Men's gymnastics: Horton's foes tough to overlook (Today) Aug 13, 2008
Artemev didn't make the U.S. team until last week, when Morgan Hamm withdrew because of an ankle injury. Copyright 2007 Associated Press. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
U.S. Men Elated With Gymnastics Bronze Aug 12, 2008
When Paul Hamm, the reigning Olympic all-around champion, pulled out of the Games along with his brother Paul because of injuries, it was widely thought the U.S. didn't stand a chance to medal ... Artemev didn't even make the team until last Thursday night when Morgan Hamm withdrew due to an ankle injury ... One could argue that the media played a part in lifting the team up by writing about how they didn't have a chance to medal, or how the injuries to the Hamm brothers were a devastating blow.... (KCRA 3, CA)
China takes gold in men's gymnastics Aug 12, 2008
The United States team, led by Paul Hamm, was second ... Without its veterans, Paul and Morgan Hamm, the American team wanted to prove that it could contend for a medal ... Paul Hamm, the reigning Olympic champion in the all-around, had not healed in time from broken bone in his right hand. (International Herald Tribune)
U.S. men's gymnasts earn bronze; China wins Aug 12, 2008
Jonathan Horton (left) has been the spiritual leader for the shorthanded Americans, who competed without the Hamm brothers ... The Americans, meanwhile, won the bronze with a roster patched together at the last minute when not one, but both Hamm brothers were knocked out with injuries ... With reigning Olympic champ Paul Hamm and his twin brother, Morgan, back, they were sure to contend for a medal in Beijing. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Men's gymnastics: With China and Japan firmly in the lead, U.S. men compete for third (Today) Aug 12, 2008
As the U.S. men's gymnastics team bounces, flips and vaults in the National Indoor Stadium it will be a surprising medal contender, even after losing Olympic veterans Paul and Morgan Hamm to injury ... Raj Bhavsar, who replaced Paul Hamm two weeks ago, agreed. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
US men's team surprises itself with bronze medal Aug 12, 2008
After stars Paul and Morgan Hamm withdrew within 10 days of each other and the team added alternates Bhavsar and Artemev there were questions about whether the team would advance into the eight-team final ... Japan won the team gold and the United States, led by the Hamms, won the silver. (Los Angeles Times)
Artemev gets into the act Aug 10, 2008
After being called in to replace the injured Morgan Hamm, the 22-year-old from Lakewood, Colo. earned spots in both the all-around and the pommel horse final yesterday as the Americans qualified sixth to reach Tuesday's team final. (Boston Globe)
U.S. finds offense in women's soccer Aug 10, 2008
Thus, even without injured stars Paul and Morgan Hamm, the Americans still have a shot at a medal -- even if it's a slim one. "To make a major team personnel change, compete in the first subdivision and qualify for the team finals is a huge accomplishment, and we are looking forward to competing on Tuesday," U.S. coach Kevin Mazeika said. (News & Observer -- Sports)
U.S. men lead weak gymnastics qualifying group Aug 9, 2008
The Americans are without any Olympic experience after twin brothers Paul Hamm, the reigning Olympic champion, and Morgan Hamm withdrew with injuries. Sasha Artemev, who joined the squad Thursday night, and Raj Bhavsar were the replacements, and both performed well - if not quite at the level of the Hamms. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Olympics SPort by Sports Aug 8, 2008
US entries: Men - Kyle Bennett, Michael Blatchford, Adam Craig, Mike Day, Adam Duvendeck, Michael Friedman, George Hincapie, Bobby Lea, Levi Leipheimer, Giddeon Massie, Jason McCartney, Taylor Phinney, Donny Robinson, Christian Vande Velde, Todd Wells, David Zabriskie; Women - Kristin Armstrong, Georgia Gould, Sarah Hammer, Jill Kintner, Mary McConneloug, Amber Neben, Jennie Reed, Christine Thorburn ... Hammer is a favorite on the track, but she'll face Great Britain's Rebecca Romera, who won a... (Boston Globe)
OLYMPICS:What To Watch For Aug 7, 2008
The medal round is when the fun really starts with potentially a matchup between the U.S. team and American-turned-naturalized-Russian Becky Hammon. Not only would the U.S. be looking to avenge its loss to the Russians in the 2006 World Championships, but also the rivalry got a bit more exciting when South Dakota-born Hammon decided to play for Russia ... China's Yang Wei is a heavy favorite in all-around after the withdrawal of men's defending champion Paul Hamm. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
China's gymnasts tipped to excel before home crowd Aug 4, 2008
Paul Hamm of the United States, the men's all-round champion four years ago, won't be defending his title after withdrawing last month because of a broken hand he sustained in May at the US Championships ... "Yang Wei is the favorite. He's the guy to beat," Paul Hamm said. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Injuries a big theme for Olympics Aug 3, 2008
Just ask gymnast Paul Hamm ... Now, Hamm and Rezazadeh are out because of injuries, while Gay heads to Beijing focused more on his trainer than rivals Usain Bolt and Asafa Powell ... For Hamm, a broken hand and a bum shoulder are to blame. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
The headline sports in Beijing (Today) Aug 3, 2008
Other medal threats include Russia, which features American Becky Hammon on its roster, and host China ... The U.S. men's chances plummeted when defending all-around gold medalist Paul Hamm injured his hand in May and could not fully recover in time for Beijing ... Hamm's withdrawal clears the way for two-time world champion Yang Wei of China in the all-around. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Olympic-sized Story lines (Today) Aug 3, 2008
Mia Hamm, Julie Foudy and Brandi Chastain have retired. Kristine Lilly, the world's all-time leader in games played (340), is taking the year off to have a baby. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
With IOC reversal, Iraq gets clearance to compete Jul 30, 2008
In a formality, the International Gymnastics Federation said it will not appeal Morgan Hamm's punishment for improper use of an anti-inflammatory by the US Anti-Doping Agency. Hamm was on his way to San Jose to go through processing with the rest of the American men, and the team will leave for China today. (Boston Globe)
O'Reilly helps lead U.S. soccer team Jul 26, 2008
She became a reserve on a squad that featured former UNC star Mia Hamm and veterans Julie Foudy and Brandi Chastain. Back then, O'Reilly endured jokes about her youthful exuberance but earned respect from teammates for her work ethic. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Hamm firing on all guns Jul 21, 2008
COLORADO SPRINGS (Colorado): Olympic mens all-around gymnastics champion Paul Hamm will get to defend his title in China thanks to a performance on Saturday that ended any doubt about whether his broken right hand has healed. Eight weeks after the injury, Hamm needed to show he was competition ready at the final intra-squad meet before the US team leave for China ... After watching Hamm excel, the mens selection committee confirmed the 25-year-old defending all-around champion would be on the... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Give Hamm a hand, he's going to Beijing Jul 20, 2008
Give Paul Hamm a hand ... Eight weeks after the injury, Hamm needed to show competitive readiness at the final intrasquad meet before the U.S. team leaves for China ... After watching Hamm excel, then gathering for a short meeting, the men's selection committee confirmed the 25-year-old defending all-around champion would be on the team. (Anchorage Daily News)
BEIJING BOUND: Paul Hamm gets green light Jul 20, 2008
Paul Hamm gets green light for Beijing - USATODAY.com ... Paul Hamm gets green light for Beijing ... COLORADO SPRINGS (AP) Give Paul Hamm a hand. (USA Today -- Sports)
Hamm headed for Beijing Jul 20, 2008
Paul Hamm shows hand's fine, qualifies for Beijing - 2008 Olympics - SI.com ... Hamm going back to Olympics ... The gymnastics selection committee gave Hamm the OK. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Olympic Notebook: Women's gymnastics team announced (Today) Jul 20, 2008
Earlier in the day, defending Olympic champion Paul Hamm showed he has recovered enough from his broken hand to compete in Beijing during an intrasquad meet in Colorado Springs, Colo. Diving. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Gymnast has spot with U.S. Jul 17, 2008
Morgan Hamm heading to Beijing ... Advertisements The Associated Press Morgan Hamm's spot on the U.S. Olympic team is secure ... USA Gymnastics said Wednesday that a warning Hamm received earlier this month for getting a prescribed anti-inflammatory shot without proper clearance from anti-doping authorities did not affect his qualification to the team. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Olympics Notebook: Amputee sprinter fails to qualify (Today) Jul 17, 2008
Morgan Hamm's spot on the U.S. Olympic team is secure. USA Gymnastics said that a warning Hamm received earlier this month for getting a prescribed anti-inflammatory shot without proper clearance from anti-doping authorities did not affect his qualification to the team. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Rio Rancho gymnast heads to Beijing Jun 29, 2008
Rounding out the U.S. team are twins Morgan and Paul Hamm of Waukesha, Wis. Jonathan Horton of Houston, Justin Spring of Burke, Va. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
Selection process leaves gymnasts in air Jun 24, 2008
The men, who named the rest of their squad behind closed doors Sunday, are much iffier since half of them - Paul and Morgan Hamm and Justin Spring - are coming off injuries ... The return of the Hamms, the comeback by Spring, who tore an ACL last year, and the emergence of Joe Hagerty bumped four members of last year's world team (Artemev, Durante, Guillermo Alvarez, and Sean Golden) from the Olympic squad. (Boston Globe)
Olympic flame warm-up Jun 20, 2008
Paul Hamm isn't the only American gymnast with skills. With Hamm, the reigning Olympic champion, recovering from a broken hand, Sasha Artemev and Jonathan Horton made their cases for trips to the Beijing Games ... One of those spots is almost sure to go to Hamm, who broke his hand at nationals last month. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Drew ignores boos, powers Red Sox past Phillies Jun 20, 2008
6/20/2008, 12:36 a.m. EDT PHILADELPHIA (AP) Paul Hamm isn't the only American gymnast with skills. With the reigning Olympic champion recovering from a broken hand, Sasha Artemev and Jonathan Horton made their cases for trips to the Beijing Games on Thursday night. (NJ.com -- Sports)
Hamm only lock prior to gymnastic trials Jun 19, 2008
Hamm the only lock prior to US gymnastics trials ... Paul Hamm has two impeccable credentials - his all-around gold medal from Athens in 2004 and a doctor's note that indicates he should be his old, sound self by the time the Games start in August ... So Hamm is odds-on to be named to the training squad Sunday, assuming that the broken bone in his right hand heals properly. (Boston Globe)
Was World War II a bad war? Jun 8, 2008
The thousands of Americans lying beneath the rows of white crosses at Normandy Beach, at Hamm, Luxembourg, and at St. Avold in the Lorraine probably did not debate the Versailles Treaty or worry too much whether a B-17 took out a neighborhood when it tried to hit a German rail yard. Instead, our soldiers were more worried that they had few options available to stop Nazi Germany and imperial Japan -- other than their own innate courage. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Pilgrim Reflections Jun 5, 2008
The next day we traveled over to the U.S. cemetery in Hamm in the small country of Luxembourg, where the body of General George S. Patton is buried. Truly, it was a moving experience to walk among the hundreds of rows of white crosses which marked the graves of those soldiers whod fallen in battlethe majority of them only 19-22 years old. (DeWitt Era-Enterprise, AR)
National Digest May 29, 2008
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) The first step in Olympic gold medalist Paul Hamm s recovery is already done. Hamm had surgery to repair the broken bone in his right hand, and will begin physical therapy Thursday. (Creston News Adertiser, IO)
Abrahamson: Hamm's injury overshadows Sender's win May 25, 2008
But Paul Hamm's injury remains the topic of conversation at event By Alan Abrahamson, NBCOlympics ... The best, Paul Hamm, flew home to Columbus, Ohio, earlier Saturday, a day after doctors confirmed that he had broken his hand Thursday, during the first night of competition here at Reliant Arena ... The 2004 Athens Games individual all-around champion, Hamm was nearly four full points ahead when he jammed his hand near the end of his final routine of the night, the parallel bars. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Hamm will miss trials after breaking hand May 25, 2008
Olympic gold medal gymnast Paul Hamm has a broken bone in his right hand, an injury that will take at least four weeks' recovery and will keep him out of next month's Olympic Trials ... He won't be able to do the Olympic Trials, Miles Avery , Hamm's coach, said yesterday ... USA Gymnastics officials would be almost sure to grant Hamm's petition, provided he is healthy. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
After 4 years, Granato returns as Avs coach May 23, 2008
Paul Hamm's stay at the top of the U.S. Gymnastics Championships in Houston might be a short one. Hamm said he might not compete tomorrow after injuring a hand in the last few seconds of his parallel bars routine, his final event of the night yesterday ... Even with the injury, Hamm had a commanding lead. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Hamm hurt in nationals; Wilson quits May 23, 2008
Gymnastics Paul Hamm's stay at the top of the US Championships might be a short one. Hamm said he might not compete tomorrow after injuring his right hand in the last few seconds of his parallel bars routine last night, his final event in Houston ... As Hamm was flipping to do work on one bar, his right fingers caught on the rail and were jammed to the side. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Taylor is sitting out this dance May 22, 2008
Four years after winning his last national title, Paul Hamm is a heavy favorite to pick up another when the U.S. gymnastics championships begin tonight in Houston. Never mind that he took 2 years off after winning the gold medal at the Athens Olympics. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Change in direction May 18, 2008
Pia Sundhage had played for Sweden in two World Cups and an Olympics, knocking heads with Mia Hamm and the rest of the Fab Five ... Athens was the last hurrah for four of the Fab Five - Hamm, Julie Foudy, Joy Fawcett, Brandi Chastain - and Kristine Lilly is bypassing Beijing to start a family. (Boston Globe)
Anti-gun protests mark a year since Virginia Tech horror Apr 17, 2008
"The federally licensed gun dealers must run background checks, but the hobbiest or private seller doesn't have to run checks. These supposed hobbiests have become an industry and go from gun show to gun show," a Brady campaign spokesman, Peter Hamm, said. "We are in the middle of a presidential election and we want to make sure that every American focuses on public policy as this unfortunate anniversary comes by.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Olympic notes: USADA takes tougher approach Mar 6, 2008
A top rival of Paul Hamm is impressed with his comeback. A flu kept 2007 world all-around silver medalist Fabian Hambuechen of Germany from competing in last weekend's Tyson American Cup, but it didn't keep him from watching Hamm dominate and win the event ... It was Hamm's first international meet after a 2 -year layoff following his 2004 Olympic gold medal performance. (USA Today -- Sports)
Sports briefs Mar 2, 2008
Not a bad way for Paul Hamm and Nastia Liukin to kick off the Olympic year. Hamm showed the world he's back with a win at American Cup in New York, while Liukin reminded everyone she's very much a factor in the quest for gold at the Beijing Olympics ... Hamm dominated his first international meet since winning the gold medal in Athens, Greece. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Paul Hamm taking another shot at Olympics Feb 29, 2008
After a two-year layoff, gymnast Paul Hamm is taking another shot at Olympic glory ... NEW YORK - There have been times during his reprise when Paul Hamm has wondered what he's doing back in the gym ... "All the things you totally forgot about," Hamm says. (Boston Globe)
Shawn Johnson bouncing toward Beijing with hype in tow Feb 28, 2008
But shyness, and the world-wide focus on the scoring controversy involving men's Olympic all-around champ Paul Hamm, overshadowed Patterson's victory. As long as Johnson continues to excel, the hype will intensify. (USA Today -- Sports)
Two temples for Berlin's Hindus Feb 25, 2008
The Berlin sites will bring to three the number of Hindu temples in Germany after the one in Hamm, a city of 150,000 in the populous western state of North Rhine-Westphalia. When completed, the Ganesha temple will be the second biggest in Europe after the Shri Venkateswara, which opened near Birmingham, England, in August 2006. (India Times, India)
South Carolina Women's Soccer Completes 2008 Signing Class Feb 14, 2008
Played for Classics Hammer FC club team ... Favorite athletes include Thierry Henry, Joy Fawcett, David Beckham, Ronaldinho and Mia Hamm. (Uscsports.com)
Artemev says U.S., Hamm have shot at gymnastics gold Feb 9, 2008
Look who's talking: Artemev says Americans, Hamm have strong chance at gold - MSNBC Wire Services - msnbc ... Look who's talking: Artemev says Americans, Hamm have strong chance at gold ... Hard to know how quickly his words will filter across international waters, but American gymnast Sasha Artemev made a splash Friday when he proclaimed the U.S. men to be serious gold medal contenders and teammate Paul Hamm, not two-time world champ Yang Wei, as the man to beat at the Beijing Olympics. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Hamm world-class in return at Winter Cup Challenge Feb 8, 2008
LAS VEGAS (AP) -His coach gave him a `B,' his dad gave him a `B-plus,' Paul Hamm gave himself an `A-minus' and the judges said he was the best gymnast in the building ... Hamm was in first place Thursday after the opening session of the Winter Cup Challenge, the first U.S. men's meet this year on the road to Beijing, and his first full meet since he won the all-around gold medal at the Athens Olympics four years ago ... "I'd say `A-minus' for today,'' Hamm said. "It's an `A' if I hit the horse... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Hamm looks golden in first meet since '05 Feb 8, 2008
Hamm impressive in first meet of '08 ... LAS VEGAS (AP) -- His coach gave him a 'B,' his dad gave him a 'B-plus,' Paul Hamm gave himself an 'A-minus' and the judges said he was the best gymnast in the building ... Hamm was in first place Thursday after the opening session of the Winter Cup Challenge, the first U.S. men's meet this year on the road to Beijing, and his first full meet since he won the all-around gold medal at the Athens Olympics four years ago. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Latta, O'Reilly And Woodard Win The Patterson Medal For 2006-07 Jan 5, 2008
Patterson Medal Winners 1924-- Monk McDonald (football, basketball, baseball) 1925-- M.D. Bonner (football) 1926-- Jack Cobb (basketball) 1927-- Ad Warren (football, boxing, wrestling) 1928-- Galen Elliott (track) 1929-- Henry Satterfield (basketball) 1930-- Ray Farris, Sr. (football, boxing, baseball) 1931-- Henry House (football, baseball) 1932-- Staton McIver (football) 1933-- Stuart Chandler (football) 1934-- Virgil Weathers (basketball) 1935-- Harry Williamson (track) 1936-- Harry... (Tarheelblue.com)
FIFA Women's Player of the Year Dec 18, 2007
2002_Mia Hamm, United States. 2001_Mia Hamm, United States. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Prep Recap for Oct. 24: Bulldogs top Bruins in soccer Oct 25, 2007
Kayla Hamm and Ashley Juarez each had three goals for the Bruins and Kara Miller scored twice. Jessie Goergen had six assists. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
National Sports Digest Oct 24, 2007
Gulati, U.S. Soccer secretary general Dan Flynn and retired star Mia Hamm will form the search committee. Gulati expected to make a hire in the next 30-45 days, with the team set to resume training in January, with the Beijing Olympics the major event on next year s schedule. (Creston News Adertiser, IO)
Ryan not returning as U.S. women's soccer coach Oct 23, 2007
"Six or seven years ago, with Mia Hamm and Julie Foudy in the team, they would try to play the ball on the ground a lot more and pull teams apart that way," Swedish captain Victoria Svensson said after the USA beat Sweden 2-0 ... Hamm will join Gulati and U.S. Soccer secretary general Dan Flynn in searching for a new coach, who would need to be in place before the team's busy schedule in 2008. (USA Today -- Sports)
Horse trainer is suspended in medication controversy Oct 7, 2007
Olympic gymnastics silver medalist Morgan Hamm had surgery to repair a torn pectoral muscle, and expects to be healthy in time for next summer's Beijing Olympics. Sponsored Links. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
In the Arena: Motherhood among the sporting elite Sep 28, 2007
Some top athletes still take the traditional path of retiring before starting families, including the tennis great Steffi Graf of Germany and the soccer star Mia Hamm of the United States. But more and more simply - or not so simply - give themselves maternity leave and then dive, run or jump back into competition. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
U.S. women top Nigeria 1-0 to advance at World Cup Sep 18, 2007
That was an odd Cup -- Mia Hamm wound up playing in goal after Briana Scurry was ejected. Yes, you can tell by the historical anecdotes here that the action has slowed down. (USA Today -- Sports)
ESPN2 Kicks Off 'Challenging' Women's World Cup Slate Sep 11, 2007
This competition marks the fifth Women s World Cup and the second in China, which hosted the inaugural tourney won by the U.S. Sweden was the host and winner in 1995, while Mia Hamm, Foudy, Lilly and Brandi Chastain took care of matters on American soil during 1999 in what remains this nation's highest-rated soccer telecast. As mentioned, Germany took the laurels four years ago in the U.S.. (Multichannel News)
Women's World Cup opens in China Sep 10, 2007
Stalwarts like Mia Hamm, Julie Foudy and Brandi Chastain retired after the United States won gold in the 2004 Olympics. Lilly is the old link on a younger team looking for its own identity. (CNN -- International)
Overcoming The Mia Factor Sep 10, 2007
" Wambach is quick to point out she isn't complaining about the attention players such as Hamm and Chastain brought to women's soccer. "I live in the house I live in and drive the car that I drive every single day because these women afforded me that opportunity," said Wambach, who during her pro career has won three cars, two for being U.S. Soccer's player of the year and another for being the MVP of a WUSA title game. "They paved the way ... She is the most capped player in the world (329) and... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- Sports)
Favored US seeks some recognition Sep 9, 2007
This is the same event that gripped the US eight years ago when Mia Hamm, Julie Foudy, and Brandi Chastain led a team that beat China on penalty kicks to give the US its second title. Most of those celebrated names left after winning Olympic gold in 2004. (Boston Globe)
Who are those gals? Sep 9, 2007
The young part you expected, given the mass retirement, voluntary or otherwise, of many of the team's stars: Mia Hamm, Julie Foudy, Joy Fawcett, Chastain, Shannon MacMillan, Cindy Parlow ... The retirement of Hamm and others certainly lowered the team's profile, so much that crowds for the summer send-off series have routinely been in the 5,000 range, if that, and some games have been broadcast only on the Internet. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
U.S. takes aim at Cup title, but who knows it? Sep 8, 2007
Yiorgos Papanikolaou / AP fileAbby Wambach is a star on the U.S. soccer team, but she's not nearly as well known as her predecessor, Mia Hamm ... This is the same event that gripped the United States eight years ago when Mia Hamm, Julie Foudy and Brandi Chastain led a team that beat China on penalty kicks to give USA the last of its two World Cup titles. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Watching from home, Hamms have hope for Americans after success at world championships Sep 8, 2007
STUTTGART, Germany Paul and Morgan Hamm no longer have to come back to save the American men's gymnastics program ... The Hamms tracked the world gymnastics championships with interest, and said they were happy the United States finished a surprising fourth ... We'd rather be in the position we're in now, seeing there's that opportunity as opposed to thinking there's a lot more work to be done to be in contention, Paul Hamm said Friday in a telephone interview from Columbus, Ohio. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Free-scoring Americans tipped to win World Cup again Sep 8, 2007
She has a record 331 caps and 126 goals, second only to Mia Hamm s all-time mark of 158 on the US scoring list. As a group we are coming together, Lilly said. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Chinese men rule again in world gymnastics Sep 7, 2007
With Olympic champion Paul Hamm and his brother, Morgan, returning, maybe they can contend for second or third in China next year. First place already seems locked up. (MSNBC -- Sports)
