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Political Dissident or $1 Billion Fraudster? A Chinese Tycoon Heads to Trial
The Wall Street Journal· 1 week agoCHINA NEWS Guo Wengui, a showy Beijing property-developer-turned-critic of China, will face trial...
What the IOC president says about China hosting another Olympics
Deseret News via Yahoo News· 1 year agoFireworks explode over the National Stadium during the opening ceremony of the 2008 Summer Olympic...
Here’s why Trinidad and Tobago’s relay men’s team got gold medals in track 14 years later
Miami Herald via AOL· 2 years agoThe 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing were memorable for ushering in new stars. Michael Phelps set a...
Watch NBA Stars Recount Kobe Bryant's Leadership During 2008 Olympics in 'The Redeem Team' Sneak...
People via Yahoo News· 2 years agoJed Jacobsohn/Getty Kobe Bryant was so laser-focused on winning gold at the 2008 Summer Olympics he...
Shawn Johnson Reflects on Olympic Career as She Visits Ancient Stadium with Kids: 'Proud of Where I...
People via Yahoo News· 11 months agoThe pro gymnast visited the Panathenaic Stadium in Greece with her two kids, son Jett James and...
Olympic Sneakers: Michael Jordan’s ‘Dream Team,’ LeBron James’ ‘Gold Medal’ and More Team USA Shoe...
Footwear News via Yahoo News· 3 months agoParis will host the 2024 Summer Olympics from June 26 to Aug. 11. The games will bring together the...
What Olympic gymnast Shawn Johnson is up to nearly 15 years after winning gold
The Des Moines Register via Yahoo News· 1 year agoTo read more about what Johnson East and her family are up to, catch our story for subscribers on...
How Ronda Rousey conquered UFC
NY Post via Yahoo Sports· 2 months agoRonda “Rowdy” Rousey became the first female superstar of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). She punched and jabbed her way to back-to-back...
EDITORIAL: Biking enthusiasm a point of community pride
The Free Press, Mankato, Minn. via Yahoo News· 2 years agoJul. 19—The popularity of BMX racing exploded during the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing when BMX officially became a medal sport. But for enthusiasts of the sport — including a Mankato group ...
Adele Nicoll hoping to complete unique double at Commonwealth Games
The Independent via Yahoo News· 2 years agoWelsh shot putter Adele Nicoll is hoping to celebrate competing at the Winter Olympics and...
