PM waves Olympic flag in Commons, on YouTubeCalgary HeraldPrime Minister Stephen Harper, seen here in the House of Commons on Thursday, now uses YouTube as …and more »

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Combine Paralympics and Olympics, founder urgesVancouver Sun… wants to see the Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games combined to take advantage of the kind of public support Canadians [...]

2 weeks after Olympic disappointment, Canada’s McKeever – Daily PressWHISTLER, British Columbia (AP) — Brian McKeever is turning his focus to another Paralympic Games less than two weeks after having his Olympic dreams dashed. It’s the only way for McKeever to move past the emotion — from sadness to anger that
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2010 Winter Olympic Medal Count as of Thursday, Feb. 25 – Axcess News(AXcess News) – South Korea’s 16-year winning streak in the 3000-meter short track speed skating relay came to a screeching halt last night. The Korean women tasted gold only to have it taken away for nicking skates with China. In a sport defined [...]

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2010 Olympics; Was the price right?Western StarIf Vancouver hosts the 2010 Winter Olympics, there will be a substantial net cost to British Columbians in the order of $1.2 billion. …Olympic dream vs. Vancouver realityHuffington Post (blog)Brooks officers experience Vancouver 2010 OlympicsBrooks BulletinInterview on Winter Olympics 2010HorizonsMelfort Journal -The Argosy.ca -The Martletall 216 news articles »

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Vonn Crashes but Will Ski for Overall Title – New York Times

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Vonn Crashes but Will Ski for Overall TitleNew York TimesPOSITIVE EPO TEST AT OLYMPICS The cross-country skier Kornelia Marek of Poland tested positive for the blood booster EPO at the Vancouver Olympics, …Hoelzl leads giant slalom, Vonn tumbles outAFPMaze wins final GS, [...]

Paralympic pride – South Delta Leader

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Paralympic prideSouth Delta LeaderTsawwassen-born skier Matt Hallat, will compete in four alpine events at the Paralympic Games this coming week. He's set to take part in the opening …Support Paralympic athletes: HallatTri-City NewsParalympic flame ignitedWhistler QuestionSit-Ski SuccessCalgary HeraldPique newsmagazineall 12 news articles »

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Pro Football Hall Of Famer Merlin Olsen Dies At 69 – Democratic Underground.comMar 11, 2010 9:15 am US/Pacific Pro Football Hall Of Famer Merlin Olsen Dies At 69 SALT LAKE CITY (AP) ? Pro Football Hall of Famer and former television actor Merlin Olsen has died. He was 69. Utah State University assistant athletic media [...]

Vancouver 2010 Winter Games Athlete Medals – Vancouver2010.comAs unique as the world’s top athletes, every medal won at the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games will be a one-of-a-kind work of art — a first in Games history. They are among the heaviest medals in Olympic and Paralympic history
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Don Cherry has backs of sledge-hockey heroes – Montreal Gazette

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Don Cherry has backs of sledge-hockey heroesMontreal GazetteRosen, the team's one-legged goalie, said he's worked hard getting ready to win Paralympic gold. "I tell my kids — 'You don't have to settle for mediocrity …Sledge hockey dashes stereotypes of disabledCalgary HeraldDon Cherry lends support to Canadian [...]

Roach wants Pacquiao to fight Mayweather vs. Mosley – BoxingNews24.comDave Lahr, Dave Lahr, Dave Lahr … still trying to convince people with a losing argument. You can see how intense Pacquiao trains. All the moves he’s been doing, he gets from training. And you can see the video footages. I wonder what wonder [...]

Olympics Photo WireESPNCrosby's missing Olympic stick and glove have been found. Hockey Canada said Wednesday, March 10, 2010, that Crosby's missing equipment was misplaced rather …

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Tonic's 2010 Paralympic Games PrimerTonicWith the 2010 Vancouver Olympics now over, spectators may find themselves in search of the next sports thrill. Luckily, the Paralympics' opening ceremony on …Combine [...]

Russian Olympics Chief Resigns After Winter Games – BusinessWeek compatriots,” Leonid Tyagachev said today in a statement on the committee’s Web site. “As president of the Russian Olympic Committee for Sochi, not the bureaucratic “fat cats” now in charge, he said. Ski Champion Vitaly Mutko
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Common sense not all that commonEdmonton JournalThe National Hockey League and common sense went on hiatus for the Olympics and it appears they did …Sidney Crosby's golden goal stick foundReutersSearch narrows for Crosby's missing gearVancouver SunCrosby rises, Ovie faltersMontreal GazetteKDKA -NESN.com -ESPNall 526 news articles »

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Olympic TV boost is shortlived – Montreal Gazette

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Olympic TV boost is shortlivedMontreal GazetteThere were sold-out stadiums for Olympic soccer games in Montreal in 1976 and Los Angeles in 1984, but it remains a marginal pro sport in North America. …Jones: Here's what NHL must do to gain popularityScripps NewsTen Days After: What We [...]

Canucks ready to go home after record 14-game trip – NHL.com

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Canucks ready to go home after record 14-game tripNHL.com… a two-week hiatus when the Canucks could wash clothes, stock up on supplies and fight for Olympic medals. But nary a home game for Vancouver since Jan. …NHL Picks: Canucks vs CoyotesBetUs.comCoyotes/Canucks Preview – Just another [...]

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Air Canada learns that hockey trumps flyingReutersThe Canadian fans were rewarded for their delay, as the nail-biting end to the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics saw Canada beat arch-rival United States 3-2 …Gold medal hockey kept plane on groundVancouver Sunall 156 news articles »

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Vancouver Whitecaps hope to build on Olympic euphoria in move to MLSThe Canadian Press"I don't think we've ever seen a crowd like that since, other than what's taken place over the 17 days of the Olympics," Lenarduzzi said of the throngs who …New Whitecaps CEO Barber wants team to capitalize on Olympics' 'stunning …Vancouver Sunall [...]

VANCOUVER — Hockey Canada announced Wednesday that all of Sidney Crosby’s equipment from the gold medal game at the 2010 Olympic Winter Games has been recovered and is in the process of being returned. Crosby’s stick and one of his gloves had Continue ..

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In Race For 18-49 Ratings Bronze, ABC Is Within Reach Of NBCTVbytheNumbersIf ABC can maintain a weekly 2.7 rating (same as a typical week last fall), I think they push NBC back to fourth, even with the Winter Olympics. …Specials Soar; Regular Shows PlummetContactmusic.comOscars, 'Bachelor' make ABC the most-watched networkOCRegisterall 44 news articles »

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