Obama’s Olympic pitch draws GOP complaint about lack of prioritiesNEW YORK — President Obama’s decision to travel to Copenhagen to boost Chicago’s chances of winning the 2016 Olympics has drawn criticism from some Republicans, who call it a boondoggle for Obama’s hometown allies and evidence the president has blurred his priorities. Obama’s personal plea for Chicago Olympics means possible rewards _ and political risksWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama’s decision to fly to Denmark to support Chicago’s Olympics bid elevates the Games to an issue of national importance — and exposes him to political risks as well as rewards at a critical point in his presidency. The race to host the 2016 Olympics to come down to close finish at IOC vote in CopenhagenLONDON — Close your eyes and imagine the possible scenarios in 2016. When baseball is the only escape from poverty, some Dominicans see steroids as worth the riskSAN PEDRO DE MACORIS, Dominican Republic — A monument to baseball greets visitors to this city known as “the cradle of shortstops.” Children in San Pedro de Macoris grow up playing ball behind tin shanties and on fields cut from sugar plantations. Official discuss only support for SAfrica athletics chief who admitted lying about gender caseJOHANNESBURG — Athletics South Africa president Leonard Chuene received a vote of confidence from the national track authority’s members, even as politicians, union leaders, newspaper editorials and other sports bodies have called for him to be fired. After missing out in 2012, Madrid feels the time is right to host 2016 OlympicsMADRID — After losing out on the 2012 Olympics, Madrid believes it is now the perfect choice to host the games in 2016. G-20, bad teams result in small Cincinnati Reds-Pittsburgh Pirates crowdPITTSBURGH — The Reds and Pirates played before one of the smallest crowds in PNC Park history Thursday, when downtown Pittsburgh was virtually empty because of the G-20 summit. Bronson Arroyo pitches Cincinnati Reds past Pittsburgh Pirates 4-1 before sparse crowdPITTSBURGH — Bronson Arroyo limited Pittsburgh to one run over seven innings and the Cincinnati Reds completed their second sweep of the plummeting Pirates in less than a month, winning 4-1 on Thursday to push the Pirates closer to a 100-loss season. Critics: Perry sending elite Texas Rangers to border to handle burglaries, not drug violenceMcALLEN, Texas — Rancher Mike Landry recently came upon a group of unarmed men dressed in camouflage burglarizing his guest house and stealing a truck from his 11,000 acres in Terrell County, rugged country bordering the Rio Grande in West Texas. Russian tycoon’s bid for New Jersey Nets annoys legislators at homeMOSCOW — Russian tycoon Mikhail Prokhorov’s bid for the New Jersey Nets may be a boon to the troubled basketball team, but some Russian legislators and analysts call it a blow to the nation’s sports. Prokhorov’s bid for NBA’s Nets annoys legislators at homeMOSCOW — Russian tycoon Mikhail Prokhorov’s bid for the New Jersey Nets may be a boon to the troubled basketball team, but some Russian legislators and analysts call it a blow to the nation’s sports. Ecclestone urges Briatore to appeal life ban from F1, saying it was too harshSINGAPORE — Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone urged Renault team principal Flavio Briatore to appeal his life ban from Formula One for organizing Nelson Piquet Jr.’s crash at the 2008 Singapore Grand Prix. President of Fiorentina soccer club, Andrea Della Valle, submits resignation at board meetingFLORENCE, Italy — The president of Fiorentina has submitted his resignation at a board meeting for the Italian soccer club. Copenhagen braces for arrival of world leaders, royalty for 2016 Olympic decisionCOPENHAGEN — For a city that has never held an Olympics, Copenhagen will become an Olympic capital of sorts next week when it hosts an international meeting to decide the site for the 2016 Summer Games. From Russia with cash: Billionaire Prokhorov to buy New Jersey Nets, move team to BrooklynEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The NBA has truly gone global. Official: NYC terrorism probe widens with re-questioning, phone record reviewsNEW YORK — Hundreds of investigators have widened their probe of a potential terrorist bomb plot by questioning more residents of a New York City neighborhood raided last week. Check local listings: Recession means empty seats, but NFL has no plans to ease blackout rulesNEW YORK — When Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans, the NFL waived its television blackout policy so Saints fans could watch even if games moved to Baton Rouge didn’t sell out. US skier Tim Jitloff participates in Race for the Cure with his mom, a breast cancer survivorTim Jitloff was scheduled to jet over to Europe in the next few days for some training ahead of the World Cup ski season. Sports officials respond in low-key manner to federal terror warnings about stadiums, arenasNEW YORK — Sports officials are confident that adequate security measures are in place to thwart any potential terrorist attacks on stadiums around the country. Court papers suggest missteps by NYPD in terror investigation, citing imam’s tip to suspectNEW YORK — Police acting without the FBI’s knowledge might have inadvertently helped blow the surveillance of a terrorism suspect and compromised a bomb plot investigation at a sensitive stage by questioning an imam about him, a criminal complaint suggests. Curt Schilling won’t run for Edward M. Kennedy’s seat in the US SenateNEW YORK — Curt Schilling won’t test out just how popular he is in Massachusetts. At the Movies: capsule reviews of ‘Capitalism: A Love Story’ and other films this weekCapsule reviews of films opening this week: NFL, NFLPA warn players drug-testing program still in effect despite StarCaps lawsuitNFL players have been warned the league’s drug-testing program is still in effect despite commissioner Roger Goodell’s ruling to delay suspending several players who tested positive for a banned substance. In Denver, people take security warnings seriously but refuse to live in fearDENVER — Colorado residents and tourists said Tuesday they were determined to live their lives without fear despite U.S. security warnings prompted by a terror probe in Denver and New York City. Sports responds in low-key manner to terror warningNEW YORK — Sports officials responded in a low-key manner to security warnings that terrorists would like to attack stadiums, saying Tuesday that they have already boosted precautions so much the latest alerts won’t make much difference. Mayweather agrees to pay $5.6M back taxes to IRS, avoids having it taken from fight purseLAS VEGAS — Boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. agreed to pay $5.6 million in back taxes before the Internal Revenue Service was poised to take the money from his purse after his Saturday comeback fight against Juan Manuel Marquez. College basketball coaches urge quick action on health care reformWASHINGTON — NCAA basketball coaches who are sometimes rivals on the court came united to Capitol Hill on Tuesday to push for quick approval of health care reform. Armed soldiers patrol Beijing, Tibet shuts to foreigners as China prepares for anniversaryBEIJING — China has closed Tibet to foreign tourists and deployed soldiers armed with machine guns in the streets of Beijing — part of a raft of stringent security measures ahead of the 60th anniversary of communist rule. Even kite-flying has been banned in the capital. NASCAR submits testimony from four who claim to have witnessed Mayfield drug useCHARLOTTE, N.C. — NASCAR asked a federal judge Monday to order a mental and physical examination on suspended driver Jeremy Mayfield to determine if he has a substance-abuse problem and/or attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. Athens no longer a discount destination, but bargains still existATHENS, Greece — Athens is no longer a discount destination. |
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