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Wednesday, August 08, 2012  It is believed the athletes may be seeking asylum and better training facilities.

Friday, July 27, 2012  Updated with video: First Lady Michelle Obama arrives in London to lead US delegation at Olympic Games

Thursday, March 15, 2012  Olympic organizers have unveiled the first furnished apartments in London's Athletes Village, showing off rooms they promise can accommodate both the very tall and the very small.

Sunday, February 12, 2012  The Panhandle Sports Hall of Fame had its 54th Annual indcution and award ceremony Sunday. The event gives local athletes, and coaches a forum to be appreciated for their achievements in 2011.

Wednesday, February 02, 2011  The 2011 signing day saw three Panhandle players ink Division 1 letters of intent.

Tuesday, December 07, 2010  A "Youth Sports Safety Summit" is being held on Capitol Hill a day before the NFL's head, neck and spine committee meets in New York.

Thursday, September 23, 2010  Several teams have delayed their arrival in New Delhi because of hygiene and security concerns, and four more athletes withdrew from the competition.

Friday, July 30, 2010  Former Nebraska defensive lineman Ndamukong Suh and Iowa State distance runner Lisa Koll have been named the Big 12 athletes of the year.

Tuesday, May 18, 2010  Texas' high school steroids testing program that has caught only a handful of cheaters has survived budget cuts across most state agencies.

Tuesday, February 09, 2010  Big and small, US Olympians sort through the rewards as they arrive in Vancouver

Tuesday, January 12, 2010  With a string of World Cup conquests across Europe, American athletes are gearing up for Vancouver.

Thursday, November 26, 2009  The U.S. women's luge team is the youngest among the top nations that will compete in Vancouver.

Monday, March 09, 2009  US immigration officials extend stay of foreign athletes beyond 10-year limit.

Thursday, February 26, 2009  House votes to tighten rules on sports agent contact with student-athletes.