U S Pounds Spain 95 66 In Exhibition Win
The United States opened the game sluggish in Tokyo but surged after halftime, sparked by Vince Carter and Ray Allen dunks as they rolled past Spain 95 66. Carter Allen Payton and Houston each scored 10 as every U S player posted at least four points and the crowd in Saitama reacted to the English broadcast.
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Winds whip Sydney causing transport disruptions before Olympics
Strong winds disrupted Olympic Park train service for about four hours stranding around 500 passengers. Copper power lines damaged a train car, buses replaced trains, and venues faced evacuations and damaged infrastructure as archery teams trained in windy conditions at Sydney venues.
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Thompson injures thumb, trims Sydney Olympic training
Olympic gold medalist Jenny Thompson jammed her right thumb during a training session at the Olympic Aquatic Center and iced it, avoiding team medical staff. She plans to compete in the 100-meter freestyle and butterfly and a relay, aiming to become the most decorated U.S. female swimmer in Sydney. Separately, the Australian Olympic Committee expects 10,960 athletes and coaches to stay at the village, up from 10,480, with room-sharing only after events.
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John Coates
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President's daughter to represent White House at Sydney Olympics
Chelsea Clinton will represent the First Family at the Sydney Games after taking a Stanford break. The president plans to attend opening ceremonies while Hillary Clinton faces Rick Lazio in a Senate race.
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Romney seeks 80 million for 2002 Winter Games transport
Salt Lake City organizer Mitt Romney plans to press for an $80 million federal boost this fall to fund transportation projects for the 2002 Winter Games. Fraser Bullock, SLOC COO, says funds are essential as linchpin for the overall plan while Romney attends meetings in Washington with lawmakers and White House officials. US swimming coaches urge more IOC drug testing, arguing current measures are inadequate for fair competition. Mark Schubert says priority should be testing, even if it means diverting funds from lavish travel and accommodations.
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Washington
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Torch flare injures young relay runner in Canberra
Olympic relay in Belconnen Canberra saw a gas leak flare from a torch. 12 year old Tahnee Clydesdale was lighting a flame from the previous bearer when a flare burned her slightly. She dropped the torch but a substitute was found and she continued the run.
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