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. Britain’s terrorism minister says 2012 Olympics biggest security risk since World War II
Heavy rain, wind blamed for Brazil blackout that left 60M people in the dark
Bad weather blamed in blackout for 60M in Brazil Brazil energy minister: Massive blackout caused by bad weather, transformer problems
Brazil official: Blackout caused by bad weather Lights back on, Brazil government defends itself after blackout raises 2016 Olympic concerns
Brazil’s Silva defends power grid after blackout Lights back on in Brazil after blackout hits as many as 60M, raising 2016 Olympic concerns
Brazil blackouts hit up to 60M, spur Olympic fears Lights return in Brazil after blackout that left as many as 60 million without electricity
Lights back in Brazil after outage hits up to 60M Lights return following blackout that left much of Brazil, Paraguay in dark; questions remain
Lights return following Brazilian blackout Vancouver Winter Games torch run is diverted from route hours after celebrating relay kickoff
Vancouver Winter Games torch relay is diverted IOC sends expert team to start working in Rio de Janeiro on detailed plans for 2016 Olympics
IOC set to start working in Rio on 2016 Olympics 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. IOC: Innsbruck on track with preparations to host 2012 Winter Youth OlympicsVIENNA — Innsbruck’s preparations to host the 2012 Winter Youth Olympic Games are on track. Retired Chinese sports official describes deal-making over Beijing’s bid for 2008 OlympicsBEIJING — Chinese sports officials struck a deal to bring the Olympics to Beijing, promising to support Jacques Rogge’s bid to head the International Olympic Committee in return for European backing for Beijing’s bid, according to a recently released memoir. Rio mayor: Weekend violence highlights security problems facing city before 2016 OlympicsLONDON — Rio de Janeiro has a tough battle ahead combatting security problems before the 2016 Olympics, the Brazilian city’s mayor said Monday. Brazilian officials defend Olympic security plans after Rio is plunged into day of violenceRIO DE JANEIRO — Brazilian officials are insisting security won’t be a problem for the 2016 Olympics despite drug-gang violence that plunged Rio de Janeiro into a day of bloody chaos just two weeks after it was picked to host the games. Rio gangs shoot down police chopper, 2 officers killed just 2 weeks after city wins OlympicsRIO DE JANEIRO — Drug traffickers shot down a police helicopter during a gunbattle between rival gangs Saturday, killing two officers and injuring four in a burst of violence just two weeks after the city was chosen to host the 2016 Olympic Games. 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. Ex-USOC CEO Jim Scherr says instability secondary to Rio winning 2016 OlympicsNEW ORLEANS — The ousted CEO of the U.S. Olympic Committee said changing leadership and strained relations with international Olympic officials were “far secondary” factors in Chicago’s failed bid host the 2016 Summer Games. 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. Atomic bomb victims Hiroshima, Nagasaki to jointly pitch for 2020 Summer OlympicsTOKYO — Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the victims of the only atomic bombings in history, are teaming up to try to bring the Olympics to Japan in 2020, the cities’ mayors said Sunday. 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. Streeter to step down as USOC chief executive, won’t seek permanent positionWith one embarrassment behind her and another on the way, Stephanie Streeter decided to leave the U.S. Olympic Committee before she was pushed out. IOC congratulates itself for awarding the 2008 Olympics to BeijingCOPENHAGEN — Despite criticism from human rights campaigners, the International Olympic Committee gave itself a big pat on the back Wednesday for awarding the 2008 Games to Beijing. Brazilian president lifts nation to new world stage with unprecedented Olympic victoryRIO DE JANEIRO — He is the Pele of politics, knighted the “most popular politician on Earth” by another contender for the title — Barack Obama. 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. 2016 Olympic bid team returns home; Daley says Chicago has bright future even without gamesCHICAGO — It wasn’t the homecoming Chicago’s Olympic delegation expected. |
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