olympics

Takeaways from viewing telecasts of the Olympics
National Sports, Sports, Sports Columnists
Aug 05, 2021
Some reflections on the Tokyo Summer Olympics counting down to Sunday’s closing ceremonies: — It’s a matter of record that viewership numbers for the ...
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Mental health a real issue for elite athletes
Buffalo Bills, Sports, Sports Columnists
CHUCK POLLOCK - Olean Times Herald 
Aug 03, 2021
It hasn’t been a satisfying Olympiad for the United States. NBC, the television rights holder, and its cable partners have endured ratings over 40 per...
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Despite Covid-19, Ruether excited for Tokyo Games
Sports, Sports Columnists
CHUCK POLLOCK - Olean Times Herald 
Jun 28, 2021
( EDITOR’S NOTE : This is the second of a two-part series on Allegany native Martha Ruether, a vision-impaired swimmer who will compete in the 16th Pa...
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Consider a boycott of the Olympics in China
Local Columnists, Nation World
Apr 28, 2021
Despite mounting global opposition, China remains undeterred in its ongoing human rights abuses. The U.S. is increasing economic pressure, but to no a...
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Otto Township Old Home Days to be held in 2021
Local News, News
RUTH BOGDAN Special to Olean Times Herald 
Oct 21, 2020
DUKE CENTER, Pa. — A flood of new support is prompting the Otto Township Old Home Days committee to give the event another try. Earlier this month, th...
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Johnsonburg native Shuey rising in world javelin ranks
Local Sports, Olean, Sports
JOEL WHETZEL, Special to the Times Herald 
Dec 03, 2019
Michael Shuey is no stranger to accolades when it comes to throwing javelin. As a member of the Johnsonburg High School track and field team, Shuey wo...
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NC State-bound Sargent inspired after US nationals
Local Sports, Sports, Sports Columnists
SAM WILSON Olean Times Herald 
Aug 14, 2018
Makayla Sargent always targeted the 2020 Olympics, but that dream became just a little clearer this summer. That’s thanks to the Portville native’s pe...
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Pollock: Bonnies’ bliss; Tommasino ‘n Olympic TV
Basketball, College Sports, Local Sports, ...
CHUCK POLLOCK - Olean Times Herald 
Mar 01, 2018
Some random thoughts on sports as the basketball season winds down: — It’s a reality of life that the good times fly past while the bad ones plod on b...
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New book takes a look at Western New York Olympians
Sports, Sports Columnists
CHUCK POLLOCK - Olean Times Herald 
Nov 30, 2016
ORCHARD PARK — An old friend stopped by on Sunday in the Buffalo press box. We first met in my early years covering the Bills when Denny Lynch was ass...
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