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Tuesday, April 30, 2013  'Why not live truthfully?': NBA's Jason Collins comes out, prompted in part by Boston bombings

Thursday, April 11, 2013  Rick Hoyt has run, biked and swum with his father in 1,092 races — including 252 triathlons, 70 marathons and 95 half-marathons — over the past 34 years, including a wartime race in El Salvador in which they had to be escorted by armed men.

Monday, August 06, 2012  Documents: Mother of US Olympic gymnast Gabby Douglas filed for bankruptcy in January

Thursday, August 02, 2012  For years you've trained by pushing your body to its limits, you've eaten so healthy you dream fruits and veggies, and you've finally achieved your ultimate goal: winning an Olympic medal. Now what? Pay the tax man, of course.

Thursday, August 02, 2012  Ramadan is a time when Muslims are required to abstain from food and drink during daylight hours.  This poses a big problem for Olympic athletes who need food and drinks for energy.

Tuesday, July 24, 2012  When you're In Vegas, you can bet on just about everything. Well this year in London, you can bet on almost anything Olympic.      Gamblers can wager on lots more than the competitive sports. There are odds on UFO sightings and whether the final torch bearer trips while ascending to light the flame.

Monday, July 16, 2012  Heathrow airport handles record numbers of passengers on big day for the London Olympics

Thursday, April 05, 2012  Green tea, other food could complicate doping tests; Olympic officials may need to fix tests

Wednesday, March 14, 2012  Something is in the water at the University of Toledo. And that something is elite women athletes of the University of Toledo swim team.

Monday, January 16, 2012  A 41-year-old man was arrested and charged with using the social networking site Twitter to racially abuse two athletes, including U.S. Soccer star Maurice Edu, according to published reports.

Friday, January 13, 2012  An Ohio legislator has introduced a bill that would allow universities in the state to pay athletes annual stipends of up to $8,000.

Tuesday, December 27, 2011  One group is challenging an ever-increasing norm: high school coaches who curse at their student-athletes.

Wednesday, November 30, 2011  A new study found heading a soccer ball on a regular basis could lead to brain damage similar to the kind suffered in car accidents, according to USA Today.

Thursday, November 10, 2011  Wednesday night, members of the Rossford community gathered at a candlelight vigil to show their support for a local teen battling a rare form of cancer.

Thursday, August 04, 2011  Alex Rodriguez will be interviewed by MLB in investigation into illegal poker games.