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Olympic moms: 13 mothers compete for Team USA
The “Celebrating Moms” series of commercials by Proctor & Gamble during Olympic coverage is a tear-jerking ode to sacrifices mothers make to support their kids’ athletic careers. But what about athletes who are mothers, themselves?Elite athlete moms have the same run-of-the-mill work/life balance as the rest of us. But these 13 Olympic moms do put parenting – both its challenges and rewards – in a new perspective.
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Summer Olympics Soccer: 5 athletes to watch
The US men did not qualify for the tournament, but Team USA women are among the favorites, and the London Olympics promise a glimpse of some of the world's top stars.
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Three things to watch for in Euro 2012
It’s day one of the Euro 2012 championship, the world’s most prestigious soccer tournament after the World Cup. Will Spain defend their title, or will a challenger like Germany or the Netherlands usurp the throne? How will Poland and Ukraine perform as the tournament’s first Eastern European hosts? Here are three things to watch for as the month-long tournament unfolds:
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Prince William: 8 stories from the new book 'The Man Who Will Be King'
Writer Penny Junor explores the man second in line to the throne in her new book "The Man Who Will Be King."
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10 of TIME's 100 'most influential'
What does it mean to be influential today? TIME Magazine may not have a scientific answer, but they identified scores of people in their 2012 “100 Most Influential People in the World” list, released this week. Here is a sampling of 10 people from around the world who made the cut.
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Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games: Bobsled
The record-fast Whistler track may favor the talented German team, but look for strong performances from the Americans and the Canadian women, who have two sleds ranked among the top five internationally.
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Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games: Freestyle skiing
Complete preview of the Olympic freestyle skiing events, including YouTube videos, in-depth event graphics, what athletes to watch, and a history of the event.
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Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games: Luge
The Whistler track, where the 2010 Olympic races will be held, is considered the fastest in the world – adding extra adrenaline to the 'fastest sport on ice' this year.
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Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games: Nordic combined
Flying unaided by machines or makeshift wings in one of the most magical Olympics sports, Nordic combined skier Felix Gottwald and a trio of US athletes could make history at the 2010 Games.
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Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games: Skeleton
Flying face-first on the fastest track in the world, skeleton racers could exceed 90 m.p.h. in Whistler. Canada will be looking for Alberta standout Mellisa Hollingsworth to excel, while the US also has some strong contenders.
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Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games: Ski jumping
Soaring above the rugged British Columbia landscape, young Austrian sensation Gregor Schlierenzauer will aim for gold. But absent will be women jumpers, who lost a legal battle to end Olympic ski jumping's 86-year history as a men's-only sport.
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In Pictures: Ski jumping
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African Nations Cup: Egypt win over Algeria sends national pride soaring
After Egypt vanquished Algeria 4-0 in the African Nations Cup, the country exploded in celebration.
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3-D glasses get a makeover
New home entertainment technology aims to transform a 3-D viewer’s experience.
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In Pictures: Skeleton
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In Pictures: Nordic combined
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In Pictures: Freestyle skiing
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In Pictures: Cross-country skiing
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In Pictures: Bobsled
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In Pictures: Biathlon
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In Pictures: Alpine skiing
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 01/19
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Chile, once Latin America's economic model, now overtaken by Brazil
Conservative tycoon Sebastian Piñera won the second round of Chile's presidential election on Sunday in part due to voter faith that he can revive the economy. Meanwhile, Brazil's economy is booming.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 01/12
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Lessons from Togo attack for World Cup host South Africa?
The news that Angolan separatists sprayed bullets into the Togo team's bus on Friday, killing three and wounding several others, has cast a dark shadow over the African Cup of Nations soccer tournament. What can South Africa learn from this?
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ESPN 3D kicks off the year of 3D TV. But will consumers buy in?
ESPN 3D is the latest move for a TV technology that's getting massive investment by retailers, governments, and content providers like Discovery.
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In Pictures: Travel shots 2009
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In Pictures: Football around the world
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 12/16
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