LONDON, Nov. 7, 2008 (Reuters) — World athletics chief Lamine Diack criticized International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Jacques Rogge on Friday for saying the 2012 London Olympic stadium need not remain an athletics venue after the Games. ... > full story
ATHENS, Nov. 5, 2008 (Reuters) — Barack Obama's victory in the U.S. presidential election has given Chicago, bidding to host the 2016 Olympics, the chance to shine on the international stage, its bid leader said on Wednesday. ... > full story
ATLANTA, Oct. 26, 2008 (Reuters) — Carl Edwards won his seventh race of the season at Atlanta Motor Speedway on Sunday but points leader Jimmie Johnson increased his lead in his quest for a third consecutive NASCAR championship. ... > full story
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Olympics opening day suggested as national fitness day Nov. 5, 2008 (China Daily) — China has proposed a regulation that could see all public sports facilities open for free every August 8, with the date marking the opening of the ...
Oval proves to be useful all-rounder Nov. 5, 2008 (Daily Telegraph, UK) — It is not the first time The Oval has been pressed into action for a purpose other than to stage Surrey and England cricket games. . . Henry VIII ...
GB athletes on funding cut back Nov. 5, 2008 (BBC News) — UK Athletics chief Charles van Commenee said there is "no room for sentiment" after cutting the number of British athletes on lottery funding by ...
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