ATHENS, Oct. 8, 2008 (Reuters) — The International Olympic Committee on Wednesday said it would retest all frozen samples taken from athletes during the Beijing Games in August for traces of a new generation of drug. ... > full story
ATHENS, Oct. 2, 2008 (Reuters) — Four cities vying to host the 2016 summer Olympics throw themselves into a final year of hectic campaigning on Thursday to convince the IOC their bid has what it takes to deliver a successful Games. ... > full story
BEIJING, Oct. 1, 2008 (Reuters) — Chinese female gymnasts who competed at this year's Beijing Olympics were not underage, the sport's governing body said on Wednesday after investigating claims the Games hosts fielded ineligible athletes. ... > full story
NEW YORK, Oct. 1, 2008 (Reuters) — World marathon record holder Paula Radcliffe will attempt for a second time this November to atone for an Olympic disappointment by winning the New York marathon. ... > full story
BEIJING, Oct. 1, 2008 (Reuters) — Chinese female gymnasts who competed at this year's Beijing Olympics were not underage, the sport's governing body said on Wednesday after investigating claims the Games hosts fielded ineligible athletes. ... > full story
ATHENS, Sep. 30, 2008 (Reuters) — A Greek sprinter who failed a dope test days before the Beijing Olympics told a prosecutor on Tuesday he was not aware he was being given performance-enhancing drugs. ... > full story
BEIJING, Sep. 10, 2008 (Reuters) — Self-flagellation, mutilation, bladder constriction -- welcome to the world of the Paralympic cheat who reaches for a belt or a sharp object rather than a banned substance to gain an edge in elite competition. ... > full story
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IOC official testifies in probe of Greek athletes Sep. 30, 2008 (Sports Illustrated) — IOC medical director Patrick Schamasch testified Tuesday at a judicial investigation into a spate of doping cases involving Greek athletes.. ...
Chicago's Michael Reese hospital files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy Sep. 30, 2008 (Canadian Business Online) — One of the oldest hospitals in Chicago has filed for bankruptcy protection.. . Michael Reese Medical Center Corporation president Paul Tuft signed ...
Going for the Gold in Fall Home Decor Sep. 30, 2008 (Standard Journal, Idaho) — The Beijing 2008 Olympic Games were a time of great anticipation. We held our collective breath to see which athletes would emerge victorious, and ...
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