Word: slamming
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Then last spring, he had an idea: he would ski in the Olympics. He had first seen cross-country on television, during Calgary in 1988, and tried the sport after moving to Wisconsin. (He also tried downhill but says, "Why would you want to go through that? I could slam into a tree and just die!") Though he wasn't much good, he thought he could do well enough to cause a stir. Then he could attempt a noble bait-and-switch, getting Cameroon's television or radio stations to give him air time to tell about his Olympic experiences...
...ring in Maputo, Smith floats like Ali. He backs into the ropes, practicing his now famous rope-a-dope. Punches slam into his thick torso and off his protector-covered head. "He's made himself into a boxer," says Mann. "We box. We don't do stuntmen. We don't do false punches...
...even though Harvard couldn't quite slam the door shut on their hosts, playing opponents like Michigan is a win-win scenario for the Crimson. It means exposure. Now, Mazzoleni can tell a potential recruit that if you come to Harvard you'll enjoy some of the best academics in the country as well as the best competition the nation has to offer on the ice. After Saturday night, he can now say that you'll be in a position to beat those teams, as well...
With Harvard clinging to a three-point lead late in the first half against Penn, Merchant stole a pass in the Quakers’ end of the floor, drove the lane and threw down a slam over a much taller Penn player despite getting fouled. The play electrified the crowd at Lavietes Pavilion as Harvard marched to victory, snapping Penn’s 25-game Ivy winning streak...
Merchant’s slam only counted for two points, but Penn was never the same. It was a typical contribution from Merchant, who consistently provides a big lift for his teammates off the bench...