City of Broad Shoulders pins Olympic hopes on a skinny left-handed closerIt’s too bad the International Olympic Committee isn’t taking bribes anymore. Imagine what a lock Chicago would be then. White House takes aggressive posture against Fox commentators, singles out Glenn BeckWASHINGTON — Harry S. Truman banned reporters he disliked from his presidential yacht. Franklin Roosevelt placed his journalistic critics out of earshot at the back of the room during presidential press conferences. Court: NCAA must release documents related to Florida State University academic cheating caseTALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The NCAA must release documents on Florida State University’s appeal of an academic cheating penalty because they are public records, a state appellate court ruled Thursday. On the Money: How to get to the Olympics, and what you’ll pay at home or abroadNEW YORK — Even if Chicago isn’t selected to host the 2016 Summer Games later this week, Olympic fever might have you itching to see the games in person. With tanks, troops and kitsch, China celebrates 60 years of communist rule and its new powerCommunist China marks 60 years with tanks, kitsch BEIJING — Jets, tanks and missile-toting trucks thundered through Beijing on Thursday in a show of military muscle to celebrate six decades of communist rule and China’s transformation from a war-battered regional player into global economic superpower. Brazilian president borrows from Barack Obama in plugging Rio’s 2016 Olympic bid: ‘Yes We Can’COPENHAGEN — Brazil’s leader is borrowing President Barack Obama’s “Yes we can” catchphrase to plug Rio de Janeiro’s bid to host the 2016 Olympics. Kidnap victim’s dad says Mexico should fight other crime as aggressively as drug traffickingMEXICO CITY — A former Mexican sports commissioner whose daughter was killed by her abductors criticized the government Wednesday for failing to combat crimes like kidnapping as aggressively as it fights drug trafficking. Ex-prosecutor case can’t recall when he learned subordinate used racial slur about WilliamsSOMERVILLE, N.J. — The former county prosecutor who tried Jayson Williams for manslaughter in 2004 asserted Wednesday that he was unsure when he learned that one of his subordinates used a racial slur to describe the former NBA star. Former prosecutor in Williams case contradicts boss’ testimony about subordinate’s racial slurSOMERVILLE, N.J. — The former county prosecutor who tried Jayson Williams for manslaughter in 2004 asserted Wednesday that he was unsure when he learned that one of his subordinates used a racial slur to describe the former NBA star. First lady Michelle Obama arrives in Copenhagen ahead of IOC vote on 2016 Olympic hostCOPENHAGEN — Michelle Obama says the Olympics have the power to transform the lives of children in Chicago and around the country, inspiring them to be the next David Robinson, Nadia Comaneci. US military: suspect in 2006 murders of Iraqi Taekwondo team arrestedBAGHDAD — Iraqi commandos and U.S. forces have arrested a suspect in the 2006 kidnapping and murder of an Iraqi taekwondo team whose highway ambush became one of the symbols of Iraq’s lawlessness during its worse years of sectarian violence. Obama’s Big Windup: President to make unprecedented personal appeal for Olympics in ChicagoFYI–Need to cut and past newest photos to FRONT of photo string. First photo appears on Yahoo!, other sites. Thanks. Conflicting testimony on when Jayson Williams prosecutor knew of racial slur by subordinateSOMERVILLE, N.J. — Conflicting accounts emerged Tuesday about which prosecutors knew what — and when they knew it — about a racial slur uttered by an investigator in the manslaughter case against former basketball star Jayson Williams. Report: Budget for 2014 Sochi Olympics in Russia soars nearly threefold to $33 billionMOSCOW — A Russian business newspaper says the 2014 Sochi Olympics budget will be more than $33 billion, nearly triple the original estimate. US presses Armenia and Turkey to normalize relations after decades of hostilityNEW YORK — Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton on Monday pressed Armenia and Turkey to follow through on their commitment to normalize relations after decades of hostility. NJ prosecutor questioned on why employee who made slur remained on Jayson Williams caseSOMERVILLE, N.J. — A New Jersey prosecutor who heads the office that tried Jayson Williams for manslaughter says he reacted with “anger and disappointment” when he found out that an investigator had used a racial slur to describe the former NBA star. Would-be pro baseball player warns of dietary supplements containing dangerous steroidsWASHINGTON — Jareem Gunter, a college baseball player with dreams of playing professionally, thought he had found a “diamond in the rough,” a safe and legal dietary supplement that would make him healthier. New backcourt: Cavs center Zydrunas Ilgauskas adopts two orphan brothers from LithuaniaCLEVELAND — Zydrunas Ilgauskas added one big teammate this summer — and two little ones. Retired NFL players seeking to help college players in legal battle with Electronic ArtsSAN FRANCISCO — Two retired NFL players on Monday asked a judge to let them formally support a former college quarterback’s legal fight with video game maker Electronic Arts Inc. Rio’s case for games: Not only are we best site, picking Brazil is the right thing to doBrazilians are confident that if the International Olympic Committee practices what it preaches, then Rio de Janeiro will host the 2016 Summer Games. Some Chicago residents hope to watch 2016 Summer Olympics _ on TV from Rio, Madrid or TokyoCHICAGO — The mayor, the president and Oprah Winfrey may hope to return to Chicago from Copenhagen with the 2016 Olympic Games, but some around town hope the International Olympic Committee deems the Second City the second city. Fog and SWAT teams settle on downtown Beijing ahead of massive military paradeBEIJING — China’s capital was wrapped in tight security and thick fog Wednesday as police blocked off Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and other popular tourist landmarks ahead of a massive parade marking 60 years of communist rule. NJ prosecutor’s office in spotlight as attorneys for Jayson Williams seek to prove racial biasNEWARK, N.J. — The next few days may feel like alumni week for the Hunterdon County Prosecutor’s Office, minus the good vibes and fond reminiscences. Finnish skier Marcus Sandell has kidney removed after bad training crash in AustriaVIENNA — Finnish Alpine skier Marcus Sandell has had his left kidney removed in a hospital in Innsbruck, Austria, after badly crashing during a training run on the nearby Pitztaler glacier. Congress looks at supplements with steroids; baseball players union wants products testedWASHINGTON — An influential senator is looking into whether Congress should re-regulate dietary supplements because steroids and other banned substances are finding their way into over-the-counter bodybuilding products. Rio de Janeiro puts President Lula at heart of 2016 Olympic bid, rivals Chicago’s Obama effectCOPENHAGEN — Rio de Janeiro’s bid to host the 2016 Olympics put Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva at the center of its campaign Tuesday. Spain’s king, Brazil’s president and Mrs. Obama converge in final push for 2016 OlympicsCOPENHAGEN — Spain’s king, Brazil’s president and First Lady Michelle Obama are converging on Copenhagen for a final push to convince the International Olympic Committee to award the 2016 Olympics to their respective cities. Obama to lead US delegation in making pitch in Copenhagen for Chicago to get 2016 GamesWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama will travel to Denmark this week to support Chicago’s bid for the 2016 Summer Olympics. Brazilian President: Rio de Janeiro can win bid to host 2016 OlympicsRIO DE JANEIRO — Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is confident Rio de Janeiro can win its bid for the 2016 Olympics and he’ll “return from Copenhagen with a victory.” Obama’s presence expected to give Chicago a boost ahead of vote for 2016 OlympicsCOPENHAGEN — President Barack Obama is hitting the campaign trail again. |
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