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US Speedskating revamps bylaws
SALT LAKE CITY — The US Speedskating board of directors Saturday adopted a sweeping set of new bylaws, part of an ongoing transformation to turn around an organization long hampered with internal strife. The changes include chopping the number...
Tags: Sex Crimes, Board of Directors, Sports, NBC (tv network)
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U.S. Speedskating panel dismisses athlete's complaint
Tribune reporterA U.S. Speedskating panel has dismissed an athlete’s code of conduct complaint against the federation’s executive director, Mark Greenwald. Skater Levi Kirkpatrick filed the complaint last September, alleging neglect of duty and intimidation...Tags: Sports
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ASHBURN JR., OLYMPIAN SPEED SKATER HIGHLIGHT READING OPENING NIGHT FESTIVITIES ...
The Hog BlogThe son of a Phillies icon along with an Olympic medalist and a local recording star highlight Reading's 47th opening day as an affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies. Richie Ashburn Jr., speedskater Allison Baver and jazz musician Gerald Veasley will... -
Boston bombing links underscore Sochi Olympic security concerns
After two trips to the 2014 Sochi Olympic bobsled venue over the past two winters, sled pusher Katie Eberling of Palos Hills said she is not worried about returning or having family members travel there because of links between the prime suspects in...
Tags: U.S. Department of State, Boston Marathon Bombing (2013), Bobsleigh, Ice Skating, 2010 Winter Olympic Games
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Ohno wants to kiss and make up with South Korea
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters) - Apolo Anton Ohno endeared himself to millions of Americans as the face of short-track speedskating, winning eight Olympic medals in a dazzling career. With his trademark bandana and goatee, Ohno was an instant hit in a sport where...Tags: Apolo Ohno, Boston Marathon Bombing (2013), Sports, 2010 Winter Olympic Games, Short-track Speed Skating
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Ohno a no go for 2014 Winter Olympics
American Apolo Anton Ohno has confirmed he will not compete at next year's Sochi Winter Olympics and has effectively retired from short-track speed skating. Although Ohno, the most decorated U.S. Winter Olympian, had been reluctant to speculate on his...Tags: Apolo Ohno, Olympic Games, Sports, 2010 Winter Olympic Games, Short-track Speed Skating
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Dan Hicks to become the voice of Notre Dame football on NBC
Groller's CornerNBC is making a change with its lead announcer on Notre Dame football coverage with Dan Hicks replacing Tom Hammond as the play-by-play man. Hicks is a well-respected guy and Hammond will continue with the network as the lead guy on its Triple Crown horse... -
High or low: Two views of U.S. medal hopes for 2014 Winter Games
The United States racked up a record 37 medals, including nine gold, at the 2010 Winter Olympics. With the pre-Olympic World Cup and world championship winter sports season over for U.S. athletes, it’s a good time to look at the U.S. chances for...
Tags: Luge, Ice Skating, Hannah Kearney, Lindsey Vonn, Julia Mancuso
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Looking back: Elks lodge plays host to Petoskey Speed Skating Club banquet
50 YEARS The Petoskey Speed Skating Club conducted its annual year end awards banquet at the Elks Temple in Petoskey. The afternoon’s special speaker was Cheboygan native Kathy Sullivan. Sullivan held many state, national and North American female...
Tags: College Sports, Baseball, Sports, College Baseball, Softball
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Farrell grateful for Gabel apology but wants him out of all sports
Bridie Farrell, whose allegations of sexual misconduct by three-time Olympic speedskater Andy Gabel more than a decade ago came to light last week, said Saturday she appreciated Gabel's "honesty in coming forward" to apologize for his actions. She also...
Tags: Sex Crimes, Sexual Assault, Abusive Behavior, Sports, Short-track Speed Skating
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Long track talent pool drying up?
Speedskating is split into two sports. One, long track, is against the clock. Each "race" has two athletes, with overall results determined by finishing time. The other, short track, is a race to the finish, like running events in track and field....
Tags: FIFA World Cup, Track and Field, Shani Davis, Sports, Short-track Speed Skating
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Who is Jack Mortell?
Editor’s note: In the Sunday Chicago Sports section, a story on Jack Mortell’s involvement in Olympic speedskating said that Mortell received portions of medal bonuses from U.S. Olympians in 2002 in an arrangement approved by US Speedskating....
Tags: Apolo Ohno, Ethics, Religion and Belief, Mercedes-Benz, Sports
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Apr 25, 2013
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Apr 15, 2013
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Apr 6, 2013
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Apr 10, 2013
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Mar 2, 2013
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Feb 23, 2013
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Feb 25, 2013
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