They go to Rio: Golf, rugby win IOC vote and rejoin Olympic lineup for 2016, 2020 Summer GamesOctober 9th, 2009 Golf, rugby make Olympic roster for 2016, 2020COPENHAGEN — All those beautiful beaches and Tiger Woods, too!
After more than a century on the sidelines, golf will return to the Olympics at the Summer Games in Rio de Janeiro. Rugby, last played in 1924, is coming back as well.
Acting chief of US Olympic committee leaving amid turmoil in wake of Chicago 2016 voteOctober 7th, 2009 Acting head of US Olympic Committee to step downSix months of shaky decisions and turmoil came to a head for the U.S. Olympic Committee on Wednesday when its acting CEO said she would step down, bringing more chaos to an organization that was humiliated when Chicago's bid to host the 2016 Games fell flat.
IOC says American TV rights for 2014-2016 Olympics now less valuable after Rio de Janeiro winOctober 4th, 2009 IOC: American TV rights worth less after Rio winCOPENHAGEN — The cost of Chicago's defeat in its bid to host the 2016 Olympics will be felt in the value of the next U.S. broadcast deal.
Rio erupts in celebration after announcement the city will host 2016 OlympicsOctober 2nd, 2009 Rio erupts in celebration with 2016 OlympicsRIO DE JANEIRO — Nearly 50,000 people cheered in celebration when Rio de Janeiro was announced as host of the 2016 Olympics, jumping and shouting in a Carnival-like party on Copacabana beach. A huge roar was heard at the famed beach the moment International Olympic Committee President Jacques Rogge said the words "Rio de Janeiro" to announce the winner in Copenhagen on Friday.
Oprah and Chicago's other celebs turn on the star power to lobby for city's 2016 Olympics bidOctober 1st, 2009 Star gazing: Chicago puts celebrities to workCOPENHAGEN — Want a picture with Oprah? She's holding court in the restaurant. Interested in talking to a Dream Teamer or a Perfect 10? David Robinson and Nadia Comaneci are roaming the halls.
Site of 2016 Games will play big part in USOC's future relations with IOC, own membersOctober 1st, 2009 USOC has a lot riding on Chicago 2016 winCOPENHAGEN — They shelved long-awaited plans for a TV network after only a month, and made nice with International Olympic Committee members who think they're hogging the piggy bank. They even smoothed things over with the disgruntled staffers in their own organization.
3 reasons why each 2016 bid city can win; 3 reasons why each can loseOctober 1st, 2009 3 reasons why each Olympic bid can win or loseFriday's vote by the International Olympic Committee in Copenhagen to select the host city for the 2016 Summer Games is too close to call. Any of the four candidate cities — Chicago, Madrid, Rio de Janeiro and Tokyo — could win.
Chicago fashion designers to outfit city's Olympic delegation to CopenhagenSeptember 30th, 2009 Chicago designers to outfit Olympic delegationCHICAGO — Fashion designer Maria Pinto has been a favorite of first lady Michelle Obama. President Barack Obama has worn suits from menswear maker Hart Schaffner Marx.
IOC awards Spanish TV rights to RTVE for 2014, 2016 Olympics for $100 millionSeptember 4th, 2009 Spanish TV secures Olympic rights for $100MLONDON — Spanish public broadcaster RTVE secured national broadcast rights for the 2014 and 2016 Olympics on Friday in a deal worth $100 million, another revenue boost for the IOC during the global recession. The International Olympic Committee said RTVE was awarded the rights across all platforms, including free television, subscription TV, radio, Internet and mobile phones.
US Olympic Committee delays launch of Olympic network in face of IOC objectionsAugust 16th, 2009 USOC backs off disputed Olympic network plansBERLIN — The U.S. Olympic Committee had everything to lose and nothing to air.
US Olympic Committee delays TV network plans in face of objections by IOCAugust 16th, 2009 USOC backs off Olympic network plansBERLIN — The U.S. Olympic Committee is postponing plans for its own television network in the face of objections from international Olympic officials.
IOC chastises US Olympic Committee for 'unilaterally' launching Olympic TV networkJuly 9th, 2009 IOC criticizes USOC for launching networkLONDON — The International Olympic Committee chastised U.S. Olympic officials on Thursday for "unilaterally" launching their own television network, warning the project could jeopardize relations with Olympic broadcaster NBC.
Japan's royal couple head to Canada, Hawaii to reach out to Japanese immigrantsJuly 3rd, 2009 Japan's royal couple head to Canada, HawaiiTOKYO — Japan's Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko hope to reach out to Americans and Canadians of Japanese ancestry during a two-week tour that began Friday, but they won't be going to Pearl Harbor. "Both Canada and the state of Hawaii are home to many people of Japanese ancestry," Akihito said in a statement ahead of the trip.
IOC strikes $32M deal with Arab broadcasters for rights to 2014-16 OlympicsJune 18th, 2009 IOC sells 2014-16 rights to Arab broadcastersLAUSANNE, Switzerland — The International Olympic Committee announced a deal on Thursday for 20 Arab states to broadcast the 2014 Sochi Olympics and Summer Games in 2016. The contract with the Arab States Broadcast Union (ASBU) is believed to be worth $32 million, an increase of almost 50 percent on the $21.2 million paid for the 2010-12 package.
Denmark's French-born princess Marie gives birth to her first child, a sonMay 4th, 2009 Denmark's French-born princess gives birth to sonCOPENHAGEN, Denmark — Denmark's Princess Marie gave birth to a son on Monday, a year after she gave up her French citizenship to marry the Scandinavian country's Prince Joachim. The newborn — weighing 6.7 pounds (3 kilograms) and measuring 20 inches (49 centimeters) at birth — is seventh in line to the Danish throne.
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