Female ski jumpers’ appeal to be heard in November on competing in Vancouver OlympicsVANCOUVER, British Columbia —A group of female ski jumpers will return to court in November to appeal a decision that prevents them from competing in the 2010 Vancouver Olympics. One year later, Olympics boost China’s confidence though international standing little changedBEIJING — Thousands of them visit the massive, empty building every day, making a connection with their nation’s triumph. USOC board approves deal to add 5 years to commitment to stay in Colorado SpringsCOLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The U.S. Olympic Committee moved closer to keeping its headquarters in Colorado Springs on Thursday when the board signed off on revised terms of a deal with the city. Homeland Security chief tours Olympics security center in Washington state ahead of 2010 gamesBELLINGHAM, Wash. — Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano got a tour Monday of a $4 million Olympics Coordination center that in six months should be a bustling hub of counterterrorism and security operations for the 2010 Winter Games in nearby British Columbia. Olympic training: With 3 years to go to London Games, this Javelin hits the markLONDON — This Olympic training went so well that the two star British athletes broke out in smiles. 3 years to go: High-speed train runs on time in test for 2012 London GamesLONDON — With three years to go until the opening ceremony, organizers of the 2012 London Olympics passed an important test Monday: The train ran on time. 3 Years to go: On time and on budget, London marks countdown to 2012 OlympicsLONDON — With three years to go until the opening ceremony, London organizers have passed an important test with the successful trial run of a high-speed train service to the 2012 Olympic Park. US Nordic combined star Lodwick sustains minor injuries in bike accidentFour-time U.S. Nordic combined Olympian Todd Lodwick sustained minor injuries Wednesday while biking in France, riding head-on into a moving vehicle after watching a stage of the Tour de France. Report: Offshoot of group with ties to al-Qaida warns it will ‘take revenge’ for China riotsBEIJING — A group linked to al-Qaida that threatened to disrupt last year’s Beijing Olympics is vowing to avenge Muslim Uighurs who died in ethnic violence with Chinese earlier this month. Women ski jumpers lose court bid to be included in 2010 Winter OlympicsVANCOUVER, British Columbia — A group of women ski jumpers lost its case to be part of the 2010 Winter Olympics. Obama offers support for Chicago as 4 cities make presentations for 2016 OlympicsLONDON — The four candidates for the 2016 Olympics took their campaign to Africa on Tuesday, with President Barack Obama renewing his support for Chicago’s bid in a video message less than three months before the vote. Krzyzewski still mulling over US job, Colangelo mum. Four more years together?Everybody wants to be wanted. And then there’s Mike Krzyzewski. London mayor: 2012 Olympic stadium could stay at 80,000 and host World Cup, not be scaled backLONDON — The main stadium for the 2012 London Olympics might not be downsized after the games because of England’s bid for the 2018 World Cup. Tough pill to swallow: Leader says study flawed, sports looking for scapegoatsDENVER — A leader in the supplement industry chafes when he hears sports leaders blame his multibillion-dollar industry for their steroid problems, citing studies that claim large percentages of their products are tainted. Chicago 2016 leader says risk of taxpayer money in Olympics bid ‘improbable’CHICAGO — The head of Chicago’s bid for the 2016 Olympics says its is unlikely that taxpayers will be on the hook for millions of dollars if the games turn out to be a financial flop. Study: Weather, not pollution controls, had bigger role in cleaning Beijing air for OlympicsBEIJING — Beijing’s notoriously dirty air was cleaner during last summer’s Olympic games, but pollution levels were still much worse than at recent Olympics, despite a massive Chinese cleanup campaign, a new report said. Study: Weather played larger role in cleaning air for Beijing Olympics than pollution measuresBEIJING — Beijing’s notoriously dirty air got cleaner during last summer’s Olympic Games, but the weather played a larger role than the government’s massive pollution control measures, a new report says. Beijing claims it made a profit on hosting Olympics, not including venues, infrastructureBEIJING — Beijing Olympic organizers say they made a profit out of hosting last year’s Summer Games. Chicago alderman wants Daley to explain Olympic guarantee when he gets home from overseasCHICAGO — Mayor Richard M. Daley has taken the plunge in trying to lure the 2016 Summer Olympics to Chicago. Now he has to explain to taxpayers in this cash-strapped city why they may be on the hook for millions of dollars if the event flops. Anti-doping chief urges state attorneys general to take action on supplementsCOLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Knowing the federal government does little to regulate the steroid-tainted, multibillion-dollar supplement industry, the leader of the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency urged a group of attorneys general to take action on the state level. Chicago, 3 other cities bidding for 2016 Olympics take their case to IOC membersLAUSANNE, Switzerland — The four cities bidding for the 2016 Olympics took their case directly to the voters on Wednesday, stressing the backing of their government leaders and promising financial security for their multi-billion-dollar projects. Chicago cites White House support and financial guarantees for 2016 Olympic bidLAUSANNE, Switzerland — Chicago led off the presentations Wednesday of the four cities bidding for the 2016 Olympics, stressing strong support from the White House and offering financial guarantees for the multi-billion dollar project. IOC president Jacques Rogge says economic issues shouldn’t drive decision on 2016 host cityLAUSANNE, Switzerland — IOC president Jacques Rogge says a legacy for athletes should outweigh economics as the priority for voters when choosing which city will host the 2016 Olympics. Chicago activists bring anti-Olympics fight to IOC base ahead of key meeting for 2016 bid teamLAUSANNE, Switzerland — A group opposing Chicago’s bid to host the 2016 Summer Games took its case to International Olympic Committee headquarters Tuesday. Prague pulls out of race to host 2020 Summer Olympics as planned due to global economic crisisPRAGUE — Prague will not enter the race to host the 2020 Summer Olympics as planned due to the global economic crisis. AP News in BriefAP source: Obama prepared to accept Taliban role in Afghanistan, focusing on al-Qaida instead Official says Russia’s budget won’t fund preparations for 2014 Sochi Olympics in 2009-2010MOSCOW — The Russian government won’t finance the preparations for the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi this year and next because there is enough financial support from private investors, Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Zhukov said Tuesday. IOC’s Killy warns Russia against delays in preparations for the 2014 Winter Games in SochiSOCHI, Russia — A top International Olympic Committee official says any construction delays could threaten Russia’s ambitious plans for the 2014 Winter Games in the Black Sea resort city of Sochi. Bode Miller says he will ski next season but won’t commit to Vancouver OlympicsMAYRHOFEN IM ZILLERTAL, Austria — Bode Miller plans to ski next season but won’t commit to the Vancouver Olympics. World Anti-Doping Agency to explain retrospective doping tests to European Union officialsATHENS, Greece — The World Anti-Doping Agency will explain its methods of retrospective testing to European Union officials as part of an ongoing debate over privacy issues. |
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