Olympic boom? Or Olympic bust? Going for the gold doesn’t always pay off for Olympic hostsBig sporting events have big budgets. Depending whom you ask, they have big payoffs, too. Socialists favored to topple conservatives in Sunday election amid economic, security concernsATHENS, Greece — Greeks cast ballots Sunday in a snap general election likely to produce a change in government, as voters angered by scandals and a foundering economy were expected to reject the conservatives in favor of the opposition Socialists. Cry me a Rio: Brazilian president reduced to tears after South America gets its 1st OlympicsCOPENHAGEN — Let the Olympic Carnival begin. And the crying, too. Chicago goes down in stunning defeat, losing in first round of IOC votingCOPENHAGEN — Chicago was expected to be one of the last two cities in the race. Instead, it was the first to go. Stunned silence, sadness in Chicago as 2016 Olympics bid goes elsewhereCHICAGO — So much for Da Games. Thousands expected to attend Eunice Kennedy Shriver public wake at Cape Cod churchBARNSTABLE, Mass. — The hearse carrying the body of Eunice Kennedy Shriver, followed closely by her family, has arrived at the Cape Cod church where a public wake is being held. AP News in Brief8 US soldiers, 7 Afghans killed in militia attack on outposts in remote eastern Afghanistan Wang wins men’s title, Zhang tops women as China sweeps golds at table tennis worldsYOKOHAMA, Japan — Wang Hao of China defeated compatriot Wang Liqin in the men’s singles final Tuesday as China completed an impressive sweep of the gold medals at the table tennis world championships. Olympic champion diver Mitcham ordered to return from Mexico amid swine flu outbreakCANBERRA, Australia — Olympic diving champion Matthew Mitcham has been ordered to return from Mexico by his Australian provincial sports institute over concerns about swine flu. Quick-fire Federer fulfils his social obligation (Australian Open Notebook)MELBOURNE - Roger Federer was all business at the Australian Open player party, putting in a quick appearance before making an exit out the back door to return to his peace and tranquillity prior to his Monday start. Olympic champion cyclist Hoy awarded KnighthoodLONDON - Cyclist Chris Hoy, the first British athlete for 100 years to win three gold medals at the same Olympics Games, has been awarded Knighthood. |
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