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

Monday, April 15, 2013  Police say at least three people have been killed in the explosions near the finish line of the Boston Marathon.

Monday, April 15, 2013  Boston police say no suspect has been taken into custody in connection with the explosions near the finish line of the Boston Marathon.

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.

Thursday, December 06, 2012  Students learned about building a framework for success in all aspects of life.

Thursday, August 16, 2012  The money is to cover pay-to-play expenses for athletes in the school district for the 2012-13 school year.

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

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

Thursday, September 30, 2010  The House has voted to set federal guidelines on managing concussions among student athletes and protecting young people suffering head injuries from long-term health problems.

Tuesday, July 13, 2010  The torch lit the way at Flint Northwestern High School Monday as athletes from Genesee County and Hamilton, Canada prepared to go head to head in this year’s events.

Friday, February 12, 2010  Michigan Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land says motorists can support the U.S. Olympic team in the 2010 Winter Games by buying specially designed license plates.