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U.S. spikes Italy in 5, advances to semis
The United States rallied from behind to defeat Italy in Beijing on Tuesday night and advance to the women's volleyball semifinal round. READ MORE
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A Golden Surprise
By the blink of an eye, Dawn Harper made the U.S. Olympic team. By the scrape of a hurdle, she won a gold medal. READ MORE
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Offensive line takes a hit as Joseph breaks a foot
Just as two of the four injured Tampa Bay starters returned to full practice on Tuesday, the Buccaneers suffered a major blow, when it was revealed that right guard Davin Joseph suffered a broken foot that will sideline him for at least four weeks. READ MORE
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LaPorta will return today after beanball to the head
Vince LaPorta had an inkling there could be some shenanigans. READ MORE
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Johnson has a golden finish
Clear some more space in that pile of pretty Olympic medal boxes. Shawn Johnson and Nastia Liukin are bringing home more loot, including a gorgeous gold of Johnson's very own. READ MORE
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Henry back with Bengals
With their two Pro Bowl receivers hurt, the Cincinnati Bengals brought back troubled receiver Chris Henry on Tuesday, a move that their coach had emphatically ruled out only a month earlier as inappropriate. READ MORE
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U.S. wrestler is good as gold
The American flag landed on the scorer's table, launched by a family member with exceptional aim. Henry Cejudo grabbed it from his coach and draped it around his body. He stood there for the longest time, fighting back tears, the son of illegal immigrants wrapped in stars and stripes. READ MORE
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Golf event benefits TideWell Hospice
Last weekend the weather was finally kind to the regulars of the First Draft Choice Sports Pub as they hosted the fifth annual TideWell Hospice Golf Tournament. READ MORE
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Back-to-school festival brings a mix of interests
It is not often that the end of summer vacation is a reason to celebrate, but Friday some Venice residents did just that at Centenntial Park for the back-to-school festival. READ MORE
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'It's time:' Teachers meet their charges
For Robin Magac, principal of Gulf Gate Elementary School, the best part of the job is experiencing every school day with her students. READ MORE
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For small businesses, a boost after storms
The time to prepare for hurricanes is before they hit, and that is true for business owners and homeowners alike. READ MORE
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Needlepoint guild preserves the art By BETSY WILLIAMS CORRESPONDENT
Sitting at a portable needlepoint stand, Libby DeFazio worked on a pillow top with little or no stress to her back. READ MORE
