Sports News - Olympics
Chicago 2016 head says taxpayer risk 'improbable'
CHICAGO - Monday, 22 June 2009 13:35:57
The head of Chicago's bid for the 2016 Olympics says its is unlikely that taxpayers will be on the hook for millions of dollars if the games turn out to be a financial flop.
Winter Olympians promote new USOC campaign
NEW YORK - Monday, 22 June 2009 09:17:32
Picabo Street believes that in tough times for Americans, they can still feel patriotic about their Olympic teams.
London 2012 organizers seal Olympic Village deal
LONDON - Monday, 22 June 2009 06:50:48
London 2012 organizers have completed a deal to sell almost half of the housing units in the Olympic Village after the games.
Beijing claims profit on Olympic hosting
BEIJING - Friday, 19 June 2009 04:38:25
Beijing Olympic organizers say they made a profit out of hosting last year's Summer Games.
USADA chief urges states to act on supplements
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - Thursday, 18 June 2009 16:09:47
By EDDIE PELLS - AP National Writer
Knowing the federal government does little to regulate the steroid-tainted, multibillion-dollar supplement industry, the leader of the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency urged a group of attorneys general to take action on the state level.
Rio boost for 2016 Olympics
LAUSANNE, Switzerland - Thursday, 18 June 2009 13:20:09
By STEPHEN WILSON - AP Sports Writer
With 3 1/2 months to go, Rio de Janeiro has picked up significant momentum in the race for the 2016 Olympics.
IOC sells 2014-16 rights to Arab broadcasters
LAUSANNE, Switzerland - Thursday, 18 June 2009 04:27:14
The International Olympic Committee announced a deal on Thursday for 20 Arab states to broadcast the 2014 Sochi Olympics and Summer Games in 2016.
Tokyo 2016 invites crown prince to IOC vote
LAUSANNE, Switzerland - Thursday, 18 June 2009 04:12:35
Officials of Tokyo's bid for the 2016 Olympics have invited Japan's crown prince to travel to Copenhagen for the IOC vote on Oct. 2.
2016 bid cities take case to IOC
LAUSANNE, Switzerland - Wednesday, 17 June 2009 10:44:11
By STEPHEN WILSON - AP Sports Writer
The four cities bidding for the 2016 Olympics took their case directly to the voters on Wednesday, stressing the backing of their government leaders and promising financial security for their multi-billion-dollar projects.
Chicago leads off presentations to IOC members
LAUSANNE, Switzerland - Wednesday, 17 June 2009 03:35:56
By STEPHEN WILSON - AP Sports Writer
Chicago led off the presentations Wednesday of the four cities bidding for the 2016 Olympics, stressing strong support from the White House and offering financial guarantees for the multi-billion dollar project.
Chicago activists bring Olympics fight to IOC base
LAUSANNE, Switzerland - Tuesday, 16 June 2009 13:45:53
By GRAHAM DUNBAR - AP Sports Writer
A group opposing Chicago's bid to host the 2016 Summer Games took its case to International Olympic Committee headquarters Tuesday.
Rogge: Economics shudn't drive 2016 Olympics vote
LAUSANNE, Switzerland - Tuesday, 16 June 2009 12:45:54
By STEPHEN WILSON - AP Sports Writer
Financial considerations should not drive the decision on which city hosts the 2016 Olympics, IOC president Jacques Rogge said Tuesday on the eve of key presentations by the four candidates.
IOC threatens to ban Kuwait from Olympic movement
LAUSANNE, Switzerland - Tuesday, 16 June 2009 12:12:14
The International Olympic Committee says Kuwait will be suspended from the Olympic movement if it does not change its sports laws within six weeks.
Prague out of race to host 2020 Summer Olympics
PRAGUE - Tuesday, 16 June 2009 05:04:35
Prague will not enter the race to host the 2020 Summer Olympics as planned due to the global economic crisis.