9:07 AM Dec 14th
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IOC president Jacques Rogge beat NFL commish Roger Goodell to top The SportsBusiness Journal's list of 50 most influential people in sports.
9:04 AM Dec 14th
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Olympic champion swimmer Rowdy Gaines to AP on Michael Phelps: "He just keeps doing it year in and year out. He has nothing left to prove."
9:01 AM Dec 14th
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Defending champion Cassidy Schaub is the favorite for the U.S. Bowling Congress national team trials, which begin Monday in Henderson, Nev.
3:50 PM Dec 13th
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Finalists for USOC CEO job include Sandy Alderson, Norm Bellingham, Scott Blackmun, Mark Lewis and Chuck Wielgus, Chicago Tribune reported.
3:47 PM Dec 13th
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Speedskater Shani Davis set a world record (1:41.04) in the 1,500 meters at a World Cup in Kearns, Utah. Chad Hedrick placed second.
3:45 PM Dec 13th
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Biathlete Tim Burke finished 20th in the 10-kilometer sprint at a World Cup in Hochfilzen, Austria. Jay Hakkinen placed 38th.
3:42 PM Dec 13th
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Michael Phelps won the 200-yard freestyle and the 100 butterfly at the North Baltimore Aquatic Club's holiday meet in Annapolis, Md.
3:40 PM Dec 13th
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Skier TJ Lanning to the AP on a nasty crash in which he injured his neck and left knee: "I was actually pretty lucky. Pretty damn lucky."
3:38 PM Dec 13th
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OTC residents Tori Adams (147 pounds) & Myles Porter (211) will compete today at the world grappling championships in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
3:35 PM Dec 13th
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Mark Lewis, a finalist for the USOC CEO job, made $209,000 from the USOC in 2001 for 2002 Olympic work, according to The Seattle Times.
3:32 PM Dec 13th
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Springs weightlifter Jessie Humeston finished second at the American Open in Mobile, Ala. Springs resident Vanessa McCoy took third.
3:26 PM Dec 13th
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Springs weightlifters Rachel Crass and Kelly Lynch placed 2nd at the American Open in Mobile, Ala. Springs resident Keylin Mackey took 6th.
3:24 PM Dec 13th
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Speedskater Shani Davis to the AP: "I've never been in the shape that I've been in, and it just goes to show that I'm really strong."
3:22 PM Dec 13th
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Skeleton racers Erin Pac and Elana Meyers won a bronze medal at a World Cup in Germany. Shauna Rohbock and Michelle Rzepka placed fourth.
3:21 PM Dec 13th
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Judo players Michael Eldred and Travis Stevens endured third-round losses at the Tokyo Grand Slam. Hana Carmichael lost in the second round.
3:19 PM Dec 13th
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Covington & Burling LLP will serve as counsel to a USOC committee evaluating the USOC board, according to the Washington Business Journal.
3:14 PM Dec 13th
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At least three networks or media consortiums will submit bids to the IOC for U.S. TV rights for the 2014 and 2016 Olympics, according to AP.
3:11 PM Dec 13th
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OTC bobsledders Steven Holcomb and Curt Tomasevicz placed 7th in two-man at a World Cup in Winterberg, Germany. John Napier's sled was 10th.
3:07 PM Dec 13th
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