Issue: August 10, 2012   (Archive)
Thursday, June 20, 2013   

Fiery Merritt grabs golden opportunity
In two days, Aries Merritt has had two stark reminders of the high attrition rate of the high hurdles and it has made him all the more determined to enjoy his gold medal.



Kobe shoots lights out
Kobe Bryant displayed a sizzling shooting touch by sinking three three-pointers in 31 seconds as the United States beat Australia 119-86 to reach the basketball semi-finals.

Brazil seeking elusive gold
Brazil coach Mano Menezes insists there is no chance his players will underestimate Mexico as the five- time world champions look to win a first Olympic gold in tomorrow's football final at Wembley.

China set to conquer all, warns chief
China's dominance of table tennis is "just the beginning," and they will soon be strong in every Olympic event, the sport's chief said.

Family calls but life's still a beach for super Misty
Misty May-Treanor says she is not finished with beach volleyball, after ending her playing career with an unprecedented third Olympic success.



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