LONDON, Nov. 27, 2008 (Reuters) — London 2012 Olympics chief Sebastian Coe said on Thursday that Britain was well-equipped to deliver a safe Games after the attacks in Mumbai put security of major events back in the spotlight. ... > full story
ATHENS, Nov. 25, 2008 (Reuters) — The International Olympic Committee will investigate an admission by jailed U.S. sprinter Tim Montgomery that he used drugs before winning a gold medal with the 4x100 meters relay team at the 2000 Sydney Olympics. ... > full story
NEW YORK, Nov. 24, 2008 (Reuters) — Disgraced sprinter Tim Montgomery has admitted using performance-enhancing substances before running in the triumphant U.S. 4x100 meters relay team at the 2000 Sydney Olympics. ... > full story
MOSCOW, Nov. 21, 2008 (Reuters) — Russia plans to seek savings on preparations for the 2014 Winter Olympics because of the global economic downturn, the deputy prime minister who is in charge of preparations for the Games said on Friday. ... > full story
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Nov. 19, 2008 (Reuters) — There is still enough time for women's ski jumping to make it into the 2010 Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver even though a court has delayed hearing a legal challenge to the sport's exclusion until next April, organizers of the lawsuit said on Tuesday. ... > full story
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
TOKYO, Nov. 6, 2008 (Reuters) — Tokyo's bid officials insist they still have the edge in the race to host the 2016 Olympics despite Barack Obama's victory in the U.S. presidential election. ... > 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
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London Aim To Avoid Ticket Problem Nov. 27, 2008 (Eurosport, UK & Ireland) — Rate it!. 0 votes. . British athletes' families will be guaranteed tickets for the London 2012 Olympics after many were forced to resort to the ...
British Olympic boxer questioned by… Nov. 27, 2008 (Yahoo! Sports) — A British Olympic boxer has been questioned suspicion of dealing cocaine.. Bradley Saunders, a 22-year-old light welterweight, was detained Monday ...
Bettini considers return to Milan farewell Nov. 5, 2008 (International Herald Tribune) — Two-time world champion Paolo Bettini is considering a return later this week to the Six Days of Milan track event, where he suffered a horrific ...
Michael Phelps dines in the Vista Nov. 5, 2008 (The State, South Carolina) — You can now add Columbia to the list of Michael Phelps sightings.. . Phelps, the swimmer who won a record eight gold medals at the 2008 Olympic ...
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