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Galen Rupp manages allergies in try for the Olympics

February 6th, 2012

Galen Rupp might be the only Olympic hopeful who's looking forward to a drop of rain or even some fog in London.

Universal Sports

Fast times, drama at New Balance Indoor Grand Prix

February 6th, 2012

There were fast times, a very close finish, and a dramatic tumble at the
New Balance Indoor Grand Prix here tonight at the Reggie Lewis Track
Facility at Roxbury Community College.

Universal Sports

James wins 400 in Boston with year’s fastest time

February 6th, 2012

World champion Kirani James of Grenada ran the fastest time this year to
win the men's 400 meters Saturday at the New Balance Indoor Grand Prix.

Universal Sports

Lolo Jones leads US sweep at Russian Winter meet

February 6th, 2012

Lolo Jones led an American sweep of the podium while breaking the
19-year record in the 60-meter hurdles at the Russian Winter indoor
meet.

Universal Sports

Vylegzhanin, Johaug win WCup cross-country races

February 6th, 2012

Maxim Vylegzhanin led a Russian 1-2 sweep in a cross-country World Cup
skiathlon race Sunday for his first victory of the season, while Therese
Johaug secured her first individual win of the year in the women's
race.

Universal Sports

Iraschko wins 2nd straight WCup ski jump event

February 6th, 2012

Daniela Iraschko of Austria won her second straight women's World Cup ski jump title Sunday. The
world champion, who also placed first in a shortened event Saturday,
earned 238.4 points to beat World Cup leader Sarah Hendrickson of the
United States by 5.2 points.

Universal Sports

Boonen wins opening stage of Tour of Qatar

February 6th, 2012

Tom Boonen of Belgium won the opening stage of the Tour of Qatar on
Sunday, finishing four seconds ahead of Adam Blythe of Britain.

Universal Sports

James wins 400 in Boston with year’s fastest time

February 6th, 2012

World champion Kirani James of Grenada ran the fastest time this year to
win the men's 400 meters Saturday at the New Balance Indoor Grand Prix.

Universal Sports

Contador comes 98th in race on eve of CAS verdict

February 6th, 2012

Nearing the verdict on his Tour de France doping case after a 17-month
wait, Alberto Contador finished 98th in the Mallorca Challenge race on
Sunday.

Universal Sports

John Orozco adds Winter Cup title to resume

February 6th, 2012