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Law Enforcement Torch Run marks 40 years of raising money for Special Olympics
2+ week, 4+ day ago (123+ words) Spectrum News Get the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app. Learn More Law Enforcement Torch Run marks 40 years of raising money for Special Olympics The Law Enforcement Torch Run traveled through Monroe County…...
LA28 unveils details of soccer, baseball tournaments for Olympic Games
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (589+ words) LOS ANGELES" With two days left to register for a ticket draw, LA28 Monday announced additional details about its soccer and baseball tournaments for the 2028 Olympic Games. The soccer tournament is scheduled for July 10-30, 2028. Teams will play at seven venues" with…...
Meet Montebello's rising taekwondo star
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (133+ words) Taekwondo became a full medal sport at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia and has been a sport in the Olympic Games ever since. The road to gold starts early for taekwondo athletes, just ask Joshua Lepe of Montebello, who…...
Hockey fans relive the Miracle on Ice
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (328+ words) In the decades since the 1980 U. S. men's Olympic hockey team's "Miracle on Ice" upset of the Soviet Union, it has been continuously celebrated in Lake Placid. "I found out yesterday that I was the youngest camper here, so that was pretty,…...
Meet Montebello's rising taekwondo star
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (133+ words) Taekwondo became a full medal sport at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia and has been a sport in the Olympic Games ever since. The road to gold starts early for taekwondo athletes, just ask Joshua Lepe of Montebello, who…...
Handball novices train to play for U. S. women's team in Olympics
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (991+ words) LOS ANGELES " Rylee White had never even heard of the fast-paced sport of handball until her roommate mentioned a Tik Tok video about tryouts in Los Angeles for the U. S. Olympic women's team " no experience necessary. White, a 27-year-old screenwriter, knew…...
Bobby Cox, manager of Braves team that won 1995 World Series, dies at 84
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (409+ words) ATLANTA " Bobby Cox, the folksy manager of the Atlanta Braves whose teams ruled the National League during the 1990s and gave the city its first major title as well as World Series trips that fell short, died Saturday. He was 84. Cox…...
Winston-Salem Coach using AI to train athletes
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (709+ words) WINSTON-SALEM, N. C. "Derrick Speas uses AI technology as a strength and conditioning coach in Winston-Salem. He got first-hand knowledge of the innovative technology while training athletes for the Chinese national speed skating team in the Winter Olympics. Speed is where it…...
Inside the Issues: Trump endorses Hilton; 2028 Olympics
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (67+ words) Spectrum News Get the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app. Learn More Inside the Issues: Trump endorses Hilton for governor; LA prepares to host Olympics "Inside the Issues" contributor Mo'Kelly joins Amrit Singh…...
Special Olympics South Carolina promote the Unified Champion Schools movement
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (202+ words) at State House'Spectrum News Get the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app. Learn More Special Olympics South Carolina promote the Unified Champion Schools movement at State House COLUMBIA, S. C. - Special Olympics South Carolina and…...