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New York Times
Great Moments in Cheerleading: Could the Olympics Be Next?
New York Times
Lawrence R. Herkimer, a cheerleading pioneer, performing his signature Herkie jump. Credit National Cheerleaders Association. In the beginning, it was just a lot of yelling. But cheerleading has evolved since students in raccoon coats first started ...

KING5.com
Olympics recognizes cheerleading as a sport
KING5.com
Washington Husky cheerleaders run onto the field prior to the game against the Oregon State Beavers on October 22, 2016 at Husky Stadium in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images) (Photo: Otto Greule Jr, 2016 Getty Images).and more »

Today.com
Election, Olympics, and Chewbacca Mom! Facebook reveals 2016's biggest moments
Today.com
From the presidential election to the hysteria over Pokemon Go, there were plenty of memorable moments that had people talking on Facebook this year. The company revealed its 10 most-talked about global moments of 2016 on Thursday, which were ...and more »

IOC approves venues for five new sports at Tokyo Olympics 2020
Firstpost
Yokohama was among the venues approved on Wednesday by the IOC executive board for the five new sports on the Tokyo program, along with karate, skateboarding, sport climbing and surfing. The Yokohama stadium, which was built in 1978 and has an ...and more »