US honour Athens heroes
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OLYMPIC 100m champion Justin Gatlin and Joanna Hayes, the 100m hurdles gold medallist in Athens, were today named winners of USA Track and Field&#39;s 2004 Jesse Owens Awards.
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The Athens Olympics have proved a "great  success" giving Greeks fresh confidence and energy, Athens  mayor Dora Bakoyannis said on Friday.
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American Swimmer Michael Phelps added to his medal haul while the United States won its first fencing medals in 20 years at the Athens Games Tuesday. Medals were also awarded in shooting, judo, and gymnastics.
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On the third anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, the victims were remembered and honored in sporting events around the country and the world.
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ATHENS, Greece -- The USA basketball team restored pride after its loss to Puerto Rico to beat hosts Greece 77-71 in a thrilling pool match on Tuesday night, with NBA star Allen Iverson scoring 17 points despite a broken thumb. .
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WASHINGTON: George W. Bush yesterday bestowed the highest US civilian honour on three officials who were central to the war in Iraq, sidestepping their ties to controversies over the conflict and its aftermath.
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On the third anniversary of the September 11 attacks, the victims were remembered and honoured in sporting events around the country and the world.
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US players score a poignant win for coach Mike Candrea, whose wife died just before the Athens Games began. By Ailene Voisin -- Bee Sports Columnist.
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ATHENS -- A disruptive Greek chorus of whistles, chanting, and catcalls could not derail a crowd-silencing American sweep in the men's 200-meter dash at the Olympic Games last night.
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Athens, Greece (Sports Network) - The US men&#39;s basketball team kept its medal streak at the Summer Olympics intact with a bronze in a 104-96 victory over Lithuania Saturday night.
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ATHENS, GREECE - It is a measure of revenge, but no one would dare claim it as anywhere near equal. The United States&#39; victory over Australia in water polo Thursday earned the US a bronze medal, but it wasn
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What a night for US athletes in Olympic track and field. Even in the event that went to another country, an American won. Shawn Crawford, Bernard Williams and Justin Gatlin swept the 200.
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President Bush honored Olympic and Paralympic athletes Monday for bringing home nearly 200 medals, telling the athletes they had served as exemplary ambassadors of the United States.
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A disruptive Greek chorus of whistles, chanting, and catcalls could not derail a crowd-silencing American sweep in the men&#39;s 200-meter dash at the Olympic Games last night.
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President Bush awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom yesterday to three men who he said had &quot;made our country more secure and advanced the cause of human liberty:&quot; Gen.
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ATHENS  The United Arab Emirates and India scored Olympic firsts on day four of the Athens Games on Tuesday and there was good news also for host Greece, which landed its second gold of the competition.
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NEW YORK -- Meb Keflezighi and Deena Kastor rescued American distance running at the 2004 Olympic Games. On Sunday, they have a chance to put their country back on the map as a marathon force.