Olympics notebook

heraldnet.com     Jul 16, 2008            

Associated Press CYCLING: Pedro Pablo Perez, a star Cuban cyclist who competed at the Sydney Olympics, was in a coma after a car crash and will miss the Beijing Games. The 31-year-old rider sustained "cerebral ... lacerations and remains in a coma" following Monday's accident in San Cristobal in the western province of Pinar del Rio, the Communist Party newspaper Granma said Tuesday. It was unclear if he was a driver or passenger. BASKETBALL: Slovenia, Germany, Puerto Rico and Brazil won and reached the quarterfinals of the Olympic basketball qualifying tournament Tuesday. Dirk Nowitzki scored 16 points to lead Germany to a 104-68 win over Cape Verde in its opening game. Slovenia beat Canada 86-70; Brazil coasted to an easy 94-54 victory over Lebanon and Puerto Rico survived a spirited Cameroon comeback to win 81-72 in the... [read full story]                    

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Ex-Kaiser, UH star Clay Stanley named to U.S. Olympic team

honoluluadvertiser.com     Jul 15, 2008          

Former Kaiser High and University of Hawaii athlete Clay Stanley today was named to the U.S. Men's Olympic indoor volleyball team that will compete in Beijing, according to the USA volleyball Web site. Former UH players Delano...                    

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Ball, Priddy headline U.S. indoor volleyball team

espn.go.com     Jul 15, 2008          

ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Lloy Ball and Reid Priddy were among the players chosen Tuesday for the U.S. men's indoor volleyball roster for the Beijing Olympics. The roster must be confirmed by the U.S. Olympic Committee. Ball, a...                    

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USA Volleyball picks men's indoor Olympic team

iht.com     Jul 16, 2008          

Lloy Ball and Reid Priddy were among the players chosen Tuesday for the U.S. men's indoor volleyball roster for the Beijing Olympics. The roster must be confirmed by the U.S. Olympic Committee. Ball, a 6-foot-8 setter, will be...                    

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U.S. volleyball picks men's indoor Oly team

cnn.com     Jul 16, 2008          

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) -- Lloy Ball and Reid Priddy were among the players chosen Tuesday for the U.S. men's indoor volleyball roster for the Beijing Olympics. The roster must be confirmed by the U.S. Olympic Committee. Ball, a...                    

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USA Volleyball picks men's indoor Olympic team

espn.go.com     Jul 15, 2008          

ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Lloy Ball and Reid Priddy were among the players chosen Tuesday for the U.S. men's indoor volleyball roster for the Beijing Olympics. The roster must be confirmed by the U.S. Olympic Committee. Ball, a...                    

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U.S. announces men’s volleyball team

2008gamesbeijing.com     Jul 16, 2008          

The United States have announced their men's volleyball team for the Beijing Olympics. The team includes: Lloy Ball, Reid Priddy, Tom Hoff (third Olympic team), Gabe Gardner, Kevin Hansen, Rich Lambourne, David Lee, Ryan...                    

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Stanley named to U.S. Olympic team

honoluluadvertiser.com     Jul 16, 2008          

Clay Stanley, a Kaiser High and University of Hawai'i alum, has been named to the U.S. men's Olympic indoor volleyball team that will compete in Beijing, according to the USA volleyball Web site. Stanley, a 30-year-old,...                    

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More Ex-Cougs Olympic Bound

ksl.com     Jul 16, 2008          

Rich Lambourne - who helped BYU to the 1st of its two Volleyball National Championships nearly a decade ago - is officially on the 2008 Men's Olympic Volleyball team, joining former Cougar and National Player of the Year Ryan...                    

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