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StatesmanJournal.com - Sports
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Salem, OR Local Sports
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Afghanistan wins its first-ever medal
KABUL, Afghanistan — Rohullah Nikpai defeated world champion Juan Antonio Ramos of Spain on Wednesday to earn the bronze medal in the men's under 58-kilogram taekwondo competition, Afghanistan's first-ever Olympic medal.
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Fancy move helps Davis grab points lead
Gary Davis of Salem pulled off a nifty move at the start to win the USCA main event Saturday night at Madras Speedway and took a commanding lead the series' points chase in the process.
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Symmonds advances in 800
BEIJING — Everyone wants a piece of Andrew Wheating.
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Bolt follows his 100 gold with world record in 200
BEIJING — Arms churning high, face twisted in pain as he sprinted toward the finish line, Usain Bolt kept glancing at the clock.
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Around Oregon
Timbers on television: The Portland Timbers' game against the Vancouver Whitecaps at 8 p.m. Friday will air on Fox Sports Soccer Channel.
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