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Olympics 2012

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Gabby Douglas gets presidential congrats

Caryn Freeman
theGRIO REPORT - The White House announced today that President Barack Obama was able to watch the U.S. women's gymnastics team win gold in the team event competition...
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Carmelo Anthony: 'We can't duplicate' 1992 Dream Team

Eun Kyung Kim, Today
TODAY - NBA superstar and veteran USA basketball player Carmelo Anthony played down pressure to match up with past Dream Teams,,,
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Gabrielle Douglas of the United States of America competes on the balance beam in the Artistic Gymnastics Women's Team final on Day 4 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at North Greenwich Arena on July 31, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Go Gabby! Olympic gymnast highlights

Briana C. Scott
SLIDESHOW - The U.S women's gymnastics team celebrates it's first Olympic title since 1996, thanks in part to Gabby Douglas...
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US Men's hoops trounces Tunisia

Brian Mahoney, Associated Press
LONDON (AP) — Getting a jump start from its second unit after a less-than-inspiring first half by the starters, the U.S. turned on the burners after halftime and rolled to a 110-63 win over Tunisia...
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Kobe Bryant #10 of United States looks on against Tunisia during the Men's Basketball Preliminary Round match on Day 4 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Basketball Arena on July 31, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Shirtless Kobe Bryant Olympic pic causes scandal

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Recently leaked photos of a shirtless Kobe Bryant have caused something of a stir and allegedly sparked tensions in his tumultuous relationship with his w…

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Gabby Douglas, US women take gold

Nancy Armour, Associated Press
LONDON (AP) - The Americans grabbed hands and backed up, eager to get a better view of the scoreboard. With the Russians on the sidelines crying, the Americans stood at the center of the floor, clapping, cheering and basking in a golden glow...
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Venus Williams advances at Olympics

Steven Wine, Associated Press
WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Venus Williams keeps moving forward in the Olympics. Charging the net with renewed zeal, Williams reached the third round Tuesday by beating Aleksandra Wozniak of Canada 6-1, 6-3...
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Dominique Dawes wants news nickname for Gabby Douglas

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Dominique Dawes is a big fan of U.S. gymnast Gabby Douglas - she just doesn't like Douglas' 'Flying Squirrel' nickname...
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Samuel L Jackson speaks onstage during the 2012 BET Awards at The Shrine Auditorium on July 1, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Michael Buckner/Getty Images For BET)

Samuel L. Jackson's Olympic tweets are golden

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Samuel L. Jackson's observations on the Olympic Games in London have become a viral sensation...
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Venus, Serena advance at Olympics

Steven Wine, Associated Press
WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Venus Williams began her bid for a record fourth gold medal in Olympic tennis Monday by beating Sara Errani of Italy, 6-3, 6-1...
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