Word: upset
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...Sampanis, the country's first Athens medalist, tested positive for too much testosterone. That might not sound like such a bad thing to many guys. But it made him the latest national hero-turned-goat. In the swimming pool, at least, all was well. South Africa stormed to an upset win over the Australians and Americans in the men's 4 ? 100-m freestyle relay. South Africa's Ryk Neethling called home before the race to see what people were saying about the team's prospects. "No one gave us any credit," he said after the race; so he earned...
...Several student organizations weren’t being allowed to use the Harvard Tax ID to open bank accounts, and were therefore upset that they were being forced to pay a $12 monthly fee since they weren’t legally a not-for profit,” McLoughlin said. “The reason we’re making everyone move over is that now that we have the agreement in place it makes sense from an organizational standpoint so we can smooth transitional problems...
...were the sheep she wrestled near the log cabin she shared with her mother, a part-time mime. O'Donnell will compete in the 55-kg (121-lb.) division. "She's our free spirit," says U.S. coach Terry Steiner. She's also a wild card: O'Donnell upset the favored Tina George to make the team, and has little international experience...
Dartmouth handed Harvard a stunning upset in a televised contest at Soldier’s Field, before Columbia served up a second-straight defeat the following week. As select replays from the two contests were screened for the coaches on Monday, Murphy could only shake his head in dismay, particularly at Big Green receiver Andrew Hall’s miraculous reception to seal the first loss...
...will broadcast six Ivy games this fall including two Harvard contests. The package will begin on Sept. 25 as the Crimson travel to Providence to take on Brown. YES will also broadcast Harvard’s game against Columbia in Cambridge on Nov. 6. Last season, the Lions upset the then-No. 23 Crimson 16-13, essentially ending Harvard’s hopes for an Ivy title...