US bobsled federation reeling from 3-time Olympian Todd Hays’ injury-driven retirement
Bobsledder Hays to seek further injury evaluation Bobsledder Todd Hays forced to retire with head injury after crash
Hays forced to retire with head injury LAKE PLACID, N.Y. — Bobsledder Todd Hays was forced to retire Monday after he was diagnosed with a serious head injury stemming from a crash last week in Germany. BC Court of Appeal dismisses appeal by women ski jumpers seeking to compete in 2010 Games
Court dismisses appeal by women ski jumpers Comeback sensations Shen and Zhao romp in short program at Skate America
Chinese veterans win pairs short program LAKE PLACID, N.Y. — Zhao Hongbo gave his wife, who happens to be his skating partner, a memorable 31st birthday present Friday night at Skate America. Vancouver Winter Games torch run is diverted from route hours after celebrating relay kickoff
Vancouver Winter Games torch relay is diverted Rio battles entrenched drug traffickers in quest to quash crime before 2016 OlympicsRIO DE JANEIRO — They go by names like “Scooby” and “Big Baby” but carry the best weapons money can buy, are accused of torturing cops and even managed to shoot down a police helicopter. Vancouver police chief: No Beijing-style protest zones for 2010 Winter OlympicsVANCOUVER, British Columbia — Vancouver’s police chief says there will be no Beijing-style protest zones at the Winter Olympics. Eric Bernotas gets medical waiver out of US skeleton trials because of leg injuryLAKE PLACID, N.Y. — Less than four months from the Vancouver Olympics, the U.S. skeleton team is already dealing with some significant injury issues. Former world, Olympic Alpine skiing champion Hermann Maier retires at 36, cites knee injuryVIENNA — Two-time Olympic champion Hermann Maier retired Tuesday, ending a career in which he became one of Alpine skiing’s most prolific racers and almost lost a leg in a motorcycle accident in 2001. Jacques Rogge re-elected as president of International Olympic CommitteeCOPENHAGEN — Jacques Rogge easily won re-election as president of the International Olympic Committee on Friday for a final four-year term. Jacques Rogge re-elected president of International Olympic CommitteeCOPENHAGEN — Jacques Rogge easily won re-election as president of the International Olympic Committee on Friday for a final four-year term. Tiger Woods and Michelle Wie make pitch for Olympic golf ahead of IOC vote in CopenhagenTiger Woods and Michelle Wie are making a pitch for golf to enter the program for the 2016 Rid de Janeiro Olympics. Tough anti-doping laws could become a requirement for countries hoping to host the OlympicsCOPENHAGEN — Countries could be barred from hosting the Olympics, starting with the 2018 games, if they don’t have laws that empower police to raid and investigate those suspected of helping athletes use performance-enhancing drugs. Obama uses personal hopes to boost Chicago’s Olympics bid in CopenhagenCOPENHAGEN — President Barack Obama says the United States is “ready and eager” to host the 2016 Olympics in his adoptive hometown of Chicago. Obama hopes to put Chicago’s Olympics bid over the top with personal pitch in CopenhagenCOPENHAGEN — In a quick dash of salesmanship, President Barack Obama is in the Danish capital, putting his personal powers of persuasion on the line to boost Chicago’s Olympics bid. 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. 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. 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. Obama’s presence expected to give Chicago a boost ahead of vote for 2016 OlympicsCOPENHAGEN — President Barack Obama is hitting the campaign trail again. 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. Canadian civil rights watchdog criticizes 2010 Winter Olympic Games controlled protest zonesVANCOUVER, British Columbia — A Canadian civil rights watchdog group says protest zones at the Vancouver Games will increase the chances of Olympic demonstrators clashing with police. Tokyo Olympic bid organizers urge new prime minister to visit Copenhagen for IOC voteTOKYO — Tokyo’s Olympic bid organizers have urged new Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama to join them in Copenhagen for the International Olympic Committee’s vote on the host city for the 2016 Summer Games. Obama drums up support for Chicago Olympic bid, says city would ‘make the world proud’WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama staged a homecoming-style Olympic rally at the White House Wednesday, saying the whole country is rooting for his hometown of Chicago in its efforts to host the 2016 Summer Games. AP Interview: IOC president ‘optimistic’ Vancouver will avoid budget shortfallLONDON — International Olympic Committee president Jacques Rogge is confident the 2010 Winter Games in Vancouver will break even despite a budget shortfall. AP Interview: Rogge predicts tight 2016 vote; says Obama presence not crucial to ChicagoLONDON — IOC president Jacques Rogge expects the race for the 2016 Olympics to be decided by “a couple of votes” and says Chicago’s chances shouldn’t hinge on whether President Barack Obama goes to Denmark to push his home city’s bid. IOC makes unprecedented offer to cover budget deficit for Vancouver Games in economic downturnLONDON — The International Olympic Committee has made an unprecedented offer to help cover any budget deficit of the 2010 Vancouver Games because of the economic downturn. ‘Kiss-ins’ smack back at Mormon church as faith’s image suffers from Calif. gay marriage fightSALT LAKE CITY — The Mormon church’s vigorous, well-heeled support for Proposition 8, which banned gay marriage in California last year, has turned the Utah-based faith into a lightning rod for gay rights activism, including a nationwide “kiss-in” Saturday. 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. |