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The role of sports in America

The role of sports in America

A panel of all-star sports industry experts including columnist Christine Brennan, economist Andrew Zimbalist, CEO of the New York Mets Fred Wilpon, ESPN executive vice president John Walsh and reporter Jeremy Schaap shared the stage during the fourth annual Aspen Ideas Festival to discuss sports and American society.

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Michael Phelps on his way to Olympic gold history

Michael Phelps on his way to Olympic gold history

There were two exceptional comebacks in the pool during Day 3 of the Beijing Games. One helped Michael Phelps win his second gold medal of the Olympics. The other prevented American Katie Hoff from capturing gold.

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Slideshow: 2008 Summer Olympics Days 2 & 3

Slideshow: 2008 Summer Olympics Days 2 & 3

2008 Summer Olympics days photos: Aug. 9 - Aug. 11.

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Security in Beijing tightens after attack on Minnesota couple

Security in Beijing tightens after attack on Minnesota couple

Security around the Beijing Olympics is tighter after a weekend attack on a Minnesota couple. Bachman's CEO Todd Bachman died Saturday after being attacked by a man with a knife.

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Barbara Bachman's condition upgraded to stable

Barbara Bachman's condition upgraded to stable

The condition of Lakeville resident Barbara Bachman has been upgraded to serious but stable condition. Bachman was stabbed in Beijing Saturday as she was visiting tourist sites near the Olympics with her husband, Todd Bachman, the CEO of Bachman's garden center.

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Bachman CEO killed and wife injured in Beijing attack

Bachman CEO killed and wife injured in Beijing attack

Neighbors and friends are reacting with shock and sadness to the news that Todd Bachman, head of Minneapolis-based Bachman's garden center, was stabbed and killed in Beijing early Saturday. Todd Bachman's wife Barbara was seriously injured in the attack and remains hospitalized.
by Jessica Mador

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China kicks off 2008 Olympics with fireworks

China kicks off 2008 Olympics with fireworks

The opening ceremony is over, and the Beijing Olympics have officially begun following an impressive display of dance, music and pyrotechnics.

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Slideshow: 2008 Summer Olympics opening ceremony

Slideshow: 2008 Summer Olympics opening ceremony

2008 Summer Olympics from Beijing, China.

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Minnesota equestrian set to compete in Olympics

The Olympic equestrian events begin on Saturday in Hong Kong. Becky Holder, of Mendota Heights, will be taking part in three day eventing with her big gray horse Courageous Comet.

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A preview of the Beijing Olympics

A preview of the Beijing Olympics

Sports reporter Jay Weiner is in Beijing, China, covering the Olympics for the 14th time. He joins Midday for an up-close look at the competition -- and the politics -- as the Summer Games begin on Friday.

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