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Tyson Gay wins 100 at Adidas Grand Prix in New York; high jumper Vlasic victorious in return
AP Sports WriterNEW YORK (AP) — Tyson Gay accomplished all his goals at the Adidas Grand Prix: He won, put his body through the grind of rounds — and stayed injury-free. On a cold, rainy afternoon, the American-record holder eased to victory in the 100...Tags: Ryan Bailey (track and field), IAAF Diamond League, Tyson Gay, Adidas AG, Auto Racing
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Athletics-Rudisha resists quick buck for gold rush in Rio
ReutersBy Julian Linden NEW YORK, May 24 (Reuters) - David Rudisha was hailed as a super-runner after his world-record breaking victory in the 800 metres at last year's London Olympics. The Kenyan's name was added to track and field's A-list alongside Usain...Tags: IAAF Diamond League, Adidas AG, Auto Racing, Manhattan (New York City), Track and Field
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Rudisha resists quick buck for gold rush in Rio
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters) - David Rudisha was hailed as a super-runner after his world-record breaking victory in the 800 metres at last year's London Olympics. The Kenyan's name was added to track and field's A-list alongside Usain Bolt and Mo Farah. Suddenly,...Tags: IAAF Diamond League, Adidas AG, Auto Racing, Manhattan (New York City), Track and Field
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Athletics-Rudisha keeps his cool to see off Aman in Doha
ReutersMay 10 (Reuters) - Kenya's world record holder and Olympic champion David Rudisha had to work hard to secure victory over Ethiopian teenager Mohammed Aman in the 800 metres at the opening Diamond League meeting of the season in Doha on Friday. London...Tags: Justin Gatlin, Doha (Qatar), IAAF Diamond League, Jamaica, Qatar
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Tim Tebow is named Forbes' most influential athlete of 2013
Tim Tebow may not have won the Super Bowl, or any other pro sports championship. He hasn't won any Olympic medals either. Heck, he doesn't even have a job. Yet, the recently released backup quarterback for the New York Jets topped Forbes magazine's...Tags: Kentucky Derby, Tim Tebow, Awards and Prizes, Drew Brees, NASCAR
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Tebow tops Forbes' most influential survey
ReutersThe Sports Xchange Tebow tops Forbes' most influential survey Quarterback Tim Tebow may not have an NFL job, but is the most influential athlete in sports in 2013, according to a Forbes.com survey. Forbes used Nielsen and E-Poll to determine which...Tags: Michael Phelps, Tim Tebow, National Football League, Sports, Forbes.com LLC
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Dillard runner looks to keep up family tradition at state track
Nearly 25 years have passed since a female track athlete from Dillard High has won either the 400-meter race or its former equivalent, the 440-yard dash. Friday at the Class 3A State Track and Field Championships at the University of North Florida in...
Tags: Dillard High School, Jacksonville (Duval, Florida), High School Sports, Track and Field, Broward County Athletic Association
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Injured Bolt to skip Jamaica meeting
ReutersKINGSTON (Reuters) - Six-time Olympic gold medallist Usain Bolt has been ruled out of Saturday's Jamaica International Invitational meeting because of a slight hamstring strain, his agent said on Tuesday. The 100 and 200 metres world record holder felt...Tags: Jamaica, Track and Field, Wallace Spearmon
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Athletics-IAAF sees bright prospects for Diamond League deal
Reuters* Athletics needs new sponsor for elite meetings * Charismatic sprinter Bolt helps to sell sport * U.S. targeted for future growth By Keith Weir and Philip O'Connor LONDON/STOCKHOLM, April 26 (Reuters) - The focus of the world's gaze during the 2012...Tags: Canon Inc., IAAF Diamond League, London Theatre, Photography and Video, Sports
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IAAF sees bright prospects for Diamond League deal
ReutersLONDON/STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - The focus of the world's gaze during the 2012 Olympics, athletics is now searching for a new title sponsor for its elite series of meetings just two weeks before the season opens. Electronics giant Samsung pulled the plug...Tags: Canon Inc., IAAF Diamond League, South Korea, London Theatre, Photography and Video
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Two kids help Hublot, Kobe Bryant raise $30,000 for charity
Yes, the main event at last week’s Hublot event in West Hollywood was to announce that the Swiss luxury watch brand had tapped Laker Kobe Bryant as its newest brand ambassador – and to unveil the limited-edition King Power Black Mamba...
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PASSINGS: Pietro Mennea
Pietro Mennea, 60, an Olympic sprint champion from Italy who held the world record in the 200 meters for 17 years, died Thursday at a hospital in Rome, the Italian Olympic Committee said. The cause was not disclosed. On Sept. 12, 1979, Mennea, competing...Tags: Universiade, Italy, Track and Field
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