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Kanye slams Jay-Z, Timberlake, Grammys

Kanye slams Jay-Z, Timberlake, Grammys

ANOTHER show, another Kanye West therapy session. At a recent concert in London, the rapper fired off at some old favorites and added two surprising new targets: Jay-Z and Justin Timberlake. “I got love for Hov, but I ain’t f–kin’ with that ‘Suit & Tie,’” West rapped in an extended freestyle that followed “Clique,” referencing Justin Timberlake’s comeback... 
Wrestling eyes five SEAG golds

Wrestling eyes five SEAG golds

By CLYDE MARIANO Manila, Philippines – Wrestling Association of the Philippines president Juan Alberto Balde is predicting at least five gold medals in the 2013 Southeast Asian Games in Myanmar. Incoming search terms:juan alberto balde (1) Read More »
Phelps, Lochte renew swim feud

Phelps, Lochte renew swim feud

OMAHA, Nebraska (AP) – Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte renew their rivalry at next week’s U.S. Olympic trials, where both swimmers could face each other in six events. They’ll open the eight-day meet on Monday in the 400-meter individual medley, a grueling event that Phelps had said he wasn’t going to swim anymore after the 2008 Olympics, where he won a record eight gold medals.... 
Phelps beaten

Phelps beaten

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina (AFP) – ­ China’s Wu Peng used an impressive finishing kick to beat Michael Phelps in the 200-meter butterfly on Saturday at the Charlotte UltraSwim Grand Prix meet.  Read More »
Phelps, Lochte in swim duel

Phelps, Lochte in swim duel

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) – Michael Phelps wants to prove he’s still the world’s best swimmer. Ryan Lochte believes he can still beat Phelps head-to-head. Welcome to the next installment of the world’s hottest swimming rivalry, which will be replayed three times over the next three days at the Indianapolis Grand Prix. While the meet is filled with past Olympic medalists and future... 
Asian wrestling

Asian wrestling

Manila, Philippines – Margarito Angana Jr. and Jason Balabal will compete in the Olympic qualifying Asian wrestling tournament slated April 1 in Astana, Kazakhstan. Angana and Balabal will compete against crack grapplers from 40 countries seeking admission to the 2012 London Olympics. Angana will compete in the 55 kgs division while Balabal will see action in the 84-kg class. If... 
World mark

World mark

ATLANTA (AP) -­ The United States has set a short-course world record in the women’s 400meter medley relay, in the first event of Duel in the Pool against the European All-Stars. Natalie Coughlin got the Americans off to a quick start in the backstroke Friday night, before Rebecca Soni turned up the pace in the breaststroke leg. Dana Vollmer kept the U.S. ahead of world-record pace,... 
Lochte pips Phelps in 200IM

Lochte pips Phelps in 200IM

SHANGHAI (AP) – Michael Phelps knew it would take a world record to win the 200-meter individual medley at the world championships. He just thought it would come from him. Instead, Phelps found himself on the losing end of a close finish Thursday, watching teammate Ryan Lochte celebrate the first world record set since hightech bodysuits were banned 18 months ago. It was Phelps’ second...