Olympic blunder costs Kramer's 10000m title in Vancouver
Sven Kramer was disqualified after failing to switch lanes, losing the 10000m Olympic title to Lee Seung-hoon as Carlo Janka won alpine giant slalom. Norway's Jansrud and Svindal earned medals, Russia's Zaitseva led a biathlon relay victory, and Canada claimed a gold in women's ski cross.
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Vancouver
Russia
Olga Zaitseva
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Germany
Canada
United States
Ashleigh Mcliver
Hedda Berntsen
Austria
Kramer
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Ivan Skobrev
Bob de Jong
Netherlands
Mariners' Ichiro starts spring upbeat after 2009 ending
Ichiro Suzuki and the Seattle Mariners begin spring training in Peoria with high spirits. Fans recall 85-win season as teammates carry Suzuki off the field, while Griffey jogs beside him during drills and the clubhouse buzzes with a jovial mood and new coaching stability.
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Michigan Faces NCAA Infraction Case Under Rodriguez
The NCAA accuses Michigan of failing to follow practice time rules under coach Rich Rodriguez. Athletics Director David Brandon says Rodriguez will remain coach next year. Michigan has 90 days to reply and will attend an August hearing.
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RoughRiders celebrate US Olympic win over Canada
Eight Cedar Rapids RoughRiders gathered at Jeff Costello's home to watch the US Olympic hockey upset Canada 2 1 in overtime. Nolan Zajac was the lone Canadian. two RoughRiders dually hail from Canada Peter Sakaris and Zajac. The win marks the US first Olympic victory over Canada since 1960 and follows Canada defeating Germany to reach quarterfinals while the US faces Belarus or Switzerland.
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RoughRiders
Winnipeg
Peter Sakaris
Montreal
United States
Cana
Saka
Andy Simpson
Sam Warning
Stephen Collins
Ran
Sakaris
Germany
Russia
U.S
Belarus
Switzerland
Travis
New Jersey Devils
Martin Brodeur
Ryan Miller
U.s.’S
Ole Miss votes to replace Colonel Reb as on field mascot
Ole Miss students vote to begin the search for a new on field mascot to replace Colonel Reb, ousted in 2003 as the school moves away from Old South symbols. Senior Hannah Loy disagrees, saying Reb’s image has been misconstrued by older generations.
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Miss
University of Mississippi
Colonel Reb
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Penske IRL Cars Introduce Black and White Livery
Penske Racing unveiled three 2010 IndyCar entries in a black with white accents and small red scheme. The change follows their exit from Philip Morris USA and marks three-car full-season participation for the first time since 1994 with drivers Helio Castroneves Ryan Briscoe and Will Power coming off strong seasons.
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Ala
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Eagles release oft injured Wesbrook after eight seasons
Eagles cut Wesbrook ending an eight year run marked by injuries. Westbrook, a former All Pro, led the league in yards from scrimmage in 2007 with 2104, rushing 1333 yards and 12 touchdowns that season. He missed eight games with concussions and an ankle injury in 2009. He was due 7.25 million next season.
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Brian Westbrook
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