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New York Seizes Control of Horse-Racing Board

JOE DRAPE The New York Times 05/22/2012

Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo of New York took control of horse racing in the state on Tuesday, announcing that he was creating a new board to replace the New York Racing Association in hopes of reforming a scandal-plagued industry that generates hundreds of millions of dollars for the state.

Rio de Janeiro to host 2016 Summer Games Tim Lemke and Matthew Mosk The Washington Times 10/02/2009	Krav Maga New York Trains New York State Police SORT Team Krav Maga New York 09/24/2009
Chicago's dreams of Olympic glory were shattered Friday afternoon, as Rio de Janeiro was granted the rights to host the 2016 Summer Games, disappointing President Obama and marking the first time the global sports spectacle will be held in South America.	Krav Maga New York (KMNY) has recently conducted a series of tailored training sessions for the New York State Police Special Operations Response Team South.
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Wisconsin woman dies during triathlon competition Chicago Tribune 08/10/2009	First Day of Special Olympics Minnesota's 2009 Summer Games Special Olympics Minnesota 06/17/2009
WINNECONNE, Wis. - A 43-year-old Oshkosh woman was found dead during the swimming portion of a triathlon in Winnebago County.	More than 1,100 athletes from across Minnesota will take part in state-level track and field, volleyball, tennis and gymnastics competition at the 2009 Special Olympics Minnesota Summer Games June 18-20. Track and field competition kicks off today from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the University of Minnesota's Bierman Athletics Complex (corner of 15th Avenue SE and 5th Street SE). Athletes will continue to compete Friday and Saturday with the support of more than 1,600 volunteers and coaches, as well as countless family members and friends. All competitions are free and open to the public.
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Super Filly wins 134th Preakness at Pimlico New York Daily News 05/17/2009	Amputees in Liberia find hope in football CNN 05/15/2009
Filly Rachel Alexandra's win, the first for a female horse in 85 years, made it a great day for the ladies. See how she pulled off the thrilling victory.	MONROVIA, Liberia (ICRC) -- On a dusty pitch in the middle of the capital of Monrovia limbless young men play football as though their lives depended on it. They are members of the Liberian National Amputee Football Team and for the most part, victims of the war. Some participated in cruel acts against civilians during the fighting and face a daily struggle to live with both their disability and the past.
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Disabled Major Phil Packer crosses London Marathon finish line two weeks after starting Sharon Van Geuns The Hindu 05/10/2009	WRESTLEMANIA XXV DAVID BARRON Chron 04/05/2009
It's been a monumental struggle. And yesterday, after 15,400 agonising steps over 13 gruelling days, Major Phil Packer finally crossed the London Marathon finish line. The courageous soldier, who was told he'd never walk again, wept as hundreds of wellwishers cheered him to the end of the marathon in St James's Park.	Shawn Michaels, the old football player from San Antonio, and Mark Calaway, aka the Undertaker, the old basketball player from Houston, brought down the house Sunday night during WrestleMania XXV at Reliant Stadium.
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