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Miracle on Ice
Ted Leonsis on the Importance of the Olympics

  By Witnify • February 15, 2014 Uncategorized
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Capitals owner Ted Leonsis describes the importance of the Olympics to NHL players today. Continue reading

Tagged   1980s, Athlete, Championship, Finland, Hockey, Miracle on Ice, Sports
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Nascar
Remembering Dale Earnhardt Sr.'s Tragic Death

  By Sarah Dejak • February 14, 2014 Uncategorized
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Famous NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Sr. died tragically on February 18, 2001 during the last lap of his race in the Daytona 500. Continue reading

Tagged   Dale Earnhardt Sr., Daytona 500, Nascar, Racing, Sports, Winston Cup Championship
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Michael Jordan
NBA Players Share Their Favorite Michael Jordan Moments

  By Witnify • February 14, 2014 Uncategorized
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NBA players recall their favorite Michael Jordan moments, as well as the memories they'd rather forget. Continue reading

Tagged   Athlete, Basketball, Michael Jordan, NBA, Sports
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Winter Olympic Games
Assistant Captain Remembers Winning First Gold in Women's Ice Hockey

  By Witnify • February 14, 2014 Uncategorized
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Assistant Captain Karyn Bye remembers what it was like to prepare for the first women's ice hockey game at the 1998 Olympics and remembers what it was like to win the gold medal against their rival. Continue reading

Tagged   Hockey, Sports, Winter Olympic Games
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Nascar
Growing Up as the Son of Dale Earnhardt, Sr.

  By Morgan Birck • February 14, 2014 Uncategorized
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Dale Earnhardt, Jr. talks about what it was like to be the son of the iconic race driver, Dale Earnhardt, Sr., who died in the last lap of the Daytona 500 race on February 18, 2001. Continue reading

Tagged   2000s, Car Racing, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Dale Earnhardt Sr., Daytona 500, Nascar, Sports
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Tara Lipinski
‘What Happens Inside Your Head?’ Figure Skater Tara Lipinski on Competing

  By Virginia Choi • February 14, 2014 Uncategorized
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Figure skater Tara Lipinski and Lipinski's mother talk to Oprah on her gold medal from the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano, Japan. Continue reading

Tagged   1998 Winter Olympics, Athlete, Skating, Sports, Tara Lipinski, Winter Olympic Games
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Tara Lipinski
Figure Skater Tara Lipinski on Handling Unexpected Success and Fame

  By Virginia Choi • February 14, 2014 Uncategorized
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Coaches discuss figure skater Tara Lipinski's professional achievements such as winning the 1997 World Figure Skating Championship as the youngest person to do so at age 14. Continue reading

Tagged   Athlete, Skating, Sports, Tara Lipinski, Women
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Miracle on Ice
The Legacy of the Miracle on Ice

  By Witnify • February 14, 2014 Uncategorized
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Hockey players, fans, and journalists who experienced the 1980 Miracle on Ice game remember how the legacy grew into the unstoppable hockey legend it is today. Continue reading

Tagged   1980s, Athlete, Herb Brooks, Hockey, Miracle on Ice, Sports
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Miracle on Ice
Reactions to the 1980 Gold Medal Game

  By Witnify • February 14, 2014 Uncategorized
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Hockey players, fans, and writers who remember the Miracle on Ice discuss the Gold Medal game against Finland on February 24th. Continue reading

Tagged   1980s, Athlete, Herb Brooks, Hockey, Miracle on Ice, Sports
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Miracle on Ice
U.S.A. Vs. U.S.S.R. Memories From the Miracle on Ice Game

  By Witnify • February 14, 2014 Uncategorized
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Hockey players, fans, and writers who remember when Al Michaels asked "Do you believe in miracles?" share their memories of the Miracle on Ice. Continue reading

Tagged   1980s, Athlete, Herb Brooks, Hockey, Miracle on Ice, Sports
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