Biles misses beam as Olympic bid for fifth gold ends
Simone Biles loses a beam landing at Rio de Janeiro, failing to tie for a record fourth gold. The error opens the door for Sanne Wevers to win gold and Laurie Hernandez to take silver, ending Biles’s shot at five golds in a single Games. World champion Allyson Felix later vies for fifth Olympic title.
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Rio DE Janeiro
Simone Biles
Sanne Wevers
Netherlands
Laurie Hernandez
U.S
Biles
Allyson Felix
Stefan Henze
IOC
Islam el Shehaby
Or Sasson
Bolt seals third consecutive Olympic 100 title in Rio
Usain Bolt charged to a 9.8 second victory over Justin Gatlin to become the first to win three straight Olympic 100 meters. Andre De Grasse ran a personal best 9.91 for third as Bolt celebrated with heaving roars and a victory lap, affirming his place in track history.
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Ohio Volleyball 2016 Schedule and Hall of Fame Inductee
Ohio volleyball unveils 2016 season plan with a tough pre conference schedule featuring nine top 100 opponents, a season opener at the Bobcat Invitational on August 28, and a Green and White scrimmage August 20 at the Athens Recreation Center. Ellen Herman to be inducted into the Bobcat Hall of Fame for her four year impact on MAC and NCAA runs. Todd Garvey joins staff while Maggie Couture, Andy Riesenberg and Damaris Linker return. All matches at the Convocation Center. season passes available.
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Ohio
Ellen Herman
Bobcat Hall
Webb
Ellen
Western Kentucky
Florida Gulf Coast
Villanova
Cats
Marshall
Congo
RPI
Miami
Kent
Northern Illinois
Todd Garvey
Maggie Couture
Andy Riesenberg
Damaris Linker
Brain Trust
Ohio Volleyball
Athens Recreation Center
Bobcats
MAC
Convocation
Ohio Ticket Office
Indians Rally Amid Ortiz Gift and Injury Updates
The Indians and Red Sox updates include a ceremonial Ortiz tribute with a $10,000 check to a local recreation center. Steven Wright is on the 15 day DL with a strained shoulder. Danny Salazar is set to return Thursday against the White Sox after a long layoff.
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Ortiz
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Steven Wright
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Cedar Point to Honor LeBron and Akron Students
Cedar Point and James formed a partnership to promote Akron schoolchildren. The park declared Cleveland Fan Appreciation Week with events, interactive experiences, and appearances by mascots and team cheerleaders from the Cavaliers, Monsters, and Gladiators. Guests are urged to wear Cleveland team gear.
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Akron
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Cleveland Monsters
Cavaliers
Gordon follows Griffin to Cleveland after Baylor links
Griffin and Gordon reminisce on past battles and aim to build a strong connection with the Browns. Gordon’s status for Thursday’s exhibition against the Falcons is doubtful after two days of practice. He cherishes every practice minute as he eyes his first game since December 21, 2014 and says the opportunity here feels unique.
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Athens County Sheriff’s Office daily logs report multiple calls
On Friday and Saturday in Athens County deputies handled harassment threats a welfare check a suspicious vehicle an attempted vehicle stop and a possible break in. Incidents included a runaway juvenile a warrant arrest and an intoxicated female with an open container. Several calls were resolved with no further action and patrols continued.
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Luhing Road
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Stanley Road
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Beech Road
Bassett Road
Bassett House
Maverick Sheridan
Jacksonville
NCIC
Hann Lane
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