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Esparza 1st US female boxer to qualify for London

NEW YORK (AP) — Flyweight Marlen Esparza has become the first American female boxer to qualify for the London Olympics.

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Olympic photo chief creates the image of the games

This Monday, July 4, 2011 file photo shows a competitor riding in the equestrian arena during the Greenwich Park Eventing international event, at Greenwich Park, London. Greenwich Park will host the London 2012 Olympic equestrian events.  Asking Bob Martin to choose between his photos is somewhat like asking a parent to decide which child they love the most. Does he like the rowers straining in the dawn mist, framed by the looming turrets of Windsor Castle? Or the thoroughbred leaping over an impossible barrier, set against the backdrop of Canary Wharf? Maybe the sunset over the beach volleyball court? "I love them all _ that's the problem," he said. Martin is the man laying the groundwork for perfect picture of the 2012 London Olympics. His job is to make it possible for 1,400 photographers to create memorable images _ and doing whatever it takes to make sure those shots are created. (AP Photo/Tom Hevezi, File)

LONDON (AP) — Asking Bob Martin to choose between his photos is like asking a parent to decide which child they love the most.

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Soccer star Beckham to bring Olympic torch to UK

LA Galaxy soccer player David Beckham speaks during a Let's Move! soccer event with students from across the country and the Major League Soccer champions LA Galaxy, Tuesday, May 15, 2012, in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

LONDON (AP) — Organizers of the 2012 Olympics say soccer star David Beckham is bringing the Olympic flame back from Greece as the torch begins an 8,000 mile (12,875km) tour across Britain.

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English soccer concerned about Euro 2012 racism

LONDON (AP) — The head of English soccer has raised concerns with UEFA President Michel Platini that players and fans could be racially abused at European Championship matches in Ukraine.

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Chandler turns down US for World Cup qualifiers

CHICAGO (AP) — Defender Timmy Chandler has declined an invitation to attend the United States’ training camp ahead of its opening qualifiers next month for the 2014 World Cup.

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