U S Olympic team loaded with Bryant Wade and James
Kobe Bryant leads a deep USA basketball roster chosen from 33 players for Beijing 2008 with LeBron James Dwyane Wade and Carmelo Anthony joining Mike Krzyzewski as coach. The 12 player squad will hold a Las Vegas mini camp and play a Canada exhibition before opening vs China on August 10.
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Krzyzewski
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Parker receives top college athlete award
Candace Parker earned the Honda-Broderick Cup as the nation's top female college athlete after dunking in a WNBA game. She flew from Los Angeles to New York for the ceremony at Columbia University on the 36th anniversary of Title IX, reflecting on opportunities for women in sports. Parker led Tennessee to the NCAA title and was the No. 1 WNBA draft pick for the Sparks.
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Mia Hamm
Gatlin Faces Legal Hurdles to Defend Olympic Title
Banned sprinter Justin Gatlin seeks to defend his 100 meter Olympic title in Beijing but may require appeals through Pensacola Atlanta and the Swiss Federal Court. The CAS upheld a four year doping ban leaving Gatlin ineligible to compete unless a court order changes course. USOC USA Track & Field and USADA lawyers argued in Pensacola that CAS must stand, as Judge Collier had issued a temporary restraining order allowing Gatlin to run at the Eugene trials.
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Turf Lead Fears Hit Major Turf Makers in NJ
An environmental group found high lead levels in several artificial turf products including indoor carpeting and playground grass. The Center for Environmental Health warns major brands like AstroTurf Ace Hardware and Lowe's to recall or reformulate within 60 days. Lead exposure risks rise with repeated contact. no federal standard exists for turf lead.
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Synthetic Turf Council
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