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Tuesday, February 19, 2013  US and Iran finally find common ground in fight to preserve Olympic wrestling

Friday, February 15, 2013  Some police officers are spending their Friday on top of a gas station in Osage Beach to raise money for a good cause.

Thursday, February 14, 2013  Olympian, Paralympic star Oscar Pistorius charged with murder in shooting of girlfriend

Wednesday, February 13, 2013  Wrestling is dropped from 2020 Summer Games in a blow for a sport as old as the Olympics

Saturday, October 20, 2012  For some participants, money was no object. What was important to them was the Special Olympics itself.

Monday, August 20, 2012  Sunday evening five people were people were injured at the Missouri State Fair.

Monday, August 06, 2012  Documents: Mother of US Olympic gymnast Gabby Douglas filed for bankruptcy in January

Thursday, August 02, 2012  Two-thirds of people questioned in a survey Sunday said they watch the prime-time Olympics telecast even if they know the results ahead of time.

Thursday, August 02, 2012  Olympic spoilers have people turning off phone alerts, hiding their iPads and shushing co-workers in search of simpler times, when screaming at the TV during nail-biting competition was a sport unto itself.

Wednesday, August 01, 2012  Says he specializes in working with athletic-based wellness needs.

Monday, July 30, 2012  The watch party is on Friday, August 3rd, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Eldon Community Center

Monday, July 30, 2012  EYES ON LONDON: Sculls, a handball quote from Iceland and a beach-volleyball night shift

Wednesday, July 25, 2012  US beats Spain 100-78 in rematch of Olympic basketball gold-medal game

Tuesday, July 24, 2012  Britain's government opted Tuesday to deploy 1,200 more troops to protect Olympic venues

Monday, July 16, 2012  Heathrow airport handles record numbers of passengers on big day for the London Olympics