Not Much Has Changed

by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
In the midst of all this international and domestic turmoil, the Olympic Games represented, to some, an opportunity to bring people of all nationalities together, maybe heal some wounds. To others it represented the usual hypocrisy of ignoring the political problems in the name of entertainment and profit.
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America's Black 2008 Olympic Hopefuls
by BASN Wire Services
It is easy to recognize their athletic talent, but what happens when we follow them off the field -- and into their personal lives? Many fans may be surprised to learn about the stories and personal interests of their favorite Olympians and Olympic hopefuls.

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Welcome To The Serial Killer's Olympics -- Vancouver 2010
by Michael-Louis Ingram
The upcoming 2010 Winter Games will have an even colder edge to it because of the women murdered and missing during the time Vancouver sought to claim an Olympic bid. Information regarding a serial killer was kept under wraps at the behest of the Canadian government.

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Olympic Business
by Michael-Louis Ingram
And make no mistake, the business of the Olympics could mean a gold medal for Philadelphia in this billion-dollar marathon. Already selected as an Olympic partner for the 2016 Olympics as a potential host city, efforts are in effect to secure the City of Brotherly Love as host for the Summer Games.

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Black Skiers Make Mark at U.S. Alpine Championships
by Kevin Klott
The world has witnessed Tiger Woods cut paths for black athletes in golf. The Williams sisters, Serena and Venus, soared in tennis with their powerful forehands. And 60 years ago, Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in baseball.

These days in Alaska, Andre and Suki Horton carve terrain for young black athletes in alpine skiing.

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SJSU, Olympic History Unfolds From a Sheet
by Off the BASN Wire Courtesy of Mercury News By Jessie Mangaliman
A plaque from an old San Jose State University track record board shows Lee Evans time in the 400 meters in 1968. The plaque is part of an exhibit at SJSU called "Speed City: The Roots and the Legacy."

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